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The 14 best American cars to buy right now, according to Consumer Reports

By Ben Kesslen
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If you’re looking for a new car and want to buy something American-made, Consumer Reports has you covered.

It compiled a list of the best American-made cars, SUVs, and pick-up trucks in 2025.

Continue reading to see the 14 American-made vehicles that made the list.

Electric Car: Tesla Model 3

Luxury Entry-Level Car: Cadillac CT4

Luxury Compact Car: Cadillac CT5

Small Car: Buick Envista

Sports Car: Chevrolet Corvette

Four-seat Sports Car: Ford Mustang

Minivan: Chrysler Pacifica

Subcompact SUV: Chevrolet Trailblazer

Compact SUV: Buick Envision

Midsized 3-Row SUV: Ford Explorer

Luxury Compact SUV: Cadillac XT5

Luxury 3-Row SUV: Cadillac XT6

Electric SUV: Tesla Model Y

Small Pickup Truck: Ford Maverick

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