{"version":"1.1.0","producer":"fm.getcarcurious","layer":"official","episode":{"title":"Episode 452: 2026 GMC Canyon AT4, 2026 Kia EV4","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/episode-452-2026-gmc-canyon-at4-2026-kia-ev4","audioUrl":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/f816bf69-0905-4902-8dfe-74585144af6d/443c8466-7c34-42a3-acb6-99f6e3075f92.mp3","description":"\n        When a car is reviewed so well that one of our hosts actually considers buying one, you know its going to be a good podcast discussion. This week starts off with such talk with Benjamin's review of the 2026 GMC Canyon AT4, which was so perfectly suited for his lifestyle that he seriously pulled up the spreadsheets and budgets to see if it could work for him. Hear what makes this truck so good, and maybe one of the best mid-size trucks on the market. \n\nThen Sami jumps in with a review of the only-for-Canada (so far) 2026 Kia EV4, something he said was revolting to look at when Benjamin reviewed it last month, but now has much more to talk about after testing it for a week. He dishes his pros and cons with this affordable EV and comes out feeling pretty good about the state of entry-level electric cars. Thanks for listening!\n      "},"annotations":[{"id":402011,"startTime":148.5,"endTime":153.58,"type":"car","title":"Jeep Grand Wagoneer","url":"/cars/jeep/grand-wagoneer","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/77/2022_Jeep_Grand_Wagoneer_%28United_States%29_front_view_%28cropped%29.jpg","quote":"channel. There should be a video of the Grand Wagoneer hitting going live very soon there. 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The host is basically saying GMC wants the Canyon to feel more unique than the Colorado, especially for off-road buyers.","imageAttribution":"Bull-Doser (Public domain)","imageLicense":"Public domain","imageSourceUrl":"https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:'04-'05_Chevrolet_Colorado_Extended.JPG","sourceStartTime":334.9,"sourceEndTime":341.5}},{"id":402017,"startTime":353.3,"endTime":357.5,"type":"term","title":"multi-matic DSSV shocks","url":"/glossary/multi-matic-dssv-shocks","quote":"Like if you want to have the multi-matic DSSV shocks and all that fun stuff,\n[357.5s] you have to get the AT4X, and it's expensive.","canonicalId":"term:multi-matic-dssv-shocks","priority":0.75,"confidence":0.86,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Multi-matic DSSV shocks” refers to a premium shock-absorber system (DSSV is a specific brand/technology name) that uses electronically controlled damping to better manage ride and control over different surfaces. 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If one trim has better shocks than another, it can feel more controlled over rough roads and trails.","sourceStartTime":463.9,"sourceEndTime":466.3}},{"id":402020,"startTime":466.3,"endTime":470.8,"type":"term","title":"electronically locking front and rear differentials","url":"/glossary/electronically-locking-front-and-rear-differentials","quote":"But you don't have the shock absorbers.\nYou don't have the electronically locking front and rear differentials, etc., etc.\nI don't think that's important, but I'll get into that a little bit when I talk\nabout the off-road aspects of this truck.","canonicalId":"term:electronically-locking-front-and-rear-differentials","priority":0.78,"confidence":0.86,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Electronically locking front and rear differentials force both wheels on an axle to rotate together when traction is limited. 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