{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Can Practical be Fun? We Test 2026 Honda Civic Hybrid","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/can-practical-be-fun-we-test-2026-honda-civic-hybrid","audioUrl":"https://media.blubrry.com/america_on_the_road/mc.blubrry.com/america_on_the_road/AOTR_Episode_314_airs_4-11-2026.mp3?awCollectionId=1236214&awEpisodeId=12051900&aw_0_azn.pgenre=Leisure&aw_0_1st.ri=blubrry&aw_0_azn.pcountry=US&aw_0_azn.planguage=en&cat_exclude=IAB1-8%2CIAB1-9%2CIAB7-41%2CIAB8-5%2CIAB8-18%2CIAB11-4%2CIAB23%2CIAB24%2CIAB25%2CIAB26&aw_0_cnt.rss=https%3A%2F%2Fdrivingtoday.com%2Ffeed%2Fpodcast%2F","description":"This week on America on the Road, Jack Nerad and Chris Teague review two strong performers: the powerful 2027 Toyota Tundra Hybrid and the efficient 2026 Honda Civic Hatchback Hybrid. They also discuss Hyundai’s rugged Boulder Concept signaling the Korean brand’s body-on-frame truck future, Subaru’s 420-hp Getaway electric SUV, and the scalding-hot Genesis GV60 Magma. They also consider worsening new-car affordability and what the balance of 2026 will look like.\n🚙 Jack Nerad’s Road Test: 2026 Honda Civic Hatchback Hybrid\nJack reviews the 2026 Honda Civic Hatchback Hybrid Sport Touring, praising its excellent 48 mpg combined efficiency, smooth hybrid powertrain, fun-to-drive handling, premium interior with leather seats and Bose audio, 9-inch touchscreen, and strong value at $35,145 as tested.\n🚗 Chris Teague’s Road Test: 2027 Toyota Tundra Hybrid\nChris tests the 2027 Toyota Tundra Hybrid with the i-FORCE MAX powertrain delivering 437 hp and 583 lb-ft of torque. The innovative powertrain enables up to 12,000 pounds of towing, but is it as refined as other Toyota hybrids? Chris offers his opinion, and he also covers its performance, familiar highway manners, advanced Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 driver assistance features, and upscale interior options.\n📰 This Week’s Headlines\nHyundai Boulder Concept Previews Body-on-Frame Truck\nHyundai debuts a rugged concept with ladder-frame construction, 37-inch mud-terrain tires, and serious off-road design, signaling its first American-built midsize pickup by 2030.\nMinnesota Bill Threatens Classic Car Driving\nEnthusiasts are fighting a proposed law that could severely restrict when and where vintage vehicles can be driven.\nSubaru Unveils 420-hp 2027 Getaway Electric SUV\nSubaru’s most powerful vehicle offers 300+ miles of range, standard AWD, strong off-road capability, and family-friendly three-row seating.\nGenesis GV60 Magma Launches Performance Sub-Brand\nThis high-output EV delivers up to 641 hp, 0-60 in 3.4 seconds, virtual gear shifting, and simulated engine sound.\nNew Car Affordability Worsens\nAverage monthly payments hit $773 with 20% of buyers now paying $1,000+, as loan terms stretch longer.\n❓ Listener Question\nPete from Springfield, Missouri, asks: “Why are manual transmissions disappearing so fast?”\n📚 Jack Nerad’s New Book\nJack’s crime novel, Only One Thing Stays the Same, is available now in paperback and eBook on Amazon — currently at a sale price.\n🎧 Where to Listen\nCatch America on the Road on this station each week, or subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and more. Follow for newcar reviews, guest interviews, auto news, and road tests.\nSponsored by Mercury Insurance and DrivingToday.com\n📺 Watch & Subscribe\nFind America on the Road on YouTube and Rumble. Subscribe for road test videos, shorts, and extended reviews.\n📨 Email: editor@drivingtoday.com\nCheck Out Matt DeLorenzo’s Book\nPick up a copy of co-host Matt DeLorenzo’s terrific new book Mercedes-AMG: Race-Bred Performance\nSpecial Price for Jack’s Newest Crime Novel\nJack is now offering his newest crime novel, Only One Thing Stays the Same, at a 67%-off price of just $4.99. Click here to buy from Amazon at this special limited-time price.\n\n "},"annotations":[{"startTime":45.4,"endTime":51.6,"type":"concept","title":"body on frame construction","url":"/glossary/body-on-frame-construction","quote":"There's a bold new concept from Hyundai that could signal a major shift toward truck capability, yes truck capability, body on frame construction, off-road capability as well.","canonicalId":"concept:body-on-frame-construction","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Body-on-frame construction separates the vehicle’s body from its structural frame. It’s common on trucks and many off-road vehicles because it can better handle rough terrain and heavy-duty use.","simplifiedExplanation":"This is how some trucks are built: the main strength is a separate frame, and the body sits on top of it. 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When people say “I can afford $773/month,” they’re usually talking about this payment rather than the car’s total price.","simplifiedExplanation":"This is the amount you pay each month to keep the car. It depends on how much you borrow and the interest/lease terms."}},{"startTime":2209.8,"endTime":2216.2,"type":"brand","title":"Ford","url":"/glossary/ford","quote":"...cars are just too darn expensive ford i think ford and gm both raised their their destination prices...","canonicalId":"brand:ford","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Ford is one of the major U.S. automakers mentioned here in the context of raising destination charges. That kind of pricing change can ripple through what buyers ultimately pay and how large monthly payments feel.","simplifiedExplanation":"Ford is the car brand being discussed. The point is that Ford increased a shipping-related fee, which can make cars cost more."}},{"startTime":2288.3,"endTime":2297.5,"type":"concept","title":"leasing a vehicle","url":"/glossary/leasing-a-vehicle","quote":"yeah leasing a vehicle you're essentially paying a grand a month to rent that vehicle for three or four years or however long the lease is","canonicalId":"concept:leasing-a-vehicle","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Leasing is essentially paying to use a car for a set term (often 3–4 years) rather than buying it outright. At the end, you typically return the vehicle unless you buy it for a pre-set price, so you don’t build equity the same way you would with ownership.","simplifiedExplanation":"Leasing means you pay to drive a car for a few years. When the lease ends, you usually give the car back, so you don’t own it and you don’t build “equity” like you would if you bought it."}},{"startTime":2422.9,"endTime":2431.0,"type":"term","title":"manual transmissions","url":"/glossary/manual-transmission","quote":"Pete in springfield Missouri he asks i've always liked driving cars with manual gearboxes but now they seem almost impossible to find why are manual transmissions disappearing so fast","canonicalId":"term:manual-transmission","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A manual transmission uses a clutch and gear lever so the driver selects gears. It’s often associated with more direct control and driver engagement, but it requires more skill and effort than an automatic.","simplifiedExplanation":"A manual transmission is the kind where you choose the gear yourself using a clutch pedal and a shifter. It can feel more connected to the car, but it’s more work than an automatic."}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"Jack Nerad - Host","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/can-practical-be-fun-we-test-2026-honda-civic-hybrid/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}