Category: *CROSSOVERS

2023 Toyota Highlander AWD Limited

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George “Elvis” Gray of Pirate Radio 104.7 FM assisted in reviewing the Highlander AWD:

Cypress green tint coat metallic paint with black leather seating for 7 – heated front and rear outboard seats and air conditioned front seats – 16/48/84 cubic ft. of cargo space, weighs 4,529 lbs., has a 112.2” wheelbase 5,000 towing capacity –  194.9” long, 20” – Chrome finished aluminum spoke wheels and 235/55R20 Bridgestone all season radials, 12.3” multimedia infotainment screen, 12.3” LED gauge cluster, rear (and surround) vision camera setup, wireless flatbed phone charger, pushbutton and remote starter, power tilt/telescope steering column, navigation, power moonroof, heated steering wheel, 11 speaker JBL premium FM/AM-Satellite stereo, heated, folding exterior mirrors, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto capability, power lift gate with hands-fee feature, 265 horsepower, 2.4 liter turbo four with 8 speed automatic transmission  (torque is 309) – all wheel drive, zero to 60 in 7.2 seconds and 104 mph top speed, $50,210.00 list price  –  built in Princeton, Indiana, 28 MPG highway, 21 city and 24 combined rating – 17.9 gallon tank and 501 miles of range                                                                                           

     

2023 Honda CR-V Hybrid AWD

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The Honda was taken to Pirate Radio 104.7 FM where George Gray assisted in analyzing the CR-V:

Canyon blue metallic paint with black leather seating for 5, heated and air conditioned buckets plus heated  second row seating, weighs 3,904  lbs., 184.8” long and has 106.3” wheelbase, 39.3 cubic feet of cargo space, 19” Black alloy wheels with 235/55R19 Continental ContiPro all-season radials, lane keep assist, forward and rear collision alert, radar cruise control, navigation, heated steering wheel, high definition rear camera system,  9” infotainment screen, flatbed smartphone charger, moon roof, power tailgate, and 12 speaker Bose AM/FM/satellite premium stereo sound system, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto, 204 horsepower, 2.0 liter four cylinder hybrid/electric drive with electronically controlled variable automatic transmission  (torque is 247), all wheel drive, zero to 60 in 7.6 seconds and 112 mph top speed, $39,845.00 list price  –  built in Alliston, Ontario, Canada, 34 MPG highway, 40 city and 37 combined rating – 14 gallon tank and  560 miles of range     

2023 Lexus RX-350h Hybrid

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The Lexus was driven to Pirate Radio (FM 104.7) for a review with the help of George “Elvis” Gray:

 Matador red paint with gray and black leather seating for 5 – heated and air conditioned buckets plus heated and air conditioned power second row seating, weighs 4,450  lbs., 192.5” long and has 112.2” wheelbase – 32.6 cubic feet of cargo space, 21” multi – spoke dark alloy wheels 245/45R21 Goodyear Eagle all-season radials, lane keep assist, forward and rear collision alert, radar cruise control, navigation, heated steering wheel, high definition rear, side and frontal view camera system,  14” infotainment screen, flatbed smartphone charger, panoramic moon roof, power tailgate, and 12 speaker Mark Levinson AM/FM/satellite premium stereo sound system, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto  

246 horsepower, 2.5 liter four cylinder hybrid/electric drive with electronically controlled variable automatic transmission  (torque is 317) – all wheel drive, zero to 60 in 7.4 seconds and 124 mph top speed, $65,090.00 list price  –  built in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada, 34 MPG highway, 37 city and 36 combined rating – 18 gallon tank and over 600 miles of range

2023 Infiniti QX-50 Sport AWD

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The Infiniti served as delightful transportation while in the Valley of the Sun, and the experience was discussed with George Gray at Pirate Radio 104.7:

SPECIFICATIONS – 184.7” length and 110.2” wheelbase  4,164 lb. weight — Graphite Shadow metallic paint – all-wheel drive – 2.0 liter turbo four with 268 horsepower and 20” alloy wheels with 255/45R20 Bridgestone Ecopia HL all season tires – CVT automatic with electronic floor shift  – 9” infotainment screen – Bose studio 12 speaker stereo – wireless phone charging – black leather-trimmed interior with seating for five (two heated seats two air conditioned ) and fancy black trim 31 cubic ft. of cargo space – heated steering wheel – 16 gallon tank provides 448 miles of range with 28 MPG highway rating – panoramic moon roof – 5.3” head up display  –  $52,815.00 MSRP

2023 Mazda CX-50 Turbo AWD with Premium Plus Package

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George Gray at Pirate Radio 104.7 helped review the 2023 Mazda:

Wind Chill pearl metallic paint with black and brown leather seating for 5 – heated front and rear seats and air conditioned front seats – 31 cubic ft. of cargo space, weighs 3,866 lbs., has a 110.8” wheelbase and is 185.8” long, 20” – gloss black aluminum spoke wheels and 245/45R20 Goodyear Eagle Touring all season radials, 10.25” multimedia infotainment screen, rear vision camera setup, wireless flatbed phone charger, pushbutton and remote starter, tilt and telescope steering column, navigation, heated steering wheel, 12 speaker Bose premium FM/AM-Satellite stereo, heated exterior folding mirrors, power tailgate, moon roof, and Android / Apple integration, radar cruise control, lane change alert and tracing assist, rear cross traffic alert, and blind spot warning, 2.5 liter turbo four engine with 227 horsepower, 310 ft. lb. of torque, six speed automatic transmission, zero to 60 in 6.6 seconds, 142 mph top speed – all wheel drive, $43,970.00  list price –  built Madison, Alabama, fuel economy (29 highway 25 combined 23 city),  15.9 gallon tank with 461 mi. range                                                                     

 

2022 Toyota Corolla Cross XSE

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The Toyota was analyzed with the help of George Gray, radio DJ at Pirate Radio KELS 104.7 FM:

Celestite gray (looks blue) metallic paint with black SofTex seating for 5 – heated front seats and 24 cubic ft. of cargo space, weighs 3,384 lbs., has a 103.9” wheelbase and is 175.6” long, 18” – gray and polished aluminum spoke wheels and 225/55R18 Goodyear Assurance Finesse all season radials, 8” multimedia infotainment screen, rear vision camera, wireless flatbed phone charger, pushbutton starter, tilt and telescope steering column, 9 speaker JBL premium FM/AM-Satellite stereo, heated exterior mirrors, power tailgate, moon roof, and Android / Apple integration, radar cruise control, lane change alert and tracing assist, rear cross traffic alert, and blind spot warning, 2.0 liter 4 cylinder engine with 169 horsepower, 150 ft. lb. of torque, CVT automatic transmission, zero to 60 in 9.2 seconds – all wheel drive, $33,550.00  list price –  built Huntsville, Alabama, fuel economy (32 highway 39 combined 29  city),  13.5 gallon tank with 432 mi. range

 

                                                                                

 

2023 Mazda CX-5 Signature Turbo AWD

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The Mazda was driven to Pirate Radio 104.7FM to get a review with the help of George “Elvis” Gray, the station manager:

Deep crystal blue mica paint with brown leather seating for 5 – heated front (a/c too) and rear seats and and 29.3 cubic ft. of cargo space behind the back seats, weighs 3,832 lbs., has a 106.2” wheelbase and is 180.1” long, 19” – Bright finished aluminum spoke wheels and 225/55R19 Toyo A36 all season radials, 10.25” multimedia infotainment screen, head up display, panoramic multi-view surround camera, wireless flatbed phone charger, heated steering wheel, moonroof, pushbutton starter, navigation, tilt and telescope steering column, 10 speaker Bose premium FM/AM-Satellite stereo, power folding exterior mirrors, power tailgate, and Android / Apple integration, radar cruise control, lane change alert and tracing assist, rear cross traffic alert, and blind spot warning, 2.5 liter turbo four engine with 227 total horsepower, 310 ft. lb. of torque, 6 speed automatic transmission, dual exhausts, zero to 60 in 6.2 seconds – all wheel drive, $40,925.0000  list price –  built in Hiroshima, fuel economy (27 highway 24 combined 22 city),  15.3 gallon tank with       413 mi. range                                                                          

 

2022 Honda Passport AWD TrailSport Edition

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The new Honda Passport was reviewed at Pirate Studios (104.7FM) with the help of station manager George “Elvis” Gray:Platinum white paint with black leather seating for 5 – heated  front buckets and pushbutton transmission shifter, Trailsport stitching in headrests, weighs 4,236 lbs., has a 111” wheelbase and is 189.1” long, 41.2 cubic ft. cargo space in trunk – double that with second row flat, 18” – Gray and polished finish aluminum spoke wheels and 245/60R18 all season radials, 8” multimedia infotainment screen – multi-view rear vision camera, wireless flatbed phone charger, moonroof, pushbutton and remote starter, rear window shades, tilt and telescope steering column, 7 speaker Honda premium FM/AM-Satellite stereo, tailgate mounted rear spoiler – Android / Apple integration, cruise control, lane change alert, rear cross traffic alert, and blind spot warning, 3.5 liter V-6 engine with 280 total horsepower, 262 ft. lb. of torque, 9 speed automatic transmission, dual giant exhausts, zero to 60 in 6.2 seconds – all wheel drive, $44,660.00  list price –  built in Lincoln, Alabama, fuel economy (24 highway 21 combined 19 city),  19.5 gallon tank with 468 mi. range                                                                    

 

2023 Honda HR-V AWD CUV w/ EX-L Trim

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George Gray of Pirate Radio 104.7FM helped me review the Honda HR-V:

Nordic Forest metallic paint with gray leather seating for 5 – console mounted transmission shifter, weighs 3,162 lbs., has a 104” wheelbase and is 179.8” long, 24.4 cubic ft. cargo area (55.1 with back seat folded flat), 17” – Two toned bright finished aluminum spoke wheels and 215/60R17 Pirelli all season radials, 9” multimedia infotainment screen – rear vision camera, wireless flatbed phone charger, tilt and telescope steering column, panoramic moon roof and 8 speaker Honda FM/AM-Satellite stereo – Android / Apple integration, radar cruise control, lane change alert, rear cross traffic alert, and blind spot warning, 2.0 liter four cylinder engine with 158 total horsepower, 138 ft. lb. of torque, CVT automatic transmission, 3 driving modes, and all wheel drive, $30,590.00  list price –  built in Gelaya Guanajuato, Mexico, fuel economy (30 highway 27 combined),  14 gallon tank with 420plus mi. range                                                             

 

2022 Lexus NX-450h Plug-in Hybrid SUV

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The Lexus was analyzed with the help of George “Elvis” Gray of Pirate Radio 104.7FM :

Ultrasonic blue mica metallic paint with red and black perforated leather seating for 5 – heated and a/c front buckets, heated rear outboard bucket seats, and console mounted electronic shifter, weighs 4,475 lbs., has a 105.9” wheelbase and is 183.5” long, 20” polished black finished aluminum spoke wheels and 255/55R20 Bridgestone all season radials, 14” multimedia infotainment screen – backup camera, navigation, rearview mirror camera, wireless flatbed phone charger, remote start, heated steering wheel, head up display, power tilt and telescope steering column, dual moon roof and 14 speaker Lexus FM/AM-Satellite stereo – Android / Apple integration, radar cruise control, lane change alert, rear cross traffic alert, power hands free tailgate, puddle lights and blind spot warning, 2.5 liter hybrid engine with 304 total system horsepower, 266 ft. lb. of torque and a CVT automatic transmission, paddle shifters on steering column, and all wheel drive, $61,790.00  list price –  built in Miyawaka, Fukuoka, Japan