OUR FAVORITE CARS AND THE ONES THAT DISAPPOINTED US IN 2020

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In this episode of Talking Cars, the hosts reflect on their favorite and least favorite vehicles tested in 2020. Mike Monticello highlights the Ram 1500 Turbo Diesel for its superior interior, ride, and pulling power, even purchasing one for the program. Conversely, Mike Quincy expresses disappointment with the Volkswagen Passat, citing its underwhelming performance, dull handling, and low-rent interior compared to competitors. Jennifer Stockburger praises the Cadillac CT5 for its stylish design, quiet cabin, and comfortable ride, despite acknowledging its less refined engine and potential reliability concerns. The Porsche Taycan is singled out as a major letdown due to its exorbitant price, limited range compared to Tesla, and frustrating interior controls, despite its impressive handling. The Nissan Sentra redesign is lauded as a surprising delight, offering excellent value, standard safety features, and a refined interior for its class. The Toyota hybrid SUVs (Highlander, RAV4, RAV4 Prime) are criticized for their noisy powertrains intruding on the expected quiet hybrid experience. Looking ahead to 2021, the hosts express anticipation for the Ford Bronco, Ford Mustang Mach-E, and the extreme Ram 1500 TRX, while also discussing the uncertain future of EV adoption in the US market.