Buckle up for the 2021 Texas Auto Show! Today’s Media Day press conference lineup included big reveals from Ram and Toyota. Since 1913, the auto show has been an important part of the State Fair of Texas, and the Fair is proud to continually provide an engaging environment where manufacturers can interact with consumers through displays and experiences. Whether you’re a diehard car fanatic or you just like to look around at the newest models, this event is the ultimate destination for all things auto. Highlights from each manufacturer featured at today’s press conference can be found below.
RAM
Ram will debut three new models and will offer Ram 1500 TRX thrill rides at the State Fair of Texas. Each new model will offer truck buyers an even wider selection of exterior and interior appointments and content. The Ram TRX interactive thrill ride experience is the ultimate in-truck adventure and demonstrates the power and capabilities of the quickest, fastest, and most powerful mass-produced truck in the world. Ram TRX features 702 horsepower and 650 lb.-ft. of torque with the proven and reliable high-performance 6.2-liter supercharged HEMI® V-8 engine. Fairgoers will be able to experience the apex predator of the truck world firsthand with professional drivers navigating attendees through an interactive course. The Ram Truck display at the State Fair of Texas features a full lineup of Ram trucks that proudly includes the reigning “Truck of Texas” and “Luxury Pickup Truck of Texas” Ram 1500, as well as the “Heavy Duty Pickup Truck of Texas” Ram 2500/2500 Heavy Duty. Ram TRX, the latest in a line of three consecutive MotorTrend “Truck of the Year” award winners (2019 Ram 1500, 2020 Ram Heavy Duty, and 2021 Ram 1500 TRX), will also be on display.
TOYOTA
The all-new 2022 Toyota Tundra is making its Texas debut at the State Fair. All-new from the ground up, the Tundra was designed and engineered in the U.S., and it is assembled in San Antonio. The new Tundra features a standard i-FORCE 3.5L twin-turbo V6 that produces up to 389 horsepower, 479 lb-ft. It also offers an available i-FORCE MAX hybrid twin-turbo V6 powertrain that produces up to 437 horsepower, 583 lb.-ft. The stout new Tundra has an impressive maximum towing capacity of up to 12,000 pounds and a max payload capacity of 1,940 pounds. Bold exterior styling complements spacious, well-equipped interior, while an available 14-inch touchscreen highlights an all-new Audio Multimedia system. Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 active safety standard on all grades
Ideal for fairgoers looking to purchase a new car, or simply learn more about today’s available options, the Texas Auto Show at the State Fair of Texas is full of experts from each of the manufacturing companies, ready to help you with any questions you may have. In addition to checking out the hottest new rides, visitors can enjoy fun, live entertainment throughout the various auto displays at the Fair. Check out the complete list of vehicles on display during the 2021 Texas Auto Show at TexasAutoShow.BigTex.com. For more information on the Fair’s COVID-19 precautions, please visit BigTex.com/COVID. The Texas Auto Show and State Fair of Texas run from Friday, September 24 through Sunday, October 17, 2021.