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Ioniq 6 N Review; 1000 Miles in a 918; How TST Works

Ioniq 6 N Review; 1000 Miles in a 918; How TST Works

The Smoking Tire Nov 11, 2025 108 min
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About this episode

A deep dive into the experiences of driving the Porsche 918 and Hyundai Ioniq 6 N, exploring their performance, handling, and unique features. The hosts share personal anecdotes from their trips, including the challenges of automotive journalism and the nuances of driving high-performance cars. They discuss the balance between luxury and practicality in supercars and the impact of modern technology on driving dynamics. The episode also touches on listener questions about car ownership, modifications, and the automotive market.

Technical Too Afraid to Ask
Porsche 918 Spyder
Chelsea Jay (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

Porsche 918 Spyder

"with a Porsche 918 and lived to come back and talk about it here. Zach went to South Korea"

The Porsche 918 is a high-performance sports car that uses both gas and electric power. It's known for being very fast and advanced in technology.

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Hyundai Ioniq
TTTNIS (CC0)
Car

Hyundai Ioniq

"... to South Korea and spent five days with the new Hyundai Ioniq 6N and is talking about it. Plus we get into a l..."
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Hyundai Ioniq 6N
Calreyn88 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

Hyundai Ioniq 6N

"and spent five days with the new Hyundai Ioniq 6N and is talking about it. Plus we get into a"

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is a new electric car from Hyundai. It's designed to be eco-friendly and has modern features for a comfortable driving experience.

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Concept

pre-production cars

"this car in particular is very special because it's one of the four pre-production cars. It can basically never be sold to the public."

Pre-production cars are special versions of cars made before they are officially sold. They are usually used for testing or events and can't be bought by regular customers.

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Ford Mustang
Hans-Jürgen Neubert (CC BY 4.0)
Car

Ford Mustang

"...I just drove the RTR Mustang the last week. And I know that the question will be like, is it worth it?..."

The RTR Mustang is a special version of the Ford Mustang that has been upgraded for better performance and style. It's designed to stand out and drive better than regular Mustangs.

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Term

supercar

"But here, this says as someone who has dabbled into supercar ownership, I can estimate the cost for a regular Joe like me to put 1000 miles on a $2 million car."

Supercars are very fast and expensive cars that are built for performance. They often have powerful engines and are made to be exciting to drive.

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Term

$2 million car

"...to put 1000 miles on a $2 million car. So he's putting he's putting a comparative value on me driving this car on a road trip..."

A $2 million car is an extremely expensive vehicle, usually a luxury or exotic car that has special features and high performance.

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Porsche
David Villarreal Fernández (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Car

Porsche

"...a $100,000 gift from Porsche by being able..."

Porsche is a famous car brand from Germany that makes fast and luxury cars. They are known for their quality and performance.

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Porsche 911 Turbo S
David Villarreal Fernández (CC BY-SA 2.0)
Car

Porsche 911 Turbo S

"...about the 911 Turbo S launch or flown to Spain, wind and dine..."

The Porsche 911 Turbo S is a very fast sports car that is part of the 911 family. It has a powerful engine and is designed for high performance, making it one of the best cars in its class.

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Volvo EX90
Boberger (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

Volvo EX90

"...who went on the Volvo EX90 press launch..."

The Volvo EX90 is a new electric SUV from Volvo, a car company known for its focus on safety and comfort. This model is part of their effort to make more eco-friendly cars.

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Term

out of warranty

"...it's going to be a God help you if you own one out of warranty. Like, sure. I think those are pretty fair criticisms of a car..."

'Out of warranty' means that the car's guarantee has ended, so if something breaks, you have to pay for the repairs yourself.

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0 to 60

"Fast, obviously. 0 to 60 is like, I think, 3.5 seconds. It's almost a full second quicker than the regular 6N."

0 to 60 time is how long it takes a car to go from a complete stop to 60 miles per hour. It's a way to measure how fast a car can speed up.

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Term

sunk cost fallacy

"...that is a great example of the the sunk cost fallacy type of thing. So I understand this person's point like..."

The sunk cost fallacy happens when people keep spending money or time on something just because they already spent a lot on it, even if it's not a good choice anymore. For example, a car owner might ignore problems because they feel they have already invested too much in it.

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Porsche 911 Turbo
Alexander-93 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

Porsche 911 Turbo

"... a full workday. Now, look, it yes, is driving a 911 turbo for work like fun. But like, don't you fucking th..."
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Term

muscle cars

"...I grew up with muscle cars, I tend to be more into them than you. And that's just because of what cars we were around..."

Muscle cars are fast cars that usually have big engines. They were very popular in the U.S. during the 1960s and 1970s and are known for their strong performance and sporty look.

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Concept

Holy Trinity

"...in 2013, when it was the Holy Trinity, I thought this was the least interesting of the three. So did I. The Ferrari was the pretty one..."

The 'Holy Trinity' is a term used to describe three of the most amazing supercars that came out around the same time: the Porsche 918, Ferrari LaFerrari, and McLaren P1. They are known for being very fast and having advanced technology.

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McLaren 720S
Ank Kumar (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

McLaren 720S

"It's almost as good as a 720 like right up there with a 720."

The McLaren 720S is a very fast sports car that can go from 0 to 60 mph in just a few seconds, making it one of the top cars for speed lovers.

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Porsche Boxster
Alexander Migl (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

Porsche Boxster

"... no comfort or ride quality downgrade from like a Boxster like I fit. I'm in the right driving position. M..."
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Term

RPM

"...like you're loafing along at like 2000 RPM and you just like tip into the pedal and like load it. But at low RPM, you get this growl..."

RPM means how many times the engine's parts spin in one minute. Higher numbers usually mean the car can go faster, but it can also wear out the engine quicker.

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Term

PDK

"...And the PDK, you know, the PDK with an E motor, it's as smooth as you just say..."

PDK is a type of transmission used in some Porsche cars that helps change gears very quickly. This makes the car feel faster and smoother when driving.

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Porsche 911 GT3 RS
Matti Blume (CC BY-SA)
Car

Porsche 911 GT3 RS

"...eering has an old hydraulic steering like an old GT3 RS. It's sort of a similar system to that. So the st..."
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Term

electric steering

"if they did the car today, they would do electric steering and it would be better."

Electric steering is a system that helps you steer the car using electric motors instead of traditional hydraulic fluid, making it easier to turn the wheel.

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Acura NSX
TTTNIS (CC0)
Car

Acura NSX

"...is is like, does it have the magic steering like NSX does? Yeah, better. Wow. It's better than NSX. Ye..."
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Term

horsepower

"the numbers aren't impressive in 2025. It's like 887 horsepower."

Horsepower is a way to measure how powerful an engine is. More horsepower usually means the car can go faster and accelerate quicker.

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Chevrolet Corvette
Matti Blume (CC BY-SA)
Car

Chevrolet Corvette

"...ogle, like 3,800 pounds. So it weighs what a new Corvette weighs. This has a hybrid system, three electric..."
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Term

V8 engine

"...there's like a sound that resonates when you, you know, in the open cockpit and the V8 bounces around the carbon stuff a little bit..."

A V8 engine is a type of car engine with eight cylinders that are arranged in a V shape. This design helps the engine produce a lot of power and makes a loud, powerful sound.

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Term

sport mode

"...you put it in sport mode, which also activates a sport gearbox program..."

Sport mode is a setting in cars that makes them drive faster and more responsively. It changes how the car accelerates and shifts gears to give a sportier feel.

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Term

torque fill

"...the gearbox program is really good. And with the torque fill and the choice of gear, I actually found myself leaving it in automatic on the highway almost the entire time..."

Torque fill helps keep the car moving smoothly when the transmission changes gears, so you don't feel a sudden loss of power while driving.

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gearbox program

"...the gearbox program is really good. And with the torque fill and the choice of gear, I actually found myself leaving it in automatic on the highway almost the entire time..."

The gearbox program is like the brain of the car's transmission, deciding when to change gears to make driving smoother or faster depending on the situation.

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Term

Cup 2 tires

"...even though it had cup twos, I drove it in the rain twice. It was fine..."

Cup 2 tires are special tires made for sports cars that help them grip the road really well, especially when driving fast. However, they might not work as well in the rain.

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Bluetooth

"...the Bluetooth did work, but it kept getting like error pop up messages on my phone..."

Bluetooth is a way for your phone to connect to your car without any wires, letting you make calls and listen to music easily.

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Term

check engine light

"...it did have a check engine light, but I was told over and over that it doesn't mean anything..."

The check engine light is a warning light on your dashboard that tells you something might be wrong with your car's engine. It can mean anything from a loose gas cap to a more serious engine problem, so it's good to check it out.

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Porsche Panamera
Alexander Migl (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

Porsche Panamera

"...it's such a Porsche in the way that like it has to pass the same like shit as like a Panamera..."

The Porsche Panamera is a type of car made by Porsche that looks like a fancy four-door sedan. It's designed to be fast and comfortable, making it good for both driving and everyday use.

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nose lift

"...the fuel economy isn't even all that bad. It's, it's very refined and it nose lift works. Like, like after like two days..."

Nose lift is a system that raises the front of a car to help it clear bumps or curbs. It makes driving a sports car easier in everyday situations.

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Ferrari F40
Alexander Migl (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

Ferrari F40

"...r you. Like, my dream is to depreciate a Ferrari F40 more than anybody ever has. Like, and to do that,..."
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Mercedes-Benz G-Class
Dinkun Chen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

Mercedes-Benz G-Class

"...they lose a lot of money on their least G wagons. There's that. Or when they go on a ski trip..."

The G-Class is a fancy SUV made by Mercedes-Benz. It's known for being tough and stylish, and many people like to show it off.

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Hyundai NEXO
Benespit (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

Hyundai NEXO

"... the show to drive two cars. One was the Hyundai Nexo, which hydrogen car. You can't be objective thoug..."
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Mercedes-Benz CLS
Dinkun Chen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

Mercedes-Benz CLS

"...rters still looks strange to me. It looks like a CLS that got rear-ended. And what's weird about this ..."
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Hyundai Elantra N
Elise240SX (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

Hyundai Elantra N

"...erfectly with what it's doing. It sounded like an Elantra N before. Does it still sound like an Elantra N? I..."
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Chevrolet Camaro
Ermell (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

Chevrolet Camaro

"...'s trying to do that illusion of feel that, like, Camaro did. But when you go to drift mode, it was, like..."
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Hyundai Ionic 5
Calreyn88 (CC0)
Car

Hyundai Ionic 5

"...think overall, I think it gives me hope like the Ionic 5 did of like, you can add fun to these cars. Yeah...."
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Tesla Model Y
Alexander Migl (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

Tesla Model Y

"...t's probably going to be more expensive than any Model Y performance. Yeah. And I think you drove the thre..."
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Willys Jeep
Rundvald (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

Willys Jeep

"...et in it, we go, Whoa, this thing is like a lower Jeep Cherokee. Yeah, I know. It's like a lowered Q fi..."
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BMW E63
Dinkun Chen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

BMW E63

"...me sporty cars with great seats? 9-11s. Mercedes E63. Oh, yeah. Will have great seats. I think Acura ..."
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Volkswagen Golf GTI
Johann Jaritz (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

Volkswagen Golf GTI

"...head? Oh, no, that was the total. The Golf R. The GTI and Golf R have nice seats. Those are good. You ..."
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Porsche Macan
Alexander Migl (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

Porsche Macan

"...s down. You want like a sporty crossover, like a Macan or SQ5 or something like that. You may have a bet..."
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Audi SQ5
Matti Blume (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

Audi SQ5

"...ou want like a sporty crossover, like a Macan or SQ5 or something like that. You may have a better pos..."
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Dodge Vipers
ArildV (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

Dodge Vipers

"...t in spite of themselves? For example, fifth-gen Vipers are fast despite bad welds build quality and cons..."
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Alfa Romeo GTV
Calreyn88 (CC0)
Car

Alfa Romeo GTV

"Hoop D157, what has been the most random yet satisfying customer car to come on one of the road and track experiences with us. One person brought an Alpha GT-V, an old one, which was very cool of them. This most recent one, first electric car,"
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Lucid Air GT
ToyGTone (CC0)
Car

Lucid Air GT

"It was an Air GT, Air Grand Touring."

The Lucid Air GT is a fancy electric car known for being very high-tech and having a long driving range. It's one of the newer electric cars on the market.

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Subaru BRZ
Dinkun Chen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

Subaru BRZ

"... I love the idea of a supercharged lifted beater BRZ, but for obvious reasons, I can't test drive one...."
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Cadillac STS
HJUdall (CC0)
Car

Cadillac STS

"...ike the doors are falling off. Yeah. Like Fiesta STs, you know, were great when they were new, but the..."
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Ford Fiesta Sts
Vauxford (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

Ford Fiesta Sts

"... feel like the doors are falling off. Yeah. Like Fiesta STs, you know, were great when they were new, but the..."
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BMW E36S
Dinkun Chen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

BMW E36S

"...a lot, like they're really nice with high miles. E36s with miles are terrible. Yeah. I wouldn't want an..."
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Lexus Is 500
Mohammed Hamad (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

Lexus Is 500

"...at actually. Ultima SVJ. I have a newly acquired Lexus IS 500. That's sort of like an Ultima SVJ. And I love it..."
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Mclaren Artura
Calreyn88 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

Mclaren Artura

"... just about driving dynamics, I'd rather have the Artura than both. Hmm. I actually think the Artura is a..."
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Lamborghini Aventador SVJ
Calreyn88 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

Lamborghini Aventador SVJ

"...fferent cars. And yeah, Christian says, will the Aventador SVJ be a multimillion dollar car in 15 plus years? M..."
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BMW Z3
Calreyn88 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Car

BMW Z3

".... A window sticker was shown for a base 1997 BMW Z3 of $44,000, which is around 91K adjusted for infl..."
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