June 7, 2018
#154 Four-Cylinder Engines in a Full-Size Truck; 2019 Volkswagen Jetta
Talking Cars (Video)About this episode
Chevrolet announces a new turbo four-cylinder engine for the 2019 Silverado 1500. We discuss the new powertrain and if the engine will be 'truck-enough' for a full-size pickup. The 2019 Volkswagen Jetta joins our test fleet and we give our first impression. Plus, audience questions on hot hatches and our annual member surveys. ---------------------------------------- Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly! From your iOS device, iMessage us at TalkingCars@icloud.com to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team! We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/ Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6 SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:27 New Four-Cylinder Engine in the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 05:00 FCA Announces Auto Subscriptions 10:00 2019 Volkswagen Jetta 14:22 Question #1: Satisfaction vs. Reliability 18:00 Question #2: Hot Hatches 22:13 Question #3: OE Tire Warranty ----------------------------------- 2018 Ford F-150 Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGEmjjPCCeQ 2018 Detroit Auto Show: 2019 Volkswagen Jetta https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPS6od0Ic5s Autos Tips: Checking Tire Tread https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lu2gEB18bwk 2018's Top 5 Cars Owners Wouldn't Buy Again https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sO6OSi1O51E Happy on the Highway: The 5 Most Satisfying New Cars https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMU3bid3BUA Consumer Reports 2018 Least Reliable Cars https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywh653ENljA Consumer Reports Most Reliable Car Brands https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=915hkwMdHiY ----------------------------------- Check out http://www.ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez Follow Us on Social: Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1IQ2w5q Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Yf5Fh2 Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1P37mM9 Instagram: http://bit.ly/1I49Bzo Google+: http://bit.ly/1Md3gfQ