# The challenge facing Subaru & why some cars have a certain 'feel'

An episode of [Auto Uncovered](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/6810009248), 1 Jun 2026, 56 min.

Audio: https://anchor.fm/s/10f782868/podcast/play/120819695/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-1%2F425262447-44100-2-ba266b570d02b.mp3

Got any questions? Ask away! questions@autouncovered.com.au John and Adam unpack why the Volvo S60/V60 Polestar feels nothing like the Ford Mondeo underneath it, then get into the physics of why black cars aren't really hotter, why European cars cook in the Australian heat, and how the Ioniq 5 N stacks up against the EV6 GT. They also cover Chery's diesel plug-in hybrid ute that's leaving Toyota behind, GWM Cannon value against the Hilux and Ranger, and Subaru's problem with 'designed-by-committee' models. Check out John's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@AutoExpertJC Check out Adam's channel - https://www.youtube.com/@ReDrivenSkip ahead: 00:00 - Intro 01:24 - Volvo Polestar, the Ford connection 07:57 - The physics of black cars and plastics 17:51 - EV6 GT vs Ioniq 5 N and Tesla Model Y 26:24 - Chery diesel plug-in hybrid ute and GWM Cannon value vs Hilux/Ranger 39:18 - Adam's massage story 50:35 - Subaru's design-by-committee problem Join auto industry insiders John Cadogan (Auto Expert) and Adam Morris (ReDriven) as they cut through the BS on new cars, used cars, dealer tactics, EV trends, and everything the motoring industry doesn't want you to know. New episodes weekly — subscribe now.

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