Unnamed Automotive Podcast
Cars, trucks, and a weird sense of humor.
We found 10 episodes of Unnamed Automotive Podcast with the tag “mazda”.
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Episode 353: 2024 Mazda CX-90 Hybrid, 2024 Toyota Prius AWD, 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 RWD
February 25th, 2024 | 47 mins 37 secs
cx-90, hyundai, ioniq 5, mazda, prius, toyota
This week the guys talk about every form of electrification on the market, starting with a review of the 2024 Mazda CX-90 PHEV, including how it performs on a road trip and any strange hiccups encountered during the test-drive. Then Sami tests out the award-winning 2024 Toyota Prius AWD, to find out what the hubbub is all about. Finally Benjamin chats with us about the cold-weather performance of the rear-wheel-drive 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5. Thanks for listening!
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Episode 339: 2023 Mazda MX-30, 2023 Nisan Ariya, ASSB-4ORCE Mystery Solved
November 5th, 2023 | 49 mins 1 sec
ariya, assb, cx-30, ev, mazda, nissan
It's been a while since an "Oops! All EVs!" episode, but this week it arrives with some hard hitting reviews of the 2023 Mazda MX-30 and the 2023 Nissan Ariya. Two EVs with surprising test drive experiences, Sami and Benjamin share everything you need to know about these electron powered rides. Thanks for listening!
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Episode 330: 2024 Mazda CX-90, Acura ZDX EV, Listener Car Pet Peeves
August 20th, 2023 | 47 mins 35 secs
acura, cx-90, mazda, zdx
We're covering the all-new 2024 Mazda CX-90, which is designed to be a flagship, three-row crossover doing all kinds of unique (for Mazda) things. With a rear-wheel-drive platform and a turbo-inline-six, Benjamin has the final say about whether the Japanese automaker has nailed the formula or not. Then the podcast finishes up with a quick discussion on the newly announced Acura ZDX EV, and some listener comments about overly annoying automotive features. Thanks for listening!
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Episode 301: 2023 Kia Sportage X-Line, 2023 Mazda CX-50 Meridian Edition, Contest Winner
January 8th, 2023 | 36 mins 21 secs
cx-50, kia, mazda, sportage
The world has not only gone crossover crazy, but off-road hungry; at least that's according to automakers who keep making rugged inspired crossovers. Benjamin talks about the 2023 Kia Sportage X-Line, which feels like a more concentrated effort for crossover supremacy than the recently tested Honda CR-V, while Sami dives into the 2023 Mazda CX-50 Meridian Edition with the Apex Package, which channels its inner Subaru Outback with knobby tires and a huge roof rack. Thanks for listening!
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Episode 285: 2022 Hyundai Kona N, Sami's RWD Mazda SUV Adventure, Grand Wagoner Towing Disaster
September 6th, 2022 | 48 mins 26 secs
cx-60, cx-70, cx-90, datsun, grand wagoneer, hyundai, kona, kona n, mazda, n
It's a return to Unnamed Automotive Podcast form, as Benjamin describes the fun-to-drive enthusiast-oriented vehicle known as the 2022 Hyundai Kona N. Only available with an automatic, and rolling with FWD, he shares his thoughts on the latest speedy Korean crossover. Then Sami is sent off to Europe to try the new 2023 Mazda CX-60. While the CX-60 won't come to the US, it's big brother the CX-90 will be, featuring the same rear-wheel-drive platform and powertrains.
Listen to what Mazda is up to, then head on over to unnamedautomotivepodcast.com, or engage with our guys (@huntingbenjamin and @Sami_HA) on your favorite social media platform.
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Episode 278: 2022 Mazda CX-50, Sami's Trip To Goodwood Festival Of Speed
July 3rd, 2022 | 38 mins 2 secs
cx-50, goodwood, mazda
This week we talk about all kinds of weird things, starting with the 2022 Mazda CX-50, which is advertised as rugged and tough but turns out to be surprisingly genteel. Does that plot twist cut through the hype? Then Sami talks about his time at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Hear why he thinks this is a must attend event for automotive enthusiasts around the world.
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Episode 276: 2022 Rolls-Royce Phantom, 2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata
June 19th, 2022 | 48 mins 17 secs
mazda, miata, mx-5, phantom, rolls-royce
Whoa, a Rolls-Royce and a Miata on the same show? First Sami describes the latest changes to the 2022 Rolls-Royce Phantom, which are mostly about giant wheels and sparkles in the headlights. Then Benjamin dives into the new 2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata, which still has him grinning from ear-to-ear thanks to its open-air brilliance. He also answers whether you should get a Club model or RF, which turns out to be a trick question!
Hear it and laugh, but don't forget to subscribe and review at unnamedautomotivepodcast.com!
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Episode 224: 2021 Mazda CX-9, 2021 Kia Telluride, 2021 Toyota Highlander, 1970 Maximum Muscle Book Review
May 16th, 2021 | 47 mins 17 secs
1970 maximum muscle, acura, book review, cx-9, highlander, kia, mazda, mdx, telluride, toyota
The 2021 Mazda CX-9 punches well above its weight, according to Benjamin, while Sami strives to pinpoint why the 2021 Toyota Highlander sells so well when much better rivals like the 2021 Kia Telluride are out there. The pair also discuss the book '1970 Maximum Muscle' which deals with the apex of the golden age of muscle cars.
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Episode 208: 2021 Kia Niro EV, 2021 Mazda 3 AWD
January 24th, 2021 | 30 mins 23 secs
electric vehicle, ev, kia, mazda, mazda 3, niro ev
Benjamin electrifies his winter driving with the 2021 Kia Niro EV, while Sami sets himself up for disappointment with the non-turbo version of the Mazda 3 AWD.
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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.