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    <title>Unnamed Automotive Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Sequoia”</title>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 13 Aug 2023 08:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
    <description>Every week automotive journalists Benjamin and Sami review cars and get weird, and funny, and honest, about the automotive industry.
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  <title>Episode 329: 2023 Toyota Sequoia TRD Off-Road, 2023 Ford Escape PHEV</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>This week, the guys take a closer look at two under-represented new cars on sale today. First up, Benjamin drives the 2023 Toyota Sequoia, which is built on the mediocre bones of the Tundra full-size pickup, and carries over some of the same puzzling design decisions. Does it have any chance at bumping up its annual sales numbers or even stealing the spotlight of its competitors? Then Sami talks about the 2023 Ford Escape PHEV, which is often overshadowed by Ford with its own Bronco Sport. While it boasts decent EV range and efficiency, Sami is eager to point out that the Escape has a few fatal flaws. 

The guys also discuss some listener questions, so be sure to send us your question after listening to this week's episode!</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;What's good Unnamed Automotive Podcast listeners? We'll tell you what isn't: the two vehicles the guys are talking about this week. First up is the 2023 Toyota Sequoia, which Benjamin points out has some highs and lows, but mostly lows with a vehicle with a limited audience, even though it's been thoroughly redesigned. Packing three rows and a hybrid powertrain, the Sequoia has a small audience, and one that doesn't seem to be growing in any significant way, but wait till you hear Ben's description of the ride, cargo space and pricing which is the SUV's death toll.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Then Sami brings up the 2023 Ford Escape PHEV, which was recently refreshed with a new look and cabin, but has been overshadowed by the Bronco Sport. Is Ford giving up on its hybrid crossover? Based on Sami's experience, there are a few fatal flaws to the new Escape, and ones that are making it a hard sell compared to its rivals.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Finishing up this weeks podcast is a discussion of annoying audio systems, thanks to dedicated listeners who send us comments and questions! Thanks everyone for listening! &lt;/p&gt;
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  <itunes:keywords>Toyota, Sequoia, TRD-Off-Road, Ford, Escape, PHEV, car talk, truck talk, SUV talk, EV talk, hybrid talk, car podcast, truck podcast, SUV podcast, EV podcast, hybrid podcast</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>What&#39;s good Unnamed Automotive Podcast listeners? We&#39;ll tell you what isn&#39;t: the two vehicles the guys are talking about this week. First up is the 2023 Toyota Sequoia, which Benjamin points out has some highs and lows, but mostly lows with a vehicle with a limited audience, even though it&#39;s been thoroughly redesigned. Packing three rows and a hybrid powertrain, the Sequoia has a small audience, and one that doesn&#39;t seem to be growing in any significant way, but wait till you hear Ben&#39;s description of the ride, cargo space and pricing which is the SUV&#39;s death toll.</p>

<p>Then Sami brings up the 2023 Ford Escape PHEV, which was recently refreshed with a new look and cabin, but has been overshadowed by the Bronco Sport. Is Ford giving up on its hybrid crossover? Based on Sami&#39;s experience, there are a few fatal flaws to the new Escape, and ones that are making it a hard sell compared to its rivals.</p>

<p>Finishing up this weeks podcast is a discussion of annoying audio systems, thanks to dedicated listeners who send us comments and questions! Thanks everyone for listening!</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Like what you hear? Tip us at Ko-Fi" rel="nofollow" href="https://ko-fi.com/unnamedautomotivepodcast">Like what you hear? Tip us at Ko-Fi</a> &mdash; Send a dollar our way using Ko-Fi to help support the Unnamed Automotive Podcast.</li></ul>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>What&#39;s good Unnamed Automotive Podcast listeners? We&#39;ll tell you what isn&#39;t: the two vehicles the guys are talking about this week. First up is the 2023 Toyota Sequoia, which Benjamin points out has some highs and lows, but mostly lows with a vehicle with a limited audience, even though it&#39;s been thoroughly redesigned. Packing three rows and a hybrid powertrain, the Sequoia has a small audience, and one that doesn&#39;t seem to be growing in any significant way, but wait till you hear Ben&#39;s description of the ride, cargo space and pricing which is the SUV&#39;s death toll.</p>

<p>Then Sami brings up the 2023 Ford Escape PHEV, which was recently refreshed with a new look and cabin, but has been overshadowed by the Bronco Sport. Is Ford giving up on its hybrid crossover? Based on Sami&#39;s experience, there are a few fatal flaws to the new Escape, and ones that are making it a hard sell compared to its rivals.</p>

<p>Finishing up this weeks podcast is a discussion of annoying audio systems, thanks to dedicated listeners who send us comments and questions! Thanks everyone for listening!</p><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a title="Like what you hear? Tip us at Ko-Fi" rel="nofollow" href="https://ko-fi.com/unnamedautomotivepodcast">Like what you hear? Tip us at Ko-Fi</a> &mdash; Send a dollar our way using Ko-Fi to help support the Unnamed Automotive Podcast.</li></ul>]]>
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