IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- With more than 300 different new models available in the marketplace each year, it can be overwhelming for car shoppers to know where to begin as they search for their next vehicle. To help shoppers narrow their focus and provide an at-a-glance look at the top winners this year according to the experts, Kelley Blue Book recently named its 10 Most Awarded Cars of 2021 and 10 Most Awarded Brands of 2021.
To compile these lists, Kelley Blue Book's experts culled through all of the winners from the company's 2021 awards programs, tallying the cars and brands that were awarded most often. Kelley Blue Book's major annual awards programs include the Best Buy Awards, Best Resale Value Awards, 5-Year Cost to Own Awards and Brand Image Awards. They also factored in the vehicles and brands featured most on the various accolade and 10 Best lists created by Kelley Blue Book's editorial staff this year – including the Best Family Cars, Best Luxury Cars Under $35,000, Best Hybrid Cars Under $40,000, and many more.
"There are many noteworthy automotive brands and vehicles in the marketplace, but ultimately Toyota and its RAV4 won the most Kelley Blue Book awards and accolades in 2021," said Jason Allan, director of editorial for Kelley Blue Book. "Our team works year-round testing and reviewing vehicles, along with examining all kinds of relevant data, to compile our recommendations for the best cars in a wide range of categories – all with the ultimate goal to help car shoppers as they navigate their journey. The standout vehicles are strong enough that they often appear on multiple lists, and the top brands boast lineups full of award winners."
Kelley Blue Book's 10 Most Awarded Cars of 2021
Rank |
Year |
Make |
Model |
Sample Editorial Comments
|
1 |
2021 |
Toyota |
RAV4 |
The 2021 Toyota RAV4 is our most awarded car of the year. This 5-passenger |
2 |
2021 |
Hyundai |
Elantra |
The roomy 2021 Hyundai Elantra sedan is available with gas and hybrid |
3 |
2021 |
Toyota |
Sienna |
The 2021 Toyota Sienna minivan is the ultimate family hauler, with room for |
4 |
2021 |
Jeep |
Wrangler |
A longtime top pick for off-road enthusiasts, the 2021 Jeep Wrangler can go |
5 |
2021 |
Kia |
Telluride |
The 2021 Kia Telluride is a 3-row SUV with all of the comfort and features a |
6 |
2021 |
Toyota |
Corolla |
The 2021 Toyota Corolla is available in a wide range of configurations with |
7 |
2021 |
Kia |
Seltos |
The 2021 Kia Seltos subcompact SUV has seating for five people and good |
8 |
2021 |
Toyota |
Tacoma |
The 2021 Toyota Tacoma midsize pickup can carry a payload and tow larger |
9 |
2021 |
Hyundai |
Santa Fe |
The 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe midsize SUV has room for the family and all their |
10 |
2021 |
Subaru |
Outback |
Standard all-wheel drive and a durable interior designed to withstand |
Kelley Blue Book's 10 Most Awarded Brands of 2021
Rank |
Year |
Make |
Number of 2021 Awards |
1 |
2021 |
Toyota |
41 |
2 |
2021 |
Hyundai |
22 |
3 |
2021 |
Ford |
18 |
4 |
2021 |
Kia |
17 |
5 |
2021 |
Honda |
15 |
6 |
2021 |
Subaru |
15 |
7 |
2021 |
Jeep |
11 |
8 |
2021 |
Lexus |
10 |
9 |
2021 |
Mazda |
10 |
10 |
2021 |
Nissan |
9 |
To see KBB.com's complete coverage of the 10 Most Awarded Cars of 2021, visit https://www.kbb.com/best-cars/most-awarded-cars-2021/. For full coverage of the 10 Most Awards Brands of 2021, visit https://www.kbb.com/best-cars/most-awarded-brands-2021/.
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About Kelley Blue Book (www.kbb.com)
Founded in 1926, Kelley Blue Book, The Trusted Resource®, is the vehicle valuation and information source trusted and relied upon by both consumers and the automotive industry. Each week the company provides market-reflective values on its top-rated website KBB.com, including its famous Blue Book® Trade-In Values and Kelley Blue Book® Price Advisor tool, which provides a range for what consumers can reasonably expect to pay for a vehicle in their area. Car owners looking to sell immediately can also get a redeemable, transaction-ready offer with Kelley Blue BookSM Instant Cash Offer. The company also provides vehicle pricing and values through various products and services available to car dealers, auto manufacturers, finance and insurance companies, and governmental agencies. Kelley Blue Book is a Cox Automotive brand.
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