FRIDAY NIGHTS LIVE WITH ALEX & NICK

EV Channels Review

This live show delves into the polarizing design of the new Kia Tasmin truck, with hosts Alex and Nick expressing mixed feelings. While acknowledging its "fugly" front end, they also note its "interesting" and "almost so ugly it's cool" aesthetic, particularly appreciating the standard cab and rear design. The Tasmin is highlighted as a unique, body-on-frame truck platform, distinct from the Santa Cruz, boasting impressive towing (over 7,700 lbs) and payload (nearly 2,600 lbs) figures, with a 2.5L turbo engine producing 311 lb-ft of torque. The discussion also touches on Kia and Hyundai's broader styling shifts, the potential for the Tasmin to age poorly, and its competitive positioning against American body-on-frame trucks. Other topics include the refreshed Highlander (Kuger), the polarizing Santa Fe, the Scout EV brand's direct sales model, and a comparison of Nissan Versa vs. Toyota Corolla.