2023 Lexus RX-350h Hybrid

The Lexus was driven to Pirate Radio (FM 104.7) for a review with the help of George “Elvis” Gray:

 Matador red paint with gray and black leather seating for 5 – heated and air conditioned buckets plus heated and air conditioned power second row seating, weighs 4,450  lbs., 192.5” long and has 112.2” wheelbase – 32.6 cubic feet of cargo space, 21” multi – spoke dark alloy wheels 245/45R21 Goodyear Eagle all-season radials, lane keep assist, forward and rear collision alert, radar cruise control, navigation, heated steering wheel, high definition rear, side and frontal view camera system,  14” infotainment screen, flatbed smartphone charger, panoramic moon roof, power tailgate, and 12 speaker Mark Levinson AM/FM/satellite premium stereo sound system, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto  

246 horsepower, 2.5 liter four cylinder hybrid/electric drive with electronically controlled variable automatic transmission  (torque is 317) – all wheel drive, zero to 60 in 7.4 seconds and 124 mph top speed, $65,090.00 list price    built in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada, 34 MPG highway, 37 city and 36 combined rating – 18 gallon tank and over 600 miles of range

2023 Lexus GX-460 5-Door 4WD SUV

George Gray of Pirate Radio gave an assist in reviewing the Lexus GX-460:  Nori Green pearl metallic paint with black and brown NuLuxe leather seating for 7 – heated front and rear seats and air conditioned front seats – 128 cubic ft. of cargo space, weighs 5,264 lbs., has a 109.8” wheelbase, 6,500 towing capacity –  192.1” long, 18” gloss black aluminum spoke wheels and 255/60R18 Michelin Latitude Tour HP all season radials, 10.25” multimedia infotainment screen, rear vision camera setup, wireless flatbed phone charger, pushbutton and remote starter, tilt and telescope steering column, navigation, heated steering wheel, 12 speaker Lexus premium FM/AM-Satellite stereo, heated exterior mirrors, swinging rear tailgate, 4.6 liter V-8 with 301 horsepower and six speed automatic transmission, 19 mpg highway mileage rating, 23 gallon tank, 437 miles of range, list price $62,460.00                                                                                             

 

2023 Infiniti QX-50 Sport AWD

The Infiniti served as delightful transportation while in the Valley of the Sun, and the experience was discussed with George Gray at Pirate Radio 104.7:

SPECIFICATIONS – 184.7” length and 110.2” wheelbase  4,164 lb. weight — Graphite Shadow metallic paint – all-wheel drive – 2.0 liter turbo four with 268 horsepower and 20” alloy wheels with 255/45R20 Bridgestone Ecopia HL all season tires – CVT automatic with electronic floor shift  – 9” infotainment screen – Bose studio 12 speaker stereo – wireless phone charging – black leather-trimmed interior with seating for five (two heated seats two air conditioned ) and fancy black trim 31 cubic ft. of cargo space – heated steering wheel – 16 gallon tank provides 448 miles of range with 28 MPG highway rating – panoramic moon roof – 5.3” head up display  –  $52,815.00 MSRP

2023 Mazda CX-50 Turbo AWD with Premium Plus Package

George Gray at Pirate Radio 104.7 helped review the 2023 Mazda:

Wind Chill pearl metallic paint with black and brown leather seating for 5 – heated front and rear seats and air conditioned front seats – 31 cubic ft. of cargo space, weighs 3,866 lbs., has a 110.8” wheelbase and is 185.8” long, 20” – gloss black aluminum spoke wheels and 245/45R20 Goodyear Eagle Touring all season radials, 10.25” multimedia infotainment screen, rear vision camera setup, wireless flatbed phone charger, pushbutton and remote starter, tilt and telescope steering column, navigation, heated steering wheel, 12 speaker Bose premium FM/AM-Satellite stereo, heated exterior folding mirrors, power tailgate, moon roof, and Android / Apple integration, radar cruise control, lane change alert and tracing assist, rear cross traffic alert, and blind spot warning, 2.5 liter turbo four engine with 227 horsepower, 310 ft. lb. of torque, six speed automatic transmission, zero to 60 in 6.6 seconds, 142 mph top speed – all wheel drive, $43,970.00  list price –  built Madison, Alabama, fuel economy (29 highway 25 combined 23 city),  15.9 gallon tank with 461 mi. range