The Texas Auto Writers Association (TAWA) is sharing the winners of this year's Texas Auto Roundup - an annual spring competition where members vote on the best vehicles across multiple categories. This year's event was held at the Margaritaville Resort on Lake Conroe on April 6, 2025, where TAWA members spent a day test driving and evaluating models. (Car Pro Show host Jerry Reynolds and the Car Pro's Amy Plemons are long-time TAWA members but were unable to attend the event.)
2025 Texas Auto Roundup Winners
Here's a look at this year's standout models that received top honors for their performance, luxury, family-friendliness, and innovation.
People’s Vehicle of Texas (Best Value)
- Winner: Honda Civic Hybrid Sport Touring
“Best daily driver money can buy.” - Voting TAWA member - Second Place: Kia K4 GT-Line Turbo
- Third Place: Nissan Murano Platinum AWD
Check out The CarPro 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid Sport Touring Review Here →
Family Vehicle of Texas
- Winner: Toyota Sienna Platinum Hybrid AWD
“I was blown away by the Toyota Sienna. The value really can't be beat, and it's a hybrid to boot. I was sold on the vacuum and reclining back seats with the footrest.” - Voting TAWA member - Second Place: Kia Carnival Hybrid SX-Prestige
- Third Place: Honda Odyssey Elite
Minivan of Texas
- Winner: Toyota Sienna Platinum Hybrid AWD
“It’s like a Gulfstream with wheels—super comfortable and impressive cabin, mileage, and drivability.” - Voting TAWA member - Second Place: Chrysler Pacifica Limited AWD
- Third Place: Kia Carnival Hybrid SX-Prestige
Performance Vehicle of Texas
McLaren Artura Spider. Credit: McLaren
- Winner: McLaren Artura Spider
“A pure driver's car. Even with the hybrid system, power hard top, and glass roof adding weight, it still came in at only 3200 lbs. Unreal! The only car I would ever own in orange. I've been dreaming of it since I got out of it.” - Voting TAWA member - Second Place: Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack
- Third Place: Toyota GR Corolla
Luxury Vehicle of Texas
- Winner: Genesis G80 AWD 3.5T Sport Prestige
“Genesis continues to develop their vehicles to be a value that cannot be ignored in this segment. Arguably better at the same game than the current competition.” - Voting TAWA member - Second Place: INFINITI QX80
- Third Place: Lexus LX 700h Hybrid Overtrail
Check out our 2025 Genesis G80 review here →
EV of Texas
- Winner: Hyundai IONIQ 5 Limited AWD
“The styling for me is more creative, distinctive, and unique than a Model Y. Hyundai has married a nice fusion of futuristic touches and current modern styling.” - Voting TAWA member - Second Place: Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack
- Third Place: Acura ZDX Type S
Hybrid Vehicle of Texas
- Winner: Honda Civic Hybrid Sport Touring
“This vehicle is practical, well-executed, reliable, and has great handling. It’s also fuel-efficient.”- Voting TAWA member - Second Place: Lexus LX 700h Hybrid Overtrail
- Third Place: Toyota Sienna Platinum Hybrid AWD
Check out Jerry The Car Pro's 2025 Lexus LX 700h Hybrid Overtrail Review →
Best Exterior
- Winner: McLaren Artura Spider
“I can NOT say enough about the papaya spark color on the McLaren! It will definitely turn heads on the road!”- Voting TAWA member
“Incredible…” - Voting TAWA member - Second Place: Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack
- Third Place: INFINITI QX80
Best Interior
- Winner: INFINITI QX80
“The driving experience was effortless with its intelligence integrated technology. Easily one of the best family-oriented vehicles on the market, and its luxury design and craftsmanship are exquisite.” - Voting TAWA member - Second Place: Genesis G80 AWD 3.5T Sport Prestige
- Third Place: Lexus LX 700h Hybrid Overtrail
Check out Jerry The Car Pro's 2025 Lexus LX 700h Hybrid Overtrail Review Here →
Best New Interior
- Winner: INFINITI QX80
- Second Place: Nissan Murano Platinum AWD
- Third Place: Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack
Best New Feature
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- Winner: Nissan Armada Invisible Hood View
- Second Place: Dodge Charger Daytona Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust
- Third Place: INFINITI Klipsch Reference Premiere Audio System with Individual Audio.
Check out Jerry The Car Pro's 2025 Nissan Armada review →
Photo: 2025 Toyota Sienna Platinum. Toyota.