Alfa Romeo and Chrysler Triumph at 2024 Texas Auto Roundup

Alfa Romeo and Chrysler have achieved significant recognition at the 2024 Texas Auto Roundup, hosted by the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA). After intense driving at Eagles Canyon Raceway in Decatur, Texas, automotive journalists cast their votes, and the results saw Alfa Romeo and Chrysler atop their categories. 

The 2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia was awarded the prestigious “Performance Vehicle of Texas” title, while the 2024 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid won the “Minivan of Texas” award for the eighth consecutive year.

Founded in 1987, TAWA has become one of the industry’s most recognized and reputable automotive media organizations. TAWA’s mission is to promote quality and accuracy in automotive journalism and foster the dissemination of information about the automotive industry through various media channels. Additionally, TAWA supports journalism students through scholarships and aims to enhance professional opportunities and standards within the field.

Performance Vehicle of Texas: 2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia – 

The 2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia, particularly the Giulia Quadrifoglio variant, has captivated automotive enthusiasts and journalists alike. “The Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio is the epitome of a premium sports sedan, one that thoroughly impressed our field of judges,” remarked Cory Fourniquet, TAWA president. “With its stunning looks and exhilarating performance from a 505-horsepower twin-turbo V-6, the Giulia Quadrifoglio was the obvious choice for Performance Vehicle of Texas.”

The Giulia Quadrifoglio epitomizes Alfa Romeo’s motorsports heritage and performance prowess. It features a 505-horsepower, 2.9-liter, twin-turbocharged V6 engine. This powerhouse propels the vehicle from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.8 seconds and achieves a top speed of 191 mph, offering an exhilarating driving experience coupled with advanced technologies and Italian style. Alfa Romeo will discontinue the Quadrifoglio this spring in the North American market and recently revealed a limited farewell model with the 2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Super Sport.

Minivan of Texas: 2024 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid – 

The Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid has once again demonstrated its dominance in the minivan segment, earning the Minivan of Texas accolade for an eighth straight year. “Chrysler Pacifica continues its streak of top honors at the TAWA Auto Roundup, earning the Minivan of Texas award for the eighth consecutive year,” said Fourniquet. “The 2024 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Pinnacle was recognized by our members as the ultimate family-friendly vehicle based on its capability, comfort, and luxurious interior.”

The 2024 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid offers a comprehensive suite of family-friendly features, including the innovative FamCAM interior camera, which provides a bird’s-eye view of rear-facing child-seat occupants. It boasts its segment’s most standard safety features and is equipped with class-exclusive Stow ‘n Go seating. Notably, the Pacifica Hybrid achieves an impressive 82 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe), with an all-electric range of 32 miles and a total range of 520 miles. The regenerative braking technology enhances efficiency, with a Max Regeneration mode for increased braking force.