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There are many ways to view the Consumer Reports Ratings to find the highest-rated vehicle in a given category or price range. But we get many questions from journalists and our readers regarding the best current American-branded vehicles.
To answer that popular query, we have compiled a list of American-brand vehicles selected based on the Overall Score, which factors road test, reliability, owner satisfaction, and safety. And all are Consumer Reports recommended. We omitted categories where no American-branded model achieved a recommendation, due to road test score, reliability, and/or safety.
| Category | Model | Overall Score |
|---|---|---|
| Subcompact car | Chevrolet Sonic LT (1.8L) |
65 |
| Compact car | Ford C-Max Hybrid SE | 69 |
| Midsized car | Ford Fusion SE (1.5T) |
77 |
| Large car | Chevrolet Impala 2LTZ |
81 |
| Luxury compact car | Buick Regal Premium I (turbo) |
78 |
| Luxury midsized car | Lincoln MKZ 2.0 EcoBoost |
75 |
| Midsized SUV | Ford Edge SEL (2.0L EcoBoost) | 76 |
| Large SUV | Dodge Durango Limited (V6) |
76 |
| Luxury SUV | Lincoln MKX 2.7L | 79 |
| Full-sized pickups |
Ford F-150 XLT (3.5 V6 EcoBoost) | 77 |
See our best and worst section to help filter down your purchase considerations including best new cars under $25K, best and worst new car values, most fuel-efficient, and most fun to drive.
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