Texas Motor Press Association Announces Winners of Texas Off-Road Invitational

Although scheduled to go for over a month in advance, I had issues come up in my schedule that didn’t allow me to make it to this year’s TxMPA Off-Road Invitational. It’s too bad too as it looked like another great event with some great vehicles. The Off-Road Invitational is a different breed from our fall event, the Truck Rodeo hosted by the Texas Automotive Writers Association and this will be the first one I’ve missed out on. None the less, the event went on and here is a list of awards and winners.

Bryan, Texas – June 7, 2023 – The Texas Motor Press Association (TxMPA) is thrilled to announce the winners of the highly anticipated Texas Off-Road Invitational. After rigorous testing and evaluation, the top-performing vehicles in various categories have been crowned as the best in their respective classes.

The Texas Off-Road Invitational brought together a diverse range of off-road vehicles, each vying for recognition as the finest in their category. The event showcased the most capable trucks and SUVs in the market, demonstrating their off-road prowess and overall performance on challenging terrains.

The winners of the Texas Off-Road Invitational in each category are as follows:

Texas Off-Road Truck of the Year:

Hennessey RAM TRX Mammoth 1000

Texas Full Size Truck of the Year:

RAM TRX

Texas Mid-Size Truck of the Year:

Jeep Gladiator

Texas Off-Road SUV of the Year:

Toyota Sequoia

Texas Luxury SUV of the Year:

Nissan Armada

Texas Mid-Size SUV of the Year:

Jeep Wrangler

Texas Full-Size SUV of the Year:

Hyundai Palisades

Texas Compact SUV of the Year:

Mazda CX50

These exceptional vehicles displayed exceptional off-road capabilities, advanced features, and unmatched performance during the Texas Off-Road Invitational. The Texas Motor Press Association would like to congratulate the winners and express appreciation to all the participating manufacturers who showcased their remarkable vehicles.

“We are delighted to recognize the winners of the Texas Off-Road Invitational,” said Michael Satterfield, President of the Texas Motor Press Association. “These vehicles have demonstrated outstanding off-road performance, innovation, and versatility. They truly represent the pinnacle of off-road excellence, and we congratulate them on their well-deserved victories.”

The Texas Motor Press Association extends its gratitude to the participants, event organizers, and the city of Bryan, Texas, for their invaluable contributions in making the Texas Off-Road Invitational a resounding success.

For more information about the Texas Off-Road Invitational and the Texas Motor Press Association, please visit www.texasmotorpress.org.

About the Texas Motor Press Association:

The Texas Motor Press Association (TxMPA) is a non-profit organization composed of automotive journalists, industry professionals, and related specialists residing in Texas. It serves as a resource for information, education, and networking within the automotive industry. TxMPA hosts various events throughout the year, including the Texas Off-Road Invitational, to provide comprehensive evaluations of vehicles and recognize excellence in the industry.