Caddy's Vistiq is Confusing, A Fiat Designed For Unlicensed French Drivers, & Subaru vs Toyota vs Lexus
About this episode
The episode dives into the quirky world of automotive design, featuring a discussion on the confusing Caddy Vistiq and a unique Fiat model tailored for unlicensed French drivers. It also compares Subaru, Toyota, and Lexus, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses in the automotive market. The hosts share insights on community engagement through Subaru's Share the Love event, emphasizing the brand's commitment to charitable causes. This blend of humor and informative analysis makes for an engaging listen.
In this Almost-Christmas episode of the Auto Buyer’s Guide Podcast, we take a deep dive into the Cadillac Vistiq and the realities of GM’s Ultium EV platform, including charging speeds, battery design, and long-term ownership implications.
We also debate whether buyers should skip the Mazda CX-70 entirely and just buy the CX-90, answer a listener question on Subaru vs Toyota vs Lexus AWD systems, and compare the Vistiq against rivals like the Volvo EX90, Hyundai Ioniq 9, Rivian R1S, Lucid Gravity, and Tesla Model X.
Along the way, we discuss:
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Why Cadillac dropped Apple CarPlay — and why it still matters
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Dolby Atmos in cars and whether artists should control the mix
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Mercedes ditching glue for screws to improve repairability
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The strange case of the Fiat Topolino, a quadricycle that isn’t really a car
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Mazda’s confusing CX-70 strategy and real-world reliability concerns
This episode blends real-world driving impressions, industry insight, and buyer-focused advice to help you decide what actually makes sense in today’s EV and SUV market.
Episode Highlights-
Cadillac Vistiq charging & Ultium limitations
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Apple CarPlay vs built-in infotainment systems
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Mazda CX-70 vs CX-90: what Mazda got wrong
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AWD differences: Subaru, Toyota, Lexus explained
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Luxury EV SUV comparison breakdown
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Auto industry news you actually need to know
Subaru
"Right now, at Car Subaru and Beaverton, sign for the 2025 Subaru Share the Love event."
Subaru makes cars that can handle all kinds of weather, especially in places with a lot of rain or snow. Their cars are popular for being reliable and safe.
Subaru is a Japanese automaker known for its all-wheel-drive vehicles and boxer engine layout.
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