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Episode 420: 2025 Audi SQ6 E-Tron, 2026 Honda Passport Trailsport, Listener Questions

Unnamed Automotive Podcast Sep 28, 2025 51 min

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The episode dives into the details of the 2025 Audi SQ6 E-Tron and the 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport, with hosts Sammy Haggisad and Benjamin Hunting sharing their driving experiences and insights. The SQ6 E-Tron is discussed for its conservative design and performance metrics, while the Passport TrailSport is critiqued for its off-road capabilities and powertrain. Listener questions are addressed, including a discussion on the Mazda Miata ND2, emphasizing the differences between the soft top and RF versions. The hosts also tease upcoming vehicle discussions and personal automotive updates.

Topics: audi sq6 e-tron honda passport trailsport listener questions mazda miata nd2 electric vehicles off-road capabilities performance metrics design philosophy powertrain issues vehicle comparisons

The show starts with Benjamin's review of the 2025 Audi SQ6 e-tron, a performance minded electric crossover which seems to nail so many thing, but falls short of its rivals in one key area; can you guess where? Benjamin's review of the EV expands to a wider discussion of its rivals that you don't want to miss. Then Sami shares his thoughts on the 2026 Honda Passport TrailSport, a rugged looking SUV with the same bones as the Pilot, but with fewer seats. While it looks tough and offers a few handy features that are useful off-road, Sami claims this isn't a true all-terrain SUV comparable to the likes of the Wrangler, 4Runner, Bronco and others. Then the guys wonder what's in the water at all the automaker HQs that make them so off-road-trim happy. The show finishes up by tackling a tough, Miata-minded question from a listener. Thanks for listening!

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Audi Q3

"...personal to me. I will talk to you about the 2026 Audi Q3 that I drove and all of the fun details that invo..."

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Audi Rs3

"...rs ago. And then before that was I want to say an RS3 and then an RS5. So there's been a lot of high pe..."

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Audi RS5

"... before that was I want to say an RS3 and then an RS5. So there's been a lot of high performance outies..."

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Acura Integra

"...didn't do anything. But the type S version of the Integra has like a fairly substantial almost the same amo..."

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Audi Q8 Etron

"There you go. This extends to electric vehicles, too, because Audi is in the middle of remaking its EV platforms. They have a new platform coming out or coming out. It's already out now. And they're replacing the Q8 e-tron, which was their largest electric SUV. It's been running for quite a number of years now. And in its place steps in the Q6 e-tron or the one that I drove the S Q6 e-tron, which is intended to offer better acceleration."

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Audi Q6 Etron

"They have a new platform coming out or coming out. It's already out now. And they're replacing the Q8 e-tron, which was their largest electric SUV. It's been running for quite a number of years now. And in its place steps in the Q6 e-tron or the one that I drove the S Q6 e-tron, which is intended to offer better acceleration. With the usual caveats that come with increasing the output on electric car. So I picked this one up."

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Mercedes-Benz EQE

"...ou look at the Mercedes showroom, and you see the EQE, which looks like a bar or soap that was run thro..."

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Tesla Semi

"...e drivetrain talk is the SQ6 has a 275 mile range semi. Okay."

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Toyota A90

"Wow. So that is nearly, it's a 90 mile difference. And that depends on whether you get the big wheels or the small wheels."

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Genesis GV70

"...re well to some of its rivals. Like I believe the GV70 electrified, which is a conversion vehicle. It co..."

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Nissan Pathfinder

"... hauled home a set of tires and wheels for my, my pathfinder in it. No problems."

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Dodge Challenger

"...e's a lot to recommend it based on how strong the challengers are for that, that segment. And in addition to th..."

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Ford Dark Horse

"...es across as another trim piece. I think one more dark horse in this class, which is not out yet, so don't, do..."

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Cadillac Lyric

"... bring it in range of these two vehicles. I think Lyric is more a competitor for these vehicles. Okay, su..."

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Honda Passport

"...hnical features. It is, of course, the 2026 Honda Passport, specifically the Trail Sport model. This is an i..."

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Toyota Grand Highlander

"...re comfortable and more... Like, when you drive a grand highlander, at least you know that this large SUV has tons o..."

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Ford Bronco Sport

"...in angles, I think it just looks like a ginormous Bronco sport. You know, take it as you will if you like the Br..."

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Jeep Wrangler

"...exterior design is up there with the likes of the Wrangler or the Defender, a really boxy, butch sort of off..."

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Ford Falcon

"That's right. Falcon and Yokohama. Yeah, that's right."

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Jeep Cherokee

"...f like flimsy. Except everyone who bought a cheap Cherokee. Yes."

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Wrangler Rubicon

"...ersion of the Jeep that also looks a lot like the Rubicon, but doesn't do what the Rubicon does."

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Jeep Grand Cherokee

"...I actually limited it or something like that. The Grand Cherokee had a version like that too, where it looked like..."

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Hyundai Santa Cruz

"...ked about it on the show this summer. I drove the Santa Cruz with the XRT and I'm 100% sure it's just tires."

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F-150 Raptor

"I mean, Ford also had the Raptor. I think the Raptor is really something that kick..."

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Ford Escape

"Well, I mean, there's no Raptor escape or Bronco. Ford."

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Porsche Cayenne

"...ence. And remember when Porsche came out with the Cayenne and Volkswagen came out with the Torreg, they had..."

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Mazda Cx70

"... potential passengers, right? Sammy, why does the CX70 even exist? These are questions to which there ar..."

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Mazda MX-5 / Miata

"...t for a new car and is particularly looking for a Miata. I also want to say Danny."

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Toyota 4Runner

"...ar, I'm going to be talking about the 2025 Toyota 4Runner Trail Hunter sale. Oh, so a real off road vehicle..."

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