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Is The New Subaru STI a MUST or a BUST? And Toyota GR GT Thoughts

Is The New Subaru STI a MUST or a BUST? And Toyota GR GT Thoughts

MartiniWorks Podcast Dec 05, 2025 63 min
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About this episode

A lively discussion unfolds around the new Subaru STI and Toyota GR GT, exploring their potential impact on the automotive market. The hosts debate the merits of the STI's return, with excitement over its hatchback design and manual transmission. They also delve into the GR GT's hybrid powertrain speculation, comparing it to past Toyota models. The conversation takes a humorous turn as they share personal anecdotes about Thanksgiving traditions and automotive quirks, while also touching on the future of electric vehicles and the need for affordable sports cars.

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Car

Toyota GR GT

"GTG are essentially the GR GT They stole it from Genesis and the magma GT beca..."
Car

Nissan GT-R

"...to the 16 year old kid that typed in GTR and not Nissan and got his first experience..."

The Nissan GT-R is a fast and powerful sports car that is famous for its racing capabilities. It has a lot of advanced features that help it perform well on the track.

Car

Nissan Not Nissan

"...all To the 16 year old kid that typed in GTR and not Nissan and got his first experience Understanding that ..."
Brand

Mercedes-Benz

"...how cool all of them are yep, like the Mercedes-Benz..."

Mercedes-Benz is a well-known car brand from Germany that makes luxury cars. They are famous for their quality and advanced technology.

Car

AMG GT R

"AMG GTR is a fantastically cool vehicle neat one Congratulations to Krispy for buying an AMG"

The AMG GT R is a fast and powerful sports car made by Mercedes-Benz. It's designed for performance and has features that help it handle well on the track.

Car

Subaru STI

"It was revealed in Tokyo that there is an STI trim coming back after Subaru stated clearly that they would not be making an STI"

The Subaru STI is a sportier version of a Subaru car that is designed for better performance and handling. It's popular among car enthusiasts for its speed and unique features.

Term

VB

"...I hate the VB. Yeah, I think that looks like shit..."

The 'VB' is a nickname for the newer version of the Subaru WRX that some people don't like because of its rounder shape and smaller headlights. It's different from the older models that many fans prefer.

Car

Honda Civic Type R

"Yeah, so I was kind of like the type R like the 10th gen type R like how it looks really aggressive with aro and stuff"

The Honda Civic Type R is a sportier version of the regular Honda Civic. It's designed for better performance and has a more aggressive look, making it popular among car enthusiasts.

Car

Subaru Impreza

"...because it's essentially what they did but you know, they took like the newer impresa and they just threw a big wing on it..."

The Subaru Impreza is a compact car that is often used for everyday driving. It's known for its all-wheel drive, which helps it handle well in various weather conditions.

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turbo fans

"Everybody's infatuation with turbo fans on concept cars has me feeling a type of way too for those that don't know. To turbo fans are like that almost like outside lip on a wheel..."

Turbo fans are special designs on car wheels that look like they have extra parts sticking out. They were originally made to help keep brakes cool and protect them from dirt and rocks.

Car

Ford Mustang Mach-E

"I think that I think the EV would do just fine because the people that are going to buy that are..."

The Ford Mustang Mach-E is an electric SUV that is part of the Mustang family. It's designed for people who want a modern, eco-friendly vehicle with good performance.

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Ford Mustang

"I just don't think people who buy the Ford Mustang and people who buy the Mach E are the same demographic, right?"

The Ford Mustang is a popular sports car that many people love for its speed and style. It's been around for a long time and is considered a classic.

Car

Subaru Wrxs

"And so they're gonna buy the fancy STI. I was gonna say in the last it depends on the price to the last three years How many completely normal non-car enthusiast people have you seen driving WRX's? I feel like it is just skyrocket. I mean, that's also true"
Car

Subaru WRX STI

"...but I'm saying you put two STIs out here and here's an electric version and here's a gas version that you've been waiting how many years for..."

The Subaru WRX STI is a sporty car that is great for racing and driving fast. It has a powerful engine and special features that help it grip the road well, making it fun to drive.

Term

horsepower

"...with 300 horsepower like it has since Jesus crossed the rivers and..."

Horsepower is a way to measure how strong a car's engine is. The higher the horsepower number, the faster and more powerful the car can be.

Term

dual-motor setup

"The second option is a EV version and it comes with a dual-motor setup that has 680 horsepower and 750 foot-pounds of torque"

A dual-motor setup means the car has two electric motors, which helps it drive better and can make it faster. It's like having one motor in the front and one in the back for better control.

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torque

"680 horsepower and 750 foot-pounds of torque"

Torque is a measure of how strong the engine is when it turns. More torque helps the car speed up quickly and pull heavy things.

Car

Honda Civic

"...as I did on the $3,000 Honda Civic that was sitting in the parking lot at my high school back in 2010..."

The Honda Civic is a small car that many people like because it's dependable and gets good gas mileage. It's also popular for customizing and modifying.

Car

Ioniq 5 N

"You know how many people that I've met that had a Tesla Model 3 and then got an Ionic 5n and talked about how much they love the 5n because it's like a fun..."

The Ioniq 5 N is a sporty electric car made by Hyundai. It's designed to be more fun to drive than regular electric cars, making it exciting for those who love performance.

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Tesla Model 3

"You know how many people that I've met that had a Tesla Model 3 and then got an Ionic 5n and talked about how much they love the 5n because it's like a fun..."

The Tesla Model 3 is an electric car that is popular for being fast and having a long battery life. It's known for its high-tech features and is one of the most sold electric cars.

Car

Tesla Model

"...You know how many people that I've met that had a Tesla Model 3 and then got an Ionic 5n and talked about how m..."
Car

Genesis GV60

"...when we were doing the the Gv60 reveal we were talking to all the guys about how they made this thing better..."

The Genesis GV60 is a new electric SUV from Genesis, a luxury brand. It's designed to be fun to drive and has some cool technology features.

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dual electric motors

"...the dual electric motors have a rev range maximum rev range what they call it of 20,920 revs..."

Dual electric motors mean the car has two electric motors instead of one. This helps the car go faster and gives it better control on the road.

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EVs

"...they're doing that on EVs too. Yeah, because they can't fucking sell them..."

EVs are cars that use electricity to run instead of gas. They are better for the environment and can save money on fuel.

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lease programs

"...Lease programs. It's all the financing the financing exactly..."

Lease programs let you drive a car for a few years by paying a monthly fee. At the end, you can buy the car or just return it.

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Dodge Charger

"...with that the Dodge fucking charger Whatever there was like ninety nine dollars a month or some crazy deal..."

The Dodge Charger is a big car that looks sporty and can go really fast. It's popular because it has a lot of power and room for passengers.

Car

Nissan Leaf

"...the Nissan leaf was like seventy nine dollars a month like goddamn ten years..."

The Nissan Leaf is a small car that runs only on electricity, making it good for the environment. It's popular because it's affordable and easy to drive.

Car

Tesla Cybertruck

"...I see fucking eight Tesla trucks the cyber trucks, I think we just see the one a lot..."

The Tesla Cybertruck is a unique-looking electric truck that can carry heavy loads and drive fast. It's different from regular trucks because it runs on electricity.

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straight-six engine

"Straight-six engine with twin counter rotating turbo chargers and it has I think what did it say?"

A straight-six engine has six cylinders lined up in a row. It's known for running smoothly and being balanced, which makes it a popular choice for many cars.

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twin turbochargers

"Straight-six engine with twin counter rotating turbo chargers and it has I think what did it say?"

Twin turbochargers are two devices that help an engine get more air, which makes it more powerful. They work by forcing air into the engine to help it burn fuel more efficiently.

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compression ratio

"It's got nine and a half to one compression"

Compression ratio shows how much the air and fuel are squeezed together in the engine. A higher number usually means the engine can produce more power.

Car

Nissan Z

"...does. It's very sloped and like it's like a usdm Nissan z Yeah, yeah, but 550 horsepower that'd be fun. I ..."
Company

Continental Tires

"...I love continental tires and now is the time..."

Continental Tires is a company that makes tires for cars. They are known for making good quality tires that help cars perform better and handle well on the road.

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winter tires

"So if you haven't got winter tires, you're already too late the priatus stock. But we might have them so go on over to martini works. Check it out"

Winter tires are special tires that help cars grip the road better when it's cold, snowy, or icy. They are made to stay soft in cold weather so they can hold onto the road better than regular tires.

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performance tires

"Or the extreme contact sport or two for some fun spirited driving maybe some occasional track days on the weekend"

Performance tires are special tires that help cars handle better and go faster. They are made for people who like to drive quickly and enjoy sharp turns.

Car

Lexus LFA

"...ope had like the 2000 gt rolling up And then the lfa come flying up like the nerbert ring edition one...."
Car

Toyota Land Cruiser

"... twin turbo v8 Because it's it's coming into the land cruiser They're going to put that fucker in a land cruis..."
Car

Audi R8

"...t's what it got us to talk about. Absolutely. The audi r8 wishes it had the amount of legacy this fucking l..."
Car

Toyota Runner

"...ta Hang their hat on in the last 10 years? I say Toyota runner. I say Toyota Supra I mean, yeah"
Car

Toyota Supra

"... last 10 years? I say Toyota runner. I say Toyota Supra I mean, yeah"
Car

Toyota Tundra

"...e got to try out all the different versions their tundra their forerunner The takoma the land cruiser"
Car

Audi Rs3

"...so nightriders. I don't know if other I think the rs3 has it too but again another thing that I think ..."
Car

Cadillac Escalade

"... a good example of that would be like A Cadillac Escalade Like nice elegant fancy futuristic"
Car

Toyota GR Corolla

"but in a sports compact Car like a gr corolla or a gti or something like that. I feel like thos..."
Car

Porsche 911S

"They're weight and gold. I think they're super was a great car like a super is a good car. I think 9-11's are can be great automatics I just think it it depends on the experience the z had"
Car

BMW M3

"...through some of them the new 2026 bmw3 series and m3 It's kind of uh doing the bmw polarizing. Is it ..."
Car

BMW M6

"...any other model than the three series Go make an m6 grand coupé short nose thing and put it over ther..."
Car

BMW M2

"... and put it over there The m3 and the m4 and the m2 have very specific design languages that work ver..."
Car

Chevrolet Corvette

"...ne for you guys. It's kind of wild the 2026 chevy corvette suv"
Car

Jeep Cherokee

"...p with the like the chevy ss and the was the Jeep Cherokee srt8 Like it's just like why I think those are c..."
Car

Dodge Challenger

"...g bucko the dodge six pack. That's cool That's a challenger Um"
Car

Ferrari Prosangue

"...rice them in this like insane market But I saw a Ferrari prosangue In person a couple times. I know"
Car

Ford Bronco

"...on't know they made the the raptor version of the bronco That was sick. Yeah, so I remember the first tim..."
Car

Hyundai Genesis

"...h it Honestly, like I look at the wing back that genesis did I I fuck with that heavy and I think that's d..."
Car

Dodge Power Wagon

"...on Yeah, yeah a wagon you want a wagon. I want a power wagon Any any manufacturer I'd be down for them to"
Car

Mazda Miata

"...be having a little fun in a vehicle that is not a miata. Yeah, that'd be dope. Yeah Yeah, Mazda step it ..."
Car

Dodge Viper

"... the one that came across and decided to make the viper out of fucking spare parts He could find he was ..."
Car

Scion Frs

"... I would finally make like a version of like the frs that came in a boosted platform Oh, yeah, people..."
Car

Hyundai Kona

"...ms that you look like the Elantra and the fucking kona end like the you know those are completely new v..."
Car

Hyundai Elantra

"...e completely new platforms that you look like the Elantra and the fucking kona end like the you know those..."
Car

Honda Prelude

"...cars that are coming out because it's like Honda prelude it's 60,000 60 fucking thousand dollars for a 200..."
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