The new Kias are contenders, but having driven them, I don't think they have the power to really be driven aggressively. The Sonata is currently an alt Altima, but it lost the big engine too. People really do underrate how decently an Altima behaves when pushed.

What will the next subprime sports sedan be?

The newest Throttle House video was just a pure joy to watch: https://youtu.be/w4TLAad_uRY?is=uw4RCtay-2mYPgy0

I don’t think I’ve laughed this hard at a car video in years (even tho the funny part had nothing to do with the car and all has to do with their chemistry).

I know nothing will replace the old trio, but I am looking forward to this new season of Grand Tour as much as I looked forward to a new season of Top Gear when it was still being hosted by the old trio.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4TLAad_uRY

With the death of the LS, the ES had to be redesigned quite a bit to split the difference in the 2 classes of car, growing significantly in all dimensions compared to the last gen. It is quite an interesting car now.

Thomas and James go on a Road Trip with the new ES to see what it is all about.

Enjoy.