U.S.-Made Vehicles Top Consumer Reports Best Car List
Bryan Riley /
People who believe the United States no longer manufactures anything need to check out the newest Consumer Reports “Best Cars” list. The magazine recently selected the top cars for 2011 in 10 categories. Five “best models” are made in the USA, three in Japan, one in Canada, and one in Mexico.
| Category | Manufacturer | Model | Plant Location |
| Family Sedan | Nissan | Altima | Smyrna, TN and Canton, MS |
| Small Car | Hyundai | Elantra | Montgomery, AL |
| Budget Car | Honda | Fit | Japan |
| Small SUV | Toyota | RAV4 | Canada |
| Green Car | Toyota | Prius | Japan |
| Family SUV | Kia | Sorento | West Point, GA |
| Sporty Car | Ford | Mustang | Flat Rock, MI |
| Sports Sedan | Infiniti | G37 | Japan |
| Family Hauler | Toyota | Sienna | Princeton, IN |
| Pickup Truck | Chevrolet | Avalanche | Mexico |