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Calculated Shard: 53 (from laksa176)

2. Crawled Status Check

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa053.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.gearpatrol.com/cars/best-cars-to-buy-2021/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.gearpatrol.com/cars/best-cars-to-buy-2021/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/cars\/best-cars-to-buy-2021\/","crawl_time":1776289534,"first_indexed_time":1706156040,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,gearpatrol!www,\/cars\/best-cars-to-buy-2021\/ s443","src_root_hash":"13672058581292195253","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"These Are the 16 Best Cars to Buy in 2021 | Gear Patrol","meta_descriptions":["Kelly Blue Book's Best Buy Awards for 2021 detail the best cars you can buy from automakers, including Hyundai, Kia, Toyota, Lexus and Ford."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Kelley Blue Book has revealed the best cars to buy awards for 2021. The results may surprise you.\nFord\nPublished\nNovember 15, 2021\n·\nUpdated\nNovember 15, 2021\nIf you buy from a link, we may earn a commission.\nLearn more\nEvery year, Kelley Blue Book released\nits Best Buy Awards, and 2021\nis no exception. Their clever experts work hard to calculate the best cars to buy for any given year, looking for models that offer “the best blend of comfort, quality, dependability, low ownerships costs and affordability in a package that is easy and fun to drive.” This year, the\nHyundai Motor Group\n(\nKia\n,\nGenesis\nand\nHyundai\n) took home top honors with six category winners — just edging out\nToyota\nand\nLexus\n, which had five.\nCheck out the full list of cars, trucks and SUVs here.\n2021 Ford F-150\nFord\nThe 16 Best Cars to Buy in 2021\nKelley Blue Book has revealed the best cars to buy awards for 2021. The results may surprise you.\nREAD THE STORY\nFord\n2021-Expedition-STX-04.jpg\nFord\nThese Are the 17 Best Cars to Buy in 2022\nLooking for a new car in the new year? Start here.\nLEARN MORE\nToyota\n2021-Kia-Seltos-Review-gear-patrol-lead-slide-1\nKia\nBest Luxury Subcompact SUV: Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class\nThe new, second-generation\nMercedes-Benz GLA-Class\nhas better styling, more advanced tech and is a clear upgrade over its predecessor.\nREAD THE REVIEW\nLEARN MORE\nMercedes-Benz\nBest Compact SUV: Toyota RAV4\nIf you tried to distill down what the average new car buyer wants these days into a single vehicle, you might well end up with something very much like\nthe Toyota RAV4\n. In fact, the RAV4 happened to be the best-selling vehicle that wasn’t a pickup truck in America last year; Toyota\nmoved more than 448,000 of them\noff dealer lots from January 1st to December 31st.\nREAD THE REVIEW\nLEARN MORE\nToyota\nThe Best All-Terrain Tires Money Can Buy\nBecause you should give your 4Runner or Gladiator the fancy rubber it deserves.\nREAD THE STORY\nGear Patrol\nBest Luxury Compact SUV: Audi Q5\nAudi’s\nbest-selling car in America\n,\nthe Q5\n, gets a redesigned exterior and a slight power bump for 2021.\nREAD OUR REVIEW\nLEARN MORE\nAudi\nBest Midsize SUV: Hyundai Santa Fe\nThe\nHyundai Santa Fe\nreceived some major updates for 2021, including upgraded engines, hybrid and plug-in hybrid options and a range-topping Calligraphy trim.\nREAD OUR REVIEW\nLEARN MORE\nHyundai\nThese Are the 16 Best Cars to Buy in 2021\nKelley Blue Book has revealed the best cars to buy awards for 2021. The results may surprise you.\nLEARN MORE\nKia\nThe 16 Best Cars to Buy in 2021\nThe results may surprise you.\nLEARN MORE\nGenesis\nBest Full-Size SUV: Ford Expedition\nThe\nFord Expedition\nfeatures\nbest-in-class towing capability at up to 9,300 pounds\n, and offers both King Ranch\nand\nTexas editions for folks who really love the Lone Star State.\nLEARN MORE\nFord\nThe Best Cheap Used Cars To Buy When They Come Off-Lease\nDo you want a budget crossover…or a BMW?\nLEARN MORE\nVolvo\nLarge-44406-2021Elantra.jpg\nHyundai\nBest Midsize Car: Honda Accord\nHonda won’t let you get a manual on the Accord anymore. But you still get luxury car performance and refinement at a very affordable price point. There’s a reason the Accord has made\nthe\nCar and Driver\n10 Best list\na stunning\n36 times\n.\nREAD OUR REVIEW\nHonda\nLexus ES 300h – 31.1% kept by original owners\nLearn More\nLexus\nBest Minivan: Toyota Sienna\nThe\nToyota Sienna\nminivan is all-new for 2021 with SUV-rivaling style and a standard 245-horsepower hybrid powertrain that gets 36 mpg. Here’s\nhow it compares to other minivan competitors\n.\nLEARN MORE\nToyota\nToyota RAV4 Prime\nThe RAV4 Prime is neither perfect nor refined. But it packs a 2.5-liter I-4 with a duo of electric motors to whip up a combined 302 hp, enough to spring it from\n0 to 60 mph in 5.4 seconds in\nCar and Driver\ntesting\n. It even proved quicker than the four-cylinder Supra in the 5-60 mph test, which is generally more equivalent to real-world conditions.\nREAD THE REVIEW\nToyota\nBest Electric Car: Hyundai Kona Electric\nSmall crossovers tend not to make great drivers’ cars, but the\nKona EV\nis not the Nissan Leaf proxy many would expect. It offers 291 lb-ft of torque — comparable to\na VW Golf R\n— and because it has an electric powerplant, that torque comes immediately at zero rpm.\nREAD THE REVIEW\nLEARN MORE\nHyundai\nThe Most Important Pieces of Gear You Need for Car Camping\nCar camping makes getting away easy as pie. 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The results may surprise you.\n\n![2021 ford expedition](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/21-expedition-limited-max-1637001867-jpg.webp)Ford\n\n[![Add Gear Patrol as a Preferred Source on Google](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/wp-content\/themes\/gps-media\/dist\/\/images\/google-preferred-source-badge.png)](https:\/\/google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/)\n\n![](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/10\/209b783f-8483-4b5b-ba0a-1c46a98ab9d0_1593677245-jpg.webp?w=60)\n\nBy [Tyler Duffy](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/author\/tyler-duffy\/)\n\nPublished\n\nNovember 15, 2021\n\n·\n\nUpdated\n\nNovember 15, 2021\n\nShare\n\nIf you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. [Learn more](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/about\/a43276360\/how-we-evaluate-products\/)\n\nEvery year, Kelley Blue Book released [its Best Buy Awards, and 2021](https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kbb.com%2Fawards%2Fbest-buy-awards%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) is no exception. Their clever experts work hard to calculate the best cars to buy for any given year, looking for models that offer “the best blend of comfort, quality, dependability, low ownerships costs and affordability in a package that is easy and fun to drive.” This year, the [Hyundai Motor Group](https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FHyundai_Motor_Group&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) ([Kia](https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kia.com%2Fus%2Fen&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C), [Genesis](https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=31959X896062&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgenesis.com%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) and [Hyundai](https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hyundaiusa.com%2Fus%2Fen&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C)) took home top honors with six category winners — just edging out [Toyota](https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.toyota.com%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) and [Lexus](https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lexus.com%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C), which had five.\n\nCheck out the full list of cars, trucks and SUVs here.\n\n![all new f 150 limited in smoked quartz tinted clearcoat](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/all-new-f-150-011-jpg-1637001470-jpg.webp?w=1920)\n\n#### 2021 Ford F-150\n**Dealer Inventory:** 32 Days  \n  \n[READ THE REVIEW](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/cars\/g36079551\/2021-ford-f-150-limited-hybrid-review\/) [LEARN MORE](https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ford.com%2Ftrucks%2Ff150%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C)\n\nFord\n\n![2021 ford expedition](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/21-expedition-limited-max-1637001867-jpg.webp?w=1920)\n\n#### The 16 Best Cars to Buy in 2021\nKelley Blue Book has revealed the best cars to buy awards for 2021. The results may surprise you.\n\n[READ THE STORY](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/cars\/g34917095\/best-cars-to-buy-2021\/)\n\nFord\n\n![2021 ford expedition stx](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/2021-expedition-stx-04-1637001752-jpg.webp?w=1920)\n\n#### 2021-Expedition-STX-04.jpg\nFord\n\n![toyota tacoma 2021](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/2021-toyota-tacoma-trail-edition-002-1637001328-jpg.webp?w=1920)\n\n#### These Are the 17 Best Cars to Buy in 2022\nLooking for a new car in the new year? Start here.\n\n[LEARN MORE](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/cars\/g38515055\/best-cars-to-buy-2022\/)\n\nToyota\n\n![2021 kia seltos review gear patrol lead slide 1](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/2021-Kia-Seltos-Review-gear-patrol-lead-slide-1-jpg.webp?w=1920)\n\n#### 2021-Kia-Seltos-Review-gear-patrol-lead-slide-1\nKia\n\n![mercedes amg gla45 s 4matickraftstoffverbrauch kombiniert 9,3 9,2 l100 km co2 emissionen kombiniert 212 210 gkm exterieur, front perspektive, amg spezifische kühlerverkleidung mercedes amg gla45 s 4matic combined fuel consumption 9,3 9,2 l100 km combined co2 emission 212 210 gkm, exterior, amg specific radiator grill, front perspective](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/mercedes-benz-gla-45-1624631556-jpg.webp?w=1920)\n\n#### Best Luxury Subcompact SUV: Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class\nThe new, second-generation [Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class](https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mbusa.com%2Fen%2Fvehicles%2Fclass%2Fgla%2Fsuv&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) has better styling, more advanced tech and is a clear upgrade over its predecessor.\n\n[READ THE REVIEW](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/cars\/g34499055\/car-reviews-fall-2020\/) [LEARN MORE](https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mbusa.com%2Fen%2Fvehicles%2Fclass%2Fgla%2Fsuv&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C)\n\nMercedes-Benz\n\n![toyota rav4 off road trd white 2022](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/2022-toyota-rav4-trd-offroad-003-1637001260-jpg.webp?w=1920)\n\n#### Best Compact SUV: Toyota RAV4\nIf you tried to distill down what the average new car buyer wants these days into a single vehicle, you might well end up with something very much like [the Toyota RAV4](https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.toyota.com%2Frav4%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C). In fact, the RAV4 happened to be the best-selling vehicle that wasn’t a pickup truck in America last year; Toyota [moved more than 448,000 of them](https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.caranddriver.com%2Fnews%2Fg32006077%2Fbest-selling-cars-2020%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) off dealer lots from January 1st to December 31st.\n\n[READ THE REVIEW](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/cars\/a33970019\/which-toyota-rav4-is-best\/) [LEARN MORE](https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.toyota.com%2Frav4%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C)\n\nToyota\n\n![all terrain tires](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/refresh-best-all-terrain-tires-lead-1620764663-jpg.webp?w=1920)\n\n#### The Best All-Terrain Tires Money Can Buy\nBecause you should give your 4Runner or Gladiator the fancy rubber it deserves.\n\n[READ THE STORY](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/cars\/g34647331\/best-all-terrain-tires\/)\n\nGear Patrol\n\n![audi q5 blue 2021](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/medium-8163-2021audiq5-1637001088-jpg.webp?w=1920)\n\n#### Best Luxury Compact SUV: Audi Q5\nAudi’s [best-selling car in America](https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.audiusa.com%2Fen-us%2Freleases%2F455&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C), [the Q5](https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.audiusa.com%2Fus%2Fweb%2Fen%2Fmodels%2Fq5%2Fq5%2F2021%2Foverview.html&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C), gets a redesigned exterior and a slight power bump for 2021.\n\n[READ OUR REVIEW](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/cars\/g35314641\/2021-audi-q5-review\/) [LEARN MORE](https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.audiusa.com%2Fus%2Fweb%2Fen%2Fmodels%2Fq5%2Fq5%2F2021%2Foverview.html&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C)\n\nAudi\n\n![hyundai santa fe 2021](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/large-47020-2022santafe-1637000964-jpg.webp?w=1920)\n\n#### Best Midsize SUV: Hyundai Santa Fe\nThe [Hyundai Santa Fe](https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hyundaiusa.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fvehicles%2Fsanta-fe&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) received some major updates for 2021, including upgraded engines, hybrid and plug-in hybrid options and a range-topping Calligraphy trim.\n\n[READ OUR REVIEW](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/cars\/g36423078\/2021-hyundai-santa-fe-review\/) [LEARN MORE](https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hyundaiusa.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fvehicles%2F2021-santa-fe&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C)\n\nHyundai\n\n![kia telluride](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/kia-telluride-2021-gallery-exterior-4-1623259817-jpg.webp?w=1920)\n\n#### These Are the 16 Best Cars to Buy in 2021\nKelley Blue Book has revealed the best cars to buy awards for 2021. The results may surprise you.\n\n[LEARN MORE](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/cars\/g34917095\/best-cars-to-buy-2021\/)\n\nKia\n\n![genesis gv80 2021](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/2196-2021genesisgv80earnstopsafetypickaward-1618254728-jpg.webp?w=1920)\n\n#### The 16 Best Cars to Buy in 2021\nThe results may surprise you.\n\n[LEARN MORE](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/cars\/g34917095\/best-cars-to-buy-2021\/)\n\nGenesis\n\n![2021 ford expedition xl stx best cars to buy](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/2021-expedition-stx-05-1624893954-jpg.webp?w=1920)\n\n#### Best Full-Size SUV: Ford Expedition\nThe [Ford Expedition](https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ford.com%2Fsuvs%2Fexpedition%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) features [best-in-class towing capability at up to 9,300 pounds](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/cars\/g36123316\/best-suvs-for-towing\/), and offers both King Ranch *and* Texas editions for folks who really love the Lone Star State.\n\n[LEARN MORE](https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ford.com%2Fsuvs%2Fexpedition%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C)\n\nFord\n\n![volvo s60](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/265607-s60-r-design-in-fusion-red-metallic-1629296275-jpg.webp?w=1920)\n\n#### The Best Cheap Used Cars To Buy When They Come Off-Lease\nDo you want a budget crossover…or a BMW?\n\n[LEARN MORE](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/cars\/g37331182\/best-cheap-used-cars\/)\n\nVolvo\n\n![hyundai elantra](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/large-44406-2021elantra-1618252534-jpg.webp?w=1920)\n\n#### Large-44406-2021Elantra.jpg\nHyundai\n\n![accord](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/honda-accord-2018-1600-51-1607465949-jpg.webp?w=1600)\n\n#### Best Midsize Car: Honda Accord\nHonda won’t let you get a manual on the Accord anymore. But you still get luxury car performance and refinement at a very affordable price point. There’s a reason the Accord has made [the *Car and Driver* 10 Best list](https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.caranddriver.com%2Ffeatures%2Fa38254154%2F10best-2022%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) a stunning *36 times*.\n\n[READ OUR REVIEW](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/cars\/a407184\/2018-honda-accord-2-0-touring-review\/)\n\nHonda\n\n![lexus es 300h](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/2019-lexus-es-300h-exterior-09-5dadbb1c7a047812344e9b5bb290e3e3588fe0c2-1603375900-jpg.webp?w=1920)\n\n#### Lexus ES 300h – 31.1% kept by original owners\n[Learn More](https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lexus.com%2Fmodels%2FES-hybrid&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C)\n\nLexus\n\n![2021 toyota sienna](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/2021-toyota-sienna-xse-07-1618254322-jpg.webp?w=1920)\n\n#### Best Minivan: Toyota Sienna\nThe [Toyota Sienna](https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.toyota.com%2Fsienna%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) minivan is all-new for 2021 with SUV-rivaling style and a standard 245-horsepower hybrid powertrain that gets 36 mpg. Here’s [how it compares to other minivan competitors](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/cars\/g36916975\/best-minivan-to-buy\/).\n\n[LEARN MORE](https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.toyota.com%2Fsienna%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C)\n\nToyota\n\n![2021 toyota rav4 prime hybrid phev](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/toyota-2021-rav4-prime-se-001-1618254509-jpg.webp?w=1920)\n\n#### Toyota RAV4 Prime\nThe RAV4 Prime is neither perfect nor refined. But it packs a 2.5-liter I-4 with a duo of electric motors to whip up a combined 302 hp, enough to spring it from [0 to 60 mph in 5.4 seconds in *Car and Driver* testing](https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.caranddriver.com%2Freviews%2Fa33028735%2F2021-toyota-rav4-prime-xse-by-the-numbers%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C). It even proved quicker than the four-cylinder Supra in the 5-60 mph test, which is generally more equivalent to real-world conditions.\n\n[READ THE REVIEW](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/cars\/a33970019\/which-toyota-rav4-is-best\/)\n\nToyota\n\n![2021 hyundai kona ev electric car suv crossover](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/large-44719-2022konaelectric-1618254400-jpg.webp?w=1920)\n\n#### Best Electric Car: Hyundai Kona Electric\nSmall crossovers tend not to make great drivers’ cars, but the [Kona EV](https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hyundaiusa.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fvehicles%2Fkona-electric&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) is not the Nissan Leaf proxy many would expect. It offers 291 lb-ft of torque — comparable to [a VW Golf R](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/cars\/g35941004\/2022-volkswagen-golf-r-first-drive-review\/) — and because it has an electric powerplant, that torque comes immediately at zero rpm.\n\n[READ THE REVIEW](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/cars\/a614767\/2019-hyundai-kona-ev-review-the-future-is-here-but-its-still-expensive\/) [LEARN MORE](https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hyundaiusa.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fvehicles%2Fkona-electric&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C)\n\nHyundai\n\n![luno tesla](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/luno-tesla-model-y-1623683909-jpeg.webp?w=1200)\n\n#### The Most Important Pieces of Gear You Need for Car Camping\nCar camping makes getting away easy as pie. These items make it even tastier.\n\n[LEARN MORE](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/cars\/g33447406\/car-camping-gear\/)\n\nLuno\n### Related Topics\n[Electric Vehicles](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/electric-vehicles\/), [News & Product Releases](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/news-product-releases\/), [SUVs & Trucks](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/suvs-trucks\/), [Top Stories](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/top-stories\/)\n\n## More Great Stories\n- ![Front view of a motorcycle headlight with gold front forks, round LED light, and black handlebars with blue accents.](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/MV-Rush-Titanio-3.webp?w=1920)MV Agusta\n  \n  [Motorcycles](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/motorcycles\/)\n  \n  ### [This Wild New Italian Motorcycle Is a Masterpiece of Material Excellence](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/motorcycles\/mv-agusta-rush-titanio-hypernaked-motorcycle\/)\n- ![Pair of black rectangular speakers with rounded edges and visible tweeters and woofers.](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/Edifier-M90-lead.webp?w=1300)Edifier\n  \n  [Audio](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/audio\/)\n  \n  ### [A Beloved Affordable Hi-Fi Brand Just Released a Standout Desktop Stereo System](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/audio\/edifier-m90-compact-speaker-system\/)\n- ![Close-up of a black, gray, and mustard yellow North Face sleeping bag with a drawstring hood.](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/the-north-face-universal-one-bag-lead.webp?w=1920)The North Face\n  \n  [Outdoors](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/outdoors\/)\n  \n  ### [The North Face’s Latest Camping Innovation Makes Sleeping Outdoors Easier for Everyone](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/outdoors\/the-north-face-universal-one-bag\/)\n- ![Close-up of a hand holding a red and black textured handle wrapped in a traditional Japanese tsuka-ito style.](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/Boker-Plus-Kissaki-macro.webp?w=1200)Böker\n  \n  [Outdoors](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/outdoors\/)\n  \n  ### [Böker’s Beguiling, Affordable New Japanese-Inspired EDC Knife Is Unlike Anything Else in the Catalog](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/outdoors\/boker-plus-kissaki\/)\n- ![Two black Traeger grills facing each other against an orange background, one showing a digital display reading 450°.](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/Traeger-Westwood-Lead.webp?w=1920)Traeger\n  \n  [Home](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/home\/)\n  \n  ### [One of the Biggest Names in BBQ Just Made Precision Grilling and Smoking Way More Affordable](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/food\/traeger-westwood\/)\n- ![Close-up of the inside heel area of a beige Adidas shoe with a purple suede patch and gold eyelets.](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/04\/adidas-anfu-bowling-lead.webp?w=1920)Adidas\n  \n  [Style](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/style\/)\n  \n  ### [Adidas’s New Retro-Styled Kicks Are So Clean, You’ll Want to Pick Up a Spare](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/style\/adidas-bowling-pack-anfu\/)\n\n## [Gear Patrol](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/)\nFounded in 2007, Gear Patrol is the definitive buying guide for enthusiasts. 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The results may surprise you.\n\n![2021 ford expedition](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/21-expedition-limited-max-1637001867-jpg.webp)Ford\n\n[![Add Gear Patrol as a Preferred Source on Google](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/wp-content\/themes\/gps-media\/dist\/\/images\/google-preferred-source-badge.png)](https:\/\/google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/)\n\nPublished November 15, 2021\n\n·\n\nUpdated November 15, 2021\n\nIf you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. [Learn more](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/about\/a43276360\/how-we-evaluate-products\/)\n\nEvery year, Kelley Blue Book released [its Best Buy Awards, and 2021](https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kbb.com%2Fawards%2Fbest-buy-awards%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) is no exception. Their clever experts work hard to calculate the best cars to buy for any given year, looking for models that offer “the best blend of comfort, quality, dependability, low ownerships costs and affordability in a package that is easy and fun to drive.” This year, the [Hyundai Motor Group](https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FHyundai_Motor_Group&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) ([Kia](https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kia.com%2Fus%2Fen&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C), [Genesis](https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=31959X896062&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgenesis.com%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) and [Hyundai](https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hyundaiusa.com%2Fus%2Fen&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C)) took home top honors with six category winners — just edging out [Toyota](https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.toyota.com%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) and [Lexus](https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lexus.com%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C), which had five.\n\nCheck out the full list of cars, trucks and SUVs here.\n\n![all new f 150 limited in smoked quartz tinted clearcoat](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/all-new-f-150-011-jpg-1637001470-jpg.webp?w=1920)\n\n#### 2021 Ford F-150\nFord\n\n![2021 ford expedition](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/21-expedition-limited-max-1637001867-jpg.webp?w=1920)\n\n#### The 16 Best Cars to Buy in 2021\nKelley Blue Book has revealed the best cars to buy awards for 2021. The results may surprise you.\n\n[READ THE STORY](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/cars\/g34917095\/best-cars-to-buy-2021\/)\n\nFord\n\n![2021 ford expedition stx](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/2021-expedition-stx-04-1637001752-jpg.webp?w=1920)\n\n#### 2021-Expedition-STX-04.jpg\nFord\n\n![toyota tacoma 2021](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/2021-toyota-tacoma-trail-edition-002-1637001328-jpg.webp?w=1920)\n\n#### These Are the 17 Best Cars to Buy in 2022\nLooking for a new car in the new year? Start here.\n\n[LEARN MORE](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/cars\/g38515055\/best-cars-to-buy-2022\/)\n\nToyota\n\n![2021 kia seltos review gear patrol lead slide 1](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/2021-Kia-Seltos-Review-gear-patrol-lead-slide-1-jpg.webp?w=1920)\n\n#### 2021-Kia-Seltos-Review-gear-patrol-lead-slide-1\nKia\n\n![mercedes amg gla45 s 4matickraftstoffverbrauch kombiniert 9,3 9,2 l100 km co2 emissionen kombiniert 212 210 gkm exterieur, front perspektive, amg spezifische kühlerverkleidung mercedes amg gla45 s 4matic combined fuel consumption 9,3 9,2 l100 km combined co2 emission 212 210 gkm, exterior, amg specific radiator grill, front perspective](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/mercedes-benz-gla-45-1624631556-jpg.webp?w=1920)\n\n#### Best Luxury Subcompact SUV: Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class\nThe new, second-generation [Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class](https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mbusa.com%2Fen%2Fvehicles%2Fclass%2Fgla%2Fsuv&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) has better styling, more advanced tech and is a clear upgrade over its predecessor.\n\n[READ THE REVIEW](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/cars\/g34499055\/car-reviews-fall-2020\/) [LEARN MORE](https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mbusa.com%2Fen%2Fvehicles%2Fclass%2Fgla%2Fsuv&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C)\n\nMercedes-Benz\n\n![toyota rav4 off road trd white 2022](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/12\/2022-toyota-rav4-trd-offroad-003-1637001260-jpg.webp?w=1920)\n\n#### Best Compact SUV: Toyota RAV4\nIf you tried to distill down what the average new car buyer wants these days into a single vehicle, you might well end up with something very much like [the Toyota RAV4](https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.toyota.com%2Frav4%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C). In fact, the RAV4 happened to be the best-selling vehicle that wasn’t a pickup truck in America last year; Toyota [moved more than 448,000 of them](https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.caranddriver.com%2Fnews%2Fg32006077%2Fbest-selling-cars-2020%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) off dealer lots from January 1st to December 31st.\n\n[READ THE REVIEW](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/cars\/a33970019\/which-toyota-rav4-is-best\/) [LEARN MORE](https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.toyota.com%2Frav4%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C)\n\nToyota\n\n![all terrain tires](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/refresh-best-all-terrain-tires-lead-1620764663-jpg.webp?w=1920)\n\n#### The Best All-Terrain Tires Money Can Buy\nBecause you should give your 4Runner or Gladiator the fancy rubber it deserves.\n\n[READ THE STORY](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/cars\/g34647331\/best-all-terrain-tires\/)\n\nGear Patrol\n\n![audi q5 blue 2021](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/medium-8163-2021audiq5-1637001088-jpg.webp?w=1920)\n\n#### Best Luxury Compact SUV: Audi Q5\nAudi’s [best-selling car in America](https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.audiusa.com%2Fen-us%2Freleases%2F455&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C), [the Q5](https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.audiusa.com%2Fus%2Fweb%2Fen%2Fmodels%2Fq5%2Fq5%2F2021%2Foverview.html&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C), gets a redesigned exterior and a slight power bump for 2021.\n\n[READ OUR REVIEW](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/cars\/g35314641\/2021-audi-q5-review\/) [LEARN MORE](https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.audiusa.com%2Fus%2Fweb%2Fen%2Fmodels%2Fq5%2Fq5%2F2021%2Foverview.html&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C)\n\nAudi\n\n![hyundai santa fe 2021](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/large-47020-2022santafe-1637000964-jpg.webp?w=1920)\n\n#### Best Midsize SUV: Hyundai Santa Fe\nThe [Hyundai Santa Fe](https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hyundaiusa.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fvehicles%2Fsanta-fe&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) received some major updates for 2021, including upgraded engines, hybrid and plug-in hybrid options and a range-topping Calligraphy trim.\n\n[READ OUR REVIEW](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/cars\/g36423078\/2021-hyundai-santa-fe-review\/) [LEARN MORE](https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hyundaiusa.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fvehicles%2F2021-santa-fe&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C)\n\nHyundai\n\n![kia telluride](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/07\/kia-telluride-2021-gallery-exterior-4-1623259817-jpg.webp?w=1920)\n\n#### These Are the 16 Best Cars to Buy in 2021\nKelley Blue Book has revealed the best cars to buy awards for 2021. The results may surprise you.\n\n[LEARN MORE](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/cars\/g34917095\/best-cars-to-buy-2021\/)\n\nKia\n\n![genesis gv80 2021](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/2196-2021genesisgv80earnstopsafetypickaward-1618254728-jpg.webp?w=1920)\n\n#### The 16 Best Cars to Buy in 2021\nThe results may surprise you.\n\n[LEARN MORE](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/cars\/g34917095\/best-cars-to-buy-2021\/)\n\nGenesis\n\n![2021 ford expedition xl stx best cars to buy](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/2021-expedition-stx-05-1624893954-jpg.webp?w=1920)\n\n#### Best Full-Size SUV: Ford Expedition\nThe [Ford Expedition](https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ford.com%2Fsuvs%2Fexpedition%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) features [best-in-class towing capability at up to 9,300 pounds](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/cars\/g36123316\/best-suvs-for-towing\/), and offers both King Ranch *and* Texas editions for folks who really love the Lone Star State.\n\n[LEARN MORE](https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ford.com%2Fsuvs%2Fexpedition%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C)\n\nFord\n\n![volvo s60](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/08\/265607-s60-r-design-in-fusion-red-metallic-1629296275-jpg.webp?w=1920)\n\n#### The Best Cheap Used Cars To Buy When They Come Off-Lease\nDo you want a budget crossover…or a BMW?\n\n[LEARN MORE](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/cars\/g37331182\/best-cheap-used-cars\/)\n\nVolvo\n\n![hyundai elantra](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/large-44406-2021elantra-1618252534-jpg.webp?w=1920)\n\n#### Large-44406-2021Elantra.jpg\nHyundai\n\n![accord](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/honda-accord-2018-1600-51-1607465949-jpg.webp?w=1600)\n\n#### Best Midsize Car: Honda Accord\nHonda won’t let you get a manual on the Accord anymore. But you still get luxury car performance and refinement at a very affordable price point. There’s a reason the Accord has made [the *Car and Driver* 10 Best list](https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.caranddriver.com%2Ffeatures%2Fa38254154%2F10best-2022%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) a stunning *36 times*.\n\n[READ OUR REVIEW](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/cars\/a407184\/2018-honda-accord-2-0-touring-review\/)\n\nHonda\n\n![lexus es 300h](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/2019-lexus-es-300h-exterior-09-5dadbb1c7a047812344e9b5bb290e3e3588fe0c2-1603375900-jpg.webp?w=1920)\n\n#### Lexus ES 300h – 31.1% kept by original owners\n[Learn More](https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lexus.com%2Fmodels%2FES-hybrid&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C)\n\nLexus\n\n![2021 toyota sienna](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/2021-toyota-sienna-xse-07-1618254322-jpg.webp?w=1920)\n\n#### Best Minivan: Toyota Sienna\nThe [Toyota Sienna](https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.toyota.com%2Fsienna%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) minivan is all-new for 2021 with SUV-rivaling style and a standard 245-horsepower hybrid powertrain that gets 36 mpg. Here’s [how it compares to other minivan competitors](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/cars\/g36916975\/best-minivan-to-buy\/).\n\n[LEARN MORE](https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.toyota.com%2Fsienna%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C)\n\nToyota\n\n![2021 toyota rav4 prime hybrid phev](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/toyota-2021-rav4-prime-se-001-1618254509-jpg.webp?w=1920)\n\n#### Toyota RAV4 Prime\nThe RAV4 Prime is neither perfect nor refined. But it packs a 2.5-liter I-4 with a duo of electric motors to whip up a combined 302 hp, enough to spring it from [0 to 60 mph in 5.4 seconds in *Car and Driver* testing](https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.caranddriver.com%2Freviews%2Fa33028735%2F2021-toyota-rav4-prime-xse-by-the-numbers%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C). It even proved quicker than the four-cylinder Supra in the 5-60 mph test, which is generally more equivalent to real-world conditions.\n\n[READ THE REVIEW](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/cars\/a33970019\/which-toyota-rav4-is-best\/)\n\nToyota\n\n![2021 hyundai kona ev electric car suv crossover](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/large-44719-2022konaelectric-1618254400-jpg.webp?w=1920)\n\n#### Best Electric Car: Hyundai Kona Electric\nSmall crossovers tend not to make great drivers’ cars, but the [Kona EV](https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hyundaiusa.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fvehicles%2Fkona-electric&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) is not the Nissan Leaf proxy many would expect. It offers 291 lb-ft of torque — comparable to [a VW Golf R](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/cars\/g35941004\/2022-volkswagen-golf-r-first-drive-review\/) — and because it has an electric powerplant, that torque comes immediately at zero rpm.\n\n[READ THE REVIEW](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/cars\/a614767\/2019-hyundai-kona-ev-review-the-future-is-here-but-its-still-expensive\/) [LEARN MORE](https:\/\/go.skimresources.com\/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hyundaiusa.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fvehicles%2Fkona-electric&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C)\n\nHyundai\n\n![luno tesla](https:\/\/www.gearpatrol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2021\/11\/luno-tesla-model-y-1623683909-jpeg.webp?w=1200)\n\n#### The Most Important Pieces of Gear You Need for Car Camping\nCar camping makes getting away easy as pie. 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Boilerpipe Text	Kelley Blue Book has revealed the best cars to buy awards for 2021. The results may surprise you. Ford Published November 15, 2021 · Updated November 15, 2021 If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more Every year, Kelley Blue Book released its Best Buy Awards, and 2021 is no exception. Their clever experts work hard to calculate the best cars to buy for any given year, looking for models that offer “the best blend of comfort, quality, dependability, low ownerships costs and affordability in a package that is easy and fun to drive.” This year, the Hyundai Motor Group ( Kia , Genesis and Hyundai ) took home top honors with six category winners — just edging out Toyota and Lexus , which had five. Check out the full list of cars, trucks and SUVs here. 2021 Ford F-150 Ford The 16 Best Cars to Buy in 2021 Kelley Blue Book has revealed the best cars to buy awards for 2021. The results may surprise you. READ THE STORY Ford 2021-Expedition-STX-04.jpg Ford These Are the 17 Best Cars to Buy in 2022 Looking for a new car in the new year? Start here. LEARN MORE Toyota 2021-Kia-Seltos-Review-gear-patrol-lead-slide-1 Kia Best Luxury Subcompact SUV: Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class The new, second-generation Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class has better styling, more advanced tech and is a clear upgrade over its predecessor. READ THE REVIEW LEARN MORE Mercedes-Benz Best Compact SUV: Toyota RAV4 If you tried to distill down what the average new car buyer wants these days into a single vehicle, you might well end up with something very much like the Toyota RAV4 . In fact, the RAV4 happened to be the best-selling vehicle that wasn’t a pickup truck in America last year; Toyota moved more than 448,000 of them off dealer lots from January 1st to December 31st. READ THE REVIEW LEARN MORE Toyota The Best All-Terrain Tires Money Can Buy Because you should give your 4Runner or Gladiator the fancy rubber it deserves. READ THE STORY Gear Patrol Best Luxury Compact SUV: Audi Q5 Audi’s best-selling car in America , the Q5 , gets a redesigned exterior and a slight power bump for 2021. READ OUR REVIEW LEARN MORE Audi Best Midsize SUV: Hyundai Santa Fe The Hyundai Santa Fe received some major updates for 2021, including upgraded engines, hybrid and plug-in hybrid options and a range-topping Calligraphy trim. READ OUR REVIEW LEARN MORE Hyundai These Are the 16 Best Cars to Buy in 2021 Kelley Blue Book has revealed the best cars to buy awards for 2021. The results may surprise you. LEARN MORE Kia The 16 Best Cars to Buy in 2021 The results may surprise you. LEARN MORE Genesis Best Full-Size SUV: Ford Expedition The Ford Expedition features best-in-class towing capability at up to 9,300 pounds , and offers both King Ranch and Texas editions for folks who really love the Lone Star State. LEARN MORE Ford The Best Cheap Used Cars To Buy When They Come Off-Lease Do you want a budget crossover…or a BMW? LEARN MORE Volvo Large-44406-2021Elantra.jpg Hyundai Best Midsize Car: Honda Accord Honda won’t let you get a manual on the Accord anymore. But you still get luxury car performance and refinement at a very affordable price point. There’s a reason the Accord has made the Car and Driver 10 Best list a stunning 36 times . READ OUR REVIEW Honda Lexus ES 300h – 31.1% kept by original owners Learn More Lexus Best Minivan: Toyota Sienna The Toyota Sienna minivan is all-new for 2021 with SUV-rivaling style and a standard 245-horsepower hybrid powertrain that gets 36 mpg. Here’s how it compares to other minivan competitors . LEARN MORE Toyota Toyota RAV4 Prime The RAV4 Prime is neither perfect nor refined. But it packs a 2.5-liter I-4 with a duo of electric motors to whip up a combined 302 hp, enough to spring it from 0 to 60 mph in 5.4 seconds in Car and Driver testing . It even proved quicker than the four-cylinder Supra in the 5-60 mph test, which is generally more equivalent to real-world conditions. READ THE REVIEW Toyota Best Electric Car: Hyundai Kona Electric Small crossovers tend not to make great drivers’ cars, but the Kona EV is not the Nissan Leaf proxy many would expect. It offers 291 lb-ft of torque — comparable to a VW Golf R — and because it has an electric powerplant, that torque comes immediately at zero rpm. READ THE REVIEW LEARN MORE Hyundai The Most Important Pieces of Gear You Need for Car Camping Car camping makes getting away easy as pie. These items make it even tastier. LEARN MORE Luno
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The results may surprise you. ![2021 ford expedition](https://www.gearpatrol.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/11/21-expedition-limited-max-1637001867-jpg.webp)Ford [![Add Gear Patrol as a Preferred Source on Google](https://www.gearpatrol.com/wp-content/themes/gps-media/dist//images/google-preferred-source-badge.png)](https://google.com/preferences/source?q=https://www.gearpatrol.com/) ![](https://www.gearpatrol.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2023/10/209b783f-8483-4b5b-ba0a-1c46a98ab9d0_1593677245-jpg.webp?w=60) By [Tyler Duffy](https://www.gearpatrol.com/author/tyler-duffy/) Published November 15, 2021 · Updated November 15, 2021 Share If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. [Learn more](https://www.gearpatrol.com/about/a43276360/how-we-evaluate-products/) Every year, Kelley Blue Book released [its Best Buy Awards, and 2021](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kbb.com%2Fawards%2Fbest-buy-awards%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) is no exception. Their clever experts work hard to calculate the best cars to buy for any given year, looking for models that offer “the best blend of comfort, quality, dependability, low ownerships costs and affordability in a package that is easy and fun to drive.” This year, the [Hyundai Motor Group](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FHyundai_Motor_Group&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) ([Kia](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kia.com%2Fus%2Fen&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C), [Genesis](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=31959X896062&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgenesis.com%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) and [Hyundai](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hyundaiusa.com%2Fus%2Fen&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C)) took home top honors with six category winners — just edging out [Toyota](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.toyota.com%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) and [Lexus](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lexus.com%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C), which had five. Check out the full list of cars, trucks and SUVs here. ![all new f 150 limited in smoked quartz tinted clearcoat](https://www.gearpatrol.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/12/all-new-f-150-011-jpg-1637001470-jpg.webp?w=1920) #### 2021 Ford F-150 Dealer Inventory: 32 Days [READ THE REVIEW](https://www.gearpatrol.com/cars/g36079551/2021-ford-f-150-limited-hybrid-review/) [LEARN MORE](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ford.com%2Ftrucks%2Ff150%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) Ford ![2021 ford expedition](https://www.gearpatrol.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/11/21-expedition-limited-max-1637001867-jpg.webp?w=1920) #### The 16 Best Cars to Buy in 2021 Kelley Blue Book has revealed the best cars to buy awards for 2021. The results may surprise you. [READ THE STORY](https://www.gearpatrol.com/cars/g34917095/best-cars-to-buy-2021/) Ford ![2021 ford expedition stx](https://www.gearpatrol.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/11/2021-expedition-stx-04-1637001752-jpg.webp?w=1920) #### 2021-Expedition-STX-04.jpg Ford ![toyota tacoma 2021](https://www.gearpatrol.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/12/2021-toyota-tacoma-trail-edition-002-1637001328-jpg.webp?w=1920) #### These Are the 17 Best Cars to Buy in 2022 Looking for a new car in the new year? Start here. [LEARN MORE](https://www.gearpatrol.com/cars/g38515055/best-cars-to-buy-2022/) Toyota ![2021 kia seltos review gear patrol lead slide 1](https://www.gearpatrol.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/11/2021-Kia-Seltos-Review-gear-patrol-lead-slide-1-jpg.webp?w=1920) #### 2021-Kia-Seltos-Review-gear-patrol-lead-slide-1 Kia ![mercedes amg gla45 s 4matickraftstoffverbrauch kombiniert 9,3 9,2 l100 km co2 emissionen kombiniert 212 210 gkm exterieur, front perspektive, amg spezifische kühlerverkleidung mercedes amg gla45 s 4matic combined fuel consumption 9,3 9,2 l100 km combined co2 emission 212 210 gkm, exterior, amg specific radiator grill, front perspective](https://www.gearpatrol.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/11/mercedes-benz-gla-45-1624631556-jpg.webp?w=1920) #### Best Luxury Subcompact SUV: Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class The new, second-generation [Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mbusa.com%2Fen%2Fvehicles%2Fclass%2Fgla%2Fsuv&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) has better styling, more advanced tech and is a clear upgrade over its predecessor. [READ THE REVIEW](https://www.gearpatrol.com/cars/g34499055/car-reviews-fall-2020/) [LEARN MORE](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mbusa.com%2Fen%2Fvehicles%2Fclass%2Fgla%2Fsuv&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) Mercedes-Benz ![toyota rav4 off road trd white 2022](https://www.gearpatrol.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/12/2022-toyota-rav4-trd-offroad-003-1637001260-jpg.webp?w=1920) #### Best Compact SUV: Toyota RAV4 If you tried to distill down what the average new car buyer wants these days into a single vehicle, you might well end up with something very much like [the Toyota RAV4](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.toyota.com%2Frav4%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C). In fact, the RAV4 happened to be the best-selling vehicle that wasn’t a pickup truck in America last year; Toyota [moved more than 448,000 of them](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.caranddriver.com%2Fnews%2Fg32006077%2Fbest-selling-cars-2020%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) off dealer lots from January 1st to December 31st. [READ THE REVIEW](https://www.gearpatrol.com/cars/a33970019/which-toyota-rav4-is-best/) [LEARN MORE](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.toyota.com%2Frav4%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) Toyota ![all terrain tires](https://www.gearpatrol.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/07/refresh-best-all-terrain-tires-lead-1620764663-jpg.webp?w=1920) #### The Best All-Terrain Tires Money Can Buy Because you should give your 4Runner or Gladiator the fancy rubber it deserves. [READ THE STORY](https://www.gearpatrol.com/cars/g34647331/best-all-terrain-tires/) Gear Patrol ![audi q5 blue 2021](https://www.gearpatrol.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/11/medium-8163-2021audiq5-1637001088-jpg.webp?w=1920) #### Best Luxury Compact SUV: Audi Q5 Audi’s [best-selling car in America](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.audiusa.com%2Fen-us%2Freleases%2F455&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C), [the Q5](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.audiusa.com%2Fus%2Fweb%2Fen%2Fmodels%2Fq5%2Fq5%2F2021%2Foverview.html&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C), gets a redesigned exterior and a slight power bump for 2021. [READ OUR REVIEW](https://www.gearpatrol.com/cars/g35314641/2021-audi-q5-review/) [LEARN MORE](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.audiusa.com%2Fus%2Fweb%2Fen%2Fmodels%2Fq5%2Fq5%2F2021%2Foverview.html&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) Audi ![hyundai santa fe 2021](https://www.gearpatrol.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/11/large-47020-2022santafe-1637000964-jpg.webp?w=1920) #### Best Midsize SUV: Hyundai Santa Fe The [Hyundai Santa Fe](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hyundaiusa.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fvehicles%2Fsanta-fe&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) received some major updates for 2021, including upgraded engines, hybrid and plug-in hybrid options and a range-topping Calligraphy trim. [READ OUR REVIEW](https://www.gearpatrol.com/cars/g36423078/2021-hyundai-santa-fe-review/) [LEARN MORE](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hyundaiusa.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fvehicles%2F2021-santa-fe&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) Hyundai ![kia telluride](https://www.gearpatrol.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/07/kia-telluride-2021-gallery-exterior-4-1623259817-jpg.webp?w=1920) #### These Are the 16 Best Cars to Buy in 2021 Kelley Blue Book has revealed the best cars to buy awards for 2021. The results may surprise you. [LEARN MORE](https://www.gearpatrol.com/cars/g34917095/best-cars-to-buy-2021/) Kia ![genesis gv80 2021](https://www.gearpatrol.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/11/2196-2021genesisgv80earnstopsafetypickaward-1618254728-jpg.webp?w=1920) #### The 16 Best Cars to Buy in 2021 The results may surprise you. [LEARN MORE](https://www.gearpatrol.com/cars/g34917095/best-cars-to-buy-2021/) Genesis ![2021 ford expedition xl stx best cars to buy](https://www.gearpatrol.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/11/2021-expedition-stx-05-1624893954-jpg.webp?w=1920) #### Best Full-Size SUV: Ford Expedition The [Ford Expedition](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ford.com%2Fsuvs%2Fexpedition%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) features [best-in-class towing capability at up to 9,300 pounds](https://www.gearpatrol.com/cars/g36123316/best-suvs-for-towing/), and offers both King Ranch and Texas editions for folks who really love the Lone Star State. [LEARN MORE](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ford.com%2Fsuvs%2Fexpedition%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) Ford ![volvo s60](https://www.gearpatrol.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/08/265607-s60-r-design-in-fusion-red-metallic-1629296275-jpg.webp?w=1920) #### The Best Cheap Used Cars To Buy When They Come Off-Lease Do you want a budget crossover…or a BMW? [LEARN MORE](https://www.gearpatrol.com/cars/g37331182/best-cheap-used-cars/) Volvo ![hyundai elantra](https://www.gearpatrol.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/11/large-44406-2021elantra-1618252534-jpg.webp?w=1920) #### Large-44406-2021Elantra.jpg Hyundai ![accord](https://www.gearpatrol.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/11/honda-accord-2018-1600-51-1607465949-jpg.webp?w=1600) #### Best Midsize Car: Honda Accord Honda won’t let you get a manual on the Accord anymore. But you still get luxury car performance and refinement at a very affordable price point. There’s a reason the Accord has made [the Car and Driver 10 Best list](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.caranddriver.com%2Ffeatures%2Fa38254154%2F10best-2022%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) a stunning 36 times. [READ OUR REVIEW](https://www.gearpatrol.com/cars/a407184/2018-honda-accord-2-0-touring-review/) Honda ![lexus es 300h](https://www.gearpatrol.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/11/2019-lexus-es-300h-exterior-09-5dadbb1c7a047812344e9b5bb290e3e3588fe0c2-1603375900-jpg.webp?w=1920) #### Lexus ES 300h – 31.1% kept by original owners [Learn More](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lexus.com%2Fmodels%2FES-hybrid&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) Lexus ![2021 toyota sienna](https://www.gearpatrol.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/11/2021-toyota-sienna-xse-07-1618254322-jpg.webp?w=1920) #### Best Minivan: Toyota Sienna The [Toyota Sienna](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.toyota.com%2Fsienna%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) minivan is all-new for 2021 with SUV-rivaling style and a standard 245-horsepower hybrid powertrain that gets 36 mpg. Here’s [how it compares to other minivan competitors](https://www.gearpatrol.com/cars/g36916975/best-minivan-to-buy/). [LEARN MORE](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.toyota.com%2Fsienna%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) Toyota ![2021 toyota rav4 prime hybrid phev](https://www.gearpatrol.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/11/toyota-2021-rav4-prime-se-001-1618254509-jpg.webp?w=1920) #### Toyota RAV4 Prime The RAV4 Prime is neither perfect nor refined. But it packs a 2.5-liter I-4 with a duo of electric motors to whip up a combined 302 hp, enough to spring it from [0 to 60 mph in 5.4 seconds in Car and Driver testing](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.caranddriver.com%2Freviews%2Fa33028735%2F2021-toyota-rav4-prime-xse-by-the-numbers%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C). It even proved quicker than the four-cylinder Supra in the 5-60 mph test, which is generally more equivalent to real-world conditions. [READ THE REVIEW](https://www.gearpatrol.com/cars/a33970019/which-toyota-rav4-is-best/) Toyota ![2021 hyundai kona ev electric car suv crossover](https://www.gearpatrol.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/11/large-44719-2022konaelectric-1618254400-jpg.webp?w=1920) #### Best Electric Car: Hyundai Kona Electric Small crossovers tend not to make great drivers’ cars, but the [Kona EV](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hyundaiusa.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fvehicles%2Fkona-electric&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) is not the Nissan Leaf proxy many would expect. It offers 291 lb-ft of torque — comparable to [a VW Golf R](https://www.gearpatrol.com/cars/g35941004/2022-volkswagen-golf-r-first-drive-review/) — and because it has an electric powerplant, that torque comes immediately at zero rpm. [READ THE REVIEW](https://www.gearpatrol.com/cars/a614767/2019-hyundai-kona-ev-review-the-future-is-here-but-its-still-expensive/) [LEARN MORE](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hyundaiusa.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fvehicles%2Fkona-electric&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) Hyundai ![luno tesla](https://www.gearpatrol.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/11/luno-tesla-model-y-1623683909-jpeg.webp?w=1200) #### The Most Important Pieces of Gear You Need for Car Camping Car camping makes getting away easy as pie. These items make it even tastier. 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Readable Markdown	Kelley Blue Book has revealed the best cars to buy awards for 2021. The results may surprise you. ![2021 ford expedition](https://www.gearpatrol.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/11/21-expedition-limited-max-1637001867-jpg.webp)Ford [![Add Gear Patrol as a Preferred Source on Google](https://www.gearpatrol.com/wp-content/themes/gps-media/dist//images/google-preferred-source-badge.png)](https://google.com/preferences/source?q=https://www.gearpatrol.com/) Published November 15, 2021 · Updated November 15, 2021 If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. [Learn more](https://www.gearpatrol.com/about/a43276360/how-we-evaluate-products/) Every year, Kelley Blue Book released [its Best Buy Awards, and 2021](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kbb.com%2Fawards%2Fbest-buy-awards%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) is no exception. Their clever experts work hard to calculate the best cars to buy for any given year, looking for models that offer “the best blend of comfort, quality, dependability, low ownerships costs and affordability in a package that is easy and fun to drive.” This year, the [Hyundai Motor Group](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fen.wikipedia.org%2Fwiki%2FHyundai_Motor_Group&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) ([Kia](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.kia.com%2Fus%2Fen&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C), [Genesis](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=31959X896062&url=http%3A%2F%2Fgenesis.com%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) and [Hyundai](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hyundaiusa.com%2Fus%2Fen&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C)) took home top honors with six category winners — just edging out [Toyota](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.toyota.com%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) and [Lexus](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lexus.com%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C), which had five. Check out the full list of cars, trucks and SUVs here. ![all new f 150 limited in smoked quartz tinted clearcoat](https://www.gearpatrol.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/12/all-new-f-150-011-jpg-1637001470-jpg.webp?w=1920) #### 2021 Ford F-150 Ford ![2021 ford expedition](https://www.gearpatrol.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/11/21-expedition-limited-max-1637001867-jpg.webp?w=1920) #### The 16 Best Cars to Buy in 2021 Kelley Blue Book has revealed the best cars to buy awards for 2021. The results may surprise you. [READ THE STORY](https://www.gearpatrol.com/cars/g34917095/best-cars-to-buy-2021/) Ford ![2021 ford expedition stx](https://www.gearpatrol.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/11/2021-expedition-stx-04-1637001752-jpg.webp?w=1920) #### 2021-Expedition-STX-04.jpg Ford ![toyota tacoma 2021](https://www.gearpatrol.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/12/2021-toyota-tacoma-trail-edition-002-1637001328-jpg.webp?w=1920) #### These Are the 17 Best Cars to Buy in 2022 Looking for a new car in the new year? Start here. [LEARN MORE](https://www.gearpatrol.com/cars/g38515055/best-cars-to-buy-2022/) Toyota ![2021 kia seltos review gear patrol lead slide 1](https://www.gearpatrol.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/11/2021-Kia-Seltos-Review-gear-patrol-lead-slide-1-jpg.webp?w=1920) #### 2021-Kia-Seltos-Review-gear-patrol-lead-slide-1 Kia ![mercedes amg gla45 s 4matickraftstoffverbrauch kombiniert 9,3 9,2 l100 km co2 emissionen kombiniert 212 210 gkm exterieur, front perspektive, amg spezifische kühlerverkleidung mercedes amg gla45 s 4matic combined fuel consumption 9,3 9,2 l100 km combined co2 emission 212 210 gkm, exterior, amg specific radiator grill, front perspective](https://www.gearpatrol.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/11/mercedes-benz-gla-45-1624631556-jpg.webp?w=1920) #### Best Luxury Subcompact SUV: Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class The new, second-generation [Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mbusa.com%2Fen%2Fvehicles%2Fclass%2Fgla%2Fsuv&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) has better styling, more advanced tech and is a clear upgrade over its predecessor. [READ THE REVIEW](https://www.gearpatrol.com/cars/g34499055/car-reviews-fall-2020/) [LEARN MORE](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mbusa.com%2Fen%2Fvehicles%2Fclass%2Fgla%2Fsuv&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) Mercedes-Benz ![toyota rav4 off road trd white 2022](https://www.gearpatrol.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/12/2022-toyota-rav4-trd-offroad-003-1637001260-jpg.webp?w=1920) #### Best Compact SUV: Toyota RAV4 If you tried to distill down what the average new car buyer wants these days into a single vehicle, you might well end up with something very much like [the Toyota RAV4](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.toyota.com%2Frav4%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C). In fact, the RAV4 happened to be the best-selling vehicle that wasn’t a pickup truck in America last year; Toyota [moved more than 448,000 of them](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.caranddriver.com%2Fnews%2Fg32006077%2Fbest-selling-cars-2020%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) off dealer lots from January 1st to December 31st. [READ THE REVIEW](https://www.gearpatrol.com/cars/a33970019/which-toyota-rav4-is-best/) [LEARN MORE](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.toyota.com%2Frav4%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) Toyota ![all terrain tires](https://www.gearpatrol.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/07/refresh-best-all-terrain-tires-lead-1620764663-jpg.webp?w=1920) #### The Best All-Terrain Tires Money Can Buy Because you should give your 4Runner or Gladiator the fancy rubber it deserves. [READ THE STORY](https://www.gearpatrol.com/cars/g34647331/best-all-terrain-tires/) Gear Patrol ![audi q5 blue 2021](https://www.gearpatrol.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/11/medium-8163-2021audiq5-1637001088-jpg.webp?w=1920) #### Best Luxury Compact SUV: Audi Q5 Audi’s [best-selling car in America](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.audiusa.com%2Fen-us%2Freleases%2F455&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C), [the Q5](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.audiusa.com%2Fus%2Fweb%2Fen%2Fmodels%2Fq5%2Fq5%2F2021%2Foverview.html&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C), gets a redesigned exterior and a slight power bump for 2021. [READ OUR REVIEW](https://www.gearpatrol.com/cars/g35314641/2021-audi-q5-review/) [LEARN MORE](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.audiusa.com%2Fus%2Fweb%2Fen%2Fmodels%2Fq5%2Fq5%2F2021%2Foverview.html&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) Audi ![hyundai santa fe 2021](https://www.gearpatrol.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/11/large-47020-2022santafe-1637000964-jpg.webp?w=1920) #### Best Midsize SUV: Hyundai Santa Fe The [Hyundai Santa Fe](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hyundaiusa.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fvehicles%2Fsanta-fe&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) received some major updates for 2021, including upgraded engines, hybrid and plug-in hybrid options and a range-topping Calligraphy trim. [READ OUR REVIEW](https://www.gearpatrol.com/cars/g36423078/2021-hyundai-santa-fe-review/) [LEARN MORE](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hyundaiusa.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fvehicles%2F2021-santa-fe&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) Hyundai ![kia telluride](https://www.gearpatrol.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/07/kia-telluride-2021-gallery-exterior-4-1623259817-jpg.webp?w=1920) #### These Are the 16 Best Cars to Buy in 2021 Kelley Blue Book has revealed the best cars to buy awards for 2021. The results may surprise you. [LEARN MORE](https://www.gearpatrol.com/cars/g34917095/best-cars-to-buy-2021/) Kia ![genesis gv80 2021](https://www.gearpatrol.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/11/2196-2021genesisgv80earnstopsafetypickaward-1618254728-jpg.webp?w=1920) #### The 16 Best Cars to Buy in 2021 The results may surprise you. [LEARN MORE](https://www.gearpatrol.com/cars/g34917095/best-cars-to-buy-2021/) Genesis ![2021 ford expedition xl stx best cars to buy](https://www.gearpatrol.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/11/2021-expedition-stx-05-1624893954-jpg.webp?w=1920) #### Best Full-Size SUV: Ford Expedition The [Ford Expedition](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ford.com%2Fsuvs%2Fexpedition%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) features [best-in-class towing capability at up to 9,300 pounds](https://www.gearpatrol.com/cars/g36123316/best-suvs-for-towing/), and offers both King Ranch and Texas editions for folks who really love the Lone Star State. [LEARN MORE](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ford.com%2Fsuvs%2Fexpedition%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) Ford ![volvo s60](https://www.gearpatrol.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/08/265607-s60-r-design-in-fusion-red-metallic-1629296275-jpg.webp?w=1920) #### The Best Cheap Used Cars To Buy When They Come Off-Lease Do you want a budget crossover…or a BMW? [LEARN MORE](https://www.gearpatrol.com/cars/g37331182/best-cheap-used-cars/) Volvo ![hyundai elantra](https://www.gearpatrol.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/11/large-44406-2021elantra-1618252534-jpg.webp?w=1920) #### Large-44406-2021Elantra.jpg Hyundai ![accord](https://www.gearpatrol.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/11/honda-accord-2018-1600-51-1607465949-jpg.webp?w=1600) #### Best Midsize Car: Honda Accord Honda won’t let you get a manual on the Accord anymore. But you still get luxury car performance and refinement at a very affordable price point. There’s a reason the Accord has made [the Car and Driver 10 Best list](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.caranddriver.com%2Ffeatures%2Fa38254154%2F10best-2022%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) a stunning 36 times. [READ OUR REVIEW](https://www.gearpatrol.com/cars/a407184/2018-honda-accord-2-0-touring-review/) Honda ![lexus es 300h](https://www.gearpatrol.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/11/2019-lexus-es-300h-exterior-09-5dadbb1c7a047812344e9b5bb290e3e3588fe0c2-1603375900-jpg.webp?w=1920) #### Lexus ES 300h – 31.1% kept by original owners [Learn More](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lexus.com%2Fmodels%2FES-hybrid&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) Lexus ![2021 toyota sienna](https://www.gearpatrol.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/11/2021-toyota-sienna-xse-07-1618254322-jpg.webp?w=1920) #### Best Minivan: Toyota Sienna The [Toyota Sienna](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.toyota.com%2Fsienna%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) minivan is all-new for 2021 with SUV-rivaling style and a standard 245-horsepower hybrid powertrain that gets 36 mpg. Here’s [how it compares to other minivan competitors](https://www.gearpatrol.com/cars/g36916975/best-minivan-to-buy/). [LEARN MORE](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.toyota.com%2Fsienna%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) Toyota ![2021 toyota rav4 prime hybrid phev](https://www.gearpatrol.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/11/toyota-2021-rav4-prime-se-001-1618254509-jpg.webp?w=1920) #### Toyota RAV4 Prime The RAV4 Prime is neither perfect nor refined. But it packs a 2.5-liter I-4 with a duo of electric motors to whip up a combined 302 hp, enough to spring it from [0 to 60 mph in 5.4 seconds in Car and Driver testing](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.caranddriver.com%2Freviews%2Fa33028735%2F2021-toyota-rav4-prime-xse-by-the-numbers%2F&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C). It even proved quicker than the four-cylinder Supra in the 5-60 mph test, which is generally more equivalent to real-world conditions. [READ THE REVIEW](https://www.gearpatrol.com/cars/a33970019/which-toyota-rav4-is-best/) Toyota ![2021 hyundai kona ev electric car suv crossover](https://www.gearpatrol.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/11/large-44719-2022konaelectric-1618254400-jpg.webp?w=1920) #### Best Electric Car: Hyundai Kona Electric Small crossovers tend not to make great drivers’ cars, but the [Kona EV](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hyundaiusa.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fvehicles%2Fkona-electric&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) is not the Nissan Leaf proxy many would expect. It offers 291 lb-ft of torque — comparable to [a VW Golf R](https://www.gearpatrol.com/cars/g35941004/2022-volkswagen-golf-r-first-drive-review/) — and because it has an electric powerplant, that torque comes immediately at zero rpm. [READ THE REVIEW](https://www.gearpatrol.com/cars/a614767/2019-hyundai-kona-ev-review-the-future-is-here-but-its-still-expensive/) [LEARN MORE](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=31959X896062&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hyundaiusa.com%2Fus%2Fen%2Fvehicles%2Fkona-electric&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.gearpatrol.com%2Fcars%2Fbest-cars-to-buy-2021%2F&xcust=%5Bcontent_id%7C585723%5Brefdomain%7Cwww.gearpatrol.com%5Bcontent_product_id%7C%5Bproduct_retailer_id%7C) Hyundai ![luno tesla](https://www.gearpatrol.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/11/luno-tesla-model-y-1623683909-jpeg.webp?w=1200) #### The Most Important Pieces of Gear You Need for Car Camping Car camping makes getting away easy as pie. These items make it even tastier. [LEARN MORE](https://www.gearpatrol.com/cars/g33447406/car-camping-gear/) Luno
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