{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Episode 441: 2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI, 2026 Genesis GV70","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/episode-441-2026-volkswagen-golf-gti-2026-genesis-gv70","audioUrl":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f816bf69-0905-4902-8dfe-74585144af6d/3963d74c-0b05-4a32-aad9-d0dbc17fda47.mp3","description":"\n        The Unnamed Automotive Podcast returns this week to discuss the hypothetical friendship survey, weird V8 powered FWD cars, engines that powered motorhomes and they even review a few new cars along the way. The first is a look at the 2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI, which Sami was already dismissive of due to its deletion of the manual transmission. However, some spirited drives helped change Sami's mind a bit. Is it enough to recommend it? Listen to find out!\n\nThen Benjamin shares his thoughts on the 2026 Genesis GV70, one of the newer faces among the luxury compact SUV segment, but one that is consistently recommended by our hosts. 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