Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Episode 315: Cheaper Cybertruck, Lexus TX Review, Japanese Micro Cars for America

Whether you drive a car, need a car, or just occasionally bum a ride with friends, you’ve come to the right place. Join Jill and Tom as they break down everything that’s going on in the auto world. New-car reviews, shopping tips, driving green, electric cars, classic cars, and plenty of great guests. This is the Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast. – Micro Cars for America

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Episode: 315

Broadcast date: February 23, 2026

Guest: Zack Pradel

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Cheaper Cybertruck, Lexus TX Review, Japanese Micro Cars for America

(Show Notes)

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News

Brendan Appel of the Sons of Speed sits in for Jill this week. Brendan and Tom open the show talking about the changing character of car engines, and how small turbocharged examples lack the character—especially exhaust note—of older, larger engines.

Cybertruck

Tom shares news regarding deep price cuts on the Tesla Cybertruck. Per Elon Musk, the new, cheaper Tesla pickup may not be available for long, so interested shoppers may want to act quickly. Brendan and Tom discuss what the price adjustment might mean for the resale value of existing examples of the controversially designed pickup truck.

Lexus TX 350

Still in the first segment, Tom reviews the 3-row Lexus TX luxury crossover. Listen in for his take.

Kei Cars

In the second segment Brendan and Tom welcome Zack Pradel of Shooting Cars to the show. Zack is just back from Japan where he drove a number of the country’s “kei” micro cars. As it has been suggested that kei cars could be the answer to rising new-car sticker prices in the U.S., Zack’s take on these tiny vehicles is especially interesting.