The most overlooked factor in the rise of SUV’s is modern headlight technology. Given the retina melting LED’s these days driving a low car at night is a nightmare!
@IdyllicProduction3 жыл бұрын
Driving my 2001 BMW 330ci at night is a nightmare almost get a seizure when a car gets to close. Don’t even get me started on those audi lights 🙄
@brianiswrong3 жыл бұрын
Spot on The moment a "lighthouse' equipped SUV come up Infront or behind you at night. 😲
@brandon65412 жыл бұрын
Agreed! If you drive a lower car you're gonna be blinded since most modern suvs have bright lights
@jobawickuk3 жыл бұрын
Not watched this yet but can we have another shoutout for Tony on being a FANTASTIC podcast host last week? Top tier stuff - inspiring for a lot of people to hear the things said by both Sam and Tony 😁 Excited for this more 'normal' podcast again...
@kimdahyunnie3 жыл бұрын
get the f-pace as replacement so 2 birds 1 stone with the f-type thing you want, then get a gt3 touring😆😂
@mathieurobert81563 жыл бұрын
Honestly yes, would rather see an f-face svr rather than an f-type which we already had plenty of content on
@martindean12053 жыл бұрын
Crashy: widely used to describe a harsh ride. Tony right again in my opinion.
@TymaDem3 жыл бұрын
not so on our side of pond, so I am glad for clarification
@mercury67653 жыл бұрын
@@TymaDem what side is that? Quite common in the UK to refer to the ride as crashy. Think clarkson did on on Top Gear a few times
@TymaDem3 жыл бұрын
@@mercury6765 I meant US, here we say stiff ride
@mercury67653 жыл бұрын
@@TymaDem ahhh fair enough
@Maurice_Moss3 жыл бұрын
@@TymaDem I thought stiff ride meant something else 😏
@FastTeam113 жыл бұрын
Underrated SUV: SQ7 - the new one with the petrol V8 that is. Never gets talked about, (probably because most people still think it has a diesel), 507 hp, sounds better than the RSQ8 and looks arguably better than most "Coupe" SUVs. Great option, if you want an understated powerful daily, that doesnt scream "look at me and how much money i make".
@magnustan8413 жыл бұрын
It think it should have the RS4 V6, but I’ll give you that. Diesel would have been a good choice, because it’s a big heavy thing, but it’s Audi, part of the VW group and that Diesel SQ7 came around the time of Dieselgate, so when you put it all together, you can see why they went for petrol.
@jeremybaker81733 жыл бұрын
Agree. I bought one instead of a Porsche Cayenne GTS. Same engine albeit the Audi has more Bhp (go figure) and 15k less fully loaded vorsprung!!!
@1993j3 жыл бұрын
Underrated luxury SUV - Genesis GV80, only came to the UK this year and they really are Bentley quality and way above an Audi, after being in one. The 2.5L petrol and 3.0 Straight-six diesel aren't bad aswell!
@jamesjames90663 жыл бұрын
can't belive how few subs and views this podcast has, so underrated
@EA403 жыл бұрын
I think part of it is there are a lot of audio-only listeners. The numbers you see here are a far cry from total numbers.
@nrw72723 жыл бұрын
Andrew is a top bloke, awesome podcast guys, this was top jokes but also great content!
@benpenagonzales60143 жыл бұрын
Sam for you- when you swap that M40i, you’ll realise that it’s just brilliant and you’ll only miss it when it’s gone. Keep on plugging with it and eventually you’ll learn to love it
@MahdiKhan013 жыл бұрын
The thing I look forward to every week. Podcast is always a vibe 👌🏻🔥
@SWatchik3 жыл бұрын
31:19 You didn't bleep it LOL
@brianiswrong3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for getting Andrew down to give his experience and thoughts 👍
@TheRealDarkSpoon3 жыл бұрын
Good point Tony. We’ve had 4 nails/screws in our X3 M40i. In 2 years. We’ll see now if that’s true, as we traded in for a X3M Competition
@magnustan8413 жыл бұрын
Great car!
@richardjohntierney54343 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed Andrew's perspective this week, great show 👍
@aminemk61923 жыл бұрын
Most overrated Sam: G wagon... Starts explaining his point of view Tony's head: oh the one who looks the same... and which Sam loves... Tony: I got one... The Defender... Sam: Oh... Why... Why Tony: because it's a f*** piece of sh*t... Ahahaha... That's why I hate listening only...I have to watch the podcast.
@maddog43903 жыл бұрын
"No he's deluded" 😆
@1993j3 жыл бұрын
That tickled me because I saw one last week at some traffic lights. It's lights and parking sensors were going crazy, the guy was sat inside like it was just a normal thing for parking sensors to be beeping and the lights to be in disco mode when stationary in traffic 😅
@Oetti3 жыл бұрын
bloody brilliant chat as always. this podcast is IMO the best automotive/“car KZbinr” podcast on YT. So focused and knowledgeable yet doesn’t take itself too seriously. Cheers Sam and Tony
@EJLMC3 жыл бұрын
Loved this. Keep up good work. Helps me with the constant traffic jams of the uk.
@TheRealDarkSpoon3 жыл бұрын
On point again. The new X3MC is less crashy. And very fast.
@Marcus-kw2ed3 жыл бұрын
Underrated: Volvo XC90 V8. Such a sleeper, sounds incredible
@BestCarSound3 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately it's engine only in the old XC
@Marcus-kw2ed3 жыл бұрын
@@BestCarSound yeah and that’s why the old one is way cooler
@freyagreaves43803 жыл бұрын
Every episode should be called Tony plugging gravelwood for an hour🤣🤣
@brianiswrong3 жыл бұрын
Long may he last,he brings a dealer mindset, and we get to hear him every week.
@simonvinson58863 жыл бұрын
Great Podcast as always, although nothing is better than the episode where Paul, Supercars of London, shows up an hour early. The banter between all three equates to my favorite episode of all time
@mooboo66033 жыл бұрын
This smooth and successful northerner grates at me with his palpable aura of self-satisfaction
@SidsBeemer3 жыл бұрын
Tony, you’re absolutely right. Run-flat BMW tires are so prone to nails. I’ve had to replace the tires on my X1 three times now just because of nails.
@hanstenhagen78083 жыл бұрын
Own many high end cars...but 90% of the miles last year were driven in our New Defender...just such a FANTASTIC car to live with every day. Whole family absolutely loves it.
@RAZGR1Z3 жыл бұрын
I think the RS6 is a great car but Tony is right about it's price. It's so expensive because of how complex the suspension and ECU system is which will also be expensive to service down the road.
@ghowells54333 жыл бұрын
I’ve always had hot hatches as a daily driver and switched to a Macan GTS last year, brilliant car, fast, reliable, luxurious and handles really well and you don’t drive it like a arse to enjoy it.
@brianaine52443 жыл бұрын
The Range Rover Velar surely deserves a shout
@fskof3 жыл бұрын
A little known fact is that the Porsche GT department helped Lamborghini with the tuning of the Urus.
@jamme1r03 жыл бұрын
Loved this one! Good dynamics between all of you! Great chat! Love it
@TIMSANDYSURF3 жыл бұрын
Two comments to add; 1/ good reason for SUVs - crappy pot hole covered roads. 2/ Do anything lifestyle SUV with massive load capacity - VW Transporter Kombi is hugely popular now.
@ishraqzamee94793 жыл бұрын
i agree with the suv man. my dad wouldn’t be planning on getting an svr if he didn’t like cars and have a family. daily driver can carry the family and be fun to drive
@charliemoll39683 жыл бұрын
Great episode. This podcast is the highlight of my work week
@luis.sabathie3 жыл бұрын
Great epsiode, AMAZING guest! Had a great time listening but I am still an estate sort of guy lol. However, the current X5 M50i is so good and provides all the X5 M benefits with the luxuries of the X7
@chabbysrides3 жыл бұрын
Great discussion guys. I just leased a 2021 Levante and for 2021 Maserati does have the new U Connect 5 infotainment system. It’s fantastic! Mike Chahbandour
@Hmmmmmmnm3 жыл бұрын
To replace the BMW X3 M40i would be the AMG GLC43 as the interior has way better style and the engine has way better emotion
@dam00r3 жыл бұрын
9:00 I'm with Tony, Range Rover doesnt compete with Cullinan. They are not on the same level
@benpenagonzales60143 жыл бұрын
My Dad had 5 or 6 Range Rovers back in the 80s and 90s. However I’ve got a ‘16 BMW X5. 7 seats, best Nav, tow bar, based on rwd chassis so a good drive. BUT, the ‘Rangie’ just has something special about it.
@TimChump3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely Top Notch hosting from Sean 👌
@skiptumilu26203 жыл бұрын
Tony is absolutely right about BMW run flat tires catching nails. I have had 6 tires replaced in 18 months on my 2020 X5 from picking up nails. All 4 were replaced 2 months ago free of charge. Thank god for the tire insurance plan I bought when I purchased the car.
@Nissannx2000svg3 жыл бұрын
I got out of E63 saloon to a Cayenne GTS because I needed a vehicle that could do everything whilst putting a smile on my face when I drive it. And I can go on ski trips and still tow up to 3200kgs
@zzhughesd3 жыл бұрын
Better on YT than on Podcast. Strangely.
@axing_3 жыл бұрын
for dailying and usability, don't go X3M from M40i, yes it's faster but you're not gonna enjoy how much stiffer it is
@gordonsimpson32353 жыл бұрын
Re the Stelvio Quadrifoglio 'Infotainment/Tech' doesn't worry me at all Sam. As long as the stereo has a great sound (they all do nowadays), I couldn't give a damn about all the other crap. Just more to go wrong anyway. You place a lot of weight on something that no one actually needs. Waze on your phone works very well. The Levante is pug ugly compared to the Stelvio. Slightly disagree with the first of the current SUV trend.....ML Mercedes-Benz- back in 98 this set a new standard in comfortable 4x4's....agreed 2 years later the X5 went one step further in sportiness as it didn't have a separate chassis, but it was shit off road and didn't have a low ration transfer box. So for those towing horseboxes or boats X5's didn't cut the mustard. They wouldn't go anywhere in the snow either (unlike the ML). The original ML is excellent off-road/snow by the way. I think the discussion about 'fruity cars' is actually pointless as in this country you are stuck in the same queue of traffic as the SUV's you list as boring. No one buys SUV's to use on track days do they? Wouldn't touch a Land Rover product despite your collective love of RR Sport.....don't want to get to know the recovery drivers thank you......or the LR dealer invoices.
@markflower88853 жыл бұрын
The new Jaguar F Pace SVR with the new infotainment system is unbelievable value for money. A lot of car for the money.
@CHRIS1SYD22 жыл бұрын
Crashy is the right word.. I wish Sam would stop correcting Tony.. hes right more often than not!
@SH7SH7SH73 жыл бұрын
31:15 forgot to beep that out 😂😂😂
@ethanreeve42713 жыл бұрын
Great content as always👍🏼
@kanwarjotgill52943 жыл бұрын
Amazing episode loved it.
@petersmith65203 жыл бұрын
Best SUV. GLC 300d. Looks great. Quick enough, good torque. 40mpg in town, 600 miles from a tank on a long distance run. Not too large; easy to fit roof box if you need more.
@armingholami283 жыл бұрын
This was one of the best episodes. So entertaining and informative loved it lads 👍🏽💪🏽
@LloydManning3 жыл бұрын
31:07 Sam you forgot the *bleep* 😂
@bppbssr12293 жыл бұрын
The Q3 2021 results are out and these show Aston Martin delivered a total of 2,186 DBX SUVs between January and September. In this interval, the other products generated sales of 2,064 units.
@8w4943 жыл бұрын
Just got a new Urus. Great car. Got to drive a DBX for a few days. It was complete garbage. Felt super cheap in the interior and the seats were very uncomfortable.
@chrishood50793 жыл бұрын
Brilliant Episode.. Thank you,
@M33AAX3 жыл бұрын
Hahaha actually crying at Tony's Land Rover Defender analysis lol!! 31:08
@jim99west463 жыл бұрын
Great show!
@WoolaWoo3 жыл бұрын
Hi Sam, great podcast! I've noticed you have some STG keychains on the desk but they're not on the website for purchase? Will they be added to the website soon? Many thanks!
@WalkerRacing3 жыл бұрын
You could see Tony dying to bring up the defender hahahaha
@sjt55253 жыл бұрын
My dad has had loads of Full size Range Rovers and recently we have had a couple of Sports including diesel to SVR, right now we have a Vogue great car but the sport is better for us due to the compact size and fact it drives like a sports car. I think a Sport with a medium sized engine E.g P400 HST is best car best of both.
@petersmith65203 жыл бұрын
If I ran a large radio station I would be offering you two squillions to come and present the motoring show. It’s really good stuff.
@Mike-dd8bd3 жыл бұрын
In a world dominated by crossovers and SUVs. Having a sleek sports car or sedan makes them more appealing for me
@ganjd11483 жыл бұрын
Really really, did I say really? Yup really enjoyed this one! Well done lads
@keliandevalck72633 жыл бұрын
Definitely the Jaguar F-Pace SVR is the most underrated SUV, look, sound, speed are amazing !
@cauchyschwarz97593 жыл бұрын
Twiggy is the star of the show !!! Love how Sam is pointing fingers at him below the desk
@Gotadime923 жыл бұрын
Best of luck with your home purchase, Sam!
@CoffeeandCars.3 жыл бұрын
F pace svr seems a good choice! Familiar but also exciting 💯
@danofficial1173 жыл бұрын
No other podcast comes close to this
@dantonchat713 жыл бұрын
Talking about underlooked alternative, what about the velar SV A, ive ever only seen one. They're bonkers looking
@pato101113 жыл бұрын
I think the boom with crossovers started with middle income earners looking to own a car that gave them more status. Before crossovers, mid to large SUVs such as the X3, Q5 or Range Rover were relatively unattainable for most people. Then car makers started launching good looking small SUVs that were often the same size as older x3's and everyone wanted that status vehicle. I think that's where it started. For a time a car like a modern Tiguan was a big car for a good price. Personally I think SUVs look good on the driveway and families like to look like they are doing well don't they? The funny thing is they have absolutely no boot space and you'd be better off in a Saloon car but try telling young families that.
@HUMC53 жыл бұрын
Nice guest.
@jamespugh3 жыл бұрын
Very good episode. Here usa jeep and now ford with new bronco taking over Outdoors and suv market. Also for cheap the f-phase is cool for money quite reliable and not to crazy here used. Theo huynida and Kia are on point with small suv lately.
@NickG243 жыл бұрын
Totally agree With Sam on the G Wagon and Andrew on the RS6 - it’s just a car that people on the internet like, it looks good and it’s fast but it’s a big old heavy barge. Similar to a fast SUV.
@khuramsy3 жыл бұрын
Tony is a genius. Funny how you mention run flat getting nails. Im having that very issue with my bmw! Pirelli p zeros too!!! Keep getting bloody nails stuck in them.
@ishraqzamee94793 жыл бұрын
personally if i’m paying urus and turbo gt money. i’d get the urus. it can’t be mistaken for a base model cayenne 😂
@ANDRE_6753 жыл бұрын
30:17 Sam you are bang on about this, before buying my G63 I daily drove a Mulsanne the second I drove that car I hated it, it's stiff, has a lot of wind noise, and overall it's a rough car to live with, I know you cannot compare it to the Mulsanne but going from that to a G63 was a nightmare. I sold it after a month, and with the profit I made from it, I ordered a Benteyga as my new daily. So it all worked out in the end, but I have to agree, the G63 it's extremely overrated by its fanboys.
@RAZGR1Z3 жыл бұрын
G wagon fangays are worse than Ferrari snobs imo.
@ishraqzamee94793 жыл бұрын
g wagon is honestly rubbish idk how it holds its value so well
@ANDRE_6753 жыл бұрын
@@ishraqzamee9479 It all comes to supply and demand, where I'm from it's an extremely popular car there is a year and a half waiting list, honestly, it was the first car I made proper money from and that's not why I bought it.
@ishraqzamee94793 жыл бұрын
@@ANDRE_675 so you ordered it from merc and then disliked it and was able to sell it for a profit ?
@ishraqzamee94793 жыл бұрын
@@ANDRE_675 i should’ve clarified i meant the old gen as it was the only one i had experiences with. Drove poorly and the interior was terrible compared to range rovers of the same price for example
@BlackFlag943 жыл бұрын
I agree with the latest RS6 comment and I'm someone who loves a fast estate
@iandavidson993 жыл бұрын
Mr. SUV vs Mr JWW ... FIIIIIIGHT!
@maddog43903 жыл бұрын
Tony is amazing
@jimclements31903 жыл бұрын
Bloody funny too,🤗
@TheLambo1232543 жыл бұрын
Great podcast
@jimclements31903 жыл бұрын
It would be nice if you had dropped down to the small SUV bracket 30 to 40k for example, my wife and myself love your podcast and your KZbin channel and now Tony has joined you it's the icing on the cake.Just remember not all your viewers are loaded with cash.Otherwise 10 out of 10👍👍🏁
@Sladey933 жыл бұрын
The DBX might not be the best car but has definitely saved Aston Martin. Autocar just released an article today about how the DBX has made up 50% of Aston sales in 2021 so far. The company have doubled their sales this year purely down to the DBX. I think it is just that as a large number of them are being bought outside Europe it looks to us like they are not selling many.
@cartergarnon62993 жыл бұрын
I begged Audi for the RS6 and RSQ8 and thought they absolutely NAILED them both…and they’re both yawners and we all dumped them fairly quickly for cars with more theater. They’re not “a Urus on a budget.” They’re teddy bears and the Urus is Chucky.
@WilliamStevens0073 жыл бұрын
Stelvio QF in Tony's stock Sam, That would do shouty very well.
@swiper18183 жыл бұрын
Excellent episode and an entertaining discussion. Really informative - re the Range Rover Sport,I owned 2 last gen RR supercharged Sports - with the exception of the first one having two single air suspension shock absorber replacements they were utterly reliable and I loved them
@thecremeegg3 жыл бұрын
Sam have you considered uploading in 4K at all? KZbin ruins 1080p
@tomekkaminski26772 жыл бұрын
Why would You need a podcast in 4 k ?
@thecremeegg2 жыл бұрын
@@tomekkaminski2677 Because it's 2022 and we all have decent monitors and TVs? KZbin compression is woeful, 4K youtube is about proper 1080p once the compression is taking into effect.
@tomekkaminski26772 жыл бұрын
@@thecremeegg You want to spot hair in Tonys nose?
@nickgreen24973 жыл бұрын
Want to go off road? Get a Hi-lux. Want space? Get an estate. Want to carry a big family? Get a 7 seater. Want to go fast? Get a sports car. Want to show off, be antisocial, destroy the roads, belch out CO2, kill pedestrians and take up too much space? Get an SUV.
@geekyhawk3253 жыл бұрын
31:14 forgot to bleep.
@rasmust49213 жыл бұрын
F-Type SVR, 360 and a 911 thats got be the best line up!
@BarryMakariou3 жыл бұрын
Every time I mention to anyone that I’m thinking of a Range Rover I’m met with get used to standing at the side of the road! This is from owners and car valet guys. Surely it’s not that bad these days?
@OzzyM19983 жыл бұрын
Newer than 2014 I believe are best. My uncle has had a 2014 RR Sport, now a 2018 P400e Range and he hasn't had any problems with either.
@laurentiuprisacariu99053 жыл бұрын
loved it
@shankervasudev3 жыл бұрын
Good episode
@mikemitch10413 жыл бұрын
Got a Cayenne S. 4.2 twin turbo diesel great car really nice place too be
@MrFabiobilla3 жыл бұрын
I would look for a Cayenne tdi v8 as new as possible and low mileage. However in your case, I would keep the x3 and buy a gt3 or turbo s
@GazMoby3 жыл бұрын
Must be Thursday, excellent.
@derekjohnson34453 жыл бұрын
Sam needs to see the video of Shmee 150's G63 go round the Nurburg Ring with 4 passengers
@ste.fiorav3 жыл бұрын
Best suv: what about the Stelvio quadrifoglio ??
@md8703-t5d3 жыл бұрын
I hope Tony becomes the richest man on earth. His practical thinking is a gem.
@nikmeruva60343 жыл бұрын
Mercedes AMG GLC63s slept on!!!!
@Garage123 жыл бұрын
Just went from an e92 m3 to a cayenne gts 3.6TT and loving every minute of it, handles great, goes well and actually cheaper to run than m3