Even after being questioned for its American Top Picks in 2008, Consumer Reports has once again revealed its American Top Picks for 2009. The company feels that some new cars feel strongly about buying an American-made vehicle and that means they look for the best product for their needs.
To qualify for a Top Pick, a [...]
Even after being questioned for its American Top Picks in 2008, Consumer Reports has once again revealed its American Top Picks for 2009. The company feels that some new cars feel strongly about buying an American-made vehicle and that means they look for the best product for their needs.
To qualify for a Top Pick, a vehicle must score high in its segment and must have electronic stability control (ESC). Consumer Reports also looks for reliability data which must indicate average or better reliability.
So for those of you looking to buy an American-branded vehicle, follow the jump to see Consumer Reports American Top Picks for 2009. Check out Consumer Reports article on the subject as well.
Click through for the list.
| Category | Top Pick | Top Scoring |
| Small car | Ford Focus | Ford Focus |
| Family sedan | Chevrolet Malibu | Chevrolet Malibu |
| Upscale sedan | Lincoln MKZ | Cadillac CTS (reliability too low to recommend) |
| Luxury sedan | Cadillac DTS | Cadillac STS (reliability too low to recommend) |
| Small SUV | Ford Escape Hybrid | Ford Escape Hybrid |
| Midsized SUV | Ford Taurus X | Chevrolet Traverse/GMC Acadia/Saturn Outlook |
| Minivan | None qualify | Chrysler Town & Country (reliability too low to recommend) |
| Pickup truck | Chevrolet Avalanche | Chevrolet Avalanche |
| Fun-to-drive | None qualify | Chevrolet Corvette Z06 (reliability too low to recommend) |
| Green car | Ford Escape Hybrid | Ford Escape Hybrid |
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