2019 Dodge Challenger Wins Top Honors as ‘Car of Texas’ and ‘Performance Car of Texas’; Chrysler Pacifica Wins ‘Family Car of Texas’ from Texas Auto Writers Association

2019 Dodge Challenger Wins Top Honors as ‘Car of Texas’ and ‘Performance Car of Texas’; Chrysler Pacifica Wins ‘Family Car of Texas’ from Texas Auto Writers Association

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Alfa Romeo Brand Also Wins at the 2019 Texas Auto Roundup

• 2019 Dodge Challenger crowned with multiple awards: Car of Texas, Performance Car of Texas and Performance Coupe of Texas
• Chrysler Pacifica wins Family Car of Texas and Minivan of Texas for the fourth consecutive year
• Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio named Performance Sedan of Texas for third consecutive year
• FCA US vehicles take home the most awards of any manufacturer at the annual competition

April 17, 2019 , Auburn Hills, Mich. – The 2019 Dodge Challenger took the highest award as the Car of Texas at the annual Texas Auto Roundup hosted by the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA), while the 2019 Chrysler Pacifica and 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio also picked up key honors.

The Challenger won a second overall award as the Performance Car of Texas, in addition to the Performance Coupe of Texas category. The Chrysler Pacifica remains the number one choice for families in Texas with four consecutive wins as the Family Car of Texas and Minivan of Texas. Alfa Romeo received consecutive accolades as well with the 2019 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio winning Performance Sedan of Texas for a third year in a row.   

“Driving enthusiasts in Texas love horsepower, and the Dodge Challenger’s classic muscular lines and monumental power won over our voters,” said Michael Marrs, president of TAWA and co-host of the “In Wheel Time” radio show in Houston. “The Chrysler Pacifica continues to impress our members with its combination of family-friendly features, technology and versatility, while the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio offers Texans both performance and Italian design for an exceptional driving experience.”  

TAWA members used local surface roads and an autocross course set up by the Sports Car Club of America to evaluate vehicles in side-by-side comparisons. A total of 44 TAWA journalists attended and drove 29 vehicles during the two-day event. 

FCA US won the most awards of any manufacturer with the following honors:

Dodge Brand

Car of Texas: 2019 Dodge Challenger

Performance Car of Texas: 2019 Dodge Challenger

Performance Coupe of Texas: 2019 Dodge Challenger

Chrysler Brand 

Family Car of Texas: 2019 Chrysler Pacifica

Minivan of Texas: 2019 Chrysler Pacifica

Alfa Romeo

Performance Sedan of Texas: Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio