Dave Stall Show

You Auto Know with Dave Stall | Car Reviews, Real Talk & Road-Tested OpinionsFour cars, three opinionated reviewers, and zero filter; this episode of You Auto Know is exactly what you need before stepping foot in a dealership. Host Dave Stall is joined by guest reviewers Brian Armstead and Christian Barclay for a deep dive into four vehicles that prove you don't have to spend a fortune to get something genuinely great.The crew puts the 2026 Chevrolet Trax ACTV under the microscope first and the verdict surprises even the skeptics. Despite its tiny 1.2-liter turbocharged 3-cylinder engine, this sub-$30K SUV "gets up and scoots," and after a road trip stretching from Escondido to Chula Vista and back to Alpine, the reviewer stepped out with zero back pain. Next up, Christian calls in to break down the Hyundai Tucson XRT, raving about its dual 12.3-inch screens, clever H-Tex stain-resistant seating, and bold exterior though he's honest about the 187-horsepower engine leaving him wanting more on the highway. The conversation takes a fun detour into personal stories, including Christian's hilarious battle with a car cover during a Texas hailstorm and Dave's unforgettable driving test in a 1951 Chevy that spun sideways through an intersection and he still passed.Brian, who stands 6'9" and describes himself as "Sasquatch," makes a passionate case for the 2026 Volkswagen Jetta Sport, starting at just $25,305. Beyond the value, Brian zeroes in on something most reviewers overlook: legroom as a genuine safety feature. When your foot can't comfortably reach the brake, reaction time suffers and the Jetta solves that for tall drivers in a way most vehicles simply don't. Rounding out the episode is an enthusiastic look at the 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness, a fully redesigned model that one reviewer describes as looking like "Mad Max except it says Subaru." With 9.5 inches of ground clearance, gold accents, white-lettered tires, and a hammock-style cargo storage bag, this is the outdoor adventurer's dream wagon.Whether you're a young family on a budget, a tall driver tired of cramped sedans, or someone who genuinely needs to handle a snowy mountain trail on a Tuesday, this episode has a vehicle recommendation with your name on it. Catch all the full reviews on Dave's YouTube channel @MrDaveStall and at davestall.com.