Runway Red metallic paint, gray SynTex seating surfaces (feels like leather), panoramic moon roof, 7 passenger capacity, 189″ wheelbase (Explorer or Acadia size), four captain chairs, 1.6 liter turbo four with 227 horsepower hybrid drive train, front wheel drive, 6 speed automatic transmission with console dial (backup alarm like a dump truck – does not ride like one), 18.8 gallon tank, 39 mpg city rating providing over 600 miles range, 17″ alloys with Nexen 235/65R17 radials and remote start.

2021 Volkswagen FWD Jetta GLI Autobahn Sedan

On February 23, 2021 By stuwright47In *PASSENGER CARS, VolkswagenLeave a comment

Radio review on Pirate Radio featuring George Gray and Matt Arguello:

Two liter turbo four with 228 horsepower, six speed manual transmission, 185″ overall length, four door/five passenger, 3,200# curb weight, 225/45R18 Hankook radials on aluminum rims, 33mpg/highway, 13.2 gallon tank, 14 cubic foot trunk, moon roof, Beats custom stereo with navigation, heated/air conditioned front leather buckets, made in Puebla, Mexico, $31,740.00 window sticker.

2021 Toyota Avalon AWD “Limited” Sedan

On February 21, 2021 By stuwright47In *PASSENGER CARS, ToyotaLeave a comment

George Gray and Matt Arguello – Pirate Radio review:196″ length – BluePrint blue paint – All-wheel drive – 2.5 liter four with 205 horsepower – Eight speed automatic – JBL 14 speaker stereo – Cognac leather interior with seating for five (four heated seats) – 16 cubic ft. trunk – 14.4 gallon tank provides 490 miles of range with 34 MPG highway rating Moon roof – Head up display – $44,728.00 MSRP – built in Georgetown, KY

2021 Honda Odyssey Elite FWD Minivan

On February 8, 2021February 8, 2021 By stuwright47In *MINIVANS, HondaLeave a comment

Radio review by Pirate Radio DJ’s George Gray and Matt Arguello:Forest Mist paint and seven passenger beige leather seating – four buckets – navigation system – heated and cooled outboard seating with sunshades all around the rear – heated steering wheel – DVD rear entertainment package – power sliding side doors and power rear hands free tailgate – moon roof – 19” shark gray finished wheels with Hankook 235/55R19 all season radial tires – 3.5 liter V-6 and 10 speed automatic transmission – 19.5 gallon tank, 28 mpg highway rating, and 546 miles of range – 280 horsepower and 262 lb. ft. of torque – center console and push button dash mounted shifter – $49,335 .00 M.S.R.P. – built in Lincoln, AL

2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 4WD LTZ CrewCab

On January 30, 2021 By stuwright47In *PICKUPS, ChevroletLeave a comment

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2021 BMW 430i xDrive Coupe

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2021 Toyota Corolla XSE

On January 15, 2021March 6, 2025 By stuwright47In *PASSENGER CARS, ToyotaLeave a comment

Radio review at Pirate Radio featuring George Gray and Matt Arguello:

The Toyota Corolla XSE that I was recently able to test came in a pleasing Blueprint blue metallic paint scheme and featured black SofTex seating surfaces. The Toyota Corolla, one of the best-selling nameplates of all time, has moved over 45 million cars onto driveways around the world (well, mostly driveways), and the car is in its twelfth generation configuration, having been around since 1966.

The 2021 front wheel drive Corolla sits on a 103.9” wheelbase, is 70.5” wide, 57.1” high, and weighs 3,060 lbs. The way that Greeley and Ft. Collins have grown, it seems you are always poking around looking for parking space, so with a car that’s 172 inches long, it is not too difficult with Toyota’s Corolla.

Acceleration, handling, visibility and guidance were all acceptable for the Corolla. The power was supplied by a 2 liter, 4 cylinder engine, putting out 168 horsepower through a continuously variable (CVT) transmission. Silver and gray ten-spoke alloy wheels were fitted with P225/40R18 all-season radials on the car.

The 5 passenger interior of the Corolla was comfortable and the seating was supportive and looked good. The car had a backup camera, 8″ touchscreen, cruise control, power windows/locks/mirrors, tilt/telescope steering column, and keyless entry. M.S.R.P for my test Corolla came in at $29,289.00, including freight. The biggest item added to its $25,725.00 base price was a premium audio/navigation package ($1,715.00) consisting of a JBL stereo and dynamic navigation.

The Corolla did a super job for me during the test in Northern Colorado. The slick styling caught a lot of eyes, the car kept pace at the stoplights, and with the 38 mpg highway mileage rating, I spent a nominal amount of money on gas. I’d say it is a good value.