2009 Best Redesigned Vehicle Few products reflect the accelerating pace of change more than the automobile. Whereas many of yesterday's new models were not much more than styling updates, today's redesigns are more often leaps and bounds ahead of their predecessors in every way. Accordingly, it takes quite a product to take home Kelley Blue Book's Best Redesigned Vehicle award. In seeking the vehicle that best demonstrates improvement and superiority relative to its predecessor and competitors, we consider exterior and interior styling, technology, comfort and convenience features, performance/capability, driving dynamics, safety, fuel economy, overall refinement and, of course, value. Five years ago, the Ford F-150 won Kelley Blue Book's first Best Redesigned Vehicle award. This year, it becomes our first repeat winner.

2009 Ford F-150

MSRP: $22,540 New Car Blue Book Value: $22,315
Like most of this year's redesigned vehicles, the all-new Ford F-150 is more powerful, more efficient, more refined and more tech-laden than its predecessor. What earned it our 2009 Best Redesigned Vehicle award was the sheer magnitude of the improvements. It doesn't just haul and tow more, it hauls and tows significantly better than its best competitors. At the same time, it's comfortable on the highway and easy around town. You want choices? How about three cab styles, four box options, seven trim levels, three V8 engines and 13 wheel styles? Combined with cool features like a SYNC/Sirius/Sony infotainment suite and retractable tailgate and side steps, the 2009 Ford F-150 isn't just a great truck, it's a step forward for the automobile. Read our full review for even more impressive details.
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New Car Blue Book values represent transaction values, or what others are paying for this vehicle, during the week of Thursday, July 02, 2009. New Car Blue Book values are updated weekly on kbb.com. Adding optional equipment at the time of purchase will increase the price of the vehicle.

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