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New Cars Going Retro and Upside Down! The $20,000 Aston Martin You Should Buy!

New Cars Going Retro and Upside Down! The $20,000 Aston Martin You Should Buy!

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The latest episode dives into the new Subaru Outback, with hosts Kevin and Philippa sharing their mixed feelings about its design and features. They discuss the growing trend of retro styling in new cars, including the appeal of the Subaru Trail Seeker. The conversation shifts to the McMurtry fan car, which impressively drives upside down using downforce from fans, sparking a debate on its legitimacy. The episode also touches on the future of the Mazda Miata, the Hyundai Palisade's redesign, and the unique G-Wagon 'Stronger than the 1980s' edition, all while maintaining a light-hearted banter.

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Car

Subaru Outback

"This is the new Subaru Outback. Yes, it is. The new Subaru Outback. And you hate it. I don't love the sound."

The Subaru Outback is a type of car that combines features of a station wagon and an SUV. It's known for being good in rough weather and on unpaved roads.

Car

Hyundai Palisade

"... G X, the legs, the user, the tell your ride, the Palisade, they've all got square. I mean, the Bronco. I me..."
Term

flat-four engine

"It's a two and a half liter flat four with 180 horsepower. This is, or there's a turbo one with 260 horsepower."

A flat-four engine is a type of engine where the cylinders are laid flat. This helps make the car more stable when driving.

Car

Toyota Bz4 X

"The Subaru Solterra, which is also known as the Toyota BZ4X with some capitalization."

The Toyota BZ4X is a new electric SUV from Toyota. It's part of their effort to make more environmentally friendly cars.

Term

horsepower

"It has the claim 375 horsepower. That's pretty zero 60 and fourth."

Horsepower is a way to measure how powerful a car's engine is. More horsepower usually means the car can go faster.

Term

ground clearance

"But it does have 8.3 inches of ground clearance or something there about most."

Ground clearance is how high a car is off the ground. Cars with higher ground clearance can drive over bumps and rough roads more easily.

Car

Subaru Solterra

"...y got a grand highlander. They don't just need to solterra. They need to seek trails. Oh, yeah. The best par..."
Car

Toyota Highlander

"...get new customers. There's the WRX hub. There's a highlander now and a grand highlander. Right. Super was got ..."
Car

Toyota Grand Highlander

"...ere's the WRX hub. There's a highlander now and a grand highlander. Right. Super was got to step up their game. They..."
Term

infotainment system

"It has a new infotainment system that is identical to the Lexus infotainment system."

An infotainment system is the technology in a car that provides entertainment and information, like music and GPS navigation.

Car

Toyota Crown

"...hese wagons. They got the BZ Forex. They have the crown caliper. What's it called? I don't know. I don't ..."
Car

Hyundai Santa Fe

"...l a lot of them. I like it. It looks like the new Santa Fe. You probably hated the new Santa Fe. No, I was f..."
Company

McMurtry

"So we're talking about McMurtry. They recently put out a video this week of their car being upside down."

McMurtry is a car company that makes electric cars. One of their cars, called the Speirling, uses fans to help it stick to the ground while driving.

Term

downforce

"The idea being that the car drains so much down force that exceeds the weight of the car, meaning that it can drive upside down."

Downforce is a force that pushes a car down towards the ground. It helps the car grip the road better, especially when going fast.

Term

electric car

"It's not for you to make my mercury. So this is an electric car that was built, like just for track use only basically."

An electric car runs on electricity instead of gasoline. It uses batteries to power the motor and drive.

Car

McMurtry Speirling

"It's not for you to make my mercury. So this is an electric car that was built, like just for track use only basically."

The McMurtry Speirling is a fast electric car made for racing. It has special fans that help it stick to the ground, making it very powerful.

Term

zero to 60 time

"It is electric also to be clear. Yeah. I mean, you know, zero to 60 and 1.5 seconds."

Zero to 60 time tells you how fast a car can go from a complete stop to 60 miles per hour. It's a way to measure how quickly a car can speed up.

Car

Mazda Miata

"...Next new story. And this is a huge one. Oh, yeah. Miata. When the holidays start to feel a bit repetitive..."
Concept

lightness

"But they are, they are working on the next generation one. And crucially, they've said that it will be lighter than the current one and that lightness and lightness and lightness are what's most important to the Miata..."

Lightness means making a car as light as possible. This helps the car go faster and handle better, which is very important for sports cars like the Miata.

Car

Mazda MX-5 (N.A.)

"And I want one. You know, what do you like the N.A.? What do you have an N.D.?"

The N.A. is the first version of the Mazda MX-5, a small sports car that many people love for its fun driving style and light weight.

Part

supercharger

"I did love the N.D. and that one had a supercharger."

A supercharger is a part that helps an engine get more air, which makes it more powerful. It's like giving the engine a boost.

Car

Honda Crz

"Yes. So CRZ they have talked about the fact that I don't know..."
Term

naturally aspirated

"The next one is to basically stick with a naturally aspirated 4-cylinder nonhybrid. They did recognize in some of the interviews that like, does the chance of that changes..."

A naturally aspirated engine gets air into the engine without any extra help from devices like turbochargers. This can make the engine feel smoother and more connected to the driver.

Car

Subaru BRZ

"...it's nice to see them committing to it and BRZ and FRS."

The Subaru BRZ is a small sports car that focuses on being fun to drive. It's designed to be balanced and responsive, making it enjoyable for driving enthusiasts.

Term

ND

"The ND had a lot of good updates throughout."

ND is the name for the latest version of the Mazda Miata, which has some new features and improvements compared to older versions.

Car

Toyota 4Runner

"The current gen is still really popular. They could have just continued to come more years. They've decided to invest in it."

The Toyota 4Runner is a type of SUV that is great for off-roading and outdoor adventures. It's known for being tough and reliable.

Car

Ford Explorer

"...s still the car everybody wants. And this and the Explorer Timberline and the Pathfinder Rock Creek and the ..."
Car

Nissan Pathfinder

"...the Explorer Timberline and the Pathfinder Rock Creek and the Honda Passport are cars that people make fun of."

The Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek is a special version of the Pathfinder SUV that is made for off-road driving. It has features that help it drive better on rough surfaces.

Car

Honda Passport

"...rline and the Pathfinder Rock Creek and the Honda Passport are cars that people make fun of."
Term

hybrid

"Yeah, which is a big deal and it's a pay extra deal. It costs."

A hybrid car uses both a gas engine and an electric motor. This helps it save fuel and produce less pollution than regular cars.

Term

four-cylinder engine

"The power, it's a four cylinder as more power and better fuel economy."

A four-cylinder engine has four small chambers where fuel and air mix and burn to create power. They are usually more fuel-efficient than larger engines.

Term

running light

"And this is a running light. So it's always on. It's not a headlight."

Running lights are lights that stay on whenever the car is running. They help other drivers see your car better, especially during the day.

Term

DCT

"Back in Honda's and NKIA's hybrids generally have a DCT. They have a real transmission that is both appreciated for that and disliked for that..."

DCT is a kind of automatic transmission that helps cars shift gears quickly and smoothly. It uses two clutches to do this, making it faster than regular automatic transmissions.

Car

Toyota Land Cruiser

"The new Land Cruiser does. And the CLA did. Remember?"

The Toyota Land Cruiser is a large SUV that can handle tough terrains and is built to last. It's popular for both off-road adventures and family use.

Car

Volvo XC90

"Volvo did in the X-90. The X-90. It was just so there."

The Volvo XC90 is a stylish and safe SUV that's great for families. It has a lot of space inside and is designed with safety in mind.

Car

Suzuki X90

"Remember? Volvo did in the X-90. The X-90."
Car

Toyota Rav4

"to actually produce the vehicle. Did you remember the RAV-4 off-road version which was called? Adventure."
Car

Ford Bronco

"...to be fair, Ford also has a Bronco. Why doesn't it work?"

The Ford Bronco is a type of SUV that is designed for off-road driving. It's known for being tough and capable in rough terrains, and it has a long history in the automotive world.

Car

Porsche 911

"...y kind of like don't get it. So like I drove that 911 ST with the icons of cool puddle white. Like you ..."
Car

Tesla Cybertruck

"...t have come to market, right? Like Rivian, Tesla, Cybertruck, Hummer, EV, all really expensive. Yeah."
Car

GMC Hummer EV

"What are the cheapest electric trucks that have come to market, right? Like Rivian, Tesla, Cybertruck, Hummer, EV, all really expensive. Yeah."
Company

CarMax

"...I used to take my cars to CarMax to see what they'd offer me as a trade-in value. These videos were fun and popular as they would often give me a wildly inaccurate number for the cars."

CarMax is a place where you can sell your used car or buy a used car without having to negotiate prices. They make the process simple and straightforward.

Company

Cars and Bids

"...Submit your cool car to cars and bids in just a few minutes and you'll be connected with an auction manager from my team who will help your car go live on cars and bids..."

Cars and Bids is a website where you can auction your car to other car lovers. It often helps you get more money than if you just traded it in at a dealership.

Car

Volkswagen Id Buzz

"Jo King. Ah, ID buzz. This is an ID buzz."
Car

Audi A6

"...al sadness is that now that Audi has revealed the Audi A6, we won't get that either."
Car

Lincoln Navigator

"I want to start. I want to start with the navigator split tailgate. All right."
Car

Land Rover Range Rover

"Finally. Now, I'm sure the fact that the Range Rover has a split tailgate also played some role. Or th..."
Car

Lincoln Nautilus

"...p that we're now going to reveal that the Lincoln Nautilus American SUV is built in China. I go to the Linco..."
Car

Ford Edge

"...Nautilus must be terrible. It's based on the Ford Edge. You're thinking of the original Nautilus, which ..."
Car

Volvo S90

"...cturer that builds some cars in China, namely the S90, which is no longer being imported to the US."
Car

Volvo V60

"...ight. And then what I was talking about was Volvo V60. By the way, you know, this is the second gen S90..."
Car

Volvo V70

"are not value holders. Like a V70, a 15 year old V70 regular, that's not a car that..."
Car

BMW E63

"... get behind the wheel, the interior, the E350 and E63 AMG, same car. You think that's the difference he..."
Car

BMW M5

"My God. An M5 from 2015 is worth 12. What is an M5 worth?"
Car

Aston Martin DB9

"...es reliability. And speaking of that, pull up the DB9. Yes."
Car

Ford Fusion

"...t is astonishing on the last. Do some of the Ford Fusion impacted Aston Martin price? No."
Car

Aston Martin DBS

"...ould flex on most people. And you could badge it, DBS, and flex on him. You could tell me about a DBS."
Car

Lamborghini Kuntosh

"Yep. In the Lamborghini Kuntosh at Laguna's Seiko. Which somebody has already don..."
Car

BMW E82

"...oing to close my computer. Next question from BMW E82 LCI. Could you rate every BMW 1 series generation..."
Car

Suzuki Sidekick

"At least the mid-'90s, late-'80s mid-'90s, the sidekick in the esteem and the Swift. Until 2017 when the ..."
Car

Suzuki XL7

"Yep. And I think they were so up XL7, Grand Vitar, Grand Vitar did okay."
Car

Toyota Urban Cruiser

"...e theory than the spike car. They didn't want the urban cruiser market to go. The actual answer to this is the fo..."
Car

Oldsmobile Bravada

"...hat was on the site. The title is, the old mobile bravada was America's luxury SUV failure. Okay."
Car

Nissan Juke

"...second part to this question is, for example, the Juke Nismo RS is a terrible car and heinous, but your ..."
Car

Nissan Rogue Sport

"... yourselves to blame for the fact that the Nissan Rogue Sport looks like it does. Every time you see a boring c..."
Car

BMW G80

"... You are talking to someone who likes the way the G80 M3 looks. And the Juke Nismo RS came out."
Car

Nissan R35 Gtr

"...w if that's how cool. Has anyone must have put an R35 GTR engine? They did."
Car

Cadillac Cts

"No. 2003 Cadillac CTS. Yep."
Car

Chevrolet C6

"Yeah. The C6. Remember?"
Car

Audi A4

"How about the 96 A4? Type in 1996 Audi A4. Was it blue?"
Car

Renault Twingo

"...n the rest are all kind of silver. What about the twingo? Oh, like the bluish purple."
Car

Toyota Sequoia

"Like, that's what it is. Was white the Sequoia, press color? They didn't advertise the Sequoia f..."
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