{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Caddy's Vistiq is Confusing, A Fiat Designed For Unlicensed French Drivers, & Subaru vs Toyota vs Lexus","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/caddy-s-vistiq-is-confusing-a-fiat-designed-for-unlicensed-french-drivers-subaru-vs-toyota-vs-lexus","audioUrl":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/dihsnieegca2ve65/12-16-25.mp3","description":"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.\nWe 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.\nAlong the way, we discuss:\n\n\nWhy Cadillac dropped Apple CarPlay — and why it still matters\n\n\nDolby Atmos in cars and whether artists should control the mix\n\n\nMercedes ditching glue for screws to improve repairability\n\n\nThe strange case of the Fiat Topolino, a quadricycle that isn’t really a car\n\n\nMazda’s confusing CX-70 strategy and real-world reliability concerns\n\n\nThis 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.\n\nEpisode Highlights\n\n\nCadillac Vistiq charging & Ultium limitations\n\n\nApple CarPlay vs built-in infotainment systems\n\n\nMazda CX-70 vs CX-90: what Mazda got wrong\n\n\nAWD differences: Subaru, Toyota, Lexus explained\n\n\nLuxury EV SUV comparison breakdown\n\n\nAuto industry news you actually need to know\n\n\n"},"annotations":[{"startTime":0.0,"endTime":5.0,"type":"brand","title":"Subaru","url":"/glossary/subaru","quote":"Right now, at Car Subaru and Beaverton, sign for the 2025 Subaru Share the Love event.","canonicalId":"brand:subaru","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"openai/gpt-oss-20b","data":{"explanation":"Subaru is a Japanese automaker known for its all-wheel-drive vehicles and boxer engine layout.","simplifiedExplanation":"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."}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"Auto Buyers Guide","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/caddy-s-vistiq-is-confusing-a-fiat-designed-for-unlicensed-french-drivers-subaru-vs-toyota-vs-lexus/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}