web02.fireside.fm Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:25:43 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Unnamed Automotive Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Suv Talk” https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/tags/suv%20talk Sun, 11 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 433: 2026 Toyota BZ, 2026 BMW M340i Jahre https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/433 be2ecb88-b734-4521-a25d-8c9aa46a44bd Sun, 11 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0500 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast This week there's news about Benjamin's Pathfinder, and Sami reviews an EV that tries to panini grill its passengers (the 2026 Toyota bZ.) Benjamin also reviews a special edition of the 2026 BMW M340i called the 50 Jahre Edition, before discussing some wierd news from Stellantis about their PHEVs. Thanks for listening! 1:03:22 no First Benjamin shares his personal Pathfinder experience in the freezing cold Canadian winter while troubleshooting its windshield wiper woes. Then Sami jumps into action to review the new 2026 Toyota bZ. Not to be confused by the outgoing bZ4X or all-new and completely different bZ Woodland, the bZ gets tons of upgrades from the old Toyota EV. Still, Sami struggles to see the silver lining for such a late entry to the mainstream EV segment. Then Benjamin has a quick review of the 2026 BMW M340 xDrive 50 Jahre Edition, a special edition of the podcast favorite 3 Series. With fancy equipment and a great powertrain, Benjamin has mostly positive things to say about the new 3, except for its choice of winter rubber. Finally, the guys discuss some wild news from Stellantis regarding its PHEV vehicles, which gets them thinking about invisible vehicles (or the ones that have wandered off to "the island of misfit cars") Thanks for listening! Pathfinder, Nissan, Toyota, BZ, BMW, M340i, Jahre, misfit cars, invisible cars, First Benjamin shares his personal Pathfinder experience in the freezing cold Canadian winter while troubleshooting its windshield wiper woes. Then Sami jumps into action to review the new 2026 Toyota bZ. Not to be confused by the outgoing bZ4X or all-new and completely different bZ Woodland, the bZ gets tons of upgrades from the old Toyota EV. Still, Sami struggles to see the silver lining for such a late entry to the mainstream EV segment.

Then Benjamin has a quick review of the 2026 BMW M340 xDrive 50 Jahre Edition, a special edition of the podcast favorite 3 Series. With fancy equipment and a great powertrain, Benjamin has mostly positive things to say about the new 3, except for its choice of winter rubber.

Finally, the guys discuss some wild news from Stellantis regarding its PHEV vehicles, which gets them thinking about invisible vehicles (or the ones that have wandered off to "the island of misfit cars") Thanks for listening!

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]]> First Benjamin shares his personal Pathfinder experience in the freezing cold Canadian winter while troubleshooting its windshield wiper woes. Then Sami jumps into action to review the new 2026 Toyota bZ. Not to be confused by the outgoing bZ4X or all-new and completely different bZ Woodland, the bZ gets tons of upgrades from the old Toyota EV. Still, Sami struggles to see the silver lining for such a late entry to the mainstream EV segment.

Then Benjamin has a quick review of the 2026 BMW M340 xDrive 50 Jahre Edition, a special edition of the podcast favorite 3 Series. With fancy equipment and a great powertrain, Benjamin has mostly positive things to say about the new 3, except for its choice of winter rubber.

Finally, the guys discuss some wild news from Stellantis regarding its PHEV vehicles, which gets them thinking about invisible vehicles (or the ones that have wandered off to "the island of misfit cars") Thanks for listening!

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]]> Episode 432: 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2026 Toyota Camry XLE AWD https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/432 a436b68f-3a60-4927-b1b9-7fa032fbfe86 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 01:00:00 -0500 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast Its the first show of 2026, and it starts with a quick review of the 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid and the 2026 Toyota Camry. Our hosts first talk about the Honda, and how the big H has approached different fuel sources and powertrains over the years. Then the discussion switches to the Camry which Benjamin thoroughly tests through the winter. Finally the guys quickly chat about the best and worst cars they drove this year. Thank you for listening, we can't wait to tell you more great car stories this year! 45:54 no It is the first podcast of 2026 and we're so thankful to be starting the year right with our loyal listeners. Thanks so much for making 2025 (and every year!) so great. Todays episode starts with a discussion of the 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and the Japanese automaker's overall powertrain strategy. Listen as the guys talk natural gas, hydrogen, PHEV and more and where the CR-V sits among all those choices. Where will Honda go next? Maybe synthetic fuel like Porsche, or Soylent Green? Then Benjamin chimes in with his winter-weather review of the 2026 Toyota Camry. Available with all-wheel-drive and a hybrid powertrain, the Camry is a mainstay of Toyotas lineup, but has it recieved less attention from the automaker with each passing generation? Finally the show ends with a quick discussion of our hosts favourite and least favourite cars they've driven this year. Thanks for listening and have a great start to your year! Honda, CR-V, Toyota, Camry, It is the first podcast of 2026 and we're so thankful to be starting the year right with our loyal listeners. Thanks so much for making 2025 (and every year!) so great. Todays episode starts with a discussion of the 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and the Japanese automaker's overall powertrain strategy. Listen as the guys talk natural gas, hydrogen, PHEV and more and where the CR-V sits among all those choices. Where will Honda go next? Maybe synthetic fuel like Porsche, or Soylent Green?

Then Benjamin chimes in with his winter-weather review of the 2026 Toyota Camry. Available with all-wheel-drive and a hybrid powertrain, the Camry is a mainstay of Toyotas lineup, but has it recieved less attention from the automaker with each passing generation?

Finally the show ends with a quick discussion of our hosts favourite and least favourite cars they've driven this year. Thanks for listening and have a great start to your year!

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]]> It is the first podcast of 2026 and we're so thankful to be starting the year right with our loyal listeners. Thanks so much for making 2025 (and every year!) so great. Todays episode starts with a discussion of the 2026 Honda CR-V Hybrid, and the Japanese automaker's overall powertrain strategy. Listen as the guys talk natural gas, hydrogen, PHEV and more and where the CR-V sits among all those choices. Where will Honda go next? Maybe synthetic fuel like Porsche, or Soylent Green?

Then Benjamin chimes in with his winter-weather review of the 2026 Toyota Camry. Available with all-wheel-drive and a hybrid powertrain, the Camry is a mainstay of Toyotas lineup, but has it recieved less attention from the automaker with each passing generation?

Finally the show ends with a quick discussion of our hosts favourite and least favourite cars they've driven this year. Thanks for listening and have a great start to your year!

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]]> Episode 335: 2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge RWD, 2023 Honda Passport Elite - Touring, Listener Feedback https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/335 2dbdd55f-44db-4732-a96f-894e2b81d31e Sun, 01 Oct 2023 01:00:00 -0400 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast Electric vehicles and faux off-roaders are on the menu today at the Unnamed Automotive Podcast, as the guys discuss the entry-level, rear-wheel-drive 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge, and how it compares to the previous first draft of the EV SUV. Then the hosts take some time to talk about the 2023 Honda Passport, and what kind of equipment iss out there to make it a real off-road option. Finally, they share and discuss some listner feedback. Thanks for listening! 49:11 no First up Sami talks about the 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge, which is now available in a more efficient, longer range, rear-wheel-drive model. Sami fills us in about all the changes for this years car along with what works and what doesn't (spoiler: its the infotainment system, it's ALWAYS the infotainment system.) Then Benjamin talks about the 2023 Honda Passport Elite, and how it fits in the grand scheme of things as a mid-sized off-roader, especially compared to the rugged looking Trailsport model. Should buyers just get an Elite and kit it out? What's out there for Honda enthusiasts looking to get off road? Benjamin shares all, and also asks whats going on with the Passports future. Then the guys share some recent listener feedback before signing off. Thanks for listening! Volvo, XC40, Recharge, Honda, Passport, TrailSport First up Sami talks about the 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge, which is now available in a more efficient, longer range, rear-wheel-drive model. Sami fills us in about all the changes for this years car along with what works and what doesn't (spoiler: its the infotainment system, it's ALWAYS the infotainment system.)

Then Benjamin talks about the 2023 Honda Passport Elite, and how it fits in the grand scheme of things as a mid-sized off-roader, especially compared to the rugged looking Trailsport model. Should buyers just get an Elite and kit it out? What's out there for Honda enthusiasts looking to get off road? Benjamin shares all, and also asks whats going on with the Passports future.

Then the guys share some recent listener feedback before signing off. Thanks for listening!

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]]> First up Sami talks about the 2024 Volvo XC40 Recharge, which is now available in a more efficient, longer range, rear-wheel-drive model. Sami fills us in about all the changes for this years car along with what works and what doesn't (spoiler: its the infotainment system, it's ALWAYS the infotainment system.)

Then Benjamin talks about the 2023 Honda Passport Elite, and how it fits in the grand scheme of things as a mid-sized off-roader, especially compared to the rugged looking Trailsport model. Should buyers just get an Elite and kit it out? What's out there for Honda enthusiasts looking to get off road? Benjamin shares all, and also asks whats going on with the Passports future.

Then the guys share some recent listener feedback before signing off. Thanks for listening!

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]]> Episode 252: 2022 Volvo XC60 B6, 2021 Toyota Prius Prime https://www.unnamedautomotivepodcast.com/252 ecd824ed-ab92-473d-ab48-f09911da2cb4 Sun, 05 Dec 2021 08:00:00 -0500 Unnamed Automotive Podcast full Unnamed Automotive Podcast While our hosts can sometimes be a bit nit-picky, this week's episode brings real criticism to a pair of disappointing 2022 models. First Sami discusses the 2022 Volvo XC60 B6, which gets a fresh infotainment system, new electrical system and a weird naming scheme for its motors. Then Benjamin gets in the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime, a plug-in version of everyone's favorite hybrid. Despite the not quite freezing temperatures, Benjamin's feeling cold as ICE towards the Japanese PHEV, and has plenty of reasons to be upset. Listen here! 34:28 no On this week's episode our hosts dive deep into a pair of cars that struggle to impress. First Sami describes the mild updates to the 2022 Volvo XC60 B6, which gets a new Johan De Nysschen-like nomenclature to go along with a Google-branded operating system and a beefy 48-volt electrical system. Is the twin-charged motor and minimalist styling enough to save this Swedish luxury crossover from Sami's ire and discontent? Next, Benjamin gets his hands on the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime, a plug-in variant of the popular, yet one-note hybrid. Listen to how Benjamin's frustrating experience with the car's electric range fails to match up with its advertised figures, then hear his one weird trick to using as little gas as possible. Don't forget to visit unnamedautomotivepodcast.com to get in touch with us or check out past episodes. Volvo, XC60, Toyota, Prius, Prime, Prius Prime, PHEV, plug-in hybrid, car talk, truck talk, SUV talk, EV talk, EV, car podcast, truck podcast, EV podcast, SUV podcast On this week's episode our hosts dive deep into a pair of cars that struggle to impress. First Sami describes the mild updates to the 2022 Volvo XC60 B6, which gets a new Johan De Nysschen-like nomenclature to go along with a Google-branded operating system and a beefy 48-volt electrical system. Is the twin-charged motor and minimalist styling enough to save this Swedish luxury crossover from Sami's ire and discontent?

Next, Benjamin gets his hands on the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime, a plug-in variant of the popular, yet one-note hybrid. Listen to how Benjamin's frustrating experience with the car's electric range fails to match up with its advertised figures, then hear his one weird trick to using as little gas as possible.

Don't forget to visit unnamedautomotivepodcast.com to get in touch with us or check out past episodes.

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]]> On this week's episode our hosts dive deep into a pair of cars that struggle to impress. First Sami describes the mild updates to the 2022 Volvo XC60 B6, which gets a new Johan De Nysschen-like nomenclature to go along with a Google-branded operating system and a beefy 48-volt electrical system. Is the twin-charged motor and minimalist styling enough to save this Swedish luxury crossover from Sami's ire and discontent?

Next, Benjamin gets his hands on the 2022 Toyota Prius Prime, a plug-in variant of the popular, yet one-note hybrid. Listen to how Benjamin's frustrating experience with the car's electric range fails to match up with its advertised figures, then hear his one weird trick to using as little gas as possible.

Don't forget to visit unnamedautomotivepodcast.com to get in touch with us or check out past episodes.

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