Just from the looks, it doesn’t appear to be terribly aerodynamic, and it’s also HORRIFICALLY underpowered for a 5300-5800lb vehicle. The RWD models have 201 or 215hp (standard range and long range respectively), and the AWD long range model tops out at 380hp. The long range RWD only manages 304 miles for a 99kwh…

I’ve been using the Ventus line from Hankook for about 10 years now, and I’ve been VERY happy with them. I think I’ve had 3 sets so far across 2 cars. My newer Mazda’s OEM set is ready for a swap (terrible Yokohamas), and I’ll definitely be going with the Hankooks again.

I’ve had one for a few years now, and I absolutely love it. Found mine in 2020 with just 11k miles on it, and I’m up to 60k now. 2 recommendations:

Yeah, I’ve experienced this personally. My sister-in-law had a low speed crash in our Mazda6. The headlight alone was $2k from the dealer. The headlight swivels when you turn on the high-trim Mazda’s, which makes them pricey. 

I saw the K-swapped 308 at Radwood LA in 2022, and it was EASILY my favorite car of the show. I’m no Ferrari purist, and the 308 is easily my favorite car they’ve ever made, so the swap had me geeking out. Can’t wait to see what he does with the F40. 

All through the height of the pandemic, I was seeing gas at around $2.20 when I was living in Palm Springs and most of IE. 

I think the whole Dieselgate situation forced them to over-correct. Between all the fines, EV development, and having to sink money into Electrify America/Canada, they probably haven’t had the funds to keep their core lineup updated like they should have. 

They have completely different interiors these days. I hadn’t paid any attention to them until now, but prior to 2021, the GM trucks all had the same interior. 

To be fair, the Navigator/Escalade probably don’t share a single interior or exterior component (maybe the windshields?) with the Expedition/Tahoe-Yukon. Even from Tahoe to Yukon, the interiors are RADICALLY different. For the GM SUV’s, this is a recent development. Prior to 2021, they all had VERY similar interiors,…

The interior reminds me of what the Jaguar XJ COULD have been. That wraparound dashboard that continues into the doors is very nice, and does seem very boatlike. Keeping with the nautical/aviation theme Lincoln has going on right now. 

it’s an upscale performance sedan

Did some research to verify, and light bars are not illegal, at least not in California. They just need to have an opaque cover over them when on public roads. Tesla would just rather offload the finishing work to third party installers rather than do a complete job. As FusiliJerry pointed out in his response below,…

Just looked it up. Light bars are NOT illegal (at least in California), they just need to be off and covered when on public roads. Tesla is just half-assing the installation.

I don’t consider RV manufacturers to be OEMs. As for the Colorado lights, I’m wondering if there’s some brightness limit they’re staying under to keep them road legal?

I’m all for shitting on Tesla any day of the week, but this is a non-issue. Light bars ARE illegal for on-road use. No OEM even offers them. Off-road focused vehicles do come with the auxiliary switches for them, but the purchase and installation is up to the owner. 

The old one? Sure, it’s basically just a Lotus Elise with an EV drivetrain swap. It’s already a collectible though, and I think the spirit of this article is NEW cars that will be collectible in 25 years. If you’re talking about the “new” one, then no, it doesn’t count because it doesn’t exist. 

The powertrain and I think the interior are Fiat parts-bin stuff, so I think maintenance and repairs shouldn’t been TOO difficult. The problem comes if it gets crashed and needs body or suspension work. 

True, but there’s also the “lightweight” part. EV’s are very heavy, so the sporty ones have to rely on high horsepower to combat the weight. We don’t have any real 2 door EV sports cars right now, but even the lightest EV that’s considered sporty, the Tesla Model 3 Performance, weighs about 4000 lbs. 

GR86. Lightweight sports cars are not long for this world. In 25 years it’s gonna be even more sought-after than its predecessor, the AE86 Corolla, is now. 

Adding onto the sedan section, if you want a sedan that WON’T bore you to tears, then the Mazda 6 is a great pick. The Mazda 3/CX-30/CX-5/50 all use the same powertrains, so parts will be available for a long time to come even though the 6 is now discontinued.