AAH #672 - Car Critics Rip and Applaud This Year's New Cars
About this episode
Critics weigh in on the latest contenders for the North American Car, Truck, and Utility Vehicle of the Year awards, discussing standout models like the Hyundai Ioniq 6, Toyota Prius, and Ford Super Duty. The panel, featuring automotive experts including Jody Lai and Joann Muller, shares their thoughts on design, performance, and market viability. Debates arise over the merits of electric vehicles versus traditional models, with insights into consumer preferences and industry trends. The episode offers a deep dive into the evolving automotive landscape and what it means for future vehicle choices.
Toyota Prius
"...ot Honda Court. Sorry, and and finally the Toyota Prius and Prius Plant Prime. So Joanne, let's start wit..."
Chevrolet Corvette
"...eah, and and so I I actually voted to include the Corvette E Ray. I'm all right, Joanne, you go, and I am no..."
Acura Integra
"...t one of them was not, right, Yeah, that Accurate Integra was one. Ah yeah, right, I am one who kind of I r..."
Ford F-150 Lightning
"... of three were electric vehicles. It was the Ford Lightning one as as did the Kia EV six. The outlier is the ..."
Chevrolet Equinox
"... you know, with like the Chevrolet Blazer and the Equinox EV, a lot more family friendly choices. You know,..."
Chevrolet Blazer
"...ore affordable, you know, with like the Chevrolet Blazer and the Equinox EV, a lot more family friendly ch..."
Honda Accord
"...the fat last vehicle in the category is the Honda Accord Sedan, which which comes in various and sundry fl..."
Gmc Canyon
"...days, and how much do they save? Because then the GMC Canyon that I drove, of course, did have an extending su..."
Ford Maverick
"...on. See. I like small trucks too, but I think the Maverick is being a small truck. I mean, right, the wheelb..."
Ford Ranger
".... And you know, we were supposed to have the Ford Ranger on the list too, but because the UAW struck the p..."
Toyota Tacoma
"...guys know, Toyota is just coming out with the new Tacoma. So I would I would rather judge the new Colorado..."
Ford Super
"...e, and uh, I think we have a better choice in the Ford super Duty. I mean, the super Duty lineup is phenomenal..."
Chevrolet Silverado EV
"...d to make a prediction. I have a feeling that the silverado Ev might take this year's Truck Award, just because ..."
Chevrolet Avalanche
"...ado. To me, it reminds me it's reminiscent of the Avalanche, which was never a favorite of mine. But but that..."
Tesla Model
"...tric, but if they do, this is other than that one Tesla model which is optional three row. This is the only one..."
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