Episode 224: 2021 Mazda CX-9, 2021 Kia Telluride, 2021 Toyota Highlander, 1970 Maximum Muscle Book Review

Summary: <p>Is the 2021 Mazda CX-9 a stealth luxury SUV at a much more affordable price? Benjamin certainly seems to think so, especially after trading in the Acura MDX in favor of the older, yet somehow better Mazda design. Sami also works out a comparison between two SUVs: the 2021 Toyota Highlander and the newer 2021 Kia Telluride challenger, and discovers that Toyota fans might not be shopping around before making their pick.</p> <p>The pair also review the book '1970 Maximum Muscle,' which dives deep into the pinnacle of muscle car power and pegs that particular year as the apex of big cubic inches.</p><p>Links:</p><ul> <li> <a href="http://www.code-45.com" title="Check out Benjamin's Graphic Novel Code 45" rel="nofollow">Check out Benjamin's Graphic Novel Code 45</a> — Dragons, drugs, and underground raves beneath the streets of Montreal. Launches June 1st on Kickstarter at www.code-45.com.</li> <li> <a href="https://www.quartoknows.com/books/9780760366783/1970-Maximum-Muscle.html" title="1970 Maximum Muscle: The Pinnacle of Muscle Car Power" rel="nofollow">1970 Maximum Muscle: The Pinnacle of Muscle Car Power</a> — In 1970, the American muscle car was as fast and outrageous as it would ever get. But the end was nigh, and 1970 Maximum Muscle dives head-first into the storm before the calm. ISBN 9780760366783</li> <li> <a href="https://ko-fi.com/unnamedautomotivepodcast" title="Like what you hear? Tip us at Ko-Fi" rel="nofollow">Like what you hear? Tip us at Ko-Fi</a> — Send a dollar our way using Ko-Fi to help support the Unnamed Automotive Podcast.</li> </ul>