Small Car

In the second segment, the hosts welcome John Vincent of U.S. News to the podcast. John walks the hosts through the outlet's 2026 "Best Adventure Vehicles" list.

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The Fiat Topolino is not meant to replace the family SUV. Think of it more as an alternative to an e-bike or scooter with the added assurances of a roof and a heater. We think it will be a hit with the Manhattan set as well as retirees living in places like Sun City, Arizona.

So sure, play around with the other “hot” compact crossover EVs, and see if they hit the spice level you’re looking for. We’re inclined to recommend the RZ as one of the original vehicles of its type, and because it’s also among the most reliably impressive—like Tabasco.

This week's episode is dedicated to the 2026 Consumer Guide Best Buy picks. In total, 32 vehicles in 13 individual categories are covered.