2019 TEXAS TRUCK RODEO RESULTS |
Each fall, more than 50 TAWA automotive journalists and numerous manufacturer representatives from throughout the nation meet for a two-day evaluation of the industry’s best trucks, SUVs and CUVs. Results from the Texas Truck Rodeo are widely covered in national publications such as Motor Trend, Consumer Reports and USA Today. Manufacturers covet the prestigious awards they earn at the Texas Truck Rodeo and often mention the honors in their promotional material.
TOP AWARDS
Truck of Texas: 2020 RAM 1500 SUV of Texas: 2020 Kia Telluride Mid-Size Truck of Texas: 2020 Jeep Gladiator |
Ram, Kia Win Top Awards in Texas Wednesday, November 11, 2019 8:09 PM | Derek Price Communications VP SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The Ram 1500 and Kia Telluride took home the top awards from the Texas Auto Writers Association's annual Texas Truck Rodeo in October. TAWA's journalist members named the half-ton Ram the Truck of Texas for the second year in a row after two days of evaluating vehicles on- and off-road in the Texas Hill Country. The Telluride, a new vehicle recently introduced by Kia, won the SUV of Texas award. The award winners were announced Nov. 20 at the San Antonio Auto and Truck Show. "Our journalist members were impressed with the continued capability and refinement in the Ram product line, particularly the 1500 compared to the domestic competitors at the event," said Michael Marrs, TAWA's president. "They also were impressed by the level of luxury and value in the new Telluride. It delivers a lot of practicality and comfort for Texas families." Ram won more awards than any other brand at the event. In addition to the prestigious Truck of Texas title, it won the heavy duty, luxury and full-size truck categories, along with several awards for its innovative features. Toyota won four awards, including the mid-size and full-size SUV categories with the RAV4 and Sequoia. Jeep's Gladiator and Wrangler won the mid-size pickup and off-road SUV categories, while Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, Acura and Volvo also took home awards. A complete list of award winners is below. The 2019 Texas Truck Rodeo was sponsored by the Austin Auto Show, Big Tex Trailers, DFW Auto Show, Houston Auto Show, Katzkin Automotive Leather, San Antonio Auto & Truck Show, Prestige Auto and Wieck.
Truck of Texas: 2020 RAM 1500 Subcompact Sport Utility Vehicle of Texas: 2019 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk PAST TRUCK RODEO RESULTS | FULL RESULTS TRUCK OF TEXAS Winner: 2020 RAM 1500 SUV OF TEXAS Winner: 2020 Kia Telluride MID-SIZE TRUCK OF TEXAS Winner: 2020 Jeep Gladiator Category Awards: SUB-COMPACT SUV Winner: 2019 Jeep Renegade Trailhawk COMPACT SUV Winner: 2020 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road MID-SIZE SUV Winner: 2020 Kia Telluride SX FULL-SIZE SUV Winner: 2020 Toyota Sequoia TRD Pro COMPACT LUXURY SUV Winner: 2020 Acura RDX A-Spec SH-AWD MID-SIZE LUXURY SUV Winner: 2020 Volvo XC90 T8 Inscription FULL-SIZE LUXURY SUV Winner: 2020 Lexus GX 460 Luxury OFF-ROAD SPORT UTILITY VEHICLE Winner: 2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon MID-SIZE PICKUP TRUCK Winner: 2020 Jeep Gladiator FULL-SIZE PICKUP TRUCK Winner: 2020 RAM 1500 Rebel HEAVY DUTY PICKUP TRUCK Winner: 2019 RAM 2500 Laramie Longhorn LUXURY PICKUP TRUCK Winner: 2020 RAM 1500 Limited OFF-ROAD PICKUP TRUCK Winner: 2019 RAM 2500 Power Wagon COMMERCIAL VEHICLE Winner: 2019 Mercedes Sprinter Passenger 4x4 FEATURE AWARDS BEST INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM Winner: RAM UConnect System & Touchscreen Display BEST POWERTRAIN Winner: RAM EcoDiesel BEST TOWING Winner: RAM Rear Air Suspension BEST SAFETY FEATURE Winner: Toyota Safety Sense P BEST DRIVER ASSIST SYSTEM Winner: Toyota Panoramic View & Multi-Terrain Monitor |
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