EP. 21 | DM PODCAST

EV Channels Review

In Episode 21 of the Daily Motor Podcast, Chris and Charlie return after a challenging couple of weeks marked by illness and a motorcycle accident. They discuss a wide array of vehicles, including the Lincoln Navigator, Jeep Compass, BMW i4, Lexus GX 460, Kia EV6, and Hyundai Veloster N. The hosts express disappointment with the Navigator's high price and the Compass's underwhelming powertrain, despite its refreshed interior. The BMW i4 is praised for its blend of futuristic feel and performance, with special mention of Hans Zimmer's sound design, though its steering is noted as vague. The Lexus GX 460 is appreciated for its old-school charm and capability, but criticized for poor fuel economy. The Hyundai Veloster N receives high marks for its sheer driving enjoyment, contrasting it with the more precise but less fun Civic Type R. The Kia EV6 is lauded as an easy-to-live-with EV with fast charging and impressive driver-assist systems, though the camera-based blind-spot monitoring is deemed less effective than traditional lights. The podcast also touches on the BMW M4 Competition xDrive, highlighting its speed and inline-six sound, and the Volvo XC40 T5, noting its attractive design and luxury features but questioning the powertrain choice. The hosts also discuss their own project car, a Ford Escape Hybrid from Copart, and plans for expanding the Daily Motor YouTube channel into multiple specialized segments.