QUESTION, COFFEE & CARS EPISODE 19

EV Channels Review

This episode of Motormouth's 'Questions, Coffee & Cars' tackles a wide array of viewer inquiries, spanning updates on the 2024 Hyundai Kona and Honda Prologue, recommendations for luxury daily drivers, and advice on purchasing a Kia Sportage amidst inventory shortages. The hosts discuss the practicality of switching from a RAV4 Hybrid to a Grand Highlander Hybrid, with a nuanced view on the excitement factor of Toyota's hybrid powertrains, favoring the Hybrid Max for performance. They also weigh in on the benefits of premium gas (none, unless required), the potential for a Subaru Forester hybrid (unlikely soon), and compare the BMW X7 and Mercedes GLS, leaning towards the X7 for its shifter. The discussion extends to the Toyota 4Runner/Lexus GX 460, emphasizing their reliability and resale value despite fuel concerns. The hosts advise that hybrids are generally worth the extra cost on a lease due to fuel savings and strong resale. They express a dislike for the trend of removing spare tires, particularly for EVs, and highlight GM's Super Cruise and Ford's BlueCruise as leading autonomous systems. Finally, they debate the Audi A7 versus Genesis G80, strongly favoring the A7, and compare the Toyota Grand Highlander to the Sienna for families, concluding that minivans like the Sienna offer superior practicality for hauling people and car seats.