Arizona Driver Magazine™

Coming next: we had a 2027 Kia Telluride X-Pro SX-Prestige earlier, now a Telluride HEV X-Line SX-Prestige. Y'see, Kia treats the two as separate models. Semantics? or critical difference? See our next issue (and/or long FB post) for a deeper dive. #kiatelluride #kiatellurideHEV

Meet gen 2 of the 3-row Volkswagen Atlas, ours the base SE FWD. We showed a sketch when we had the last gen 1, looking dramatically refreshed. Now that it's here, it's immediately familiar-- good, solid brand & model evolution. Details of other updates in our next issue. #VWAtlas

Schedule update: this week's VW Tiguan changes to 2027 VW Atlas 2.0T SE, 282-hp, 3-row, ours FWD, 29 mpg hwy, reg gas. SE is base model, $41,610 in a lineup to $56,610 incl AWD. (There is also a parallel Atlas Cross Sport, with a more coupelike roofline.) #VW #VWAtlas

Arriving midweek: Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line Turbo, top of the line. 4 trims, 3 201-hp FWD or AWD, turbo 268-hp AWD-only, $31,205-$43,085, a range for a wide variety of buyers. Non-turbo mpg hwy 35 FWD, 31 AWD; turbo 30 mpg hwy. #vwusa #vwtiguan

Here for a week: the Lexus RX 450h+ Luxury AWD, in Iridium paint. Priciest in a 19-version lineup ($73,410), this PHEV boasts 304 hp, CVT, 0-60 in 6.2 sec, 35 mpg comb, & 38-mile all-EV range. RX lineup starts at $52,775 (2026 prices). #lexusRX #lexusUSA

Arriving midweek: Genesis G80 3.5T Sport Prestige AWD, w bigger 375-hp 3.5L twin turbo V6 (vs 300-hp 2.5L turbo-4 in others), carried over 2025-26-27. In an overall lineup ±$60-80k, there is just one other 3.5T, a Prestige Black for $1k more. #genesisUSA #genesisG80

This stormy week's 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 9 AWD Performance Calligraphy is a 3-row EV w 422 hp & 516 lb-ft of (instant!) torque, a big beast that moves like a bullet. Still experimenting with regenerative levels (& locks). About $76k in this 2026 top trim. #hyundaiusa #hyundaiIONIQ9

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Showtime! NASCAR at Phoenix Raceway.

NASCAR at Phoenix Raceway. Where it all starts and finishes.

NASCAR at Phoenix Raceway. The cars were covered for light rain, but the sun is coming out now!

NASCAR Sunday at Phoenix Raceway!

NASCAR Sunday race day weather forecasts (all from same app) as of 8am.

Hurricanes incoming? Yea or nay...

NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES RACE

NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES RACE

First race of the first day at Phoenix Raceway. Hurricanes to the south? but not a cloud in the sky here. So far.

And it's showtime! NASCAR Fall Race Weekend at Phoenix Raceway.

Arriving midweek: Hyundai IONIQ 9 Performance Calligraphy top-trim 3-row EV. From $59k RWD to ±$76.5k AWD. Range from ±335 down to 311 w our top 422 hp. 5000 lb tow. Winner of many awards incl at a number of regional events we participate in. #HyundaiIONIQ #HyundaiUSA