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Episode 160: 2020 Subaru Outback XT, 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Feb 23, 2020

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The new 2020 Subaru Outback XT is good, but does it match the expectations created by the thoroughly excellent previous generation crossover? Sami and Benjamin each drive the exact same Outback model and come away with surprisingly similar first impressions. The pair then discuss the utter disappointment that is the 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, the best-selling plug-in hybrid SUV in the world.

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Episode 159: 2020 Honda Passport, 2020 Toyota Sienna, Best 80s Driving Video Games, Toyota Supra Power Boost, Listener Questions Feb 16, 2020

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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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Code 45 - Benjamin's graphic novel! — The Kickstarter campaign for Benjamin's graphic novel, Code 45, starts March 3! Click the link to find out more.

Episode 158: Guest Stephen Elmer, 2020 Nissan Titan XD, GMc Hummer EV, Electric Trucks, 2020 Toyota 4Runner Venture Special Edition Feb 09, 2020

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Stephen Elmer joins Benjamin and Sami to discuss his drive of the redesigned 2020 Nissan Titan XD, which has lost its diesel mojo and abandoned Cummins in favor of an all-gas engine line-up. He also brings his TFL Truck expertise to the subject of electric pickups, and where the GMC Hummer EV announcement might be taking the market. The three also dive into the 2020 Toyota 4Runner Venture Special Edition and how far behind the times the brand's off-roader has slipped.

Episode 157: 2020 BMW X6 M50i, 2020 Genesis GV80 SUV Feb 02, 2020

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The BMW X6 is back, and it's been redesigned for the 2020 model year. Is it enough to sway Benjamin's long-standing opinion on this unusual, and not-exactly-practicaly four-door SUV coupe? You might be surprised to find out his answer. Meanwhile, Sami is back from Miami, Florida, where he got an advance look at the first SUV from luxury brand Genesis, the GV80.

Episode 156: Favorite Cars of the Decade, Cars We're Looking Forward To, 2020 Mazda CX-5 Turbo, 2020 Genesis G70 Jan 26, 2020

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What are the best cars that Benjamin and Sami have driven over the past decade? 10 years of memories are on parade in this episode, including a few surprising choices that hail from well before the 2010s. The two also lay down what they're most looking forward to driving in 2020, while also discussing the 2020 Mazda CX-5 as well as the 2020 Genesis G70.

Episode 155: 2020 Ford Escape, 2020 BMW M550i xDrive, Listener Questions Jan 19, 2020

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When Ford announced it was canceling all of its passenger cars, it put a lot of pressure on the redesigned 2020 Ford Escape to satisfy the needs of the entire spectrum of the brand's entry-level buyers. Sami spends a week with the Escape to determine just how worthy it is of that mantle - and how it compares to excellent entries in the segment from Toyota and Honda. Benjamin rewinds his BMW experience with the M550i xDrive, which takes last week's Gran Coupe drivetrain and packages it in a familiar sedan wrapper. Is it so all-around competent that it renders the M5 unnecessary? The pair wrap things up with a listener question about 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engines.

Episode 154: 2020 Honda CR-V, Car Showers, 2020 BMW M850i Gran Coupe, Carlos Ghosn's Crazy Escape Jan 12, 2020

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What is there to say about the 2020 Honda CR-V? Sami struggles to come up with anything more than good vibes about possibly the best compact family crossover money can buy, but doesn't particularly think that's a problem for customers. After a brief diversion into the fascinating world of car showers, Benjamin reveals that the 2020 BMW M850i Gran Coupe is not just just a great alternative to the stuffier 7 Series, but also happens to deliver the kind of hands-off self-driving features he can actually appreciate. The pair then wrap things up with disgraced Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn's wacky escape from Japan .

Episode 153: 2020 BMW X1, 2020 Lexus 450h Jan 05, 2020

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Has BMW finally figured out how to translate the fun bits of the MINI Countryman platform into an intriguing compact SUV of its own? Benjamin is surprised by how strong a response the 2020 BMW X1 elicited from him during their 7 days together. Sami, on the other hand, checks out a less exciting, but still important piece of the Lexus line-up - the 450h SUV - and reflects on its place in a world where every second people mover hails from the mid-size segment.

Episode 152: 2020 Polestar 1, 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon, 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban, Guest Stefan Ogbac, Listener Rides Dec 29, 2019

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Guest Stefan Ogbac shares his experience with the absolutely crazy Polestar 1 supercar, which offers 619 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque from a hybrid setup. Benjamin reveals just how uncomfortable he felt driving the twitchy 2020 Jeep Gladiator Rubicon pickup truck on a long highway trip, while Sami is back from Detroit with news about the redesigned 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe and Chevrolet Suburban SUVs. The show wraps with a look at an awesome listener project from Norway that dates all the way back to World War 2.

Episode 151: 2020 Toyota Highlander, 2019 Mazda CX-5 Diesel, 2020 Lincoln Aviator, Listener Questions Dec 22, 2019

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The 2020 Toyota Highlander emerges into a hyper-competitive 3-row SUV market that is currently being lead by an unexpected pair of Korean contenders. Does it have what it takes to unseat the Kia Telluride and the Hyundai Palisade? Benjamin and Sami head to Texas - but not together - to find out. The two also discuss whether the long-awaited 2019 Mazda CX-5 diesel crossover makes sense, and if the 2020 Lincoln Aviator SUV is a worthy follow-up to the Navigator. Finally, it's time to answer a listener question about the Fiat 500e EV.

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