Lincoln, Chrysler Win 2011 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards

Perhaps AutoPacific has something to say about that. The automotive marketing company conducted research to find out which cars are keeping their owners the happiest.

And don't be surprised if the results shock you - because the 2011 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards (VSA) top honors go to Lincoln and Chrysler.

Lincoln won for Highest Satisfaction Premium Brand. Chrysler nabbed the top spot for Highest Satisfaction Popular Brand.

Both carmakers also earned kudos for individual models: the Lincoln MKZ won for Luxury Midsize and Hybrid categories, while the Chrysler Town & Country took a VSA in the Minivan spot.

Here is a list of all the winners:

HIGHEST SATISFACTION PREMIUM BRAND:
Lincoln

HIGHEST SATISFACTION POPULAR BRAND:
Chrysler

PASSENGER CARS:
Premium Luxury Car Mercedes-Benz S-Class
Aspirational Luxury Car Hyundai Genesis
Luxury Mid-Size Car Lincoln MKZ
Large Car Ford Taurus and Toyota Avalon (tie)
Premium Mid-Size Car Hyundai Sonata
Mid-Size Car Suzuki Kizashi
Premium Compact Car Volvo C30/S40/V50
Compact Car Hyundai Elantra
Economy Car Honda Fit
Sports Car Porsche 911
Sporty Car Scion tC
Hybrid Car Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

LIGHT TRUCKS:
Heavy Duty Pickup Ford F-Series Super Duty
Large Light Duty Pickup Chevrolet Avalanche
Compact Pickup Honda Ridgeline
Luxury Sport Utility Vehicle Cadillac Escalade
Large Sport Utility Vehicle GMC Yukon
Premium Mid-Size Sport Utility Vehicle Jeep Grand Cherokee
Premium Luxury Crossover SUV Lincoln MKT
Luxury Crossover SUV Lexus RX
Large Crossover SUV Ford Flex
Premium Mid-Size Crossover SUV Ford Explorer
Mid-Size Crossover SUV Mitsubishi Outlander
Compact Crossover SUV Kia Sportage
Minivan Chrysler Town & Country
Hybrid Truck Lexus RX450h Hybrid