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Episode 413: 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera T, 2025 Kia EV6

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Why does the Porsche 911 Carrera T feature a walnut wood shifter and a rare manual transmission?

This episode features automotive journalists Sami Haj Asad and Benjamin Hunting discussing the 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera T and the 2025 Kia EV6. They begin by celebrating their podcast's recent ranking on a list of best Canadian podcasts. The Porsche 911 Carrera T is positioned as a purist's model, being the only current 911 available with a manual transmission. Its Canadian pricing is discussed, with figures ranging from approximately $154,000 to over $172,000 before additional fees like a $12,000 luxury tax. The hosts note the car features a new six-speed manual transmission, a distinctive walnut wood shifter trim, and rear-wheel steering. Sami praises the car's driving dynamics, citing its precise shifter, 7,500 RPM redline, and 388 horsepower from a turbocharged six-cylinder engine. They debate the 911's modern identity, suggesting it may have transcended its enthusiast roots to become more of a status symbol, with the true track enthusiasts now gravitating toward Porsche Caymans. The conversation shifts to a listener question about replacing a wagon, lamenting the high cost and scarcity of new wagon models on the market. Benjamin proposes the Kia EV6 as a potential "stealth wagon" alternative due to its long wheelbase and low, flat roofline. He details the EV6's specifications, including a dual-motor variant with 320 horsepower and 446 lb-ft of torque, and a new model year featuring a NACS charging port. A significant critique is the low roofline, with Sami mentioning he hit his head entering the vehicle. Benjamin expresses frustration that the NACS port requires adapters for most existing home and public CCS chargers. He also explains that the EV6's 800-volt architecture will be limited to roughly 125 kW charging speeds on Tesla's Supercharger network, much lower than its potential. The episode maintains a conversational and often humorous tone, filled with friendly banter and tangents about podcast voices and car pricing confusion. It is highly educational, offering detailed driving impressions and technical specifications for both vehicles. This episode is ideal for automotive enthusiasts interested in detailed reviews of the Porsche 911 Carrera T and the Kia EV6, or for listeners contemplating a wagon purchase. Those seeking a tightly edited, strictly on-topic show or who have no interest in electric vehicle charging infrastructure might find parts less engaging.

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