Consumer Reports reveals American Top Picks for 2009

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
(no reliability data for Traverse, reliability too low to recommend for others)

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