The new KIA Tasman and its crazy design, plus Gordie's new whip
About this episode
The podcast dives into the bold and controversial design of the new Kia Tasman ute, sharing firsthand impressions from its launch and off-road capabilities. The hosts discuss Kia's challenge in entering a crowded market dominated by established utes, comparing it to competitors like BYD. They also chat about various vehicles they've driven recently, including the luxurious Genesis GV80, the massive GMC Denali Yukon, and the stylish Volvo EX90 EV. The conversation touches on the evolving landscape of Chinese car brands, the appeal of electric vehicles, and the quirks of car tech. Personal stories and humor add a lively, candid tone throughout.
This episode is guest hosted by Stephanie Coombes, she's a motoring journalist, car nut, professional smart arse and top shelf sort. We chat the new KIA Tasman, the Mazda MX-5 and Gordie froths over his latest long-term loan, the MGS5 EV.
Paul will (hopefully) be back one day.
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Kia Stinger
"you know, around. I had a Kia Stinger. Is that a sensible lady car?"
Hyundai Palisade
"... used the same one they're putting in the Hyundai Palisade. I don't know for sure, it's cool."
Byd Shark 6
"fully trust and that is the BYD Shark because"
Ford Ranger
"like they're up against the Hilux, the Ranger, IZuzu, D-Max. Yes. So like four is good."
Toyota Hilux
"like they're up against the Hilux, the Ranger, IZuzu, D-Max. Yes. So like four is g..."
Genesis GV80
"I went on a cute little road trip and my Genesis GV80 Coop as Stefan likes to call it."
Hyundai Genesis
"... coupe at the back is definitely the best looking Genesis out there. The thing about the Genesis"
Cadillac Escalade
"...looks like a, I guess like it would be driving an Escalade. Yeah. Look, I have nothing against it. I reckon"
Volvo EX90
"you would like. Yeah. The Volvo EX90. Indeed. Indeed. Now there's a posh car"
Volvo XC40
"...ne piece. It's such a brilliant car. We've got an XC40 I love it. Yeah. It's such a"
MG Cyberster
"doing that so that was like the MG Cyberster for instance. Yeah like that EV it's a two door"
Chevrolet C10
"are still kind of floating about I had their C10 and that is easily the"
Suzuki Ignis
"...f what it is no wonder we're losing cars like the Ignis because how could you possibly"
Mitsubishi Starion
"consider like a Mitsubishi starion for example of it which is I don't think that tha..."
Porsche 928
"...e I'm a Porsche fanatic you look at even like the 928s they were like what the fuck"
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