Buckle up for the 2024 Texas Auto Show! Today’s Media Day press conference lineup included big announcements from top manufacturers. 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 enjoy browsing 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.
The 2025 Ram 1500 RHO offers the best value with more horsepower per dollar ($129.60) than any other off-road offering. The 2025 Ram 1500 RHO is powered by the all-new 3.0-liter Hurricane High Output (H/O) Straight-Six Turbo (SST) engine, rated at 540 horsepower and 521 lb.-ft. of torque, delivering enhanced fuel economy and fewer emissions while generating more horsepower and torque than other naturally aspirated V-8 and boosted six-cylinder engines in the light-duty segment. The 2025 Ram 1500 RHO also offers heightened off-road capability and performance with an aggressive appearance.
The all-new, all-electric Jeep® Wagoneer S offers a unique sleek design, aerodynamic efficiency, state-of-the-art technology, 4xe capability, and impressive performance credentials. Offered exclusively as a BEV, the Jeep Wagoneer S has a range of more than 300 miles on a single charge, delivers 600 horsepower, provides lightning-quick 0-60 mph acceleration time of 3.4 seconds and 617 lb.-ft of instant torque. Impressive performance credentials paired with the Jeep brand-exclusive Selec-Terrain traction management system, Jeep Wagoneer S instills driving confidence and traction for all weather and road conditions. As the Jeep brand’s first-ever global BEV, the Jeep Wagoneer S will launch first in the U.S. and Canada in fall 2024 and later be available in markets around the world.
Toyota is making the global public debut of the 2025 Sequoia 1794 and the Tundra TRD Rally package. A special luxury grade that draws inspiration from the Lone Star state where it is assembled, the 1794 Sequoia incorporates real American walnut wood grain interior trim, unique leather-trimmed heated and ventilated massaging front seats, and sleek 1794 badging. It rides on 20-inch alloy wheels, has 2ndrow captain’s chairs, a panoramic roof, and a tow tech package that all come standard. The Tundra TRD Rally Package uses Toyota’s Baja racing heritage as the cornerstone for its design. The iconic red, orange, and yellow colorway is incorporated into the design of this truck. Engineers continued the enhancements with 18-inch TRD off-road wheels with unique center caps, all-terrain tires, Bilstein® shocks, and skid plates to give this truck legitimate off-road chops. Both Sequoia and Tundra are assembled by Texans in San Antonio. Toyota is also debuting a 25th Anniversary Highlander, and the 2025 GR Corolla with a Direct Automatic Transmission, and a 2025 GR86 Hakone Special Edition.
The all-new, all-electric, next-gen 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack maintains Dodge’s throne as the world’s quickest and most powerful muscle car and delivers SRT levels of performance. The Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack comes standard with the Direct Connection Stage 2 Upgrade straight from the factory. Delivering 670 horsepower and 627 lb.-ft. of torque, the Charger Daytona Scat Pack with Stage 2 and Track Package reaches 0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds while running the quarter-mile in an estimated 11.5 seconds. The all-new Charger Daytona models feature an all-electric 400-volt dual motor system delivering muscle car performance through standard all-wheel drive, a mechanical limited slip differential. and the world’s first patent-pending Fratzonic Chambered Exhaust. The 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona Scat Pack, and the 496-horsepower 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona R/T, the first all-electric vehicles from the Dodge brand, also qualify for a full $7,500 federal tax credit when leased.
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 interactives and live entertainment throughout the various auto displays at the Fair. Check out the complete list of vehicles and interactives on display during the 2024 Texas Auto Show at TexasAutoShow.BigTex.com. The Texas Auto Show and State Fair of Texas run from Friday, September 27, through Sunday, October 20, 2024—we look forward to seeing you at the Most Texan Place on Earth this Fair season.