Top Ranking Vehicles in AUTOPACIFIC 2009 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards

The AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Award is an industry benchmark for objectively measuring how satisfied an owner is with their new car or light truck, and reflects the opinions of consumers nationwide.

The AutoPacific VSA establishes numerical satisfaction ratings for the majority of cars and light trucks in the North American market. Owner satisfaction is measured across 48 categories relating to specific areas of a vehicle's operation, comfort, safety and overall purchase or lease experience. The 2009 ratings reflect input from more than 25,000 buyers and lessees of new vehicles acquired September through December 2008.

Top 2009 model year performers are

Dodge Ram 1500 in Large Pickup category

2009 Dodge Ram 1500

Jeep Liberty in Mid-Size Sport Utility category

2009 Jeep Liberty

Kia Sportage in Compact Crossover SUV category

Kia SPORTAGE