web01.fireside.fm Wed, 06 May 2026 19:23:13 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Unnamed Automotive Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Minivan” https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/tags/minivan Sun, 14 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -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 249: 2022 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe, 2022 Kia Carnival, Forza Horizon 5, Hot Wheels Unleashed Video Game https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/249 d37284c3-f7ad-4fb5-a470-45467ccdbb37 Sun, 14 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0500 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast All those practical enthusiasts waiting on a new luxury car can breathe easy: the 2022 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe has arrived. Sami takes a good look at the quirky and weird hatchback-sport-sedan-thing, and describes the best places for a scorpion to hide out within its funky body design. Then Benjamin chimes in with his raves about the 2022 Kia Carnival, a luxury minivan with 2nd row thrones that recline like a barber chair! Finally Sami talks brand new video games for a quick moment, and how much he loves games that treat enthusiasts and newbies honestly. 43:16 no <p>Sami starts things off with a discussion of the new 2022 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe, a weird car that fills a narrow space in the industry, but seems to capture the hearts of enthusiasts (or at least Sami's) in a way that no robot (Subaru or Honda branded one) can match. </p> <p>Also, the pair ponder where a scorpion would hide out from the heat within the folds of the BMW's design. This segment has a ton of fun segues, including "remember the (insert random acroynm of BMW vehicle here)?" and "What's better, a weird hatchback, a wagon, or a lifted wagon with body cladding?" </p> <p>Benjamin then brings up how much fun he had with the 2022 Carnival, Kia's new minivan that goes all-in on luxury. While Sami whines that "minivans are for families," Benjamin remains perfectly composed in describing the true K-luxury offered by #vanlife. </p> <p>Finally, Sami talks quickly about a pair of video games he's been playing that seem to treat car enthusiasts honestly: Forza Horizon 5 and Hot Wheels Unleashed. As usual, check out the website for more content, and don't forget to subscribe or send a review! </p> BMW, 4 Series, Gran Coupe, Hot Wheels, Kia, Carnival, minivan, Forza, video games, car talk, truck talk, SUV talk, car podcast, truck podcast, SUV podcast Sami starts things off with a discussion of the new 2022 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe, a weird car that fills a narrow space in the industry, but seems to capture the hearts of enthusiasts (or at least Sami's) in a way that no robot (Subaru or Honda branded one) can match.

Also, the pair ponder where a scorpion would hide out from the heat within the folds of the BMW's design. This segment has a ton of fun segues, including "remember the (insert random acroynm of BMW vehicle here)?" and "What's better, a weird hatchback, a wagon, or a lifted wagon with body cladding?"

Benjamin then brings up how much fun he had with the 2022 Carnival, Kia's new minivan that goes all-in on luxury. While Sami whines that "minivans are for families," Benjamin remains perfectly composed in describing the true K-luxury offered by #vanlife.

Finally, Sami talks quickly about a pair of video games he's been playing that seem to treat car enthusiasts honestly: Forza Horizon 5 and Hot Wheels Unleashed. As usual, check out the website for more content, and don't forget to subscribe or send a review!

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Also, the pair ponder where a scorpion would hide out from the heat within the folds of the BMW's design. This segment has a ton of fun segues, including "remember the (insert random acroynm of BMW vehicle here)?" and "What's better, a weird hatchback, a wagon, or a lifted wagon with body cladding?"

Benjamin then brings up how much fun he had with the 2022 Carnival, Kia's new minivan that goes all-in on luxury. While Sami whines that "minivans are for families," Benjamin remains perfectly composed in describing the true K-luxury offered by #vanlife.

Finally, Sami talks quickly about a pair of video games he's been playing that seem to treat car enthusiasts honestly: Forza Horizon 5 and Hot Wheels Unleashed. As usual, check out the website for more content, and don't forget to subscribe or send a review!

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]]> Episode 227: 2021 Kia Carnival, 2021 Chrysler Pacifica, 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI, Listener Questions https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/227 e60a9883-3232-459c-b493-a0d1c307ee6f Sun, 06 Jun 2021 08:00:00 -0400 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast Does a luxury minivan make sense? What if it comes at a discount, like the 2021 Kia Carnival? Sami compares the newest entry in the people mover segment to the established 2021 Chrysler Pacifica, while Benjamin revisits an old favorite from Germany, the 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI. Plus, listener questions and BMW press release fun. 55:53 no <p>The 2021 Kia Carnival is an all-new minivan that tries to bridge the gap between comfortable family cruiser and legitimate luxury vehicle, depending on how much money you want to spend. Sami sets it up against the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica to see how well it pulls off its fancy dance.</p> <p>Benjamin returns to an old favorite, the 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI, on the even of the Mk 7's disappearance from the American market. Is it as good as he remembers, and what does the future of the now-splintered hot hatch segment look like?</p> <p>Finally, the pair answer listener questions about Mustangs in the winter and Boxsters in the future, while also dissecting the latest press release weirdness from BMW. </p> Kia, Carnival, Chrysler, Pacifica, minivan, VW, Volkswagen, GTI, Golf, cars, trucks, SUVs, car podcast, truck podcast, SUV podcast, car talk, truck talk The 2021 Kia Carnival is an all-new minivan that tries to bridge the gap between comfortable family cruiser and legitimate luxury vehicle, depending on how much money you want to spend. Sami sets it up against the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica to see how well it pulls off its fancy dance.

Benjamin returns to an old favorite, the 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI, on the even of the Mk 7's disappearance from the American market. Is it as good as he remembers, and what does the future of the now-splintered hot hatch segment look like?

Finally, the pair answer listener questions about Mustangs in the winter and Boxsters in the future, while also dissecting the latest press release weirdness from BMW.

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]]> The 2021 Kia Carnival is an all-new minivan that tries to bridge the gap between comfortable family cruiser and legitimate luxury vehicle, depending on how much money you want to spend. Sami sets it up against the 2021 Chrysler Pacifica to see how well it pulls off its fancy dance.

Benjamin returns to an old favorite, the 2021 Volkswagen Golf GTI, on the even of the Mk 7's disappearance from the American market. Is it as good as he remembers, and what does the future of the now-splintered hot hatch segment look like?

Finally, the pair answer listener questions about Mustangs in the winter and Boxsters in the future, while also dissecting the latest press release weirdness from BMW.

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]]> Episode 173: Fake Dyson Electric Car, 2021 Toyota Venza, 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid, Hertz Sells Cheap Z06s https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/173 a00fe3f8-98b5-4c32-8dda-69adf7856869 Sat, 23 May 2020 08:00:00 -0400 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast Dyson lies about its fake 'super EV SUV, Toyota goes all-in on hybrid minivans with the redesigned Sienna, and Hertz has a deal for you on a used Z06, if you can get there before they go bankrupt. 29:19 no <p>Dyson might be better known for building vacuum cleaners, but it turns out to have spent $610 million on an EV super SUV that...is way too good to be believable to anyone with a critical eye. Benjamin and Sami tear apart Dyson's decision to not build its fake SUV, before discussing the redesigned 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid and Toyota Venza Hybrid. The pair wrap things up by asking if you would ever buy a used supercar from a rental company - specifically, a Chevrolet Corvette Z06. </p> Dyson, fake, supercar, EV, electric vehicle, super SUV, electric SUV, Chevrolet, Corvette, Z06, Hertz, rental car, Toyota, Sienna, Venza, Hybrid, minivan, podcast, automotive podcast, truck podcast, car podcast, cars, trucks Dyson might be better known for building vacuum cleaners, but it turns out to have spent $610 million on an EV super SUV that...is way too good to be believable to anyone with a critical eye. Benjamin and Sami tear apart Dyson's decision to not build its fake SUV, before discussing the redesigned 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid and Toyota Venza Hybrid. The pair wrap things up by asking if you would ever buy a used supercar from a rental company - specifically, a Chevrolet Corvette Z06.

]]> Dyson might be better known for building vacuum cleaners, but it turns out to have spent $610 million on an EV super SUV that...is way too good to be believable to anyone with a critical eye. Benjamin and Sami tear apart Dyson's decision to not build its fake SUV, before discussing the redesigned 2021 Toyota Sienna Hybrid and Toyota Venza Hybrid. The pair wrap things up by asking if you would ever buy a used supercar from a rental company - specifically, a Chevrolet Corvette Z06.

]]> Episode 159: 2020 Honda Passport, 2020 Toyota Sienna, Best 80s Driving Video Games, Toyota Supra Power Boost, Listener Questions https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/159 6f50c688-a20d-468e-bf3b-20233bb118b1 Sun, 16 Feb 2020 08:00:00 -0500 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast Sami spends a little more time with the 2020 Honda Passport and asks if it's more than just a shorter Pilot. Benjamin passes a very uncool week with the super useful 2020 Toyota Sienna minivan. The pair then discuss the best 80s driving games, the controversial Toyota Supra power boost, and answer a listener question about the Mini Cooper S. 48:43 no <p>Why pay more for the 2020 Honda Passport when the Pilot is cheaper, bigger, and offers an extra row of seating? Sami has the answer to this perplexing question after spending a week behind the wheel of Honda's latest SUV. Benjamin extolls the virtues of the massive cargo space in the 2020 Toyota Sienna NIGHTSHADE edition he just drove, while simultaneously lamenting some surprising equipment oversights in this somewhat expensive minivan. </p> <p>The pair wrap things up by running through the five greatest driving video games from the 1980s, expressing their consternation over Toyota's sudden power bump for the 2021 Supra, and then answering a listener question about the Mini Cooper S transmission. </p> Honda, Passport, Pilot, SUV, Toyota, Sienna, Supra, minivan, video games, driving games, Mini, Cooper, NIGHTSHADE, BMW Why pay more for the 2020 Honda Passport when the Pilot is cheaper, bigger, and offers an extra row of seating? Sami has the answer to this perplexing question after spending a week behind the wheel of Honda's latest SUV. Benjamin extolls the virtues of the massive cargo space in the 2020 Toyota Sienna NIGHTSHADE edition he just drove, while simultaneously lamenting some surprising equipment oversights in this somewhat expensive minivan.

The pair wrap things up by running through the five greatest driving video games from the 1980s, expressing their consternation over Toyota's sudden power bump for the 2021 Supra, and then answering a listener question about the Mini Cooper S transmission.

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]]> Why pay more for the 2020 Honda Passport when the Pilot is cheaper, bigger, and offers an extra row of seating? Sami has the answer to this perplexing question after spending a week behind the wheel of Honda's latest SUV. Benjamin extolls the virtues of the massive cargo space in the 2020 Toyota Sienna NIGHTSHADE edition he just drove, while simultaneously lamenting some surprising equipment oversights in this somewhat expensive minivan.

The pair wrap things up by running through the five greatest driving video games from the 1980s, expressing their consternation over Toyota's sudden power bump for the 2021 Supra, and then answering a listener question about the Mini Cooper S transmission.

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]]> Episode 142: 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/142 558ae08b-a6bd-4047-944d-a40cd1c2e95c Sun, 20 Oct 2019 08:00:00 -0400 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast Benjamin drives the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, which offers minivan buyers a battery-powered alternative. Sami samples to front and back, and side-to-side action of the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class SUV. Plus, listener questions! 45:40 no <p>Minivans get almost no respect on an SUV-laden landscape, but if the 2019 Chrysler Pacific Hybrid is any indication, they are still the best option for families who truly need to maximize space and practicality. Benjamin drives the battery-powered van and discovers all the ways it's a better choice than an SUV for so many buyers. Sami reports back on his time with the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, a revised sport-utility that has more bounce to the ounce, but doesn't quite deliver when it comes to th drive. The pair also answer a listener question about the current crop of turbocharged subcompact hot hatches. <br> This weeks episode is brought to you by the new Roland Gumpert Nathalie. To learn more go to <a href="https://www.rolandgumpert.com/en/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.rolandgumpert.com/en/</a> </p> Chrysler, Pacifica, Pacifica Hybrid, minivan, Mercedes-Benz, GLE-Class, SUV, Mini, Mini Cooper S, Ford Fiesta ST, Ford, Fiesta ST, Hyundai, Veloster N, Hyundai Veloster N Minivans get almost no respect on an SUV-laden landscape, but if the 2019 Chrysler Pacific Hybrid is any indication, they are still the best option for families who truly need to maximize space and practicality. Benjamin drives the battery-powered van and discovers all the ways it's a better choice than an SUV for so many buyers. Sami reports back on his time with the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, a revised sport-utility that has more bounce to the ounce, but doesn't quite deliver when it comes to th drive. The pair also answer a listener question about the current crop of turbocharged subcompact hot hatches.
This weeks episode is brought to you by the new Roland Gumpert Nathalie. To learn more go to https://www.rolandgumpert.com/en/

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]]> Minivans get almost no respect on an SUV-laden landscape, but if the 2019 Chrysler Pacific Hybrid is any indication, they are still the best option for families who truly need to maximize space and practicality. Benjamin drives the battery-powered van and discovers all the ways it's a better choice than an SUV for so many buyers. Sami reports back on his time with the 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class, a revised sport-utility that has more bounce to the ounce, but doesn't quite deliver when it comes to th drive. The pair also answer a listener question about the current crop of turbocharged subcompact hot hatches.
This weeks episode is brought to you by the new Roland Gumpert Nathalie. To learn more go to https://www.rolandgumpert.com/en/

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]]> Episode 60: 2018 Acura TLX A Spec, 2018 Honda Odyssey, Listener Questions, Chevrolet Corvette Z06, Supercars https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/60 1068654e-f7f4-46e3-bff7-d1eeb3ae162f Sat, 24 Feb 2018 10:00:00 -0500 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast Sami gets passionate in his defense of the 2018 Acura TLX A Spec, while Benjamin questions whether Acura has any brand identity at all. Benjamin then discusses the 2018 Honda Odyssey and ponders its place in a world where crossovers and SUVs rule supreme. The pair also answer a listener question about whether the Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is an overlooked, and undermarketed, supercar. 47:52 no <p>Chances are you haven't driven the 2018 Acura TLX A Spec, but Sami has, and he's willing to get behind the mid-size luxury sedan's mix of performance and comfort despite Benjamin's misgivings about the Acura brand. Benjamin goes in-depth on his time spent with the 2018 Honda Odyssey, a van wandering the wilderness of SUVs and crossovers in a bid to attract families to its cavernous cabin. The two also discuss the C7 generation Chevrolet Corvette Z06 after a listener asks whether or not the model is overlooked and undermarketed as one of the top supercars of its era. </p> Chances are you haven't driven the 2018 Acura TLX A Spec, but Sami has, and he's willing to get behind the mid-size luxury sedan's mix of performance and comfort despite Benjamin's misgivings about the Acura brand. Benjamin goes in-depth on his time spent with the 2018 Honda Odyssey, a van wandering the wilderness of SUVs and crossovers in a bid to attract families to its cavernous cabin. The two also discuss the C7 generation Chevrolet Corvette Z06 after a listener asks whether or not the model is overlooked and undermarketed as one of the top supercars of its era.

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]]> Chances are you haven't driven the 2018 Acura TLX A Spec, but Sami has, and he's willing to get behind the mid-size luxury sedan's mix of performance and comfort despite Benjamin's misgivings about the Acura brand. Benjamin goes in-depth on his time spent with the 2018 Honda Odyssey, a van wandering the wilderness of SUVs and crossovers in a bid to attract families to its cavernous cabin. The two also discuss the C7 generation Chevrolet Corvette Z06 after a listener asks whether or not the model is overlooked and undermarketed as one of the top supercars of its era.

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