Arizona Driver Magazine™

The Enthusiast's Guide to Life Behind the Wheel™. Vehicles, road trips, events, technology, personalities and more. Published bimonthly.

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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.

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

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

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NASCAR Sunday at Phoenix Raceway!

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

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Good morning from Phoenix Raceway!

It’s #TimberlandPRO200 and #DesertDiamondCasinoWestValley100 race day.🏜️

Fan guide: https://t.co/RBcry9UySS

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Hurricanes incoming? Yea or nay...

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NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES RACE

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NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES RACE

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

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

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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

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This week's 2026 Lexus IS 350 F Sport RWD. 12 years after the last 417-hp 5.0L V8 "full" IS 500 F, the 311-hp 3.5L V6 IS 350 F Sport has the spirit if not the full spec. 2 trims, RWD/AWD, 4 total $46.9-53.3k). See more in our next issue. #lexususa #lexusIS350 #lexusIS350FSport

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Arriving midweek: 2026 Lexus IS 350 F Sport, a gen-3 refresh. There are four F Sports-- 'F Sport Design' or full 'F Sport,' in RWD or AWD, $46,895-51,345. Full F Sport has a LOT for its $2450 bump. Not sure yet which one's headed here. #lexususa #lexusIS350 #lexusIS350FSport

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3/3:...They can offer so much variety, as Tucson is their biggest seller by almost double. Spoiler alert: the 2027 will offer XRT & XRT Pro versions. If you want a 2026, hurry! Demand is high, with sales up 10% YTD, 23% third quarter, 32% September. #hyundaiusa #hyundaitucson

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1/3: Final curtain call: the 2026 Hyundai Tucson here for a week as the 2027 has been revealed. (21) versions of Tucson incl (12) 187-hp 2.5L (FWD or AWD +$1500), (7) Hybrids w 1.6L turbo, 231-hp total (all AWD +2 lower trims offer FWD) & (2) Turbo PHEVs (±$6400-6500 more)...

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2/3:...w same power & MPG as Hybrids, + est 32 miles all-EV. Our Hybrid Limited AWD ($42,425) is top other than a +$500 "Night" version. Lineup starts at $29,700, $31,300 for Hybrids, $40,675 for upper-trim-only PHEVs. Hybrid fuel mileage is 36/37/36 vs 25/33/28 for the 2.5L. ...

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Arriving midweek: the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Limited AWD Hybrid, just as the all-new 2027 has been revealed... so a swan song, an announcement and for some an inspiration to go grab a 2026 (perhaps at closeout prices?). #hyundaiusa #hyundaitucson #hyunaitucsonhybrid