2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer gets its first award

WhenJeepannounced its all-new large 2022 Grand Wagoneer, it said it was informing its rivals that it would take the premium SUV category to the next level.Now, the 2022 Grand Wagoneer has been named the "SUV of Texas" at the annual Texas Truck Race.It's a Ram and Jeep signature event.I reported earlier that the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX was crowned the Texas Truck of the Year.

Texas is a huge market for trucks and large SUVs.There are plenty of places to cover, and many spend long hours on the ranch or traveling between smaller cities, so comfort is king.The new Grand Wagoneer has won two top results.It took top honors for SUVs in Texas and won the full-size luxury SUV category.The Grand Wagoneer's little brother, the 2022 Jeep Wagoneer drives home as a full-size SUV in Texas.When all the awards were added up, Jeep's parent company, Stellantis, took home the most awards of any automaker.

“The 2022 Grand Wagoneer has impressed our members. The attention to detail, luxurious materials, integrated design, and capability and technology truly makes a difference for a full-size luxury SUV,” said TAWA President Kristin Shaw The segment sets new benchmarks."The Ram Trucks also brought their A-game, winning several awards in a row.The Texas auto writer is a true connoisseur of pickup trucks, so Ram deserves the honor.We also love Jeep's lineup, several of which are best-in-class for performance, craftsmanship and versatility."

Wagoneer, Ram and Jeep Texas honors include:

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Texas SUV: 2022 Grand Wagoneer

Texas Full-Size Luxury SUV: 2022 Grand Wagoneer Series III

Full-size SUV in Texas: 2022 Wagoneer

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Full-size pickup: 2022 Ram 1500

Heavy Duty Pickup: 2022 Ram 2500 Power Wagon

Luxury pickup: 2021 Ram 1500 TRX

Dirt Bike: 2021 Ram 1500 TRX

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Midsize SUV: 2021JeepGrand Cherokee L

Green Vehicle: 2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe

Every year, the Texas Automobile Writers Association organizes an event for its writers to test and rate the latest cars.This year's Truck Rodeo was held at the Star Hill Ranch in Bee Cave, Texas, offering both on- and technical off-road driving opportunities.Fifty trucks and SUVs were reviewed.

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