I think they’re all up in Sonoma County. I see, probably, five at least, a day. I still love it. Chic, smart. Too bad the range isn’t more va VA VOOM!

I’m that guy that’s going to say, “I’ve had 30 cars and my 9-5 wagon was one of my most favorites.” Actually, I had three and loved them all. They’re a blast to drive, stealthly fast, and for me, 100% dependable (though I never let miles get this high). Since it’s maintained, I’m Nice Price.

Good! In 1992 I had a perfectly comfortable Civic VX with no hybrid, no plug and as much rear leg room as an E-Class, that got 52mpg. That’s incredible and it was THIRTY years ago.

I just rode in a Lyft Hyundai Kona EV. The driver/owner said it costs, at a charge point (not your house) about $8.00 for 200 miles of energy. Not set in stone, but that’s a real-life owner talking. 

Totally agree. I definitely wish it had a wiper on it though.

I’m right there with you. “The car” concept has been static for a while. SUVs crept in, but nothing has changed my take on what I idealize as “my perfect vehicle” as much as the Ioniq 5. Admittedly, I’m a bit of a brand snob and before the Ioniq 5 there is no way I’d have considered a Hyundai. That has changed. Design…

Are the touch capacitative sliders for climate as annoying when bouncing thought the rough stuff as they are impossible in a parking lot?

When you think about the icons of efficiency, the Prius, the first gen Honda Insight, VW 1-Litre car.. they’re all that teardrop shape. Assuming the common -shape denominator is more like the Audi Sportback, it makes sense that the slicker shape is the more efficient. 

Bummer. Those new capacitive buttons are total garbage. They’re like replacing your windows with Saran Wrap because it’s different, rather than functional.

I don’t disagree and I’ll add, the precise, design austerity of Audis from 10 years ago has left the room to be replaced by a much more [10 years ago] American design aesthetic. They all have so many fake mesh panels, elaborate “fenders” and swage lines... Audi is almost baroque at this point. Yet, with that dis, I’ll…

In defense of CR, they’ve been right about every car I’ve had. 87' Golf, Volvo 850: Average. Honda Civic VX, Toyota Sienna: Excellent. Their podcast is balanced and you’d be surprised how often they rave about the new Corvette.

Blah blah.. you all said it but what I can’t tolerate is that they both have that same, over-designed, dripping mascara detail under the tail lights. It’s bad once, pathetic on both models.

I cannot wait for the Ioniq 5. This car exemplifies what design does for a brand. Never, ever would I have wanted, CRAVED a Hyundai before. This is transformative. The lights, the shape, the minimalist styling. It. Is. Rad. 

Easy answer is Nissan Cube. Fun answer is an 80s Mercedes SL. A little campy, kinda fun, dual-character (topless and topped), more or less, reliable, well within his budget. Maybe get both.

I’m legitimately into the idea of an EV Transit. I signed up for emails, I’ve received two emails in a year. The first was “yay we’re introducing the EV Transit.” The second said, basically, “you probably think the EV Transit doesn’t do anything you want it to but it DOES!! We swear!!” Totally defensive as if it had…

I love this idea also, because with that health condition, the long commute sounds way too sedentary to be good for him, regardless of seats/comfort.

I’ve had four Siennas and I can’t believe they haven’t given it a TRD treatment, to have a mini Sprinter 4x4 vibe. That aside, one thing they don’t have is good front leg room. It’s ok but underwhelming. That said, I FULLY endorse this idea.

BMW has had soooooo long to develop this model. No frunk is lame and lazy. Tesla has had frunks since 2012. Clearly this brand doesn’t care that Tesla has become a brutal consumer of BMW’s loyal customers but seems not to even try. Even the ghastly BMW iX gets no frunk (the hood is allegedly non-openable). Fools. I’ve…

That that “cockpit” looks claustrophobia-inducing. 

I think car designers (Tesla excepted) are scared buyers think a car with no “grille” is just a step too far. Maybe it has to do with cars having “faces” and with no grille, it’s has no mouth. Sounds nuts but could be true.