TheIgnitionBlog Podcast Ep. 8 - Best Vehicles of 2018, Most Anticipated for 2019

In this Episode:

Matt Dace and Nolan Browning reminisce on all the best, along with some of the worst, cars and SUVs from 2018. With auto show season in full swing, they also talk about the most anticipated vehicles you’ll want to watch for in 2019!

2018 Audi A5 and S5 Sportback

The novelty of the new Audi A5’s Sportback design helps it stand out from the crowd this year and make it a dark horse for our Car of the Year in 2018. The A4 and S5 offer a refined and luxurious ride, while still delivering effortless performance that simply gets the job done. The S5 is a world-class sprinter in a tuxedo, albeit a red tuxedo in the case of our tested. The cross-stitched seating is very premium and perfectly European.

The Sportback hatch allows for massive amounts of cargo space, not unlike a grown-up version of the Volkswagen Golf. Subtle features like the A5’s ambient lighting and the Audi Virtual Cockpit help to dramatize the driving experience and make both the A5 and S5 more enjoyable to operate. Listen to more of our thoughts at 13:55.

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Show Notes:

(01:12) 2018 Kia Stinger GT Review
(02:53) Kia Rondo Rally
(03:02) Kia Niro and Hyundai Ioniq
(03:34) Kia Niro PHEV Review
(05:09) Fiat 500e Drive
(05:50) Dud of the Year: 2018 Nissan Leaf – Suffered from a shorter range than most buyers had hoped for, ceded sales to the Chevrolet Bolt EV. Still a great ride, comfortable interior, and the promise of a longer-range Leaf in 2019.