Month: October 2022

Value, Comfort, Safety Define 2023 Hyundai Palisade

10-25-22 Tech Talk

~ Recorded Live from KOWS FM 92.5 ~

When it come to value, Tech Talk host Rick DeMeis lauds the 2023 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD model for its abundance of premium refinements and notable safety achievements that bely a sticker price that’s modest for its segment of the market. Praiseworthy, too, was the ability to garner 27+ mpg on the highway while test driving this large SUV – 3.8-liter V8 notwithstanding. Listen up for the full report.

Also, there’s informative automotive news on tap including briefs about Tesla facing stiff competition in China, and Ford bringing new electrified versions of the Escape to market… and more.

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2023 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy AWD

photo illustration by Rich Taber
photos Courtesy of Hyundai Media

New Enhancements & Available Features

Exterior

  • New front and rear bumper fascia
  • New front grille
  • New headlamps and daytime running lights
  • New multi-spoke alloy wheel design
  • Auto-dimming outside mirrors


Interior

  • New instrument panel, gauge cluster and audio interface design
  • New steering wheel design
  • New seating surfaces and materials
  • Ergo-motion driver’s seat
  • 2nd-row armrest angle adjuster (8 passenger, first for Hyundai)
  • Heated 3rd row seats (first application for Hyundai)
  • Acoustic-laminated rear door glass (Calligraphy model)


Infotainment / Convenience Technology

  • 12-inch navigation with 720p resolution
  • Digital, full-display center rearview mirror (first application for Hyundai)
  • WiFi hotspot (first application for Hyundai)
  • Digital Key 2 Touch (compatible with iPhone and Android)
  • New Bluelink features (see Bluelink detail)
  • Enhanced USB-C ports replace USB-A ports (quicker charging up to 3 amps)
  • Enhanced wireless device charging (from 5W to 15W)
  • Enhanced dynamic voice recognition


Advanced Driver Assistance Systems

  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
  • Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control
  • Highway Driving Assist
  • Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist
  • Remote Smart Parking Assist


Passive Safety Technology

  • Standard rear side-impact airbags

“The enhanced 2023 Hyundai Palisade offers the design appeal and features worthy of Hyundai’s flagship SUV. More than ever, Palisade is the ultimate family vehicle for daily use and memory-making road trips.” ~ Olabisi Boyle, vice president, product planning and mobility strategy, Hyundai Motor North America

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Mustang Mach-E Quietly Evokes Its Forbears

10-04-22 Tech Talk

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Although Tech Talk host Rick DeMeis found blessed quietude in the all-electric Mustang Mach-E by turning off the fake performance sounds, he also discovered that he would rather not experience the one-pedal driving capability. Why? Find out in the full report.

Want more? There’s also plenty of other informative automotive news briefs including a survey of the safest and most reliable pre-owned cars for teenagers. And, then there’s the bit about a California baker trying to recreate the New York bagel. Can it be done? Listen up.

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Mustang Mach-E Premium All-Electric AWD

RPM News Weekly photos by Rich Taber

MECHANICAL

  • 88kWh Usable High Capacity Battery
  • Single-Speed Transmission

EXTERIOR

  • Acoustic Laminate Glass – Front-Row Side Windows
  • Black Painted — Front/Rear Door Cladding — Front/Rear Wheel lip Moldings
  • Front Fascia – Body-Color Upper / Black-Painted Lower w/ Front Body Color Insert
  • Front Grille Applique Insert, Black Painted
  • Panoramic Fixed-Glass Roof w/ Infrared Reflective (IRR) Windshield
  • Tires – 225/55R19 All-Season (A/S) BSW
  • Wheels – 19″ Machined-Face Aluminum w/ High Gloss Black-Painted Pockets

INTERIOR / COMFORT

  • Ambient Lighting – Multi-Color
  • Front Door Scuff Plates – Aluminum Inserts w/ Pony Graphic & Unique Lettering
  • Seats — Perforated ActiveX™ Seating Material — 8-Way Power Passenger Fore/Aft, Up/Down, Power Lumbar, Power Recline) FORD CO-PILOT360™

TECHNOLOGY

  • Ford Co-Pilot360™ Active 2.01 — BlueCruise (hands-free driving)2 — Active Park Assist 2.0
  • 360-Degree Camera w/ Split View & Front Washer

SAFETY / SECURITY

  • Headlamps – LED Projector w/ LED Signature Lighting
  • Head Restraints – Four-Way Manually Adjustable Driver & Front-Passenger
  • Mirrors, Sideview – Power-Folding w/ Power & Heated Glass, LED Turn Signal Indicators, Pony Projection Lamp & Black Painted Caps

FUNCTIONAL

  • Audio — B&O® Sound System by Bang & Olufsen®, 10 Speakers incl. Subwoofer PACKAGES
  • Comfort Package — Cargo Area Cover — Hands-Free, Foot-Activated Liftgate (includes Power Liftgate functionality) — Heated Front Row Seats — Heated Steering Wheel — Memory – Driver’s Seat & Sideview Power-Folding Mirrors

“Adding Ford Co-Pilot360 Driver Assist Technology to the entire Mustang Mach-E lineup gives more customers access to services like BlueCruise hands-free driving and future ADAS services through Ford Power-Up software updates. We’re sharing these changes ahead of re-opening order banks on Tuesday (Aug. 30, 2022) so customers can understand the feature and pricing adjustments around ordering a Mustang Mach-E.” ~ Marin Gjaja, chief customer officer, Model e

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Kia EV6 Charges Onto The All-Electric Landscape

10-03-22 Featured Vehicle

The Kia EV6 brings the brand’s first all-electric vehicle built on a dedicated EV platform to the SUV marketplace. The clean sheet design of the EV6 features a low-mounted battery pack, the benefits of which include a lower center of gravity and increased interior space.

Stylish, powerful and quick to charge, the EV6 provides as much as 310 miles of range.

When it comes to range, even the base Light trim offers up to 232 miles on a full charge, as does the EV6 Wind RWD featured here, while the top-tier rear-wheel-drive equipped GT-Line goes up to 310 miles. The EV6 features an 800-volt multi-charging architecture that enables ultra-fast DC fast charging, which as we confirmed during our testing can add over 200 miles of range in the time that it takes you to walk from the charger to the mall men’s room and back. A 240-volt home charger can charge up the EV6 in just under 6 hours, which is plenty for the average American driver. The EV6 also offers Vehicle-to-Load capability, which provides up to 1900 watts of power for electrical appliances, power tools, or other electronics.

The roomy interior of the EV6 seats five passengers, comes with plenty of tech and offers loads of cargo space.

The EV6 has received a multitude of props from reviewers for its nimble, dynamic handling. The upcoming launch of a 576-horsepower EV6 GT edition is expected to revolutionize the ‘hot hatch’ segment.

On top of all its performance attributes, the EV6 comes loaded with a bounty of tech features including a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster display and a 12.3-inch navigation display with natural voice recognition, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. Kia’s Drive Wise suite of safety technologies includes standard Forward Collision-Avoidance, Blind-spot Monitoring, and Lane Keep Assist among its many driver assist features. 

Beyond the futuristic styling, when you factor in the abundant standard technology features with the all-electric performance, the EV6 delivers a lot of car for its $41,400 base price.

RPM News Weekly Photos by Rich Taber

EV6 LIGHT RWD – STANDARD FEATURES

MECHANICAL

  • 58.0 kWh Lithium Ion Battery / 232mi All-Electric Range
  • 125 kW Electric Motor (167hp w/ 258 lb-ft Torque)
  • Ultra-Fast DC Charging (800V)
  • Electronic Parking Brake w/ Auto Hold

KIA DRIVEWISE DRIVER-ASSIST TECHNOLOGY

  • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist – Cyclist/Jct Turning
  • Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
  • Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
  • Lane Keeping Assist & Lane Following Assist
  • Parking Distance Warning – Reverse
  • Safe Exit Assist & Highway Driving Assist

SAFETY

  • Dual Front Advanced Airbags & Driver’s Knee Airbag
  • Dual Front Seat-Mounted Side & Full-Length Curtain Airbags

INTERIOR, COMFORT & CONVENIENCE

  • Dual Panoramic 12.3″ Displays w/ Navigation
  • Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
  • Kia Connect (f/k/a UVO) w/ free trial. Where available.
  • SiriusXM w/ Free 3-Mo. Subscription
  • Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control w/Stop & Go
  • Smart Key w/ Push Button & Remote Start
  • Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control w/ Rear Vents
  • Wireless Phone Charger
  • Combination Recycled Fabric / Vegan Leather Seat Material
  • Heated Front Seats
  • Power Adj. Driver’s Seat w/ Power Lumbar Support
  • Rear Occupant Alert

EXTERIOR

  • 19″ Alloy Wheels w/ Dark Gray Finish
  • LED Headlamps w/ Auto Light Control
  • Rear Privacy Glass and Rear Spoiler
  • Power Folding Heated Outside Mirrors w/ Turn Signals

WARRANTY

  • 10 Year/100,000 Mile Limited Powertrain Warranty
  • 10 Year/100,000 Mile Limited Battery Warranty
  • 5 Year/60,000 Mile Limited Basic Warranty
  • 5 Year/60,000 Mile Roadside Assistance

Compare EV6 Wind RWD Features

Added to / in place of LIGHT RWD Standard Features

As in Featured Vehicle Photos

  • 77.4 kWh Lithium Ion Battery
  • 310mi All-Electric Range
  • 168 kW Electric Motor (225hp w/ 258 lb-ft Torque)
  • On-Board Power Generator (V2L)
  • 19″ Alloy Wheels w/ Black Finish
  • Gloss Black Exterior Accents
  • Ventilated Front Seats
  • Vegan Leather Seating Material
  • Power Front Passenger’s Seat w/ Lumbar Support
  • Meridian Premium Audio System
  • Smart Power Tailgate
  • Parking Distance Warning-Forward/Reverse
  • Towing Package Pre-Wiring

ADDITIONAL INSTALLED EQUIPMENT:

In addition to or in place of standard features

  • Glacier Paint

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