The IIHS releases its list of the Safest Cars to Drive. We discuss the new tests that affect the cars on the list and how CR’s tests compliment crash ratings. Plus, we share test results of the 2019 Hyundai Tucson and answer questions on headlights, hybrids, and the most comfortable budget sports car.

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SHOW NOTES

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0:43 - IIHS Top Safety Picks

6:18 - 2019 Hyundai Tucson Test Results

10:28 - Send us your questions!

10:45 - Video Question #1: Upgrading headlights

13:33 - Video Question #2: Which car is the most comfortable for tall drivers? Subaru BRZ, Mazda MX-5, Hyundai Veloster.

18:17 - Question #3: Is there any financial gain by leasing a 2019 Toyota RAV4 hybrid?

LINKS

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2016 Hyundai Tucson Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2jcWdRN168

2017 Honda CR-V Quick Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwN2Tl1A5Z4

2018 New York Auto Show: 2019 Toyota RAV4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9MJ-sMDdsc

Redesigned Mazda MX-5 Keeps Miata Magic Going: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O908JUXgiwk

Scion FR-S vs Subaru BRZ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWwz7Ybpy1U

2019 Hyundai Veloster Test Results; Talking Cars #180: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yE7WQ43AODo

VW Golf R vs. Golf GTI: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2uLwY-A35ko