The 2021 Ram 1500 has won Truck of Texas bragging rights for the third year in a row.
Members of the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) ran 39 trucks and SUVs through their paces both on- and off-road at last month’s Texas Truck Rodeo, the organization’s signature event. The winners were live-streamed last week.
Operating out of Star Hill Ranch near Austin and practicing social distancing, mask-wearing and other safety protocols, TAWA members appraised the vehicle entries’ appeal, value, performance, interior and exterior. 2021 Ram trucks also won top honors in the luxury pickup, heavy-duty pickup, off-road and full-size pickup categories.
• Truck of Texas: 2021 Ram 1500
• SUV of Texas: 2021 Dodge Durango
• Luxury SUV: Land Rover Defender 110SE
• Full-Size SUV: 2021 Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat
• Mid-Size SUV: 2021 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy
• Compact SUV: 2021 Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road
• Off-Road SUV: 2021 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon
• Full-Size Pickup: 2021 Ram 1500 TRX
• Mid-Size Pickup: 2021 Jeep Gladiator Mojave
• Off-Road Pickup: 2021 Ram 1500 TRX
• Luxury Pickup: 2021 Ram 1500
• Heavy Duty Pickup: 2020 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty Laramie Night Edition
• Best Powertrain: FCA 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI V8
• Best Infotainment: FCA UConnect
• Best Safety or Driver Assist: Nissan ProPILOT Assist with Navi-link
• Best Towing Technology: Ram Heavy Duty 360-degree Surround View Camera