Auto Buyers Guide Podcast Dec 19, 2025

Caddy's Vistiq is Confusing, A Fiat Designed For Unlicensed French Drivers, & Subaru vs Toyota vs Lexus

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Subaru

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.

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Right now, at Car Subaru and Beaverton, sign for the 2025 Subaru Share the Love event. So much love. We think about Subaru Love's to care, Subaru Love's pets. Subaru Love's pets is one of our love promised pillars, because we love pets, and it's our way of giving back to the community. Subaru loves learning. We did all these events throughout the year, and now here we are at the 2025 Subaru Share the Love event at Car Subaru and Beaverton. It is a great time. It's the culmination of everything that we've done to give back

to the community, and now, not only can you get a great new Subaru, but you'll know that you're doing good for the community during this time.

$350 donation goes to some great national charities and a couple local ones here, Providence Child Center and the Sunshine Division.

And now we're adding in the two-mounted fusion passes just in time for the ski season. It's just a great time to get a car.

And you can't understate the love, because that's really what it's all about. It's a great way to end the year at Car Subaru and Beaverton with you all the way.

Every mile, every day.

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.

Subaru

Original notes

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:

Why Cadillac dropped Apple CarPlay — and why it still matters
Dolby Atmos in cars and whether artists should control the mix
Mercedes ditching glue for screws to improve repairability
The strange case of the Fiat Topolino, a quadricycle that isn’t really a car
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
Apple CarPlay vs built-in infotainment systems
Mazda CX-70 vs CX-90: what Mazda got wrong
AWD differences: Subaru, Toyota, Lexus explained
Luxury EV SUV comparison breakdown
Auto industry news you actually need to know

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