This ranking is based on affordability, fuel economy, and safety ratings as well as a tried and true performance on the European and world markets in previous years with American cars made overseas. Both Ford and Chevy, despite challenging fiscal times, have decided to go with tried and true vehicles that have succeeded on the global market for American release, after a few tweaks to the cars themselves, upgrading both engineering and style options.
The 2011 Ford Fiesta and the 2011 Chevy Cruze have one thing in common. They have been redesigned based on the world market where more is expected from a small, compact sedan. With beginning retail prices around $15,000, many people discount American made cars in this price bracket as being cheap, or throwaway or starter cars. However, in the world market, these vehicles are considered affordable, practical, and a better deal than many of their larger counterparts. These vehicles are engineered for safety, have more comfort options such as heated seats and trim upgrades, and are a mainstay of many European citizens whose speed limits are much higher than those encountered with American made cars. This equates to higher crash speeds and a need for better safety precautions such as more airbags for more areas of the body. While this may seem like overkill in American made cars where speed limits are slower, it is still an added safety feature that many American consumers will appreciate, especially at such an economical price bracket.
2011 Ford Fiesta - #1 In Affordable Small Cars
US News & World Report ranks the Ford Fiesta as #1 out of 30 affordable small cars based on reliability, safety, and performance testing. The 2011 Ford Fiesta has also been favorably reviewed by Automobile, Autoweek, Car and Driver, and Edmunds.com. The major reason for this is fuel economy. The Ford Fiesta boasts 40 mpg highway and 30 mpg for city driving. This is a level similar to many hybrids cars; however, the Ford Fiesta retails for several thousand dollars less than most American made cars engineered with hybrid technology. The Ford Fiesta, like its competitor the 2011 Chevy Cruze, has had good reception as one of the American cars made overseas. Both embrace qualities expected by European car buyers – efficiency and style.
Edmunds.com - 2011 Ford Fiesta Review
You can read the full Edmunds.com review of the 2011 Ford Fiesta at http://www.edmunds.com/ford/fiesta/2011/review.html. Edmunds lists the 2011 Ford Fiesta with an MSRP of $13,320 which makes it extremely affordable. Edmunds.com mentions that this vehicle has a great build and many upscale or luxury features available compared to other American made cars.
Car and Driver - 2011 Ford Fiesta Review
At http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/car/10q1/2011_ford_fiesta-road_test, Car and Driver magazine shares their 2011 Ford Fiesta road test with you. They call the 2011 Ford Fiesta “simple, inexpensive basic transportation, with a fun-to-drive bonus” and compare it to the historical Model T vehicle. There are also thirty quality photographs included with this review of the 2011 Ford Fiesta, which seems to impress many as top of the line in American made cars.
2011 Chevy Cruze – American Made Cars
The 2011 Chevy Cruze replaces Chevrolet’s Cobalt brand for the most affordable compact sedan in the Chevy lineup. This car like most American made cars is available in a variety of styles including LS, LT, LTZ, and Eco trims. The 2011 Chevy Cruze has been reviewed favorably by Edmunds.com, Cars.com, Popular Mechanics, and Wired magazines. This compact sedan was previously marketed in Europe and like many American cars made overseas had a huge following. As a result, the Chevy Cruze has better engineering, such as 10 airbags as a standard part of the vehicle. The 2011 Chevy Cruze is also clocked at 40 miles per gallon highway driving, which is a very economical choice for American made cars with the price of gas these days. You can read the US News & World Report Rankings and Reviews article about the 2011 Chevy Cruze at http://usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/cars-trucks/Chevrolet_Cruze/.
Edmunds.com – 2011 Chevy Cruze Review
Describing the 2011 Chevy Cruze as a “prime competitor,” the overall Edmunds.com review is promising for this American made cars manufacturer. Chevrolet has gone out of its way to match fuel economy of American made cars overseas in their Eco model of this popular 2011 vehicle. The 1.4-liter engine has 138 hp and 148 lb-ft of torque and comes as a 6 speed automatic or 6 speed manual transmission. This model has been turbo charged to acquire 40 mpg highway driving for excellent fuel economy. You can read the full Edmunds.com review at http://www.edmunds.com/chevrolet/cruze/2011/review.html.
Wired – 2011 Chevy Cruze Review
You can read the Wired magazine review of the 2011 Chevy Cruze American made cars at http://www.wired.com/autopia/2009/12/chevrolet-cruzes-to-40-mpg/. Wired focuses on the fuel economy which most American made cars manufacturers are concerned with today because of rising gas prices. The article says the 2011 Chevy Cruze is “packed with gadgetry.” You can read just what gadgets are available on these American made cars by reading the full review at Wired.
More Top 2011 American Made Cars
At http://www.kbb.com/car-awards, you can find information in the Best Car Awards and Accolades section of Kelley Blue Book (KBB). This area of the website ranks vehicles in top ten lists and provides information based on safety, performance, design, and affordability. You can find out what the best family cars are from the American made cars, as well as the best American made cars overseas. Most American made cars make it into the Kelley Blue Book, so by entering the name of the vehicle you are interested in through the KBB search bar, you will also be able to find the latest reviews of 2011 models.
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