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Stellantis Drives Away With Top Honors From Texas Auto Writers Association

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Stellantis celebrated major wins at the Texas Auto Writers Association's 2024 Auto Roundup.

The 2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia was awarded Performance Vehicle of Texas, praised for its 505-horsepower twin-turbo V-6 engine and striking design.

The 2024 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid won Minivan of Texas for the eighth consecutive year, recognized for its family-friendly features, luxurious interior, and hybrid efficiency of 82 MPGe.

These accolades highlight Stellantis' commitment to innovative and high-performance vehicles as part of their Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan.

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  • 2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia won Performance Vehicle of Texas.
  • 2024 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid won Minivan of Texas for the eighth consecutive year.
  • Alfa Romeo Giulia praised for 505-hp V-6 engine and stunning design.
  • Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid noted for 82 MPGe efficiency and luxurious interior.
  • Awards highlight Stellantis' innovative and high-performance vehicles.
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  • The press release does not provide specific sales data or financial impact from these awards.
  • No new product launches or future plans were revealed beyond current models.

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., May 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --

  • Alfa Romeo Giulia and Chrysler brands win awards at the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) 2024 Auto Roundup
  • 2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia wins top award as Performance Vehicle of Texas
  • 2024 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid wins Minivan of Texas for eighth consecutive year

Stellantis brands Alfa Romeo and Chrysler won significant accolades this year at the Texas Auto Roundup hosted by the Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA). After a day of demanding driving at Eagles Canyon Raceway in Decatur, Texas, journalists voted on their favorites, and the Alfa Romeo and Chrysler brands came away with wins. The 2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia won Performance Vehicle of Texas and the 2024 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid won Minivan of Texas for an eighth consecutive year.

"The Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio is the epitome of a premium sport sedan, one that thoroughly impressed our field of judges," Cory Fourniquet, TAWA president, said. "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."

"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 Plug-in Hybrid Pinnacle was recognized by our members as the ultimate family-friendly vehicle based on its capability, comfort and luxurious interior."

TAWA
Founded in 1987, the Texas Auto Writers Association has grown to become one of the most recognized and reputable automotive media organizations in the industry. TAWA's mission is to promote quality and accuracy in automotive content creation and to disseminate information about the automotive industry through news-related print, online and broadcast media. The Association seeks to increase the number of information sources for its members through the exchange of resource information among members and similar organizations around the country. In addition to promoting journalism opportunities and professionalism internally, TAWA funds scholarships to journalism students.

Alfa Romeo Giulia
The 2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia delivers class-leading 280 horsepower and 306 lb.-ft. of torque, race-inspired performance, advanced technologies, seductive Italian style and an available all-wheel-drive (AWD) system, while providing an exhilarating driving experience in the premium midsize sedan segment.

The Giulia Quadrifoglio represents the halo of the lineup and highlights Alfa Romeo's exclusive motorsports and performance expertise with a 505-horsepower, 2.9-liter, twin-turbocharged V-6 engine that propels the Giulia Quadrifoglio from 0-60 mph in 3.8 seconds and to a top speed of 191 mph.

Chrysler Pacifica
Chrysler Pacifica family friendly features include the available FamCAM interior camera, which offers a bird's-eye view of rear-facing child-seat occupants. Pacifica has the most standard safety features in its segment, delivers available AWD capability paired with Pacifica's class-exclusive Stow 'n Go seating and was first with available Amazon Fire TV integrated into the Uconnect Theater System.

The Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid, the first hybrid minivan, delivers 82 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe), an all-electric range of 32 miles and a total range of 520 miles. The Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid can also help charge the battery when braking or stopping using the built-in regenerative braking technology. A Max Regeneration mode allows for even greater regenerative braking force to maximize efficiency and is noted via a cluster messaging icon to keep drivers aware of the increased system regeneration. Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid continues to represent the evolution of the Chrysler portfolio as the brand transitions to an all-new electrified future, as part of the Stellantis Dare Forward 2030 strategic plan to lead the way the world moves by delivering innovative, clean, safe and affordable mobility solutions.

Stellantis North America
Stellantis (NYSE: STLA) is one of the world's leading automakers, aiming to provide clean, safe and affordable freedom of mobility for all. In North America, it's best known for producing and selling vehicles in a portfolio of iconic, innovative and award-winning brands, including Jeep®, Chrysler, Dodge//SRT, Ram, Alfa Romeo and Fiat. Stellantis is executing its Dare Forward 2030, a bold strategic plan that paves the way to achieve the ambitious target of becoming a carbon net zero mobility tech company by 2038, while creating added value for all stakeholders.

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FAQ

What awards did the 2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia win?

The 2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia won the Performance Vehicle of Texas award.

What recognition did the 2024 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid receive?

The 2024 Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid won the Minivan of Texas award for the eighth consecutive year.

What is the engine specification of the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio?

The Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio features a 505-horsepower, 2.9-liter twin-turbocharged V-6 engine.

What are the fuel efficiency ratings of the Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid?

The Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid delivers 82 miles per gallon equivalent (MPGe) and has an all-electric range of 32 miles.

How long has the Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid been winning the Minivan of Texas award?

The Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid has been winning the Minivan of Texas award for eight consecutive years.

What is Stellantis' strategic plan called?

Stellantis' strategic plan is called Dare Forward 2030.

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