Category: Toyota

2021 Toyota Venza Limited AWD

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The Venza was presented at Pirate Radio for a review by George Gray, Matt Arguello, and myself:

Coastal Gray metallic paint with black SofTex seating for 5, heated and ventilated front buckets, weighs 3,913 lbs. and is 186.6” long, 28.8 cubic ft. cargo room, 19”  chrome finish ten spoke aluminum wheels and 225/50R19  Bridgestone radials, pushbutton/remote start, navigation, dual power seats, leather wrapped and heated steering wheel, panoramic “star gaze”moon roof, wireless phone charger, head up display, Android / Apple integration, 12.3” multimedia infotainment screen, backup camera, 9 speaker JBL XM/AM/FM premium sound system, radar cruise control, lane change alert, rear cross traffic alert, blind spot warning, 2.5 liter hybrid four with 219 horsepower, CVT automatic transmission and all wheel drive, $43,100.00.00  list price, built in Toyota, Aichi, Japan, fuel economy (37 mpg highway, 40 mpg city, 39 mpg combined), 14.5 gallon tank with 536 mi.range

                                                           

 

2020 Toyota Camry XSE AWD

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Radio review at Pirate radio with George Gray and Matt Arguello:

 Blue Streak metallic paint with Midnight black metallic painted top and black five passenger leather upholstered interior – heated front buckets, 192.7” long, 111.2” wheelbase, 3,395# weight, 10 “touchscreen infotainment with head up display, 15.1 cubic ft. cargo capacity trunk, navigation system, radar cruise control and moon roof, JBL premium stereo with 9 speakers, gas mileage ratings are 34-hwy./25-city/28-combined, range is 537 miles with 15.8 gallon tank, floor mounted gear shift, eight speed automatic transmission with paddle shifters, lane change alert, blind spot monitor and cross traffic alert, 17” black five spoke wheels with 235/40R19 all-season radials, 205 horsepower 4 cylinder 2.5 liter engine, $39,635.00 M.S.R.P., built in Georgetown, Kentucky

2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime XSE AWD

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

Supersonic red metallic paint with black roof and five passenger black Softex upholstered interior, heated and cooled front buckets – rear seats heated only, full panoramic moon roof with power tilt and slide feature, head up display in windshield and navigation in touchscreen, electric tailgate that can be foot operated, JBL stereo with 11 speakers, 42 miles of range on electric power, (I am getting 37.5 mpg on gas power), range is 550 miles, console mounted gear shift, continuously variable automatic transmission, 19” gray finish five spoke wheels with 235/55R19 Yokohama Avid GT all season radial tires, 302 horsepower 4 cylinder engine with plug-in hybrid system, 3.3 kw on board charger, $49,461 M.S.R.P.,  built in Obu, Aichi, Japan

2021 Toyota Avalon AWD “Limited” Sedan

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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

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2021 Toyota Corolla XSE

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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.

2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum AWD

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The Highlander was taken over the the Pirate Radio studios for an analysis by the DJ’s, George “Elvis”Gray and Matt “The Big Kahuna” Arguello:Ruby Flare pearl metallic paint – heated leather jet black interior – 7 passenger seating with 4 buckets – Navigation system with 12.3” touchscreen – Radar dynamic cruise control – Power sunroof and power rear tailgate  – JBL AM/FM/MP3/CD/Satellite stereo with eight speakers – Pushbutton start and backup camera – Blind spot monitor, rear cross traffic alert, lane keep assist – 243 horsepower hybrid four – 2.5 liter with stop/start technology – CVT automatic transmission   All wheel drive – 20” polished aluminum wheels and P245/55R20 Bridgestone Dueler H/L 422 all season radials – $52,512.00 window sticker – 34 mpg highway gas mileage – 35 mpg city gas mileage – 35 mpg combined gas mileage   Made in Princeton, Indiana

2020 Toyota Corolla Hatchback FWD XSE

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The Toyota Corolla hatchback that I was recently able to test came in a pleasing two toned bronze oxide and black metallic paint combination and featured black and gray leather trimmed fabric seating surfaces.  The Toyota Corolla, one of the best-selling nameplates of all time, has moved over 44 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 2020 front wheel drive Corolla hatchback 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 hatchback.

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 hatchback 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 $29,391.00, including freight.  The biggest item added to its $24,340.00 base price was a preferred package 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.