2018 TEXAS AUTO ROUNDUP RESULTS |
As part of TAWA’s efforts to serve the automotive journalists members who cover the automotive industry, more than 50 TAWA members and 60-plus manufacturer representatives from throughout the nation meet each spring for a two-day evaluation of the industry’s latest compact cars, sedans, and top performance cars as well as CUVs, activity vehicles, vans, and green vehicles. Manufacturers covet the prestigious awards they earn and often mention the honors in their promotional material.
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TOP AWARDS
Car of Texas: 2018 Lexus LC 500 Family Car of Texas: 2018 Chrysler Pacifica
Performance Car of Texas: 2018 Mercedes-Benz GT R |
DECATUR, Texas — Lexus and Chrysler won the top two awards at the 2018 Texas Auto Roundup on April 16-17, presented by the Steel Market Development Institute (SMDI). After 49 members of the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) evaluated 46 vehicles, the 2018 Lexus LC 500 was crowned the overall Car of Texas. In addition, the 2018 Chrysler Pacifica took home the event’s other top award, the Family Car of Texas. TAWA members, who cover the automotive industry for print, online and broadcast outlets across the United States, voted on the top vehicles after spending two days comparing them at Eagles Canyon Raceway in Decatur, Texas. They took the vehicles on a series of exercises on the 2.5-mile racetrack, pushing performance cars and taking other vehicles on slalom, acceleration and braking tests. They also learned about the new vehicles’ features and changes from manufacturer representatives. “Our journalists had a clear decision after driving vehicles at a new venue this year,” said Michael Marrs, TAWA’s president. “They thought the new Lexus LC stood out among the competitors for its eye-catching looks and refined but muscular performance on the track.” In addition to SMDI’s title sponsorship, the 2018 event also was supported by the Polaris Slingshot and Wieck Media. Other category award winners from the 2018 Texas Auto Roundup include: ACTIVITY VEHICLE
COMPACT CAR
MID-SIZE CAR
FULL-SIZE CAR
FULL-SIZE LUXURY CAR
GREEN VEHICLE
MINIVAN
PERFORMANCE COMPACT
PERFORMANCE COUPE
PERFORMANCE SEDAN
PERFORMANCE UTILITY
SUPERCAR
BEST TECHNOLOGY
BEST NEW INTERIOR
PAST AUTO ROUNDUP RESULTS | FULL RESULTS FULL-SIZE LUXURY CAR Winner: 2018 Lexus LS 500 Runner-Up: 2019 Infiniti QX50 FULL-SIZE CAR Winner: 2019 Toyota Avalon Runner-Up: 2018 Honda Accord MID-SIZE CAR Winner: 2018 Toyota Camry Runner-Up: 2018 Volkswagen Passat COMPACT CAR Winner: 2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback Runner-Up: 2018 Volkswagen Golf R PERFORMANCE SEDAN Winner: 2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Runner-Up: 2018 Kia Stinger PERFORMANCE COUPE Winner: 2018 Lexus LC 500 Runner-Up: 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat Widebody PERFORMANCE COMPACT Winner: 2018 Honda Civic Type R Runner-Up: 2018 Mazda MX-5 Miata
SUPERCAR Winner: 2018 Mercedes-Benz GT R Runner-Up: 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Trackhawk ACTIVITY VEHICLE Winner: 2018 Infiniti QX80 Runner-Up: 2018 Jeep Wrangler PERFORMANCE UTILITY Winner: 2018 Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio Runner-Up: 2018 Dodge Durango SRT MINIVAN Winner: 2018 Chrysler Pacifica GREEN VEHICLE Winner: 2018 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Runner-Up: 2018 Honda Clarity BEST INTERIOR Winner: 2019 Toyota Avalon Touring BEST TECHNOLOGY Winner: World’s First Production-Ready Variable Compression Ratio Engine, 2019 Infiniti QX50 |
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