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MotorWeek . 29 00:01:44,066 --> 00:01:45,266 First, there was the wheel. 30 00:01:45,400 --> 00:01:46,333 Then, the tire. 31 00:01:46,466 --> 00:01:47,766 "We'll call it TireRack." 32 00:01:47,900 --> 00:01:49,900 Forty years later, we're not slowing down. 33 00:01:53,966 --> 00:01:56,733 JOHN: If you're a Porsche fan, when you see a GTS badge, 34 00:01:56,866 --> 00:02:00,500 you know that Porsche has worked their magic by taking a group 35 00:02:00,633 --> 00:02:04,500 of already available options and turned them into something 36 00:02:04,633 --> 00:02:07,866 bigger and better than the sum of those parts. 37 00:02:08,000 --> 00:02:11,033 Well now, they've waived that engineering wand over 38 00:02:11,166 --> 00:02:13,333 the all-electric Taycan. 39 00:02:13,500 --> 00:02:16,266 So, let's see what they've pulled out of the hat this time. 40 00:02:17,466 --> 00:02:25,566 ♪ ♪ 41 00:02:25,700 --> 00:02:29,666 Porsche's first full battery electric vehicle, the Taycan, 42 00:02:29,800 --> 00:02:34,033 wasn't a 911-style sport coupe or even an SUV, 43 00:02:34,166 --> 00:02:37,233 but a big luxurious high performance 4-door 44 00:02:37,366 --> 00:02:40,366 aimed squarely at the Tesla Model S. 45 00:02:40,500 --> 00:02:44,366 And after tearing up Roebling Road Raceway 3-years ago 46 00:02:44,500 --> 00:02:47,700 with the insanely fast Taycan Turbo S, 47 00:02:47,833 --> 00:02:51,800 we're back for further research with Porsche's latest offering, 48 00:02:51,933 --> 00:02:53,733 the Taycan GTS. 49 00:02:53,866 --> 00:02:57,100 ♪ ♪ 50 00:02:57,233 --> 00:02:59,833 This battery-powered beauty arrived showcasing 51 00:02:59,966 --> 00:03:02,600 Porsche's Chalk livery and was outfitted 52 00:03:02,733 --> 00:03:07,000 with SportDesign front fascia and GTS logoed side skirts, 53 00:03:07,133 --> 00:03:09,366 plus, glossy black trim. 54 00:03:09,500 --> 00:03:12,866 Aero savvy satin black 20 wheels are standard; 55 00:03:13,000 --> 00:03:18,200 these 21 inch RS Spyder Design rims are an option. 56 00:03:18,333 --> 00:03:21,866 Much like the Turbo S, for such a big heavy machine, 57 00:03:22,000 --> 00:03:25,700 it performs amazingly well at speed on a racetrack. 58 00:03:25,833 --> 00:03:29,600 It is so fast, and power is delivered so suddenly; 59 00:03:29,733 --> 00:03:32,166 that it truly does take some time to fully wrap 60 00:03:32,300 --> 00:03:35,966 your head around pushing what is essentially a GT car 61 00:03:36,100 --> 00:03:40,066 this hard around a road course. 62 00:03:40,200 --> 00:03:44,500 True to the GTS formula, the bulk of the suspension hardware 63 00:03:44,633 --> 00:03:48,733 trickles down from the Turbo, but tuning is recalibrated, 64 00:03:48,866 --> 00:03:52,566 along with the powertrain for a total package approach. 65 00:03:52,700 --> 00:03:55,433 All-wheel drive is standard with both a front-mounted 66 00:03:55,566 --> 00:03:58,000 electric motor and a rear-mounted unit 67 00:03:58,133 --> 00:04:01,633 with an integrated 2-speed automatic transmission. 68 00:04:01,766 --> 00:04:06,000 The total 590 horsepower output comes in 80 less than 69 00:04:06,133 --> 00:04:09,266 the Turbo's 670; torque rating is actually 70 00:04:09,400 --> 00:04:13,500 the same at 626 pound-feet. 71 00:04:13,633 --> 00:04:16,966 And while, it won't get you to 60 in under 3.0 seconds 72 00:04:17,100 --> 00:04:24,366 like the Turbo S...it took us only 3.5 seconds, 73 00:04:24,500 --> 00:04:27,833 which is more than enough to satisfy most people's need 74 00:04:27,966 --> 00:04:29,366 for speed. 75 00:04:29,500 --> 00:04:33,166 There's no real let up in power throughout the quarter-mile, 76 00:04:33,300 --> 00:04:36,766 but unlike most EVs, there is an additional punch 77 00:04:36,900 --> 00:04:39,533 from behind when the transmission shifts itself 78 00:04:39,666 --> 00:04:42,433 into high gear. 79 00:04:42,566 --> 00:04:45,666 Still, it's a remarkably smooth experience 80 00:04:45,800 --> 00:04:52,566 that's over in just 11.6 seconds at 127 miles per hour. 81 00:04:52,700 --> 00:04:54,866 So, while in straight line heroics, 82 00:04:55,000 --> 00:04:58,000 the GTS' weight largely disappears, 83 00:04:58,133 --> 00:05:00,633 around the rest of Roebling Road Raceway-- 84 00:05:00,766 --> 00:05:04,100 you can certainly feel it, but not in an awkward way-- 85 00:05:04,233 --> 00:05:07,866 more like a fleet-footed heavyweight with a genius 86 00:05:08,000 --> 00:05:10,833 suspension setup providing the footwork to make this car 87 00:05:10,966 --> 00:05:15,100 feel dialed in like an overgrown 911. 88 00:05:15,233 --> 00:05:18,666 EVs certainly make for a quieter experience than most 89 00:05:18,800 --> 00:05:21,733 gasoline-engine track cars. 90 00:05:21,866 --> 00:05:24,466 But this Taycan is far from silent; 91 00:05:24,600 --> 00:05:27,033 with plenty of unique high-powered electric motor 92 00:05:27,166 --> 00:05:30,633 sounds to accompany you around the track. 93 00:05:30,766 --> 00:05:33,566 Likewise, the tires started squealing early, 94 00:05:33,733 --> 00:05:36,533 yet, maintained great grip; 95 00:05:36,666 --> 00:05:40,066 rear-axle steering is also available as is Porsche's 96 00:05:40,200 --> 00:05:42,766 Dynamic Chassis Control Sport. 97 00:05:42,900 --> 00:05:45,033 Steering feel is classic Porsche, 98 00:05:45,166 --> 00:05:51,200 making for an incredibly fun and rewarding driving experience. 99 00:05:51,333 --> 00:05:55,400 The GTS uses the Turbo's 93.4 kilowatt hour 100 00:05:55,533 --> 00:06:00,000 Performance Battery Plus, with 246 miles of range, 101 00:06:00,133 --> 00:06:01,866 but of course, it was much more fun 102 00:06:02,000 --> 00:06:05,400 being less concerned about range and discharging it 103 00:06:05,533 --> 00:06:07,533 as quickly as possible. 104 00:06:07,666 --> 00:06:11,500 And with 800 volt architecture that allows for up to 105 00:06:11,633 --> 00:06:15,833 270 kilowatt charging, you can be back making laps 106 00:06:15,966 --> 00:06:18,800 in only about 20 minutes time. 107 00:06:18,933 --> 00:06:22,633 Inside, you'll find the Taycan's multi touchscreen dash 108 00:06:22,766 --> 00:06:26,400 and center console setup with build quality that Tesla 109 00:06:26,533 --> 00:06:28,700 can only dream of achieving. 110 00:06:28,833 --> 00:06:33,566 Unique GTS elements include Race-Tex materials, black trim, 111 00:06:33,700 --> 00:06:35,166 and lots of logos. 112 00:06:35,300 --> 00:06:39,366 An optional GTS Interior Package adds colored stitching 113 00:06:39,500 --> 00:06:42,800 and seatbelts, along with carbon fiber trim 114 00:06:42,933 --> 00:06:45,900 and dashtop Sport Chrono dial. 115 00:06:46,033 --> 00:06:48,766 Sport seats offer the perfect amount of bolstering 116 00:06:48,900 --> 00:06:52,866 for track work, and more than enough comfort for daily use; 117 00:06:53,000 --> 00:06:55,633 consistent with the vibe of the entire car, 118 00:06:55,766 --> 00:06:58,700 as you can drive it around for months and unless you put 119 00:06:58,833 --> 00:07:02,133 the throttle to the floor, you'd have no way of knowing 120 00:07:02,266 --> 00:07:05,966 the fury of performance it can unleash. 121 00:07:06,100 --> 00:07:10,900 At 41 kilowatt hours/100 miles the GTS has a fair 122 00:07:11,033 --> 00:07:13,900 efficiency rating, and is fittingly priced 123 00:07:14,033 --> 00:07:21,100 in between 4S and Turbo Taycan's, starting at $135,550. 124 00:07:21,233 --> 00:07:25,300 For more of wicked wagon vibe, a Sport Turismo version 125 00:07:25,433 --> 00:07:27,133 is available as well. 126 00:07:30,366 --> 00:07:33,200 While, not the fastest, when it comes to delivering 127 00:07:33,333 --> 00:07:36,766 the total package of performance with daily comfort, 128 00:07:36,900 --> 00:07:39,833 it's the GTS models that come out on top 129 00:07:39,966 --> 00:07:44,933 in the Porsche lineup, and now EV buyers can experience it too 130 00:07:45,066 --> 00:07:47,800 with the Porsche Taycan GTS. 131 00:07:47,933 --> 00:07:51,100 And what's not to like about that. 132 00:07:52,766 --> 00:07:57,733 ♪ ♪ 133 00:07:59,500 --> 00:08:02,166 Every year, roughly three times as many used cars 134 00:08:02,300 --> 00:08:04,033 are sold here as new ones. 135 00:08:04,166 --> 00:08:05,700 The main reasons? 136 00:08:05,833 --> 00:08:09,166 Well, they're more affordable and often the smarter choice. 137 00:08:09,300 --> 00:08:12,100 But before you take a plunge into a "previously owned" 138 00:08:12,233 --> 00:08:14,800 vehicle, you'll want to make sure it has what's called 139 00:08:14,933 --> 00:08:16,366 a "clean title." 140 00:08:16,500 --> 00:08:19,233 As Stephanie Hart explains, problems can pile up 141 00:08:19,366 --> 00:08:22,566 when you buy a used car, especially from an individual, 142 00:08:22,700 --> 00:08:25,500 with a title that's less than pristine. 143 00:08:26,633 --> 00:08:30,033 ♪ ♪ 144 00:08:30,166 --> 00:08:31,466 STEPHANIE HART: You really need to be cautious, 145 00:08:31,600 --> 00:08:35,066 if you're shopping for a used car online from a third-party 146 00:08:35,200 --> 00:08:38,900 like Craigslist or Facebook Marketplace because in the end 147 00:08:39,033 --> 00:08:41,566 it could be hard to get a license plate. 148 00:08:41,700 --> 00:08:44,733 But there are resources that can help you before you sign 149 00:08:44,866 --> 00:08:46,766 on that dotted line. 150 00:08:46,900 --> 00:08:50,733 Beth Caro owns Auto Tag Connect in Annapolis, Maryland. 151 00:08:50,866 --> 00:08:52,600 Her company is acts as an extension 152 00:08:52,733 --> 00:08:55,666 of the Maryland State Department of Motor Vehicles. 153 00:08:55,800 --> 00:08:59,266 She says tons of people come into her office everyday 154 00:08:59,400 --> 00:09:01,900 with the same story: they bought a used car 155 00:09:02,033 --> 00:09:06,100 from a third party, never asked about its title beforehand, 156 00:09:06,233 --> 00:09:09,833 and come to find out, it has a salvage branded title 157 00:09:09,966 --> 00:09:12,333 which, more often than not, causes big, 158 00:09:12,466 --> 00:09:15,133 expensive problems for them. 159 00:09:15,266 --> 00:09:17,166 BETH CARO: A salvage title is basically, 160 00:09:17,300 --> 00:09:20,633 when a vehicle has gone through a total loss accident 161 00:09:20,766 --> 00:09:23,866 and an auto insurance company has determined that vehicle 162 00:09:24,000 --> 00:09:25,566 a total loss. 163 00:09:25,700 --> 00:09:28,833 And most states across the US that's determined 164 00:09:28,966 --> 00:09:31,866 at 60-to-100 percent. 165 00:09:32,000 --> 00:09:33,066 STEPHANIE: A salvage title means, 166 00:09:33,200 --> 00:09:35,766 the automobile can't be driven, sold, 167 00:09:35,900 --> 00:09:38,533 or registered in its current condition, 168 00:09:38,666 --> 00:09:41,766 which makes getting insurance a big challenge. 169 00:09:41,900 --> 00:09:43,866 BETH: They might not even be able to get approved 170 00:09:44,000 --> 00:09:46,633 to have an active insurance policy on that car 171 00:09:46,766 --> 00:09:48,133 with that branding. 172 00:09:48,266 --> 00:09:51,733 So, it's really important to think about what you're going 173 00:09:51,866 --> 00:09:53,666 to be doing with that vehicle. 174 00:09:53,800 --> 00:09:55,833 Are you going to be reselling it in a year? 175 00:09:55,966 --> 00:09:59,633 Because that value on a salvage vehicle is significantly lower 176 00:09:59,766 --> 00:10:03,300 and sometimes may not even have a resale value. 177 00:10:03,433 --> 00:10:05,300 STEPHANIE: By law, if you're buying a used vehicle 178 00:10:05,433 --> 00:10:08,733 that has been in an accident and has a salvage title, 179 00:10:08,866 --> 00:10:11,133 the third-party seller or the dealership 180 00:10:11,266 --> 00:10:15,366 must disclose that to you; but, that doesn't always happen, 181 00:10:15,500 --> 00:10:18,066 especially when dealing with private sellers. 182 00:10:18,200 --> 00:10:20,533 So, what can you do to protect yourself? 183 00:10:20,666 --> 00:10:22,666 CHRIS BROWN: There's a lot of things as a consumer, 184 00:10:22,800 --> 00:10:26,300 not being an expert, that you can look for on your own 185 00:10:26,433 --> 00:10:29,366 to see if a car has been in an accident. 186 00:10:29,500 --> 00:10:31,600 All these stickers here are from the factory. 187 00:10:31,733 --> 00:10:33,200 Usually, when a car has been in an accident 188 00:10:33,333 --> 00:10:34,466 these do not get replaced. 189 00:10:34,600 --> 00:10:37,333 They'll replace the piece under it, but not these here. 190 00:10:37,466 --> 00:10:40,333 The bolts here-to put things together-- if they're different 191 00:10:40,466 --> 00:10:43,000 and they don't match they're def- definitely was not done 192 00:10:43,133 --> 00:10:45,000 at the factory or a professional shop. 193 00:10:45,133 --> 00:10:46,433 STEPHANIE: And consumers should always check 194 00:10:46,566 --> 00:10:47,466 the VIN plate... 195 00:10:47,600 --> 00:10:48,733 CHRIS: Yes. 196 00:10:48,866 --> 00:10:50,366 They should always check the VIN plate and also make sure 197 00:10:50,500 --> 00:10:52,133 it aligns with their title. 198 00:10:52,266 --> 00:10:54,433 In the VIN plate on most cars, if you look carefully, 199 00:10:54,566 --> 00:10:55,700 there's a hologram. 200 00:10:55,833 --> 00:10:57,633 It can't be counterfeited with the hologram. 201 00:10:57,766 --> 00:10:59,766 Make sure the VIN number is either riveted 202 00:10:59,900 --> 00:11:01,666 or there's no screws in it. 203 00:11:01,800 --> 00:11:03,633 If someone's tampered with it there's going to be screws, 204 00:11:03,766 --> 00:11:05,133 it's not gonna look factory. 205 00:11:05,266 --> 00:11:07,933 STEPHANIE: And consumers always want to check the door jamb 206 00:11:08,066 --> 00:11:09,533 for a matching VIN number. 207 00:11:09,666 --> 00:11:12,500 CHRIS: Yes, and this VIN number should also match 208 00:11:12,633 --> 00:11:15,433 what is on the title and obviously what's up on 209 00:11:15,566 --> 00:11:16,900 the dashboard there. 210 00:11:17,033 --> 00:11:19,733 STEPHANIE: Next, use that VIN number to run the vehicle's 211 00:11:19,866 --> 00:11:22,633 national car history report to find out, 212 00:11:22,766 --> 00:11:25,733 if their car you want to buy has a clean title. 213 00:11:25,866 --> 00:11:29,566 The National Motor Vehicle Title Information is an association 214 00:11:29,700 --> 00:11:33,433 that oversees the DMVs and is a great resource. 215 00:11:33,566 --> 00:11:36,833 So are title search firm, like CarFax. 216 00:11:36,966 --> 00:11:39,366 A car's history report also reveals, 217 00:11:39,500 --> 00:11:41,133 if it's been in a flood. 218 00:11:41,266 --> 00:11:44,533 If so, it's considered a salvage vehicle. 219 00:11:44,666 --> 00:11:48,133 Caro recommends steering away from flood vehicles 220 00:11:48,266 --> 00:11:50,800 even if it seems like a good deal. 221 00:11:50,933 --> 00:11:53,166 BETH: Let me tell you: that mold and mildew 222 00:11:53,300 --> 00:11:54,966 does not go away. 223 00:11:55,100 --> 00:11:59,400 The electrical sans do not like that and what's going to happen 224 00:11:59,533 --> 00:12:02,500 is an electrical demon in your car. 225 00:12:02,633 --> 00:12:04,066 STEPHANIE: In addition to looking over the car's 226 00:12:04,200 --> 00:12:06,866 history report to check for a clean title, 227 00:12:07,000 --> 00:12:10,500 it's smart to have a mechanic check out the vehicle 228 00:12:10,633 --> 00:12:14,166 to make sure it's 100 percent safe to drive. 229 00:12:15,633 --> 00:12:18,733 JOHN: A good paint job can be a big selling point; 230 00:12:18,866 --> 00:12:21,833 maybe even the reason you buy the car in the first place. 231 00:12:21,966 --> 00:12:24,866 But over time, it can start to wear. 232 00:12:25,000 --> 00:12:27,566 Well, Dan Maffett shows us how to deal with some common 233 00:12:27,700 --> 00:12:30,700 paint problems in this week's "Your Drive." 234 00:12:31,666 --> 00:12:35,400 ♪ ♪ 235 00:12:35,533 --> 00:12:36,733 DAN MAFFETT: Paint correction is one of those things 236 00:12:36,866 --> 00:12:39,500 that intimidates most people, but if you know what to look for 237 00:12:39,633 --> 00:12:42,700 and you know what tools to use, it's really quite simple. 238 00:12:42,833 --> 00:12:45,166 First thing, you want to do is assess your surface. 239 00:12:45,300 --> 00:12:47,933 Make sure you know what kind of paint you're dealing with, 240 00:12:48,066 --> 00:12:49,766 and what kind of imperfections are in the paint. 241 00:12:49,900 --> 00:12:52,033 Or, what kind of contaminants are on top. 242 00:12:52,166 --> 00:12:55,333 First thing, I like to do is the fingernail test. 243 00:12:55,466 --> 00:12:59,766 I like to find a scratch and dig my nail across it. 244 00:12:59,900 --> 00:13:02,266 If your nail hangs on it, it can't be fixed 245 00:13:02,400 --> 00:13:04,633 with just buffing or any kind of chemicals. 246 00:13:04,766 --> 00:13:07,666 The scratch is through the surface of the clearcoat 247 00:13:07,800 --> 00:13:10,233 and it's into the primer or even the basecoat. 248 00:13:10,366 --> 00:13:13,233 So, once you find that, you gotten move on past that, 249 00:13:13,366 --> 00:13:17,900 but you can bring back the paint to a certain extent 250 00:13:18,033 --> 00:13:20,700 with something like this: a clay bar. 251 00:13:20,866 --> 00:13:23,500 You can use a clay bar and a little bit of spray wax 252 00:13:23,633 --> 00:13:26,766 for lubricant, you can spray your surface 253 00:13:26,900 --> 00:13:29,633 and work this clay bar across the surface. 254 00:13:29,766 --> 00:13:32,200 As you go across the surface, you're going to feel it 255 00:13:32,333 --> 00:13:35,600 get smoother and smoother, and anytime it snags, 256 00:13:35,733 --> 00:13:37,266 it's picking up contaminants. 257 00:13:37,400 --> 00:13:41,066 It'll actually change the color to a nice brown. 258 00:13:41,200 --> 00:13:43,033 That's how you know it's picking up all the contaminants 259 00:13:43,166 --> 00:13:45,066 that are in that paint. 260 00:13:45,200 --> 00:13:47,200 Once, you've got that, you just clean it off 261 00:13:47,333 --> 00:13:49,566 and make it nice and smooth again, 262 00:13:49,700 --> 00:13:52,366 and with this surface that's kind of neglected for a while, 263 00:13:52,500 --> 00:13:55,000 so you want to go ahead and use a compound, 264 00:13:55,133 --> 00:13:58,166 something like this with a color-matching pad 265 00:13:58,300 --> 00:14:01,433 will allow you to put a nice buff across the surface, 266 00:14:01,566 --> 00:14:02,900 and it'll just level out. 267 00:14:03,033 --> 00:14:05,766 It's a little aggressive... level out the top of that paint. 268 00:14:05,900 --> 00:14:11,166 And then, you can clean that off and then go with a compound wax, 269 00:14:11,300 --> 00:14:13,200 that's made for a rotary buffer. 270 00:14:13,333 --> 00:14:15,933 And what that does is activated it by heat and pressure, 271 00:14:16,066 --> 00:14:17,500 and speed. 272 00:14:17,633 --> 00:14:20,500 So, with a buffer like this spinning at a certain RPM, 273 00:14:20,633 --> 00:14:22,900 it's going to activate that wax and smooth it 274 00:14:23,033 --> 00:14:25,066 across the surface. 275 00:14:25,200 --> 00:14:27,566 How do you know you have enough pressure or speed? 276 00:14:27,700 --> 00:14:31,600 Take an ordinary buffer like this, sharpie like this, 277 00:14:31,733 --> 00:14:35,633 and you do a line at twelve and six. 278 00:14:35,766 --> 00:14:37,800 And, when you put those lines on there, 279 00:14:37,933 --> 00:14:40,433 when you have the proper speed, and you're looking down 280 00:14:40,566 --> 00:14:42,800 at it as it spins, that space should be about 281 00:14:42,933 --> 00:14:45,200 a quarter-inch apart. 282 00:14:45,333 --> 00:14:47,966 You don't want any more or any less. 283 00:14:48,100 --> 00:14:51,833 Once, you get the wax on, finish it out with a spray wax, 284 00:14:51,966 --> 00:14:54,433 wipe it down, and you're all done. 285 00:14:54,566 --> 00:14:56,133 Have any questions or comments? 286 00:14:56,266 --> 00:14:58,033 Hit us up here at MotorWeek . 287 00:14:58,900 --> 00:15:00,666 JOHN: The open road is calling. 288 00:15:00,800 --> 00:15:03,133 Well, let's answer with another QuickSpin! 289 00:15:04,166 --> 00:15:06,466 ♪ ♪ 290 00:15:06,600 --> 00:15:09,033 JESSICA RAY: The mid-size Honda Accord is one of the brand's 291 00:15:09,166 --> 00:15:11,300 most successful vehicles. 292 00:15:11,433 --> 00:15:14,400 And while, other brands are killing off their family sedans, 293 00:15:14,533 --> 00:15:17,366 for 2023, Honda is celebrating the arrival 294 00:15:17,500 --> 00:15:20,133 of the 11th generation Accord. 295 00:15:21,200 --> 00:15:25,766 A carryover 1.5 liter turbocharged I4 is standard, 296 00:15:25,900 --> 00:15:29,933 and once again a gas-electric hybrid powertrain is available. 297 00:15:30,066 --> 00:15:32,966 However, it is a revamped hybrid system, 298 00:15:33,100 --> 00:15:37,133 akin to the CR-V hybrid, that pairs a 2.0 liter I4 299 00:15:37,266 --> 00:15:42,033 with two-electric motors for a total output of 204 horsepower 300 00:15:42,166 --> 00:15:45,333 and 247 pound-feet of torque. 301 00:15:45,466 --> 00:15:49,900 Our Touring model tester rates 44 MPG combined. 302 00:15:50,033 --> 00:15:55,066 So, not only is it efficient, this hybrid is fun to drive. 303 00:15:55,200 --> 00:15:56,900 ALEXANDER KELLUM: I think a good way to summarize driving 304 00:15:57,033 --> 00:15:59,133 the new Accord, or at least the Accord Hybrid, 305 00:15:59,266 --> 00:16:00,966 is satisfying. 306 00:16:01,100 --> 00:16:03,400 It has enough power to do what you need it to do, 307 00:16:03,533 --> 00:16:04,800 and to do so comfortably. 308 00:16:04,933 --> 00:16:07,100 And, speaking of, it is a comfortable ride 309 00:16:07,233 --> 00:16:08,933 without being too "floaty." 310 00:16:09,066 --> 00:16:11,433 Actually, I'd say that this handles exceptionally well 311 00:16:11,566 --> 00:16:14,566 for a sedan of this size-- it's not quite as darty 312 00:16:14,700 --> 00:16:16,433 as the latest Civic, for example, 313 00:16:16,566 --> 00:16:19,300 but still well-balanced and receptive to my modest 314 00:16:19,433 --> 00:16:21,366 commuter inputs. 315 00:16:21,500 --> 00:16:25,066 JESSICA: Improved handling is aided by a more rigid chassis 316 00:16:25,200 --> 00:16:29,400 and tweaked suspension, all encased by a bolder exterior 317 00:16:29,533 --> 00:16:32,233 more in line with Honda's SUVs. 318 00:16:32,366 --> 00:16:35,366 Inside, the biggest "growths" are tech-related. 319 00:16:35,500 --> 00:16:39,366 All hybrids come with a 12.3 inch infotainment screen, 320 00:16:39,500 --> 00:16:42,266 the largest mounted in a Honda thus far. 321 00:16:42,400 --> 00:16:45,966 It's sharp and colorful, and features another Honda-first: 322 00:16:46,100 --> 00:16:50,066 built-in Google Assistant, a Touring exclusive. 323 00:16:50,200 --> 00:16:54,600 The 2023 Honda Accord starts around $28,000, 324 00:16:54,733 --> 00:16:57,633 with the hybrid just under $33,000. 325 00:16:57,766 --> 00:17:02,100 Our range topping Touring Hybrid approaches $39K. 326 00:17:02,233 --> 00:17:04,800 The Accord is still built in Marysville, Ohio 327 00:17:04,933 --> 00:17:07,866 after four decades, and it's available now. 328 00:17:08,000 --> 00:17:11,100 We'll share our final verdict on an upcoming Road Test, 329 00:17:11,233 --> 00:17:13,966 and we'll have more QuickSpins, soon! 330 00:17:16,866 --> 00:17:19,400 GREG CARLOSS: We're 9-months into our yearlong parade 331 00:17:19,533 --> 00:17:23,366 of practicality with this 2022 Kia Carnival, 332 00:17:23,500 --> 00:17:26,533 and it's been everyone's first choice for road trips 333 00:17:26,666 --> 00:17:30,133 regardless of family size; thanks to its great comfort, 334 00:17:30,266 --> 00:17:34,100 flexibility, and even style. 335 00:17:34,233 --> 00:17:36,633 It's not the first minivan to attempt bringing 336 00:17:36,766 --> 00:17:39,200 SUV design elements to the segment, 337 00:17:39,333 --> 00:17:41,500 but easily the most successful. 338 00:17:41,633 --> 00:17:44,300 And it feels powerful like an SUV too, 339 00:17:44,433 --> 00:17:49,800 thanks to the torquey nature of the 290 horsepower 3.5 liter V6 340 00:17:49,933 --> 00:17:53,900 that has us chirping the tires off the line often. 341 00:17:54,033 --> 00:17:56,666 The Carnival is a thoroughly modern minivan, 342 00:17:56,800 --> 00:17:59,900 but its naturally aspirated V6 is a bit of a throwback 343 00:18:00,033 --> 00:18:02,666 in this era of turbo 4-cylinders. 344 00:18:02,800 --> 00:18:06,366 We suspect Kia kept it to give the Carnival its 3,500 pound 345 00:18:06,500 --> 00:18:08,933 tow rating and that's fine by us. 346 00:18:09,066 --> 00:18:12,500 Cruising on the highway in 8th gear does put the engine speed 347 00:18:12,633 --> 00:18:14,466 quite a bit below peak torque range, 348 00:18:14,600 --> 00:18:17,933 so passing can require a few downshifts. 349 00:18:18,066 --> 00:18:20,433 Luckily, they're quick and smooth. 350 00:18:20,933 --> 00:18:24,966 Fuel economy is holding steady at 22.8 miles per gallon, 351 00:18:25,100 --> 00:18:27,600 and we're looking forward to getting in a few more 352 00:18:27,733 --> 00:18:30,366 road trips this spring before our time with the Carnival 353 00:18:30,500 --> 00:18:31,833 comes to an end. 354 00:18:31,966 --> 00:18:35,300 We'll plug into what's new with our Kia EV6 355 00:18:35,433 --> 00:18:38,800 on the next MotorWeek Long-Term Road Test Update! 356 00:18:39,866 --> 00:18:43,066 JOHN: While, no one has ever questioned the off-road chops 357 00:18:43,200 --> 00:18:47,133 of the Ford F-150 Raptor, quite a few fans were not happy 358 00:18:47,266 --> 00:18:51,200 when the 2nd generation arrived with a turbo-6 under the hood 359 00:18:51,333 --> 00:18:52,933 instead of a V8. 360 00:18:53,066 --> 00:18:56,000 Well, it's taken Ford until now to finally address 361 00:18:56,133 --> 00:18:59,833 that situation, and boy did they ever! 362 00:19:00,666 --> 00:19:06,933 ♪ ♪ 363 00:19:07,066 --> 00:19:10,466 While, the benefits of turbocharging are well-proven, 364 00:19:10,600 --> 00:19:14,733 for many truck fans, only a V8 will do. 365 00:19:14,866 --> 00:19:17,966 Combine that conviction with the arrival of Ram's 366 00:19:18,100 --> 00:19:23,300 702 horsepower TRX pickup, and for the last few years, 367 00:19:23,433 --> 00:19:26,966 some have viewed Ford's Raptor as more of a pretender 368 00:19:27,100 --> 00:19:28,966 than a contender. 369 00:19:29,100 --> 00:19:35,366 Well, the 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R not only sets things right 370 00:19:35,500 --> 00:19:38,333 with a V8, but does it with a high-output 371 00:19:38,466 --> 00:19:42,900 supercharged powerplant packing 700 horsepower. 372 00:19:43,033 --> 00:19:47,366 This overhead cam 5.2 liter V8 is mostly the same 373 00:19:47,500 --> 00:19:51,100 as the Shelby GT500's, but the supercharger 374 00:19:51,233 --> 00:19:54,866 was recalibrated and features a different pulley setup 375 00:19:55,000 --> 00:19:59,566 to optimize the low-end of its 640 pound-feet of torque. 376 00:19:59,700 --> 00:20:03,333 Exhaust manifolds are upgraded, and oil system revised 377 00:20:03,466 --> 00:20:06,133 with deeper oil pan, plus, different cooler 378 00:20:06,266 --> 00:20:07,966 and filter setups. 379 00:20:08,100 --> 00:20:11,733 Finally, air volume was increased by 66 percent 380 00:20:11,866 --> 00:20:14,066 with a much larger intake. 381 00:20:14,200 --> 00:20:15,466 The complete driveline, 382 00:20:15,600 --> 00:20:18,066 including the 10-speed automatic transmission, 383 00:20:18,200 --> 00:20:21,333 has been upgraded to handle the increased power, 384 00:20:21,466 --> 00:20:24,100 featuring a different torque converter and whole new 385 00:20:24,233 --> 00:20:25,800 front axle. 386 00:20:25,933 --> 00:20:28,333 In order to make best use of all of that, 387 00:20:28,466 --> 00:20:32,000 Ford has also upgraded the suspension with a retuning 388 00:20:32,133 --> 00:20:35,733 of the springs and active Fox Live Valve shocks, 389 00:20:35,866 --> 00:20:39,233 and made 37 inch tires standard with the R; 390 00:20:39,366 --> 00:20:42,133 providing 13.1 inches of ground clearance, 391 00:20:42,266 --> 00:20:45,333 about an inch over the standard Raptor. 392 00:20:45,466 --> 00:20:48,900 Rear suspension is the same 5-link coil spring setup 393 00:20:49,033 --> 00:20:50,733 of other Raptors. 394 00:20:50,866 --> 00:20:55,166 While, designed primarily with high-speed desert runs in mind, 395 00:20:55,300 --> 00:20:58,766 these updates certainly improve the experience on any surface 396 00:20:58,900 --> 00:21:01,266 that's not smoothly paved. 397 00:21:01,400 --> 00:21:05,000 That was mostly mud in our case, and nothing we came across 398 00:21:05,133 --> 00:21:08,833 in our off-road course presented any real challenge to the R, 399 00:21:08,966 --> 00:21:12,066 which will probably be the case for every Raptor R 400 00:21:12,200 --> 00:21:15,366 that does indeed venture off pavement. 401 00:21:15,500 --> 00:21:18,500 On pavement, it was impressively comfortable, 402 00:21:18,633 --> 00:21:22,033 and as maneuverable as any lesser F-150. 403 00:21:22,166 --> 00:21:25,833 Now, just to set it apart from lesser Raptors, 404 00:21:25,966 --> 00:21:28,500 R's get a taller power dome on the hood, 405 00:21:28,633 --> 00:21:30,733 R badges, and blacked out bumpers, 406 00:21:30,866 --> 00:21:34,600 grille, and fender flares; plus, "desert-inspired" graphics 407 00:21:34,733 --> 00:21:37,133 that we could probably do without. 408 00:21:37,266 --> 00:21:40,966 The dark theme is applied liberally inside as well, 409 00:21:41,100 --> 00:21:43,966 broken up with splashes of real carbon fiber 410 00:21:44,100 --> 00:21:46,966 and Code Orange R accents. 411 00:21:47,100 --> 00:21:51,766 Ford has kept capability intact, as the 1,400 pound payload limit 412 00:21:51,900 --> 00:21:56,200 remains the same, but with a tow rating of 8,700 pounds, 413 00:21:56,333 --> 00:21:59,200 the R can even pull 500 pounds more, 414 00:21:59,333 --> 00:22:02,700 thanks to structural enhancements to the frame. 415 00:22:02,833 --> 00:22:06,033 And it truly does haul, as we found out 416 00:22:06,166 --> 00:22:08,533 at our Mason Dixon test track... 417 00:22:08,666 --> 00:22:13,433 Where the Raptor R ripped off 0-60s of just 3.7 seconds, 418 00:22:13,566 --> 00:22:16,566 a tenth quicker than we saw in the TRX, 419 00:22:16,700 --> 00:22:20,533 and between the raucous exhaust note and supercharger whine, 420 00:22:20,666 --> 00:22:23,733 boy does this thing sound terrific. 421 00:22:23,866 --> 00:22:27,466 That, more than anything, is indeed what the V6 Raptor 422 00:22:27,600 --> 00:22:29,133 was missing. 423 00:22:29,266 --> 00:22:32,733 All that rubber digging into the pavement makes for an extremely 424 00:22:32,866 --> 00:22:35,666 aggressive launch, with a big time squat 425 00:22:35,800 --> 00:22:38,866 of the rear before it explodes off the line. 426 00:22:39,000 --> 00:22:42,200 It quickly levels off and starts rapid fire shifting 427 00:22:42,333 --> 00:22:45,166 through gears as you glide through the quarter-mile 428 00:22:45,300 --> 00:22:47,400 in just 12.1 seconds. 429 00:22:47,533 --> 00:22:50,533 But before we got there, we were clearly bumping up 430 00:22:50,666 --> 00:22:54,000 against some type of limiter, as power started falling 431 00:22:54,133 --> 00:22:58,633 just shy of tripping the lights at an indicated 113 miles 432 00:22:58,766 --> 00:23:00,566 per hour. 433 00:23:00,700 --> 00:23:04,766 Whipping in and out of cone courses is not this rig's forte, 434 00:23:04,900 --> 00:23:07,866 so most buyers will be willing to accept the excessive 435 00:23:08,000 --> 00:23:12,333 body roll, heavy steering, and appreciable understeer. 436 00:23:12,466 --> 00:23:15,833 Government Fuel Economy Ratings are a very low 10-City, 437 00:23:15,966 --> 00:23:18,500 15-Highway, and 12-Combined. 438 00:23:18,633 --> 00:23:23,066 We averaged just 12.4 miles per gallon of Regular. 439 00:23:23,200 --> 00:23:26,766 Now, don't get us wrong here, we love all that power 440 00:23:26,900 --> 00:23:30,133 and the roaring chorus the Raptor R makes, 441 00:23:30,266 --> 00:23:34,200 and upping off-road chops is something we can all appreciate. 442 00:23:34,333 --> 00:23:37,766 But at the end of the day, one must make a hard decision 443 00:23:37,900 --> 00:23:41,233 as to whether adding the R to the Raptor is worth it 444 00:23:41,366 --> 00:23:44,066 for the way most of us drive. 445 00:23:44,200 --> 00:23:49,133 Standard Raptor pricing starts at $78,670; 446 00:23:49,266 --> 00:23:51,433 already not a small sum. 447 00:23:51,566 --> 00:23:57,466 Then tack on another $30,575 to get to the Raptor R's base 448 00:23:57,600 --> 00:24:01,333 of $109,245. 449 00:24:02,066 --> 00:24:05,066 Pickup trucks may have started out as simple tools 450 00:24:05,200 --> 00:24:08,166 to get jobs done, but they've become much more 451 00:24:08,300 --> 00:24:10,033 than that to many people. 452 00:24:10,166 --> 00:24:12,400 They are now status symbols. 453 00:24:12,533 --> 00:24:17,833 The 2023 Ford F-150 Raptor R is indeed the closest thing 454 00:24:17,966 --> 00:24:21,133 you can get to owning an actual Trophy Truck, 455 00:24:21,266 --> 00:24:24,766 ready to conquer both Baja and Suburbia. 456 00:24:24,900 --> 00:24:28,466 And, the fact that it's now singing in the key of V8, 457 00:24:28,600 --> 00:24:32,200 means all the world to the F-Series faithful. 458 00:24:33,233 --> 00:24:35,200 Well, that's our show, I hope you enjoyed it. 459 00:24:35,333 --> 00:24:38,500 Now, for more MotorWeek , including daily news updates, 460 00:24:38,633 --> 00:24:41,066 podcasts, and even complete episodes, 461 00:24:41,200 --> 00:24:45,133 cruise on over to PBS.ORG/MOTORWEEK. 462 00:24:45,266 --> 00:24:47,166 And I hope you'll join us next time, 463 00:24:47,300 --> 00:24:52,033 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