A van, a pickup, a tiny motorcycle, and a sport sedan, oh my.
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This week we have Motor1.com Editor-in-Chief Seyth Miersma, Managing Editor Brandon Turkus, and Ride Apart Editor-in-Chief Jason Market on the show.
Going alphabetically by automaker, Turkus has the 2023 Audi S6. The new model gains Audi’s electric-powered compressor system that uses an electric motor to spin a small turbine to build boost quicker. Audi says the result is sharper throttle response and less noticeable turbo lag, but let’s see what Turkus thinks. The engine output remains at 444 hp.
Jason Marker runs our network’s motorcycle-focused site, Ride Apart. He’s making his first appearance on the show to discuss riding the Honda Monkey. It’s an adorable, retro-styled bike in the color combo Pearl Nebula Red and White.
Miersma has two, utilitarian vehicles this week. One of them is a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Cargo Van in a very attractive shade of green. It’s the 144-inch version, and the rig’s high roof maximizes carrying ability. Miersma recently moved to a new house so the van was likely a helpful tool.
He also has time in a Toyota Tundra pickup with the twin-turbo 3.5-liter V6 with hybrid assistance that makes 437 hp and 583 lb-ft. Like the Sprinter, it was probably useful during the move.
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Keyword: Motor1.com Test Car Happy Hour #41: Audi S6, Toyota Tundra, Honda Monkey, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter