Month: November 2023

2024 Chevrolet Blazer AWD

On By stuwright47In *CROSSOVERS, ChevroletLeave a comment

George “Elvis” Gray of Pirate Radio 104.7 FM assisted in reviewing the Chevrolet Blazer:

Radiant red crystal metallic paint with black perforated leather seating for 5,  including heated front buckets – 31 cubic ft. of cargo space (64 if back seat is flat) and power lift gate, weighs 4,272 lbs., 191.8” long and has 112.7” wheelbase, 20” silver finished alloy wheels, with 265/55R20 Michelin all season radials, lane keep assist, forward and rear collision alert, radar cruise control, leather wrapped heated steering wheel, high definition rear camera with “eye in the sky” surround view, 8” infotainment screen, navigation, rear cross traffic alert, rear camera mirror,  side blind zone alert, remote start, Bose AM/FM/satellite 8 speaker premium stereo sound system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, 3.6 liter, 308 horsepower, V-6  (torque is 270) – all wheel drive, 9 speed automatic, zero to 60 in 6.6 seconds and 130 mph top speed, 26 mpg highway, 18 mpg city and 21 mpg combined rating – 21.7 gallon tank with 564 miles of range, $49,410.00 list price  –  built in Ramos, Arizpe, Mexico

2023 Mazda CX-30 AWD

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George Gray at Pirate Radio 104.7FM was on hand to help me review the Mazda CX-30 with the following specifications:

Soul red crystal metallic paint with black and brown perforated leather seating for 5 – 20 cubic ft. of cargo space and power lift gate, weighs 3,472 lbs., 173” long and has 104.4” wheelbase, 18” Black finished alloy wheels, with 215/55R18 Bridgestone Turanza EL450 all season radials, lane keep assist, forward and rear collision alert, radar cruise control, leather wrapped heated steering wheel, heads-up display, high definition rear camera with surround view, 8.8” infotainment screen, navigation, rear cross traffic alert, power moon roof, side blind zone alert, 12 speaker Bose AM/FM/satellite premium stereo sound system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 2.5 liter, 227 horsepower, turbo 4  (torque is 310) – all wheel drive, 6 speed automatic with paddle shifters, zero to 60 in 5.8 seconds and 128 mph top speed, 30 mpg highway, 22 mpg city and 25 mpg combined rating – 12.7 gallon tank with 381 miles of range, $37,405.00 list price  –  built in the Salamanca, Mexico

 

2023 Lexus LS-500 “F Sport” AWD Sedan

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The deluxe Lexus was driven to Pirate Radio where George Gray assisted in a review of the automobile:

Atomic silver metallic paint with black perforated leather seating for 5 – 17 cubic ft. of trunk cargo space, weighs 5,129 lbs., 206.1” long and has 112.2” wheelbase, 20” Two toned chrome alloy wheels, with 235/50R20 Bridgestone Turanza EL450 all season radials, lane keep assist, forward and rear collision alert, radar cruise control, leather heated steering wheel, heads-up display, high definition rear camera with surround view, 12.3” infotainment screen, rear cross traffic alert, panoramic power moon roof, side blind zone alert, 23 speaker Mark Levinson AM/FM/satellite premium stereo sound system, power rear window shade, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 3.4 liter, 416 horsepower, dual turbo V-6  (torque is 442) – all wheel drive, 10 speed automatic, zero to 60 in 5.4 seconds and 104 mph top speed – 27 mpg highway, 17 mpg city and 21 mpg combined rating – 21.7 gallon tank with 586 miles of range, $88,545.00 list price  –  built in the Toyota, Aichi, Japan