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New Car Reviews and Industry News Auto Talk Show AutoNetwork Reports #317
New Car Reviews and Industry News Auto Talk Show AutoNetwork Reports. You get the ins and outs of new cars we drive each week on our auto talk show. Why are car prices higher?
Car reviews of the cars we drove this week and why buy or not.
The panel of influential auto journalists discuss the latest auto news, recalls, etc., and review cars. Find out why they would buy the vehicle or not. Join our panel of auto journalists influencers as we discuss this and simplify the latest auto industry news to help you appreciate the business. #317
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0:00 Auto Talk Show
1:30 Auto Talk Show 4Runner Review
3:32 Auto Talk Show Hyundai Venue Review
5:31 Auto Talk Show 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Review
8:00 Auto Talk Show Suburban 4WD Premier Car Review
13:18 Auto Talk Show Buyers Selecting Longer Terms for Financing
23:34 Auto Talk Show Mazda Drops Mazda6 and CX-3
23:50 Auto Talk Show VW Taos
26:32 Auto Talk Show Ioniq 5
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The panel of influential auto journalists discuss the latest auto news, recalls, etc., and review cars. Find out why they would buy the vehicle or not. Join our panel of auto journalists influencers as we discuss this and simplify the latest auto industry news to help you appreciate the business. #317
Show Panelists:
Frank Washington – AboutThatCar.com
Greg Morrison – www.bumper2bumpertv.com
Chris Lawrence – Autoacademics.com
David Boldt – TxGarage.com
BJ Killeen – Freelance
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What Are The Panelists Driving This Week?
Greg – 2021 Hyundai Venue
Frank – 2022 Mitsubishi Outlander
Chris – 2021 Mazda3 Turbo
Dave – 2021 Toyota 4Runner
First Thoughts:
2021 Chevrolet Suburban 4WD Premier SUV
Duramax 3.0L Turbo-Diesel 6 Cylinder Engine
277 HP
10 Speed Automatic Transmission
Exterior Color: Midnight Blue Metallic
Interior Color: Jet Black/Maple Sugar
20 MPG City, 26 MPG Highway, 22 MPG Combined
MSRP: $77,370.00
Pros
* Duramax Turbo Diesel Engine Very Powerful
* Powered Second and Third Row Seats
* Trailer Brake Controller
* 9 Passenger Seating
* Split Tailgate
Cons
* Narrow Fixed Running Board Easy to Slip Off
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2026 Lucid Air Grand Touring Review — Is This $136K EV Sedan Worth It?
AUTONETWORK ON BLACKPRESSUSA — Finished in Stellar White Metallic with the Tahoe Grand Touring interior, this Lucid makes a strong first impression. The shape is sleek and low, but it still feels elegant instead of trying too hard. Features like soft-close doors, powered illuminated door handles, 20-inch Aero Lite wheels, and the Glass Canopy Roof help the car feel expensive before you even start it.
The 2026 Lucid Air Grand Touring is the kind of luxury EV that makes people stop and ask a simple question: Is this really better than a Tesla Model S, Mercedes EQS, or BMW i7? At $136,150, it has to do more than look futuristic. It has to feel special every time you get in it.
Finished in Stellar White Metallic with the Tahoe Grand Touring interior, this Lucid makes a strong first impression. The shape is sleek and low, yet it still feels elegant rather than trying too hard. Features like soft-close doors, powered illuminated door handles, 20-inch Aero Lite wheels, and the Glass Canopy Roof help the car feel expensive before you even start it.
Inside is where the Air Grand Touring really makes its case. The 34-inch Glass Cockpit Display and retractable Pilot Panel screen give the cabin a clean, modern look that still feels different from other EVs. The Tahoe Extended Leather and Lucid Black Alcantara headliner lifts the sense of occasion, and the front seats are a highlight. They are 20-way power-adjustable, heated, ventilated, and include massage. That matters because luxury buyers at this price expect comfort first.
Rear passengers are not ignored either. You get 5-zone heated rear seating, a rear center console display, and power rear and rear side window sunshades. Add in the Surreal Sound Pro system with 21 speakers, and the Air feels like a true long-distance luxury sedan.
Lucid also gives this car serious EV hardware. The dual-motor all-wheel-drive system, 900V+ charging architecture, and Wunderbox onboard charger are big talking points. Buyers in this segment care about range, charging speed, and everyday ease, not just raw performance. That is where the Lucid continues to stand out.
On the technology side, the Air Grand Touring includes DreamDrive Premium, with 3D Surround View Monitoring, Blind Spot Warning, Automatic Park In and Out, Automatic Emergency Braking, and a Driver Monitoring System with distracted and drowsy driver alerts. This one also has DreamDrive Pro, which adds future-capable ADAS hardware.
There are still some real-world annoyances. Based on your notes, the windshield wiper control is hard to find and use, and that matters more than people think in a high-tech car. When controls become less intuitive, even a beautiful interior can feel frustrating.
Still, the 2026 Lucid Air Grand Touring succeeds where it matters most. It feels luxurious, advanced, comfortable, and thoughtfully engineered. For buyers who want an EV sedan that feels truly premium and less common than the usual choices, this Lucid makes a very strong case.
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