May 18 2009
While the purchase of any Chrysler, General Motors (GM) or Ford car will ultimately help the domestic auto industry in Detroit, quality is important, too. Detroit struggles with its image in terms of quality, but the big-three car companies are very competitive with their foreign counterparts. According to U.S. News and World Report, several domestic models meet or surpass foreign models in their respective categories. Here is a chart to help you figure out which domestic models are highly rated and where they are assembled:
Chevrolet
- 2010 Camaro (Canada) -- Rated #1 muscle car
- 2009 Malibu (Kansas) -- Rated #2 midsize car under $25,000
- 2009 Suburban (Wisconsin) -- Rated #2 large SUV under $35,000
- 2009 Tahoe (Texas) -- Rated #1 large SUV under $35,000
- 2009 Tahoe Hybrid (Texas) -- Rated #3 hybrid SUV between $20,000 and $35,000
- 2009 Traverse (Tennessee) -- Rated #2 midsize SUV under $35,000
Dodge
- 2009 Challenger (Canada) -- Rated #3 muscle car
Ford
- 2009 Escape Hybrid (Kansas City, MO) -- Rated #1 compact SUV under $25,000; Rated #1 hybrid SUV between $20,000 and $35,000
- 2010 Fusion (Mexico) -- Rated #3 midsize car under $25,000
- 2010 Fusion Hybrid (Mexico) -- Rated #1 midsize car under $25,000; Rated #1 hybrid car between $20,000 and $30,000
- 2009 Taurus (Illinois) -- Rated #3 full-size car under $35,000
- 2009 Taurux X (Illinois) -- Rated #1 full-size wagon under $30,000
Mercury
- 2009 Sable (Illinois) -- Rated #2 full-size car under $35,000
Pontiac
- 2009 G8 (Australia) -- Rated #2 muscle car; Rated #1 convertible under $35,000
Saturn
- 2009 Outlook (Lansing, MI) -- Rated #3 midsize SUV under $35,000
