#159 2019 Nissan Kicks; Mitsubishi Driver Incentives

Mitsubishi will begin to offer drivers perks if they opt to share their driving data. We discuss if the tradeoff is worth it. The 2019 Nissan Kicks joins our test fleet and we share our impressions. Plus, audience questions on transmissions and safety equipment. ----------------------------------- Subscribe to Talking Cars on Apple Podcasts! Video version: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-cars-hq/id630839767?mt=2 Audio version: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-cars-mp3/id630831189?mt=2 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 [email protected] 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 ----------------------------------- 0:40 - Mitsubishi Driver Incentives 4:07 - The dangers of kids in hot cars 7:50 - Rear Seat Reminders 8:45 - 2019 Nissan Kicks 13:57 - Audience Question 14:03 - Question #1, Hyundai dual-clutch transmission replacement 16:19 - Question #2, Mandating safety features on all cars 19:45 - Question #3, Why is blind-spot warning an premium option on some cars? VIDEO LINKS ----------------------------------- 2017 LA Auto Show: 2019 Nissan Kicks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMMf0LCj7sU 2018 Hyundai Kona Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YcFRHiHP2E 2018 Ford EcoSport Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWKT__mDwJk 2011 Nissan Juke First Look: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qURRHzI7NPc 2015 Chevrolet Trax Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=et4MC_m-DR8 2017 Hyundai Elantra Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1hxLaQO1Gg Kids Left In Hot Cars: How It Could Happen to You: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIqyE0vj60M

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