2023 Toyota 4Runner 40th Anniversary Special Edition

George Gray of Pirate Radio 104.7 FM assisted in a review of the new 4Runner:

Barcelona red metallic paint with black SofTex seating for 5 – heated and power front buckets, and 47/89 cubic ft. of cargo space, weighs 4,525 lbs., 190.2” long and has 109.8” wheelbase with 9” of ground clearance and 5,0000 lb. towing capacity, 17” Bronze colored alloy wheels with 265/60R17 Bridgestone Dueler H/T radials, lane keep assist, forward and rear collision alert, radar cruise control, navigation, heated steering wheel, high definition rear camera system,  8” infotainment screen, flatbed smartphone charger, moon roof, and 8 speaker Toyota  AM/FM/satellite premium stereo sound system, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto, 270 horsepower, 4.0 liter V-6 setup with 5 speed automatic transmission  (torque is 278) – four wheel drive, zero to 60 in 7.75 seconds and 110 mph top speed, $47,085.00 list price    built in Tahara, Aichi, Japan, 19 MPG highway, 16 city and 17 combined rating – 23 gallon tank and  437 miles of range     

2023 Lexus GX-460 5-Door 4WD SUV

George Gray of Pirate Radio gave an assist in reviewing the Lexus GX-460:  Nori Green pearl metallic paint with black and brown NuLuxe leather seating for 7 – heated front and rear seats and air conditioned front seats – 128 cubic ft. of cargo space, weighs 5,264 lbs., has a 109.8” wheelbase, 6,500 towing capacity –  192.1” long, 18” gloss black aluminum spoke wheels and 255/60R18 Michelin Latitude Tour HP 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 Lexus premium FM/AM-Satellite stereo, heated exterior mirrors, swinging rear tailgate, 4.6 liter V-8 with 301 horsepower and six speed automatic transmission, 19 mpg highway mileage rating, 23 gallon tank, 437 miles of range, list price $62,460.00                                                                                             

 

2022 Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro 4×4

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

 Lime Rush green metallic paint with black SofTex seating for 5 – heated driver and front passenger seats – zero to 60 in 10.5 seconds, weighs 4,765  lbs., 191.3” long and has 109.8” wheelbase – 88.8 cubic feet of cargo space with rears seats folded down, 17” black finish alloy wheels and 265/70R17 Nitto Terra Grappler mud and snow radials, lane keep assist, forward and rear collision alert, radar cruise control, navigation, high definition multi view camera system,  8” infotainment screen, moon roof, wireless phone charger, power sliding rear glass, and 15 speaker JBL AM/FM/satellite premium stereo sound system, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto, 270  horsepower 4.0 liter V-6 with Five speed automatic transmission with console shifter, (total torque is 278) – 4 wheel drive, $53,435.00  list price – built in Tahara, Aichi, Japan, fuel economy 19 mpg on highway, 16 in city, 23 gallon tank goes 437 mi. on a full tank of gasoline   

2022 Acura MDX SH-AWD Advance

George “Elvis” Gray of Pirate Radio 104.7 met me at the studio to help review the Acura MDX:

Phantom Violet Pearl metallic paint with black leather seating for 7, including heated and air conditioned front buckets, weighs 4,565 lbs. and is 113.8” wheelbase (198.4” long) – 95 cubic ft. of cargo capacity with all seats folded flat, 20” Bright machined flow-formed aluminum wheels and 255/50R18 Bridgestone all season radial tires, lane keep assist, forward collision alert, radar cruise control, rear vision, moon roof, surround view monitor, built in Alexa, second row sun shades, and power hands free tailgate, 12.3” infotainment screen – navigation, ambient door sill lighting, remote engine starter, and Acura ELS 12 speaker AM/FM premium studio sound system, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, wireless phone charger, head up display, console mounted track pad, heated leather steering wheel, 3.5 liter, 290 horsepower V-6 engine with ten speed automatic transmission, start stop technology and all wheel drive, $62,175  list price (base)  Built in East Liberty, Ohio, fuel economy 25 mpg on hwy., 19 in city – 18.5 gallon tank for premium fuel – goes 463 on a full tank

2021 Mazda CX-9 Signature AWD

The CX-9 was driven to Pirate Radio 104.7 so that George “Elvis” Gray could assist in reviewing the SUV:Machine Gray metallic paint with deep chestnut interior with Nappa leather trimmed seats – six passenger, weighs 4,364 lbs. and is 199.4“ long – 14 cubic ft. of cargo space behind third row seating, 20” alloy wheels with  P255/50R20 Falken all season radial tires, head up display, Premier trim, console mounted transmission shifter and flatbed phone charger, 10.25” multimedia display with Sirius satellite radio, 12 speaker Bose studio stereo, power moon roof and leather wrapped and heated steering wheel, radar cruise control, Apple Carplay/Android Auto setup, backup camera,  moon roof, 360 degree overhead view monitor with navigation, 2.5 liter turbo 4 cylinder with 227 horsepower and six speed automatic transmission and all wheel drive – zero to 60 in 7 seconds – 132 mph top speed, fuel economy is 26 on the highway, 20 in town and 23 mpg overall rating.  Fuel tank holds 19 gallons and Mazda can go 494 miles on a full tank, list price is $48,200.00 and car is built in Hiroshima, Japan 

2021 Toyota 4Runner V-6 Trail 4×4

The 4Runner was driven to Pirate Radio 104.7 so that George “Elvis” Gray could help me review the vehicle:

Cement gray metallic paint with black fabric interior for five, weighs 4,400 lbs. and is 190.2“ long, 46.3 cubic ft. of cargo space and 9” of ground clearance, 17” ten spoke dark gray alloy wheels with  P265/70R17 mud and snow radial tires, Yakima Load Warrior cargo basket, leather wrapped steering wheel, 8” multimedia display with Sirius satellite radio, 8 speaker stereo, power rear glass, radar cruise control, Apple Carplay/Android Auto setup and backup camera with navigation, 4.0 liter V-6 with 270 horsepower and five speed automatic transmission and four wheel drive, 40 quart removable cooler with tie down straps as well as sliding rear cargo tray that holds 440 pounds, fuel economy is 19 on the highway, 16 in town and 17 mpg overall rating, fuel tank holds 23 gallons and 4Runner can go 437miles on a full tank, list price is $42,778.00 and car is built in Tahara, Aichi, Japan 

2021 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0T SEL Premium R-Line

The Volkswagen was driven to Pirate Radio 104.7 for a review with the help of DJ George “Elvis” Gray:

Platinum gray metallic paint with storm gray leather interior for five, weighs 3,757 lbs. and is 185.1“ long – 37.6 cubic ft. of cargo space, 20” ten spoke alloy wheels with  P255/40R20 Hankook all season radial tires, leather wrapped, heated steering wheel, 8” multimedia display with Sirius satellite radio, Fender stereo with subwoofer, radar cruise control, Apple Carplay/Android Auto setup and backup camera with navigation, 2.0 liter turbo four with 184 horsepower and eight speed automatic transmission and all wheel drive, panoramic moon roof and hands free power tailgate, fuel economy is 27 on the highway, 21 in town and 24 mpg overall rating, fuel tank holds 15.3 gallons and car can go 413 miles on a full tank, list price is $40,290.00 and car is built in Puebla, Mexico 

2020 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Platinum AWD

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 Lexus RX-570 Five-Door SUV

Radio review broadcast:Satin Cashmere metallic paint with black leather seating for
5, including heated and ventilated front and rear buckets and panoramic moon roof – Weighs 6,000 lbs. and is 112.2” wheelbase – 9.1 cubic ft of cargo capacity with all seating for eight in upright position – 21” polished aluminum wheels and 255/55R21 Goodyear all weather radial tires – Lane keep assist, rear collision alert, radar cruise control, blind spot monitor and automatic emergency braking – 12.3” infotainment screen – backup camera, navigation, 19 speaker AM/FM Mark Levinson premium sound system – Dual screen rear DVD entertainment system
Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, wireless phone charger – 5.7 liter, 383 horsepower V-8 engine with 8 speed automatic transmission with paddles and full time four wheel drive – $101,248.00 list price – built in Toyota, Aichi, Japan – Fuel economy (Highway – 16 mpg) (City – 12 mpg) 24.6 gallon tank with 394 mi.range