web02.fireside.fm Wed, 06 May 2026 17:52:52 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Unnamed Automotive Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Sienna” https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/tags/sienna Sun, 25 Jan 2026 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 434: 2026 Toyota Sienna, The Hornet is Dead, The Bolt Is Almost Dead, Chinese EVs, Listener Questions https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/434 484a355a-4610-4dc5-aeed-2ac6fe287a99 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0500 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast The Unnamed Automotive Podcast is all good vibes this week. The show starts with a review of the 2026 Toyota Sienna, though the guys spend more time talking about things tangentially related to minivans. Then the show shifts to discuss important automotive news like confirming Benjamin and Sami's prediction that the death of the Dodge Hornet is here, followed by the brief arrival and quick cancellation of the Chevy Bolt, and whats going on with Canada and Chinese EVs. There's also a great listener question rolled in there at the end, so don't tap out too soon! Thanks for listening! 50:37 no <p>This weeks show starts with Sami's review of the 2026 Toyota Sienna minivan, which is apparently inspired by Japan's iconic bullet trains. Although our hosts struggle to see the direct connection, their discussion of the minivan covers all kinds of topics, ranging from the importance of max cargo room in a van, to whether shared media experiences are still valuable during a roadtrip. </p> <p>Then the guys talk about a few important news topics that came up, including the death of the Dodge Hornet, the arrival and cancellation of the new Chevy Bolt, and the arrival of new Chinese EVs on Canadian roads. Finally the show wraps up with an important reader question. </p> <p>We hope you enjoyed listening this episode as much as we loved recording it! </p> Toyota, Sienna, Chinese EVs, Shinkansen, Chevrolet, Bolt, Dodge, Hornet, car, car podcast, car talk, cars, electric vehicle, electric vehicle podcast, electric vehicle talk, electric vehicles, ev, ev podcast, ev talk, minivan talk, minivans, phev, suv, suv podcast, suv talk, suvs, truck, truck podcast, truck talk, trucks This weeks show starts with Sami's review of the 2026 Toyota Sienna minivan, which is apparently inspired by Japan's iconic bullet trains. Although our hosts struggle to see the direct connection, their discussion of the minivan covers all kinds of topics, ranging from the importance of max cargo room in a van, to whether shared media experiences are still valuable during a roadtrip.

Then the guys talk about a few important news topics that came up, including the death of the Dodge Hornet, the arrival and cancellation of the new Chevy Bolt, and the arrival of new Chinese EVs on Canadian roads. Finally the show wraps up with an important reader question.

We hope you enjoyed listening this episode as much as we loved recording it!

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]]> This weeks show starts with Sami's review of the 2026 Toyota Sienna minivan, which is apparently inspired by Japan's iconic bullet trains. Although our hosts struggle to see the direct connection, their discussion of the minivan covers all kinds of topics, ranging from the importance of max cargo room in a van, to whether shared media experiences are still valuable during a roadtrip.

Then the guys talk about a few important news topics that came up, including the death of the Dodge Hornet, the arrival and cancellation of the new Chevy Bolt, and the arrival of new Chinese EVs on Canadian roads. Finally the show wraps up with an important reader question.

We hope you enjoyed listening this episode as much as we loved recording it!

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]]> Episode 304: 2023 Toyota Sienna XSE AWD, 2023 Honda Odyssey https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/304 66bf2b39-30c7-4763-93a5-6c4cf50d6cb6 Sun, 05 Feb 2023 08:00:00 -0500 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast Its vanapalooza this week at the Unnamed Automotive Podcast, as Benjamin and Sami have a frank and fun discussion about two of the four family-friendly minivans on the market. Benjamin talks about the 2023 Toyota Sienna and its, uh, quirky powertrain, while Sami recounts his experience in the 2023 Honda Odyssey and its funky tech. Be sure to listen, review and subscribe! 46:21 no <p>We hope you have a surgeon on speed-dial because this weeks episode of the Unnamed Automotive Podcast is entirely DEEP CUTS! Especially if you're familiar with the concept of GROWING UP! It's fun times in minivans here starting with Benjamin's review of the 2023 Toyota Sienna, with its funky design, hybrid powertrain and approachable pricing. In-between jokes about old vans and weird names, Benjamin explains that his time in the Toyota wasn't without incident, so be sure to listen to his whole experience to get the entire picture. </p> <p>Then Sami gets his fun captured by the CabinWatch camera found in the 2023 Honda Odyssey, which has lost its killer suction-related app but gained a few other weird gimmicks. With 280 VTEC ponies on tap, this minivan is a screamer, or at least its passengers were certainly making some noise! Hear how practical this minivan is and why minivans aren't getting so much love these days. </p> <p>If you enjoyed this weeks episode be sure to subscribe and review us using your favorite podcast client. Thanks for listening! </p> Toyota, Sienna, Honda, Odyssey, minivan, car talk, truck talk, SUV talk, EV talk, minivan talk, car podcast, truck podcast, EV podcast, SUV podcast, minivan podcast We hope you have a surgeon on speed-dial because this weeks episode of the Unnamed Automotive Podcast is entirely DEEP CUTS! Especially if you're familiar with the concept of GROWING UP! It's fun times in minivans here starting with Benjamin's review of the 2023 Toyota Sienna, with its funky design, hybrid powertrain and approachable pricing. In-between jokes about old vans and weird names, Benjamin explains that his time in the Toyota wasn't without incident, so be sure to listen to his whole experience to get the entire picture.

Then Sami gets his fun captured by the CabinWatch camera found in the 2023 Honda Odyssey, which has lost its killer suction-related app but gained a few other weird gimmicks. With 280 VTEC ponies on tap, this minivan is a screamer, or at least its passengers were certainly making some noise! Hear how practical this minivan is and why minivans aren't getting so much love these days.

If you enjoyed this weeks episode be sure to subscribe and review us using your favorite podcast client. Thanks for listening!

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  • Volkswagen's Anti-Baby "Routan Boom" Ads Are Better Left Forgotten — Despite being crushed by a cavalcade of indifference, the Volkswagen Routan did manage to bring us something that the Grand Caravan never achieved. We're referring, of course, to the "Routan Boom," perhaps the most unhinged advertising campaign of the of its time, and certainly the strangest bit of celebrity fertility shaming Brooke Shields ever committed to film.
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]]> We hope you have a surgeon on speed-dial because this weeks episode of the Unnamed Automotive Podcast is entirely DEEP CUTS! Especially if you're familiar with the concept of GROWING UP! It's fun times in minivans here starting with Benjamin's review of the 2023 Toyota Sienna, with its funky design, hybrid powertrain and approachable pricing. In-between jokes about old vans and weird names, Benjamin explains that his time in the Toyota wasn't without incident, so be sure to listen to his whole experience to get the entire picture.

Then Sami gets his fun captured by the CabinWatch camera found in the 2023 Honda Odyssey, which has lost its killer suction-related app but gained a few other weird gimmicks. With 280 VTEC ponies on tap, this minivan is a screamer, or at least its passengers were certainly making some noise! Hear how practical this minivan is and why minivans aren't getting so much love these days.

If you enjoyed this weeks episode be sure to subscribe and review us using your favorite podcast client. Thanks for listening!

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  • Volkswagen's Anti-Baby "Routan Boom" Ads Are Better Left Forgotten — Despite being crushed by a cavalcade of indifference, the Volkswagen Routan did manage to bring us something that the Grand Caravan never achieved. We're referring, of course, to the "Routan Boom," perhaps the most unhinged advertising campaign of the of its time, and certainly the strangest bit of celebrity fertility shaming Brooke Shields ever committed to film.
  • Like what you hear? Tip us at Ko-Fi — Send a dollar our way using Ko-Fi to help support the Unnamed Automotive Podcast.
]]> 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 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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