The highest-scoring new vehicle built in the USA, according to Consumer Reports, is the BMW X5 from Spartanburg, South Carolina, SlashGear reported on April 13, 2026.
The list
- BMW X5 topped the list. The smaller X3, also built in Spartanburg, made it as well. BMW has built the X5 there since 1999.
- From USA brands: the Chevrolet Corvette (Bowling Green, Ky.), Ford F-150 and Tesla Model Y.
- From Japanese brands: the Honda Passport and Ridgeline (Alabama), Accord Hybrid (Ohio) and Civic (Indiana), the Toyota Camry (Georgetown, Ky.) and Grand Highlander (Indiana), and the Subaru Forester and Crosstrek (Indiana).
- The Mexico-built Ford Maverick and the Lexus NX, built in Canada and Japan, were left off because they are not built in the USA.
The loan tax break
Jalopnik noted that the One Big Beautiful Bill auto-loan interest deduction, worth up to $10,000 a year, applies only to new vehicles with final assembly in the USA. It is limited to buyers with incomes up to $100,000, or $200,000 for joint filers, and is expected to end after 2028.
Why it matters for Made in USA
“Built in the USA” for cars means final assembly. It does not mean USA parts content, which buyers can check on the window sticker under the American Automobile Labeling Act. Most of the top picks come from foreign brands, which shows how much of USA vehicle production comes from their plants here. See also: IRS proposed rules for the car-loan interest deduction.
FAQ
What is Consumer Reports’ top USA-built vehicle?
The BMW X5, built in Spartanburg, South Carolina, SlashGear reported.
Which USA brands made the list?
Chevrolet (Corvette), Ford (F-150) and Tesla (Model Y).
Does a USA-built car qualify for the loan interest deduction?
Only new vehicles with final assembly in the USA qualify, subject to income limits. The deduction is expected to end after 2028.
Source & credit
Originally reported by SlashGear (Mike Garrett), April 13, 2026: The Greatest Car Built In The USA Isn’t A Chevy, According To Consumer Reports. Tax details: Jalopnik.