2026 Dodge Charger & Jeep Cherokee First Looks, Plus a First Drive in the Hyundai Palisade
About this episode
The latest MotorWeek podcast dives into the exciting first looks at the 2026 Dodge Charger and Jeep Cherokee, alongside a first drive of the redesigned Hyundai Palisade. The Jeep Cherokee returns with a hybrid powertrain, boasting impressive fuel efficiency and cargo space. The Hyundai Palisade enhances its spacious interior and driving experience, featuring a new engine and refined design. The episode also covers the return of the gasoline-powered Dodge Charger, highlighting its inline-six engine and performance specs, stirring up nostalgia and anticipation among muscle car fans.
Jeep Cherokee
"... you today, starting with the new generation Jeep Cherokee. Yes, the Cherokee is back, followed by a new ver..."
Dodge Charger
"... for it? The return of the gasoline-powered Dodge Charger, but that comes later in the show right now. I'm ..."
Jeep Grand Cherokee
"...name really very much never went away because the grand Cherokee has been alive and a going concern, but we haven'..."
Jeep Wrangler
"Yep. Because they do refer to the Wranglers as the four-by-ease as hybrids. Hey, thanks for s..."
Toyota Corolla
"...ing that's more akin to the size of like a Toyota Corolla Cross or like maybe somewhere in between that and..."
Toyota RAV4
"...oss or like maybe somewhere in between that and a RAV4, right? That's a little bigger, I mean it's grown..."
Hyundai Palisade
"... of ours in the utility arena and the new Hyundai Palisade. Now it's still classified as a mid-size utility,..."
Ford Model T
"... efficient. Ford is describing this as their next model T moment. In other words, EVs for everyone"
Ford Ranger
"...going to be maybe closer to Maverick size than to Ranger size. But, you know, to do this at a profit, can ..."
Ford Maverick
"...ut. We know that it's going to be maybe closer to Maverick size than to Ranger size. But, you know, to do th..."
Renault Wind
"... pickup that only seats to has no frills, has has wind up windows, crank windows. And this is going to b..."
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