CARSGUIDE PODCAST: TOOLS IN THE SHED EP. 102

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The CarsGuide Podcast's 'Tools in the Shed' episode 102 delves into their 2019 Car of the Year awards, crowning the Toyota RAV4 (fifth generation) overall winner. The judges lauded the RAV4's comprehensive range, appealing to a wide audience with its various powertrains, including hybrid options, and praised its well-rounded performance, comfortable ride, and excellent ownership package, noting its significant wait times as a testament to its popularity. The podcast also highlighted strong contenders like the Hyundai Ioniq and Volkswagen Touareg, appreciating their respective strengths in electrification and premium SUV offerings. Beyond the awards, the hosts shared personal driving experiences, including a significant towing adventure to Alice Springs in a Volkswagen Touareg and a drive of the highly anticipated Toyota Supra, which, despite its BMW underpinnings, was praised for its engaging driving dynamics and superior calibration over its Z4 counterpart, though a manual transmission was wished for. The discussion also touched upon the Kia Sportage and Hyundai Tucson in a comparison test, and concluded with the regular 'MuskWatch' segment, covering Tesla news and Elon Musk's public statements.