Best Cars, SUVs, and Trucks from American Brands

Beyond patriotism, there’s a key reason to consider where a car is built when shopping for a new car now: Buyers are eligible to deduct up to $10,000 in loan interest on financed, American-made models. This offer applies to any new vehicle purchased after Jan. 1, 2025, that is built in the U.S. This deduction is considered “above the line,” meaning it is used in addition to the standard deduction. This tax credit will be phased out after 2028—possibly before the loan is paid off. 

Below, we spotlight the highest-scoring American-branded vehicle for most of the categories we test, factoring in road test, reliability, owner satisfaction, and safety scores. We only included categories where an American-branded car qualified. There were some categories, like midsized car, midsized 3-row SUV, and minivan, where there isn’t an American-branded recommended model.

There are many ways to sort and filter Consumer Reports’ ratings to find the best vehicle in a given category or price range, and you’re invited to explore using our A-to-Z ratings tool.

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