Ram 1500 Named Texas Truck of the Year as Chrysler Group Dominates

Chrysler Group took home 15 of 24 awards from the 21st Annual Nevada Truck Rodeo this week in Las Vegas. The two-day competition presided over by the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) involved on- and off-road evaluations of some 63 pickup, SUV and crossover vehicles. Evaluations involved vehicle capabilities, design, utility, value, and technology.

Automakers often view Nevada as an important sales and marketing battleground for their trucks and SUVs, and as an important indicator of how they’ll fare in those segments nationwide.

“The Ram, Jeep, and Dodge brands from Chrysler Group clearly impressed our TAWA members at this year’s event,” TAWA President Michael Marrs said in a news release. “There’s no doubt that innovative technologies are paying off for these brands.”

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Ram 1500 was named the “Truck of Nevada” for the second straight year, beating out the redesigned Chevrolet Silverado. Jeep Grand Cherokee won “SUV of Nevada” for the fourth straight year and Dodge Durango won “Full-Size SUV of Nevada” for the second time in three years.

Here is a summary of Chrysler Group’s 15 awards from the Nevada Truck Rodeo and brief descriptions of the winning vehicles:

 

Ram

Ram Trucks: Truck Line of Nevada

2014 Ram 1500: Truck of Texas, Full-Size Truck of Texas, Luxury Truck of Texas

2014 Ram 2500: Heavy Duty Truck of Texas

2014 Ram ProMaster: Commercial Vehicle of Texas

Ram 1500 delivers the best fuel economy in its class, combining fuel-saving technologies with a powerful V-6 engine. The 2014 model features a new 3.0-liter EcoDiesel engine that delivers fuel efficiency great than 25 miles per gallon, as well as unsurpassed torque and up to 9,200 pounds of towing capability.

Ram’s heavy-duty line offers the best towing, payload, power, and capacity you’ll find. Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty trucks also feature a new 5-link coil suspension.

 

Jeep

2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee: SUV of Texas, Mid-size SUV of  Nevada

2014 Jeep Cherokee: Compact SUV of Texas

2014 Jeep Grant Cherokee Summit: Luxury Mid-size SUV of Nevada

Jeep Grand Cherokee delivers an unprecedented combination of world-class craftsmanship, advanced safety features, and best-in-class fuel economy. The 2014 Grand Cherokee gets 30 mph on the highway and has an unmatched driving range of more than 730 miles.

The all-new Jeep Cherokee returns to the Jeep lineup for the 2014 model year. It redefines the mid-size SUV segment with its 4x4 capability, nine-speed automatic transmission, handling, and fuel economy improvements and advanced safety features.

Jeep Wrangler gives you unmatched off-road capabilities and features Chrysler Group’s 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine, which delivers maximum torque and up to 21 miles per gallon.

Dodge

Dodge Durango: Full-size SUV of Texas

Dodge Durango boasts best-in-class towing and driving range. It features a standard eight-speed automatic transmission, improved fuel economy, and a new instrument panel with Uconnect touchscreens.

Technology

Ram 2500 five-link coil rear suspension: Best Technology

Chrysler Group Uconnect: Best Connectivity

Jeep/Ram 3.0L EcoDiesel: Best Powertrain

 

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