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2024 Mazda CX-90 Premium Plus AWD

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The Mazda was driven to Pirate Radio 104.7 so that George “Elvis” Gray could assist in reviewing the big SUV:

Rhodium white premium metallic paint with black deluxe leather seating for 7 – heated front and rear seats, 10 way power driver seat, all-weather package, and 15.9 cubic ft. of cargo space behind third row seats, weighs 5,243 lbs., has a 105.1” wheelbase, is 201.6” long, 21” – Dark gray two-toned finish multi spoke aluminum wheels and 275/45R21 Falken Ziex all season radials, premium plus trim, 12.3” infotainment screen including driver’s gauge cluster, surround vision camera setup, wireless phone charger, pushbutton and remote electric starter, tilt/telescope steering column, glass panoramic moonroof, leather wrapped heated steering wheel, 12 speaker premium Bose FM/AM-Satellite stereo, heated exterior mirrors,  Apple CarPlay/Android Auto capability, 323 horsepower 2.5 liter hybrid four w/ 369 lb. ft. of torque, 8 speed automatic  transmission with paddle shifters – all wheel drive, zero to 60 in 6.6 seconds and 120 mph top speed, $58,920.00 list price  –  built in Hofu, Japan, 25 MPG combined rating – 56 MPG MPGe rating – 488 miles of range with 18.5 gallon tank                                                                                      

 

2024 Toyota Sequoia 4WD Platinum SUV

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George Gray of Pirate Radio gave an assist in reviewing the big Toyota:

 Lunar Rock blue metallic paint with black leather trimmed seats – 7 passenger – four buckets, weighs 5,659 lbs. has 122” wheelbase, and is 208.1“ long – 12.5 cubic ft. of cargo space behind third row seating, 20” matte black alloy wheels with  P265/60R20 Bridgestone Dueler H/T all season radial tires, head up display, deluxe TRD black trim, console mounted transmission shifter, flatbed phone charger, 14” multimedia display with Sirius satellite radio, 14 speaker JBL studio stereo, and leather wrapped and heated steering wheel, Radar cruise control, Apple Carplay/Android Auto setup, backup camera and surround vision, navigation, panoramic moon roof, 3.4 liter V-6 with 437 horsepower, ten speed transmission with four wheel drive (torque is 583) – zero to 60 in 5.6 seconds – 115 mph top speed – 8.5 ” of ground clearance, fuel economy is 22 on the highway, 19 in town and 20 mpg overall rating.  Fuel tank holds 22.5 gallons and Sequoia can go 495 miles on a full tank, list price is $82,338.00 and car is built in San Antonio, TX 

2024 Chevrolet Blazer AWD

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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

 

2023 Toyota Venza AWD Hybrid Crossover

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George Gray of Pirate Radio helped me analyze the bright red Toyota Venza:

Ruby Flare red pearl metallic paint with black SofTex seating for 5 – heated front seats, power driver seat, and 29 cubic ft. of cargo space, weighs 3,879 lbs., has a 105.9” wheelbase, 186.6” long, 19” – Black finished multi spoke aluminum wheels and 225/55R19 Bridgestone Ecopia HL442+ all season radials, XLE “Nightshade” trim, 12.3” infotainment screen including driver’s gauge cluster, rear vision camera setup, head up display, wireless phone charger, pushbutton and remote electric starter, tilt/telescope steering column, navigation, Star Gaze panoramic fixed glass moonroof that goes from transparent to opaque at the flip of a switch, heated steering wheel, 9 speaker JBL premium FM/AM-Satellite stereo, heated exterior mirrors, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto capability, black grill and roof rails, 219 horsepower hybrid 2.5 liter four, 3 electric motors, CVT automatic  transmission – all wheel drive, zero to 60 in 7.6 seconds and 110 mph top speed, $41,665.00 list price  –  built in Toyota, Aichi, Japan, 39 MPG combined rating – 37 MPG highway rating – 40 MPG city rating – 537 miles of range with 14.5 gallon tank                                                                                                  

 

2023 Toyota Crown Platinum AWD Sedan

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George Gray of Pirate Radio 104.7FM helped review the new Toyota Crown:

Heavy Metal gray metallic paint with black leather seating for 5 – heated front and rear seats, air conditioned front seats, and 15 cubic ft. of cargo space, weighs 4,063 lbs., has a 112.2” wheelbase, 196.1” long, 21” – Dark gray and silver finished ten spoke aluminum spoke wheels and 225/45R21 Bridgestone Turanza EL450 all season radials, dual 12.3” multimedia infotainment screens including driver’s gauge cluster, rear vision and surround camera setup, head up display, wireless phone charger, pushbutton and remote electric starter, tilt/telescope steering column, navigation, panoramic fixed glass moonroof, heated steering wheel, 11 speaker JBL premium FM/AM-Satellite stereo, heated folding exterior mirrors, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto capability, side puddle lamps, 340 horsepower hybrid MAX 2.4 liter four with a 6 speed automatic  transmission – all wheel drive, zero to 60 in 5.1 seconds and 129 mph top speed, $55,217.00 list price  –  built in Toyota, Aichi, Japan, 30 MPG combined rating – 32 MPG highway rating – 29 MPG city rating – 464 miles of range with 14.5 gallon tank                                                                                    

 

2023 Honda Accord Hybrid FWD Sedan

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George Gray of Pirate Radio gave an assist reviewing the Honda Accord hybrid: Canyon River blue metallic paint with black leather seating for 5 – heated front and rear seats, air conditioned front seats, and 17 cubic ft. of cargo space, weighs 3,503 lbs., has a 111.4” wheelbase, is 195.7” long, 19” dark gray and silver finished aluminum spoke wheels and 235/40R19 Michelin Primacy MXM4 all season radials, 12.3” multimedia infotainment screen, driver’s gauge cluster, rear vision and surround camera setup, head up display, wireless phone charger, pushbutton and remote electric starter, tilt/telescope steering column, navigation, panoramic power glass moonroof, heated steering wheel, 12 speaker Bose premium FM/AM-Satellite stereo, heated folding exterior mirrors, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto capability, 204 horsepower hybrid 2 liter four with a CVT transmission – front wheel drive, zero to 60 in 6.6 seconds and 115 mph top speed, $38,985.00 list price  –  built in Marysville, Ohio, 44 MPG combined rating – 41 MPG highway rating – 46 MPG city rating – 528 miles of range with 12.8 gallon tank                                                                                      

 

2023 Toyota Prius FWD Limited Hybrid Sedan

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George “Elvis” Gray and his son Carson helped review the 2023 Toyota Prius:

Cutting Edge metallic gray paint with black SofTex seating for 5 – heated front and rear seats and 20 cubic ft. of cargo space, weighs 3,199 lbs., has a 108.3” wheelbase, 181.1” long, 19” – Dark gray and silver finished aluminum spoke wheels and 195/50R19 Michelin Primacy all season radials, 12.3” multimedia infotainment screen, driver’s gauge cluster, rear vision and surround camera setup, wireless phone charger, pushbutton and remote electric starter, tilt/telescope steering column, navigation, panoramic fixed glass moonroof, heated steering wheel, 8 speaker JBL premium FM/AM-Satellite stereo, heated folding exterior mirrors, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto capability, power lift gate, 194 horsepower hybrid 2 liter four with two electric motors and CVT transmission – front wheel drive, zero to 60 in 7.1 seconds and 115 mph top speed, $37,494.00 list price  –  built in Toyota, Aichi, Japan, 52 MPG combined rating – 52 MPG highway rating – 52 MPG city rating – 588 miles of range with 11.3 gallon tank