2025 Volkswagen Tiguan SE AWD Crossover

The Tiguan was driven to Pirate Radio so that Stu and George could review its capabilities:

Silver metallic paint with Grigio and black V-Tex seats – 5 passenger – heated/a.c. buckets in the front, four door crossover that weighs 3,801 lbs., has 109.9” wheelbase, is 184.9“ long, and cargo area holds 27 cubic ft., 19” polished two-toned alloy wheels with 235/45R19 Pirelli’s, V-Tex interior trim, steering column mounted transmission shifter, flatbed phone charger, 12.9” multimedia display, Sirius satellite 7 speaker studio stereo, outside power and heated mirrors, leather wrapped heated steering wheel, radar cruise control, Apple Car Play/Android Auto setup, rear vision and surround vision camera and navigation, 2.0 liter turbo four with 201 horsepower, 221 lb. ft. of torque, eight speed automatic transmission with all wheel drive – zero to 60 in 7.7 seconds – 113 mph top speed, fuel economy is 30 on the highway, 22 in town and 25 mpg overall rating.  Fuel tank holds 15.3 gallons and the Tiguan can go 459 miles on a full tank, list price is $35,220.00 – built in United States and Mexico 

2025 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo Premium

George Gray gave an assist in reviewing the Mazda CX-30:

Snowflake pearl white metallic paint with white/brown leather seating for 5 – heated front seats and power driver seat/rear lift gate, weighs 3,293 lbs., has a 109.3” wheelbase, is 184.6” long, and cargo capacity is 20 cubic ft. 18” x 8” black finished aluminum multi spoke wheels and 215/55R18 Bridgestone Turanza all season radials, 10.25” infotainment screen, rear vision and surround vision camera setup, radar cruise control, flatbed phone charger, pushbutton/remote electric starter, tilt/telescope steering column, heated leather wrapped steering wheel, navigation, Mazda premium FM/AM-Satellite stereo with 12 speakers, black Mazda badging, heated folding exterior mirrors, and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto capability, 227 horsepower four cylinder turbo engine, 310 lb. ft. of torque, six speed automatic with standard all wheel drive, zero to 60 in 5.8 seconds and 106 mph top speed, $38,955.00 list price, built in Salamanca, Mexico, 30 MPG highway rating, 25 mpg combined rating, 22 mpg city rating, 22.5 gallon gas tank with range of 495                                                                                                       

 

2025 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid Compact SUV

George “Elvis” Gray of Pirate Radio 104.7FM gave an assist in reviewing the Toyota Corolla Cross:

Soul Red/black metallic paint with gray/red fabric seating for 5 – heated front seats, power driver seat, and 24 cubic ft. of cargo space – double that with back seat folded flat, weighs 3,384 lbs., has a 103.9” wheelbase, is 175.6” long, 18” x 8” black finished aluminum multi spoke wheels and 225/55R18 Goodyear Assurance Finesse all season radials, 8” infotainment screen, rear vision camera setup, radar cruise
control, flatbed phone charger, pushbutton/remote electric starter, tilt/telescope steering column, power moonroof,  heated steering wheel, navigation, JBL premium FM/AM-Satellite stereo with 9 speakers, black “Toyota” badging, heated black exterior mirrors, and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto capability, 196 horsepower 2 liter four cylinder hybrid engine, 139 lb. ft. of torque, CVT automatic with all wheel drive and paddle shifters, zero to 60 in 8 seconds and 106 mph top speed, $34,705 list price, built in Huntsville, Alabama, 38 MPG highway rating, 42 mpg combined rating, 45 mpg city rating, 11.4 gallon gas tank with range of 433                                                                                               

       

2025 Mazda3 2.5T AWD Hatchback

The Mazda3 was reviewed for Pirate Radio 104.7 in Greeley:

 Radiant red metallic paint with black leather trimmed seats – 5 passenger – heated front buckets – air conditioned front buckets, four door compact crossover that weighs 3,392 lbs., has 107.3” wheelbase, is 183.5“ long, and trunk holds 13 cubic ft., 18” black wheels with 215/45R18 Bridgestone Turanzas, deluxe black leather interior trim, console mounted transmission shifter, flatbed phone charger, 10.25” multimedia display, Sirius satellite Bose 12 speaker studio stereo, outside power and heated folding mirrors, heads up display and leather wrapped heated steering wheel, radar cruise control, Apple Car Play/Android Auto setup, rear vision and panoramic camera, navigation, sliding glass moon roof, power tailgate with hands free operation, 2.5 liter turbo four with 227 horsepower, 320 lb. ft. of torque, six speed automatic transmission with all wheel drive and paddle shifters – zero to 60 in 6 seconds – 112 mph top speed, fuel economy is 31 on the highway, 23 in town and 26 mpg overall rating.  Fuel tank holds 18.5 gallons and the Mazda can go 463 miles on a full tank, list price is $38,865.00.00 – built in Hofu, Japan 

2025 Toyota Crown Signia “Limited”Crossover SUV

The Crown Signia was reviewed at the Pirate Radio 104.7 FM studios in Greeley:        Storm Cloud blue/gray metallic paint with black and butterscotch leather trimmed seats – 5 passenger – heated and cooled front buckets, four door midsize crossover SUV that weighs 4,275 lbs., has 112.2” wheelbase, is 194.1“ long, and cargo area holds 25 cubic ft. – 66 with seats folded down, 21” dark gray alloy wheels with 235/45R21 Bridgstone Turanzas, deluxe black and butterscotch leather interior trim, console mounted electronic transmission shifter, flatbed phone charger, 12.3” multimedia display, Sirius satellite JBL 11 speaker studio stereo, outside power and heated mirrors, heads up display and leather wrapped heated steering wheel, radar cruise control, Apple Car Play/Android Auto setup, rear vision and panoramic camera, navigation, fixed glass panoramic moon roof, power tailgate with hands free operation, 2.5 liter hybrid four with 240 horsepower, CVT automatic transmission with all wheel drive and paddle shifters – zero to 60 in 7.1 seconds – 118 mph top speed, fuel economy is 37 on the highway, 39 in town and 38  mpg overall rating.  Fuel tank holds 14.5 gallons and the Signia can go 537 miles on a full tank, list price is $52,160.00.00 – built in Toyota, Aichi, Japan 

The new Toyota Crown Signia Limited brings a fresh, stylish twist to the midsize SUV world, looking almost like a sleek station wagon thanks to its low, sporty stance. Glossy trim highlights the exterior from every angle, giving the Crown Signia a premium look that’s further enhanced by the smallish chrome emblem and “Crown” lettering on the tailgate. Inside, it’s just as practical as it is stylish, with 25.8 cubic feet of cargo space that easily becomes 68.5 when the back seats are folded down. Thoughtful features like the mirrors that automatically fold in at shutdown—one of Stu’s Reviews’ favorite details—show that Toyota paid attention to even the small things.  Performance and efficiency are equally impressive. The Crown Signia sprints from 0 to 60 MPH in a quick 7.1 seconds, helped along by paddle shifters and a sport mode that adds a little extra excitement behind the wheel. Despite its spirited performance, it still manages a stellar 39 miles per gallon around town, making it one of the most fuel-efficient options in the midsize SUV category. The Crown Signia Limited is a wonderful Toyota that perfectly blends sporty looks, practicality, and premium touches into one sharp package.

2025 Lexus UX-300h “F Sport” Crossover

The Lexus review was broadcast on Pirate Radio 104.7 FM in Greeley:

 “The 2025 Lexus UX 300h F Sport AWD is a well-balanced blend of efficiency, technology, and urban-friendly versatility. Its compact size makes for a smooth and confident ride while effortlessly maneuvering through tight parking lots around Denver, all wrapped in a cheery blue paint that adds a fun touch of personality. Under the hood, the two liter, 196 horsepower hybrid system delivers over 40 mpg in all driving conditions (city-highway-overall), complemented by a silky-smooth CVT transmission with paddle shifters for added driver engagement. Inside, as you would expect from Lexus, the UX 300h packs in an impressive array of features for a sub-$50K vehicle, including a convenient flatbed phone charging pad, heated seats and steering wheel and seamless Apple CarPlay connectivity, ensuring a premium, comfortable, and connected driving experience.”  

 Ultrasonic blue mica metallic paint with black Nuluxe trimmed seats – 5 passenger – heated and cooled front buckets and heated rear bench seat, four door SUV that weighs 3,575 lbs. has 103.9” wheelbase, is 177“ long, and cargo area holds 17.1 cubic ft. – double that with seats folded down, 18” dark gray alloy wheels with 225/50R18 Bridgestone Turanza EL-450 radial tires, deluxe black trim, console mounted lever-type transmission shifter, flatbed phone charger, 12.3” multimedia display, Sirius satellite Bose 12 speaker studio stereo, outside power and heated mirrors, heads up display and leather wrapped/heated steering wheel, radar cruise control, Apple Car Play/Android Auto setup, rear vision camera, navigation, power tilting and sliding glass moon roof, power tailgate with hands free operation, 2 liter hybrid four with 196 horsepower, CVT automatic transmission with all wheel drive and paddle shifters – (torque is 369) – zero to 60 in 7.9 seconds – 119 mph top speed, fuel economy is 40 on the highway, 44 in town and 42  mpg overall rating.  Fuel tank holds 10.6 gallons and the Lexus can go 424 miles on a full tank, list price is $49,545.00.00 built in Miyawaka, Fukuoka, Japan

2025 Mazda CX-70 AWD 3.3 Turbo “S Premium+”

The Mazda was reviewed for listeners of Pirate Radio FM104.7 in Greeley:

Special poly metal gray metallic paint with tan Nappa leather trimmed seats – 5 passenger – heated and cooled front buckets and heated rear bench seat, four door SUV that weighs 4,849 lbs., has 122.8” wheelbase, is 200.8“ long, and cargo area holds 40 cubic ft. – double that with seats folded down, 21” polished alloy wheels with 275/45R21 Falken radial tires, deluxe two toned tan trim, console mounted lever-type transmission shifter, flatbed phone charger, 12.3” multimedia display, Sirius satellite Bose 12 speaker studio stereo, folding outside power and heated mirrors, suede dashboard and leather wrapped/heated steering wheel, radar cruise control, Apple Car Play/Android Auto setup, surround vision camera, navigation, panoramic power tilting and sliding glass moon roof, power tailgate with hands free operation, 3.3 liter turbo inline 6 with 340 horsepower, 8 speed automatic transmission with all wheel drive and paddle shifters – (torque is 369) – zero to 60 in 6.2 seconds – 119 mph top speed, fuel economy is 28 on the highway, 23 in town and 25 mpg overall rating.  Fuel tank holds 18.5 gallons and the Mazda can go 518 miles on a full tank, list price is $57,775.00, built in Hofu, Japan

2024 Chevrolet Blazer AWD

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

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 Honda Pilot AWD TrailSport

The Pilot was delivered to Pirate Radio 104.7FM for a review with the help of George “Elvis” Gray

 Diffused Sky gray paint with black leather seating for 7 – heated front seats and 87/49/19 cubic ft. of cargo space, weighs 4,709 lbs., has a 113.8” wheelbase 4,500 towing capacity with trailer hitch –  8.3” ground clearance – 200.2” long, 20” – Dark gray finished aluminum spoke wheels and 265/60R18 Continental rugged terrain radials, 9” multimedia infotainment screen, driver’s gauge cluster, rear vision and surround camera setup, wireless flatbed phone charger, pushbutton and remote electric starter, tilt/telescope steering column, navigation, panoramic power moonroof, heated steering wheel, 9 speaker Honda premium FM/AM-Satellite stereo, heated folding exterior mirrors, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto capability, power lift gate, 285 horsepower V-6 – all wheel drive, zero to 60 in 6.9 seconds and 118 mph top speed – torque is 262, $50,150.00 list price    built in Lincoln, Alabama, 20 MPG combined rating – 23 MPG highway rating – 18 MPG city rating – 425 miles of range with 18.5 gallon tank