2024 Toyota Sienna XSE Hybrid AWD

George Gray of Pirate Radio 104.7 gave an assist in reviewing the Toyota: Ruby Flare Pearl red metallic paint with Blackwood  SofTex seating for 7 – heated front and rear outboard captains chairs, power driver and passenger seat, all-weather package, and 33.5 cubic ft. of cargo space behind second row seats, weighs 4,811 lbs., has a 120.5” wheelbase, is 203.7” long, 19” – charcoal tone finished multi spoke aluminum wheels and 235/55R19 Bridgstone all season radials, XSE trim, 9” infotainment screen including driver’s gauge cluster, rear vision camera setup, radar cruise control, wireless phone charger, pushbutton electric starter, tilt/telescope steering column, leather wrapped heated steering wheel, 12 speaker JBL premium FM/AM-Satellite stereo, heated exterior mirrors, and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto capability, 245 combined horsepower 2.5 liter four  w/ 176 lb. ft. of torque, CVT automatic transmission, all wheel drive, zero to 60 in 7.5 seconds and 106 mph top speed, $52,374.00 list price    built in Princeton, Indiana, 36 MPG highway rating, 35 MPG combined rating, 35 MPG city rating – 648 miles of range with 18 gallon tank capacity                                                                                          

2024 Nissan Leaf FWD SV+ Hatchback

George Gray of Pirate Radio, a former automotive executive, assisted in reviewing the Nissan all-electric Leaf:

Gun gray metallic paint with blue-gray deluxe naugahyde seating for 5 – heated front seats, 10 way power driver seat, all-weather package, and 24 cubic ft. of cargo space behind second row seats, weighs 3,831 lbs., has a 106.3” wheelbase, is 176.4” long, 17” – Dark gray two tone finished multi spoke aluminum wheels and 225/45R17 Michelin all season radials, SV+ trim, 8” infotainment screen including driver’s gauge cluster, rear vision and surround camera setup, radar cruise control, wireless phone charger, pushbutton electric starter, tilt/telescope steering column, leather wrapped heated steering wheel, 10 speaker Bose premium FM/AM-Satellite stereo, heated exterior mirrors, and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto capability, 214 horsepower single front electric motor w/ 251 lb. ft. of torque, front wheel drive, zero to 60 in 84 seconds and 106 mph top speed, $38,215.00 list price    built in Smyrna, TN, 98 MPGe highway rating, 109 MPG combined rating, 121 MPG city rating – 212 miles of range