We headed over to Mini.

I love the use of bright colors and round, inviting shapes.

I believe this is a Mini Clubman. The picture is useless.

Creepin’

Mini Cooper Coupe

Mini Cooper Coupe

Mini Cooper Coupe

Mini Cooper Coupe

Mini Cooper Coupe

The speedo-mounted LCD was interesting.

Mini convertible.

Mini Countryman

Updated Toyota Avalon

Typical Avalon buyers: empty nesters.

Respectable economy from a 3.5L V6.

Matte-finish wood trim. Nice materials.

A big improvement over the last Avalon.

I haven’t a clue what this is.

Ford Focus

A not-so-Smart car. They placed their display just outside the exit which attracted quite a crowd. Otherwise, I don’t think anyone would have cared.

Derp

Pathetic fuel economy for such a small vehicle. You can enjoy that kind of mileage in a grown-up car these days.

We took a Hyundai Equus for a test drive. They checked my ID and told my license was expired. Oops.

Toyota was doing test-drives of the new Camry and Prius V.

These folks were waiting to drive the Veloster.

The Equus Ultimate.

Another Hyundai.

Ian drove while I sat in the back. There’s a dizzying array of controls and options for massaging, heat, cooling, climate controls, and entertainment.

Storage bin.

Power foot rests. (A Hyundai representative was in the seat in front of me)

I was tempted to force him to move forward using these side-mounted buttons.

I forgot to ask what this sensor actually senses.

Beautiful interior.

Analog clock.

600-watt Lexicon sound system, the same H/K brand used in Rolls Royces.

A rear-seat display.

Overhead lighting controls.

Alcantara headliner.

I didn’t get to drive the Equus, but as a passenger I felt it was about as nice as the Lexus LS430 and noticeably nicer than the current Lexus LS460, not to mention 20 grand cheaper.

Light rail.

Walking to the parking garage.

Sky Harbor, the best airport name in the world.

Stunning landscape.

We went to an In & Out in Tempe, gorged on burgers, and returned to my aunt’s house in Gilbert. I never order the fries here because they’re not particularly great.

The Arizona Auto Show might not have everything, but the crowds are small enough that you can see everything in detail.