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This week we give our first impressions of the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer, and talk about how it compares to the last outgoing model, and why this small SUV might have created a new size category for Chevy. Consumer Reports has teamed up with the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (or IIHS for short) to recommend safe, reliable used cars and SUVs that are well-suited for teenage drivers, and cost $20k or less; our panel explains why this is an important market for buyers today, and which cars they would choose off the list. Also, we help a viewer decide between a new Toyota Venza hybrid and Toyota RAV4 Prime to replace his high-mileage Toyota Highlander, explain why all-wheel drive (AWD) vehicles require all four tires to be changed at the same time, and pick a car we think would be perfect for a long trip to Mars. ----------------------------------- 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 TalkingCars@icloud.com 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 ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 01:34 - Best Cars for Teens Under $20,000 11:33 - 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer First Impressions 18:18- Question #1: Which is a best replacement for an old Toyota Highlander, the Toyota Venza or the RAV4 Prime? 22:55 - Question #2: When replacing tires on an AWD car, why all 4 tires need to be replaced at the same time? 26:17 - Question #3: Which car would we pick to take to Mars? ---------------------------------- Coronavirus Resource Hub https://www.consumerreports.org/coronavirus/coronavirus-covid-19-updates/ Best Cars for Teens Under $20,000 https://www.consumerreports.org/teen-driving/best-cars-for-teens/ How to Buy Your First New or Used Car https://www.consumerreports.org/buying-a-car/how-to-buy-your-first-new-or-used-car/ What Parents Can Do to Protect Their Teen Drivers https://www.consumerreports.org/teen-driving/what-parents-can-do-to-protect-teen-drivers/ 2018 LA Auto Show: 2019 Mazda3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRfZ-oO3qpM 2017 BMW 330i Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-o99R0RgD8 2013 Subaru Legacy sneak peek https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I7LqIRAHsD4 2013 Honda Accord first drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjVV9YbLBIg 2014 Volkswagen Jetta quick take https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcG2BT_-0T8 First Drive: 2021 Toyota Venza Strikes and SUV sweet Spot https://www.consumerreports.org/hybrids-evs/2021-toyota-venza-hybrid-review/ 2020 Buick Encore GX Test Results; Toyota Unveils a New Hybrid Sienna and Venza https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgN-PuE4YAc First Drive: 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime Is Powerful and Luxurious https://www.consumerreports.org/suvs/2021-toyota-rav4-prime-review/ 2019 LA Auto Show: 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyucrV_maH8 2019 Toyota RAV4 Quick Drive https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSAuvdH_oGQ ----------------------------------- Check out http://www.ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez Follow Us on Social: Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1IQ2w5q Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Yf5Fh2 Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1P37mM9 Instagram: http://bit.ly/1I49Bzo Google+: http://bit.ly/1Md3gfQ