Unnamed Automotive Podcast

Episode 264: 2022 Ford Maverick 2.0T AWD, 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5

March 13th, 2022  |  44 mins 15 secs

ev, ford, hyundai, ioniq 5, maverick

Benjamin describes his first impressions of the 2022 Ford Maverick, a small pickup he wasn't so sure about. Remember fans, he thought the Hyundai Santa Cruz was one of the best cars he drove last year, so the Ford offering has a lot of ground to make up. Also remember that Sami loved this truck, and Benjamin COMPLETELY ignored that fact.

Then Sami discusses his experience with the new Hyundai IONIQ 5, a car that's built from the ground up to be an EV. However, his experience feels muted compared to that of his colleagues. What's up with Sami?

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Episode 256: 2022 Ford Maverick, 2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5, 2022 BMW X3 M40i, Guest Chad Kirchner, Listener Questions

January 9th, 2022  |  54 mins 22 secs

bmw, chad kirchner, ev, ev pulse, ford, hyundai, ioniq 5, m40i, maverick, x3

It's the first episode of 2022! First off, Benjamin, Sami and guest Chad Kirchner of EVPulse discuss the new 2022 Ford Maverick. Is this affordable trucklet worth all the hype? Can one really DIY themselves a bike rack? Is a 4.5-foot bed actually useful? They answer all those questions and then somehow dig up more.

Chad talks a big game about the all-new 2022 Hyundai IONIQ 5, which may be one of the best EVs on the market, and potentially the answer to one of our latest listener questions. It even has reclining seats! Finally Benjamin discusses his experiences with a 2022 BMW X3 M40i which packs a nice six-cylinder but a somewhat harsh suspension.

Episode 253: 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz Pickup, 2022 Genesis GV70 2.5, Performance Driving Tips, Listener Emails

December 12th, 2021  |  54 mins 5 secs

ford, genesis, gv70, hyundai, maverick, santa cruz

This week, Benjamin proclaims "I dunno, I think this is my car of the year" about the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz. Is that a joke? Or some kind of prank? You'll have to listen to find out. Plus you'll get to hear Sami chanting "Utes Not Coupes" which is a catchphrase that's sure to take the nation by storm.

After his well of slogans runs dry, Sami decides to talk about his own potential car of the year, the 2022 Genesis GV70. This time he sampled the more affordable yet still packed 2.5T equipped model, providing a more rounded impression of the luxury crossover.

Finally Ben discusses track days, the limits of traction, and how the lessons both teach are relevant year round, especially in the snow. Download and listen up, you won't want to miss this week's energetic episode.

Episode 245: 2022 Ford Bronco, 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz, 2022 Genesis GV70

October 17th, 2021  |  47 mins 46 secs

bronco, ford, genesis, gv70, hyundai, jeep, santa cruz, wrangler

Did you miss us? The duo is back talking about all the cars and trucks you want to hear about. Sami gets a go in the new 2022 Ford Bronco and spills the details on how Ford's fighting the Jeep Wrangler. Then he brings up the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz, a unibody pickup that rides like a compact crossover. Finally Ben gives us his take on the 2022 Genesis GV70, and it's weird yet humorous controls.

Episode 243: 2022 Hyundai Elantra N-Line, 2021 Chevrolet Suburban Duramax Diesel

September 26th, 2021  |  43 mins 50 secs

chevrolet, diesel, duramax, elantra, hyundai, n-line, suburban

Sami takes the 2022 Hyundai Elantra N-Line for a spin but wonders if the past thrills of the sport compact car market were an unfortunate casualty of a Thanos infinity gauntlet snap. Benjamin gets a taste of the diesel lifestyle offered by the 2021 Chevrolet Suburban, and makes a wild claim about its superiority while simultaneously complaining about its massive bulk.

Episode 228: 2022 Ford Maverick Pickup, 2021 Lincoln Navigator, 2021 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid, 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, BMW M3 M4 Book Review

June 13th, 2021  |  53 mins 31 secs

bmw, book review, ford, hybrid, hyundai, lincoln, maverick, navigator, rav4, toyota, tucson

It's a packed episode! We go deep on the 2022 Ford Maverick pickup, revisit an old favorite in the 2021 Lincoln Navigator, and then try to figure out which affordable hybrid SUV is better—the 2021 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid or the 2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid—before wrapping things up with a BMW M3 and M4 book review.

Episode 220: 2021 Ram 1500 TRX Hellcat Truck, 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost, 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz, 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS

April 18th, 2021  |  56 mins 46 secs

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Benjamin makes a muddy off-road mess in the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX Hellcat pickup, while Sami touches the stars in the 2021 Rolls-Royce Ghost super luxury sedan. The pair also discuss tiny trucks like the 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz before moving on to the strangely anonymous 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQS EV.

Episode 209: 2021 Kia Seltos SX Turbo, 2021 Hyundai Elantra, Tesla's Psychic Turn Signals

January 31st, 2021  |  40 mins 39 secs

elantra, ev, hyundai, kia, seltos, suv, tesla

Benjamin is confused by the 2021 Kia Seltos SX Turbo SUV, while Sami can't get enough of the 2021 Hyundai Elantra. Plus, bonus Tesla weirdness as the Model S undergoes a model refresh.

Episode 199: 2021 Hyundai Elantra, 2021 Hyundai Sonata N, 2021 Mazda 3 Turbo, 2021 Mazda CX-30

November 22nd, 2020  |  56 mins 47 secs

cadillac, cx-30, elantra, hyundai, mazda, mazda 3, n, sonata n, turbo, v

Loaded episode this week with three new-for-2021 cars - the Hyundai Elantra, the Hyundai Sonata N, and the Mazda 3 Turbo - and a popular crossover in the 2021 Mazda CX-30. Nearly an hour of analysis and jokes about N, V, and M.

Episode 188: 2020 BMW X5 M Competition, Jeep Grand Wagoneer Concept, 2021 Hyundai Kona, 2021 Hyundai Tucson, 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Listerner Questions

September 6th, 2020  |  41 mins 20 secs

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Benjamin drives the 2020 BMW X5 M Competition, while Sami breaks down the latest launch news from Jeep (the Grand Wagoneer), Hyundai (the Tucson and the Kona), and Mercedes-Benz (the S-Class).