Texas Auto Writers Association Announces 2023 Texas Auto Roundup Winners

May 2, 2023 by Texas Auto Writers Association

The Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) is pleased to announce the award winners of the 2023 TAWA Texas Auto Roundup. This year's event was held in Decatur, Texas at the spectacular Eagles Canyon Raceway.

Automotive journalists and content creators from across the country tested a cross-section of the world's most capable vehicles during the event held on March 27-28, 2023. TAWA members evaluated vehicles within their category and amongst the entire fleet of vehicles present. Votes were based upon each vehicle's interior, exterior, value, performance and overall personal appeal. Members also voted on which vehicles should carry the title awards within each category. Votes were electronically submitted and then calculated by a third-party accounting firm and presented to TAWA for presentation. This year's attendees rated vehicles from a global selection of automakers including automakers Alfa Romeo, Chrysler, Dodge, Genesis, Honda, Lexus, Mazda, Nissan, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo.

This year, the title award categories were Vehicle of Texas, Performance Vehicle of Texas, Electric Vehicle of Texas and Compact Utility Vehicle of Texas. An additional 5 calculated merit-based vehicle aspect awards, 13 category awards and three featured based awards were also awarded by TAWA's Member Jurors.

'We are delighted to name the Genesis G90 as the Vehicle of Texas. TAWA Members were impressed at first sight and won over by the experience of the stunning vehicle at Eagles Canyon Raceway in Decatur, Texas,' said TAWA President Teia Collier. 'The excellence of design, pure decadent power and fine details elevated the Genesis G90 and make it proudly the Vehicle of Texas.'

The Genesis G90 3.5T was named the Vehicle of Texas, the Performance Vehicle of Texas is the Dodge Challenger SRT, the Crossover Utility Vehicle of Texas is the Dodge Hornet and the Electric Vehicle of Texas is the Nissan Ariya.

'The Texas Auto Writers Association congratulates all of the automotive partners and members for joining us for this year's Texas Auto Roundup. We give special congratulations to the title and category winners of the 2024 Texas Auto Roundup; the competition was fierce, and all attending partners made a great showing,' said Collier. 'Against the backdrop of Eagles Canyon Raceway and Decatur, Texas, we had a unique opportunity to experience and test these world-class vehicles in a variety of conditions. It was exciting and exhilarating to experience that provides confidence that the present and future of automotive are bright.'

A special thank you and recognition to the members of TAWA, DriveShop and Prestige Auto for their diligent efforts and continued support through the years.

2023 Texas Auto Roundup Awards

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Title Awards

Vehicle of Texas: Genesis G90 3.5T

Performance Vehicle of Texas: Dodge Challenger SRT

Crossover Utility Vehicle of Texas: Dodge Hornet

Electric Vehicle of Texas: Nissan Ariya

Vehicle Category Awards

Luxury Car ($50,000-$75,000): Lexus RX 500h F Sport

Luxury Car ($75,000+): Genesis G90 3.5T

Performance Coupe: Toyota GR Supra

Performance Sedan: Genesis Electrified G80

Performance Hatchback: Honda Civic

Mid-Size Vehicle: Toyota Prius Limited

Full-Size Vehicle: Toyota Crown Platinum