web02.fireside.fm Sun, 24 May 2026 20:36:20 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Unnamed Automotive Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Forester” https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/tags/forester Sun, 02 Mar 2025 01:00:00 -0500 Every week automotive journalists Benjamin and Sami review cars and get weird, and funny, and honest, about the automotive industry. en-us episodic Cars, trucks, and a weird sense of humor. Unnamed Automotive Podcast Every week automotive journalists Benjamin and Sami review cars and get weird, and funny, and honest, about the automotive industry. no cars, trucks, automotive, comedy, driving, EV, car reviews, truck reviews, EV reviews, electric vehicles, automobiles, journalism Unnamed Automotive Podcast benjamin@benjaminhunting.com Episode 396: 2025 Subaru Forester Limited, 2025 Lincoln Aviator https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/396 73ad39d6-102a-4801-bcff-e091a81a9329 Sun, 02 Mar 2025 01:00:00 -0500 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast This weeks show starts off with a review of the 2025 Subaru Forester, which Benjamin says has been reseigned and re-focused into a more mainstream offering that portrays a rugged edge. Then Sami chimes in about his time with the 2025 Lincoln Aviator, which is good, but he found the old PHEV model even better. He explains why and more. Thanks for listening! 44:07 no <p>The show starts with Benjamin's take on the 2025 Subaru Forester, a car we haven't talked about for nearly three years! With a new generation and new lineup, Benjamin goes down memory lane to talk about what the Forester represented, and uses the new model to explain how Subaru has moved away from STI towards a more successful marketing strategy and lineup. He also shares what makes this Forester so good in the way appliances can often be.</p> <p>Then Sami brings up the 2025 Lincoln Aviator he recently piloted for a wintery getaway. Loaded with massage seats, hands-free driving technology, and tons of creature comforts, he seemed impressed, until he checked out the rest of the Lincoln lineup, and remembered the PHEV model from the past... Is the Aviator caught in a holding pattern? Then the guys quickly discuss a listener comment before signing off. Thanks for listening! </p> Subaru, Forester, Lincoln, Aviator, hybrid, automobile, automotive, bmw, car, car podcast, car talk, cars, chevrolet, cx-70, cx-90, electric vehicle, electric vehicle podcast, electric vehicle talk, electric vehicles, equinox, ev, ev podcast, ev talk, m5, mazda, minivan, minivan talk, minivans, phev, suv, suv podcast, suv talk, suvs, truck, truck podcast, truck talk, trucks The show starts with Benjamin's take on the 2025 Subaru Forester, a car we haven't talked about for nearly three years! With a new generation and new lineup, Benjamin goes down memory lane to talk about what the Forester represented, and uses the new model to explain how Subaru has moved away from STI towards a more successful marketing strategy and lineup. He also shares what makes this Forester so good in the way appliances can often be.

Then Sami brings up the 2025 Lincoln Aviator he recently piloted for a wintery getaway. Loaded with massage seats, hands-free driving technology, and tons of creature comforts, he seemed impressed, until he checked out the rest of the Lincoln lineup, and remembered the PHEV model from the past... Is the Aviator caught in a holding pattern? Then the guys quickly discuss a listener comment before signing off. Thanks for listening!

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]]> The show starts with Benjamin's take on the 2025 Subaru Forester, a car we haven't talked about for nearly three years! With a new generation and new lineup, Benjamin goes down memory lane to talk about what the Forester represented, and uses the new model to explain how Subaru has moved away from STI towards a more successful marketing strategy and lineup. He also shares what makes this Forester so good in the way appliances can often be.

Then Sami brings up the 2025 Lincoln Aviator he recently piloted for a wintery getaway. Loaded with massage seats, hands-free driving technology, and tons of creature comforts, he seemed impressed, until he checked out the rest of the Lincoln lineup, and remembered the PHEV model from the past... Is the Aviator caught in a holding pattern? Then the guys quickly discuss a listener comment before signing off. Thanks for listening!

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]]> Episode 277: 2022 Toyota Sienna, 2022 Subaru Forester WILDerness, The Future Of Mercedes-Benz And Car Tech https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/277 7cf2b202-42fd-4f68-a63d-c5fe8bd4b8ea Sun, 26 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -0400 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast Sami dives into the 2022 Toyota Sienna minivan, a family friendly three row that he's adamant is still worth checking out during the age of the crossover. Then Benjamin talks about the go-anywhere attitude of the 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness, and whether it's a load of mud or the real deal. Finally the two discuss an interesting interview with Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius. Listen, subscribe and check in with the guys on social for the whole experience! 45:39 no <p>The guys take two completely different paths this week on the Unnamed Automotive Podcast. First Sami goes the family friendly route with the 2022 Toyota Sienna. Available only as a hybrid, Sami starts off by describing a few of the vans shortcomings before diving into what makes this a smart entry in the world of three row vehicles. </p> <p>Then Benjamin takes a walk on the wild side with the 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness, an all-new trim package that boasts several off road modifications, similar to last year's Outback Wilderness. He seems pretty impressed with the effort applied by Subaru but he eventually gets pulled into a conversation about who exactly this crossover is made for. </p> <p>Finally the duo discuss an interview on The Verge with Ola Källenius, the CEO of Mercedes-Benz where the concepts of legacy and marketing collide in predictably awkward fashion. </p> <p>Drop in, listen, subscribe and stay in touch! Thanks for listening to the Unnamed Automotive Podcast! </p> Mercedes-Benz, Toyota, Sienna, Subaru, Forester, WILDerness, car talk, truck talk, SUV talk, EV talk, car podcast, truck podcast, SUV podcast, EV podcast The guys take two completely different paths this week on the Unnamed Automotive Podcast. First Sami goes the family friendly route with the 2022 Toyota Sienna. Available only as a hybrid, Sami starts off by describing a few of the vans shortcomings before diving into what makes this a smart entry in the world of three row vehicles.

Then Benjamin takes a walk on the wild side with the 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness, an all-new trim package that boasts several off road modifications, similar to last year's Outback Wilderness. He seems pretty impressed with the effort applied by Subaru but he eventually gets pulled into a conversation about who exactly this crossover is made for.

Finally the duo discuss an interview on The Verge with Ola Källenius, the CEO of Mercedes-Benz where the concepts of legacy and marketing collide in predictably awkward fashion.

Drop in, listen, subscribe and stay in touch! Thanks for listening to the Unnamed Automotive Podcast!

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]]> The guys take two completely different paths this week on the Unnamed Automotive Podcast. First Sami goes the family friendly route with the 2022 Toyota Sienna. Available only as a hybrid, Sami starts off by describing a few of the vans shortcomings before diving into what makes this a smart entry in the world of three row vehicles.

Then Benjamin takes a walk on the wild side with the 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness, an all-new trim package that boasts several off road modifications, similar to last year's Outback Wilderness. He seems pretty impressed with the effort applied by Subaru but he eventually gets pulled into a conversation about who exactly this crossover is made for.

Finally the duo discuss an interview on The Verge with Ola Källenius, the CEO of Mercedes-Benz where the concepts of legacy and marketing collide in predictably awkward fashion.

Drop in, listen, subscribe and stay in touch! Thanks for listening to the Unnamed Automotive Podcast!

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]]> Episode 268: 2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness, 2022 Kia Sorento PHEV, Listener Questions, The Fate Of The Dodge Journey https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/268 eef66616-06b3-42ea-b955-1b83e57ee1bf Sun, 10 Apr 2022 08:00:00 -0400 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast This week the duo get back to reviewing SUVs. Sami starts the episode off with his impressions of the new 2022 Subaru Forester WILDerness, a new trim level of the Japanese nameplate which boasts a rugged adventurous attitude that's been missing from the automaker lately—or has it? Then Benjamin talks about the plug-in version of the 2022 Kia Sorento. Is the new model efficient, smooth, and worth the money? Finally the pair answer a couple of listener questions about modern parking strategies and the Dodge Journey. 49:22 no <p>Sami talks about his time and experience in the 2022 Subaru Forester WILDerness. This vehicle seems intent on reminding shoppers where Subaru lands on the SUV ruggedness scale, and that's 'at the tippy top.' With more ground clearance, beefy tires, skid plates and additional cooling, it's designed to be a rugged Forester, even though that seemed to be the default Subaru method not too long ago</p> <p>Benjamin jumps in to talk about empeegees with the 2022 Kia Sorento PHEV. Is its teeny turbo gas engine and electric drivetrain enough to motivate this three row, six passenger SUV? Ben talks about efficiency and performance, and how they balance out the styling and pricing of the new model. </p> <p>Finally the duo answer questions from listeners about new age parking strategies and the Dodge Journey. Listen, subscribe, and enjoy! </p> Subaru, Forester, Wilderness, Kia, Sorento, PHEV, EV, Dodge, Journey, electric vehicle, car podcast, truck podcast, SUV podcast, car talk, truck talk, SUV talk, EV talk, EV podcast Sami talks about his time and experience in the 2022 Subaru Forester WILDerness. This vehicle seems intent on reminding shoppers where Subaru lands on the SUV ruggedness scale, and that's 'at the tippy top.' With more ground clearance, beefy tires, skid plates and additional cooling, it's designed to be a rugged Forester, even though that seemed to be the default Subaru method not too long ago

Benjamin jumps in to talk about empeegees with the 2022 Kia Sorento PHEV. Is its teeny turbo gas engine and electric drivetrain enough to motivate this three row, six passenger SUV? Ben talks about efficiency and performance, and how they balance out the styling and pricing of the new model.

Finally the duo answer questions from listeners about new age parking strategies and the Dodge Journey. Listen, subscribe, and enjoy!

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]]> Sami talks about his time and experience in the 2022 Subaru Forester WILDerness. This vehicle seems intent on reminding shoppers where Subaru lands on the SUV ruggedness scale, and that's 'at the tippy top.' With more ground clearance, beefy tires, skid plates and additional cooling, it's designed to be a rugged Forester, even though that seemed to be the default Subaru method not too long ago

Benjamin jumps in to talk about empeegees with the 2022 Kia Sorento PHEV. Is its teeny turbo gas engine and electric drivetrain enough to motivate this three row, six passenger SUV? Ben talks about efficiency and performance, and how they balance out the styling and pricing of the new model.

Finally the duo answer questions from listeners about new age parking strategies and the Dodge Journey. Listen, subscribe, and enjoy!

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]]> Episode 180: 2020 Ford Ranger, 2020 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road vs. 2020 Subaru Forester, 2021 Ford F-150 https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/180 8e125ade-3116-4e3f-8aef-8daabe171e74 Sun, 12 Jul 2020 08:00:00 -0400 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast Benjamin tries to live day-to-day with the 2020 Ford Ranger mid-size pickup, while Sami hops between the 2020 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road and the 2020 Subaru Forester to see which is better at leaving the pavement. The pair then argue about the merits of the redesigned 2021 Ford F-150 full-size pickup. 42:34 no <p>What happens when an automaker imports a truck from another market with only cursory attention paid towards tuning it for its new customers? Benjamin's experience with the 2020 Ford Ranger reveals weaknesses in the interior, the drivetrain, and the pricing structure of the brand's new mid-size truck. Sami then discusses the relative merits of going for the 2020 Toyota RAV4's TRD Off-Road trim or sticking with the established 2020 Subaru Forester when shopping for a small crossover. The pair also discuss the details of the redesigned 2021 Ford F-150, which for some reason features a folding shifter. </p> Ford, Ranger, truck, pickup, F-150, Toyota, RAV4, TRD Off-Road, Subaru, Forester, crossover, SUV, automotive, car podcast, truck podcast, cars, trucks, automotive podcast What happens when an automaker imports a truck from another market with only cursory attention paid towards tuning it for its new customers? Benjamin's experience with the 2020 Ford Ranger reveals weaknesses in the interior, the drivetrain, and the pricing structure of the brand's new mid-size truck. Sami then discusses the relative merits of going for the 2020 Toyota RAV4's TRD Off-Road trim or sticking with the established 2020 Subaru Forester when shopping for a small crossover. The pair also discuss the details of the redesigned 2021 Ford F-150, which for some reason features a folding shifter.

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]]> What happens when an automaker imports a truck from another market with only cursory attention paid towards tuning it for its new customers? Benjamin's experience with the 2020 Ford Ranger reveals weaknesses in the interior, the drivetrain, and the pricing structure of the brand's new mid-size truck. Sami then discusses the relative merits of going for the 2020 Toyota RAV4's TRD Off-Road trim or sticking with the established 2020 Subaru Forester when shopping for a small crossover. The pair also discuss the details of the redesigned 2021 Ford F-150, which for some reason features a folding shifter.

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]]> Episode 108: 2019 Rolls-Royce Cullinan, 2019 Infiniti QX50, 2019 BMW Z4, 2019 Subaru Forester Sport https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/108 7947123f-c6de-4024-a9b8-a5f81f1a0d44 Sun, 17 Feb 2019 08:00:00 -0500 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast Sami drives the 2019 Rolls-Royce Cullinan, the first-ever SUV for the ultra-luxury brand, and a vehicle that absolutely infuriates Benjamin. The pair also discuss second thoughts on the 2019 Infiniti QX50, compare the 2019 BMW Z4 to the Toyota Supra, and reaffirm their passion for the 2019 Subaru Forester. 57:26 no <p>Benjamin and Sami have their most heated debate to date when discussing Sami's time behind the wheel of the 2019 Rolls-Royce Cullinan - an SUV Benjamin views as an abomination for the distinguished automaker, despite Sami's passionate defense for its place in the world. Even more brand weirdness ensues with Sami comparing his drive in the 2019 BMW Z4 with the Toyota Supra, its platform twin. Stick around for second thoughts on the 2019 Infiniti QX50 and 2019 Subaru Forester SUVs. </p> Rolls-Royce, Cullinan, BMW, Z4, Supra, Infiniti, QX50, Subaru, Forester, SUV Benjamin and Sami have their most heated debate to date when discussing Sami's time behind the wheel of the 2019 Rolls-Royce Cullinan - an SUV Benjamin views as an abomination for the distinguished automaker, despite Sami's passionate defense for its place in the world. Even more brand weirdness ensues with Sami comparing his drive in the 2019 BMW Z4 with the Toyota Supra, its platform twin. Stick around for second thoughts on the 2019 Infiniti QX50 and 2019 Subaru Forester SUVs.

]]> Benjamin and Sami have their most heated debate to date when discussing Sami's time behind the wheel of the 2019 Rolls-Royce Cullinan - an SUV Benjamin views as an abomination for the distinguished automaker, despite Sami's passionate defense for its place in the world. Even more brand weirdness ensues with Sami comparing his drive in the 2019 BMW Z4 with the Toyota Supra, its platform twin. Stick around for second thoughts on the 2019 Infiniti QX50 and 2019 Subaru Forester SUVs.

]]> Episode 97: 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, 2019 Hyundai Veloster N, SUV Lightning Round https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/97 6ccff334-79ad-4f05-b722-72fc3778e27c Sun, 11 Nov 2018 08:00:00 -0500 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast Benjamin spends a week in the real-world - not a race track - with the 707 horsepower 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk, while Sami hits up trio of SUVs for the Lightning Round. The pair also discuss the significance of the 2019 Hyundai Veloster N high performance hatchback. 47:12 no <p>Can you drive the 707 horsepower Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk at near-freezing temperatures on rain-slicked roads and not fall prey to its supercharged, world-killing drivetrain? Benjamin discovers that the answer is yes after a week behind the wheel in chilly Montreal. The pair also get deep with the 2019 Hyundai Veloster N, a hot hatch that's poised to shake up the established order, before Sami does his best to survive the Lightning Round when talking about the Honda CR-V, the Mazda CX-5, and the Subaru Forester. </p> Jeep, Grand Cherokee, Trackhawk, SRT, SUV, Honda, CR-V, Mazda, CX-5, Subaru, Forester, Hyundai, Veloster, Veloster N Can you drive the 707 horsepower Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk at near-freezing temperatures on rain-slicked roads and not fall prey to its supercharged, world-killing drivetrain? Benjamin discovers that the answer is yes after a week behind the wheel in chilly Montreal. The pair also get deep with the 2019 Hyundai Veloster N, a hot hatch that's poised to shake up the established order, before Sami does his best to survive the Lightning Round when talking about the Honda CR-V, the Mazda CX-5, and the Subaru Forester.

]]> Can you drive the 707 horsepower Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk at near-freezing temperatures on rain-slicked roads and not fall prey to its supercharged, world-killing drivetrain? Benjamin discovers that the answer is yes after a week behind the wheel in chilly Montreal. The pair also get deep with the 2019 Hyundai Veloster N, a hot hatch that's poised to shake up the established order, before Sami does his best to survive the Lightning Round when talking about the Honda CR-V, the Mazda CX-5, and the Subaru Forester.

]]> Bonus Episode - 2019 Subaru Forester First Drive https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/bonus-episode-2019-subaru-forester-first-drive 182ba4e7-4392-4331-9750-e2c4e319471a Wed, 01 Aug 2018 00:15:00 -0400 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast Sami is one of the first in the world to get behind the wheel of the 2019 Subaru Forester SUV in Japan in this bonus episode. 19:56 no <p>Sami heads to Japan to drive the 2019 Subaru Forester and comes back to tell you where it fits into the world of compact SUVs - and to argue with Benjamin about its always-watching robot eye - in this first drive bonus episode. </p> SUV, Subaru, Forester, robot, surveillance, first drive, bonus episode Sami heads to Japan to drive the 2019 Subaru Forester and comes back to tell you where it fits into the world of compact SUVs - and to argue with Benjamin about its always-watching robot eye - in this first drive bonus episode.

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]]> Episode 51: 2018 Subaru Forester XT, 2018 Honda Accord, 2017 Year End Best And Worst Cars, Sami Supercut https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/51 85ddc937-8d8e-4de4-ac60-049dd7d18cf9 Fri, 29 Dec 2017 17:00:00 -0500 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast In our last episode of the year we talk about the turbocharged 2018 Subaru Forester XT, the all-new 2018 Honda Accord, and our picks for the best, worst, most surprising, and most disappointing cars we drove in 2017. Plus - Sami's very first supercut! 1:01:32 no <p>Sami spends a week with the 2018 Subaru Forester XT and is impressed by what the turbocharged SUV has to offer in terms of fun behind the wheel, while Benjamin dishes on the redesigned 2018 Honda Accord and whether its entry-level engine is worthy of the same praise as its range-topping sibling. The pair then delve into a retrospective look at all the cars and trucks they drove in 2017 - the good, the bad, the underwhelming, the puzzling, and the disappointing - and share their mutual despair for the soul-sucking maelstrom that is CES. Ending the year with a bang is Sami's very first, and very special, supercut. </p> Sami spends a week with the 2018 Subaru Forester XT and is impressed by what the turbocharged SUV has to offer in terms of fun behind the wheel, while Benjamin dishes on the redesigned 2018 Honda Accord and whether its entry-level engine is worthy of the same praise as its range-topping sibling. The pair then delve into a retrospective look at all the cars and trucks they drove in 2017 - the good, the bad, the underwhelming, the puzzling, and the disappointing - and share their mutual despair for the soul-sucking maelstrom that is CES. Ending the year with a bang is Sami's very first, and very special, supercut.

]]> Sami spends a week with the 2018 Subaru Forester XT and is impressed by what the turbocharged SUV has to offer in terms of fun behind the wheel, while Benjamin dishes on the redesigned 2018 Honda Accord and whether its entry-level engine is worthy of the same praise as its range-topping sibling. The pair then delve into a retrospective look at all the cars and trucks they drove in 2017 - the good, the bad, the underwhelming, the puzzling, and the disappointing - and share their mutual despair for the soul-sucking maelstrom that is CES. Ending the year with a bang is Sami's very first, and very special, supercut.

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