FCA US Brands Receive Top Honors From the Texas Auto Writers Association
 2016 RAM 1500 |
- Ram, Jeep® and Dodge brands pull ahead of the competition in head-to-head matchup with improved quality, craftsmanship, powertrains, performance
- Jeep brand SUVs victorious in every category entered
- Ram 1500 reclaims Full-size Pickup Truck of Texas title
- Ram 2500 wins Heavy Duty Pickup Truck of Texas for the third consecutive year
- Jeep Grand Cherokee beats its competition for sixth consecutive year
- Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit wins its luxury category for fifth consecutive year
- Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Cherokee take titles for three consecutive years
- Jeep Renegade wins Compact Crossover Utility Vehicle award
- Dodge Durango reclaims Full-size SUV of Texas award
- FCA US brands take home the most awards of any manufacturer at the annual competition
SAN ANTONIO -- Oct. 13, 2015: Ram, Jeep® and Dodge
brands won several accolades this year at the Texas Truck Rodeo hosted by
the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA).
After two days of
challenging on- and off-road driving, TAWA members voted for the
best-performing vehicles and FCA US brands secured eight of 24 awards, the
most of any manufacturer at the event.
“The Truck Rodeo
was extremely competitive this year with a record number of media and
vehicle entries, so it’s impressive that the FCA brands received top
awards in numerous categories,” Michael Marrs, TAWA president,
said. “The Jeep brand SUVs continue to be favorites among TAWA
voters, as every Jeep SUV won its category again this year. In addition,
the Ram and Dodge brands also reclaimed titles.”
A
total of 88 pickups, SUVs, crossovers and commercial vehicles were entered
in the competition and 69 TAWA members judged the event. Members cast their
votes after two days of on- and off-road vehicle evaluations. Consideration
is given to everything from exterior/interior styling and off-road
capability to the entrant’s overall utility, value and
performance.
FCA brands receiving awards at the 2015 Texas
Truck Rodeo were:
Ram Brand
Full-Size
Pickup Truck: 2016 Ram 1500
Heavy Duty Pickup Truck: 2016 Ram 2500
Jeep
Brand
Mid-Size SUV: 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Mid-Size Luxury SUV:
Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit
Compact SUV: 2016 Jeep Cherokee
Off-Road Utility
Vehicle: 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
Compact Crossover
Utility Vehicle: 2015 Jeep Renegade
Dodge
Brand
Full-Size SUV: 2015 Dodge Durango
