After a full day of testing vehicles at the Texas Truck Rodeo, the top contenders were recognized for their outstanding performance, capability, comfort, and innovation.
See the list of winners below!
Compact SUV
Winner: 2027 Kia Seltos X-Line SX AWD
2nd: 2026 Toyota RAV4 PHEV Woodland
Mid-Size SUV
Winner: 2027 Kia Telluride X-Pro SX Prestige
2nd: 2027 Toyota 4Runner Trailhunter/TRD Pro
3rd: 2026 Lexus GX 550 Overtrail +
Full-Size SUV
Winner: 2026 Dodge Durango R/T 392 Launch Edition
2nd: 2027 Toyota Sequoia Trailhunter
Luxury SUV
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Winner: 2026 Lexus GX 550 Overtrail+
2nd: 2026 Lexus LX 700h Hybrid Overtrail
3rd: 2027 Genesis GV60 MAGMA
Off-Road SUV
Winner: 2027 Toyota 4Runner Trailhunter/TRD Pro
2nd: 2026 Nissan Armada PRO-4X
3rd: 2026 Lexus LX 700h Hybrid Overtrail
Electric SUV
Winner: 2027 Genesis GV60 MAGMA
2nd: 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland Premium
Mid-Size Pickup Truck
Winner: 2027 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter/TRD Pro
2nd: 2027 Jeep Gladiator Texas Trail
3rd: 2026 Nissan Frontier PRO-4X
Full-Size Pickup Truck
Winner: 2027 Ram 1500 TRX
2nd: 2027 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro/Trailhunter
Luxury Pickup Truck
Winner: 2026 Ram 1500 Limited Longhorn
Off-Road Pickup Truck
Winner: 2027 Ram 1500 TRX
2nd: 2027 Toyota Tacoma Trailhunter/TRD Pro
3rd: 2026 INEOS Grenadier Quartermaster Fieldmaster
Best Infotainment
Winner: 2026 Toyota RAV4 – Next Gen Toyota Audio Multimedia & Connected
“We tested the latest trucks and SUVs on three off-road courses in Decatur, Texas, making the 39th Texas Truck Rodeo a memorable experience for TAWA members.
Manufacturers keep raising the bar with better technology, stronger off-road performance, and more comfort for daily driving.
Congratulations to everyone who participated, and a special thanks to the winners in each category.”
Marc Newman, President, Texas Auto Writers Association.
About TAWA
Since 1987, the Texas Auto Writers Association has become one of the most respected
automotive media groups in the industry. TAWA’s mission is to support quality and accuracy in automotive reporting and to share industry news through print, online, and broadcast media.
Rexroat, CFO in Tyler, Texas, has tabulated and certified the results.