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In fact, there are vehicles that are made in America that are actually made by foreign carmakers.
About American Made Cars
American made cars include makes by Toyota, Honda, and even BMW. Some of the most common American made cars come from well-known dealers like Ford, and Chrysler. Fiat bought part of Chrysler back in 2009. Ford creates American made cars like the Mercury and Lincoln. Chrysler manufactures vehicles like Jeep and Dodge. Additional American made cars include some Cadillac, GMC, Pontiac, Buick, and Chevrolet models.
Bear in mind that any American made car can still have parts or components that are not American made. Basically, an American made car is defined as a vehicle made within the boundaries of the United States. There are traditional vehicles made in the US, but you also have some options in terms of specialty vehicles. For instance, you can get an electric vehicle like the Telsa Roadster: another American made option.
Top American Made Cars
Toyota Camry
The 2012 Toyota Camry is made in Georgetown, Kentucky. This vehicle is a four-door sedan with a starting MSRP of $21,900.00 to $29,845.00 depending upon the trim you choose. There are six trims in all including the L, LE, SE, XLE, SE V6, and the XLE V6. All of the Camry trims offer 30 mpg in the city and 35 mpg on the highway. The XLE V6 is the uppermost trim hosting air conditioning, automatic temperature controls, power moon roof, speed control, power front windows, remote keyless entry, rear beverage holders, tilt and telescoping steering wheel, and auto dimming rear view mirror, a garage door transmitter, a navigation system, and front beverage holders. For an additional $450.00 you can add on an emergency communication system as well.
The 2012 Toyota Camry is offered one of three motors depending upon the trim; the 2.5 Liter in-line four generating 178 hp; the 2.5 Liter in line four generating 179 hp, or the 2.5 Liter V-6 generating 268 hp. All motors are coupled with a six speed automatic gearbox with overdrive and auto manual features. The vehicle has been redesigned for the 2012 year and it has two mpg improved gas mileage when compared to the 2011 model. This vehicle has better brakes, powerful passing features, and it offers a comfortable ride. For more information visit http://www.toyota.com/camry/.
Honda Accord
The 2012 Honda Accord is manufactured in Marysville, Ohio. This car has a starting MRSP that ranges from $21380.00 to $29930.00. It gets roughly 23 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway. It comes with one of three engine types including the 2.4-Liter Inline 4 generating 177 hp, the 2.4-Liter inline 4 generating 190 hp, and the 3.5-Liter V6 generating 271 hp. This vehicle comes with a choice of a five-speed manual, five-speed automatic, or six speed manual transmission. The Accord comes in seven trims including the 2.4 LX, the 2.4 LXS, the 2.4 LXP, the 2.4 SE, the 2.4 EX, the 3.5 EX, and the 2.4 EXL.
All Accord trims come with brake assist, dual front impact airbags, dual front side impact airbags, an overhead airbag, traction control, stability control, a panic alarm, and an immobilizer, an occupant sensing airbag, a security system, and antilock brakes. The 2.4 LX does not have alloy wheels, but all remaining trims do. All trims also have power steering, a four-wheel independent suspension, and speed sensing steering. For more information visit http://www.thecarconnection.com/overview/honda_accord-sdn_2012.
Chevrolet Malibu
The 2012 Chevrolet Malibu is made in Kansas City, Kansas. The Malibu comes with a starting MSRP ranging from $21995.00 to $30085.00. It gets roughly 17 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway. You can get the vehicle with a 2.4-Liter inline 4 that churns out 169 hp or a 3.6-Liter V6 generating 252 hp. It comes with a six speed automatic transmission with auto manual and overdrive. The Malibu comes in six distinct trims including the LS, 1LT, 2LT, 3LT, 1LZ, and the 2LZ.
All trim levels come with antilock brakes, brake assist, dual front impact airbags, dual front side impact airbags, an immobilizer, an occupant sensing airbag, an overhead airbag, a panic alarm, a security system, traction control, and stability control. The 2LZ is the uppermost trim and it comes with an array of conveniences including air conditioning, automatic temperature controls, a power moon roof, speed controls, power front windows , remote keyless entry, tilt and telescopic steering, an auto dimming rearview mirror, an emergency communication system, and front/rear beverage holders. This vehicle also comes with alloy wheels, a four-wheel independent suspension, and power steering. For more information visit http://www.caranddriver.com/spy-shots/2012-chevrolet-malibu-spied.
Honda Odyssey
The Honda Odyssey is made in Lincoln, Alabama. This vehicle comes with an MSRP ranging from $28225.00 to $43675.00. It gets 19 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway. It comes with a 3.5 Liter V6 generating 248 hp. You can get the Odyssey with a five speed or six speed automatic gearbox with overdrive. This vehicle has an exterior body that was inspired by the contour of a lightning bolt. It offers superior fuel efficiency, easy visibility, and there are a number of amenities in the backseat area too. The vehicle is sold in five trims including the LX, EX, EXL, Touring, and Touring Elite.
All trims, except for the LX, come with alloy wheels. The Honda Odyssey comes with power steering, a four-wheel independent suspension, and speed sensing steering. All of the trims come with a variety of safety features including traction control, stability control, a security system, an immobilizer, a panic alarm, an occupant sensing airbag, an overhead airbag, dual front side impact airbags, dual front impact airbags, antilock brakes, and brake assist. For more details visit http://automobiles.honda.com/odyssey/.
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