17 Cars And SUVs Owners Say They Would Buy Again - Subaru Scores 3
Which Subaru models are picked the best by their owners? According to Consumer Reports’ owner surveys, when asked “would you buy the same car again?” and owner satisfaction scores, the 2021 Subaru Forester, 2021 Subaru Outback, and 2021 Subaru Crosstrek are the most popular in their individual categories.
Consumer Reports’ surveys score the owner’s satisfaction with the vehicle’s ride quality, fuel mileage, safety features, and driver visibility. The difference is some cars meet owner expectations, while others are disappointed with their car purchase. Below are the seventeen “most satisfying” vehicles in sixteen model categories.
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In the fastest-growing SUV category, Subaru scores three models. The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek is best in class Subcompact SUV, the 2021 Subaru Forester is the best Compact SUV, and Subaru Outback wins the Midsize 2-Row SUV segment.
The Kia Telluride is the best Midsize 3-Row SUV, Ford Expedition Large SUV, Tesla Model Y Luxury compact SUV, BMW X5 Luxury 2-Row SUV, and Lincoln Aviator Luxury 3-Row SUV.
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The Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Avalon, Toyota Prius, Tesla Model 3, Tesla Model S, and Mazda MX-5 Miata are picked best by owners in the car category. The Chrysler Pacifica wins the Minivan category. The Jeep Gladiator takes the top Compact pickup, and Toyota Tundra is the best Full-size pickup.
Subaru, along with the Toyota and Tesla brands, all have three models that are best scored by their owners. Why do the Forester, Outback, and Crosstrek win their categories?
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The 2021 Subaru Forester, Outback, and Crosstrek are known for their all-weather “go-anywhere” capability. All three SUVs feature standard Symmetrical all-wheel-drive system, and it doesn’t disappoint in deep snow, ice, mud, or slick road conditions.
All three models score highest in safety and crash score from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Forester and Outback are Top Safety Pick + winners, and Crosstrek earns a Top Safety Pick. The Forester, Outback, and Crosstrek are also affordable.
What is the price of the 2021 Subaru Forester?
The 2021 Forester comes in five trim levels, and the base trim has an MSRP of $25,845, Premium ($28,845), Sport ($30,445), Limited ($32,445), and Touring ($35,945). Pricing includes $1,050 destination.
What is the price of the 2021 Subaru Outback?
The 2021 Outback comes in seven trim levels, base $27,845, Premium ($30,095), Limited ($34,645), Onyx Edition XT ($36,195), Limited XT ($38,545), Touring ($39,045), and Touring XT ($40,995). Pricing includes $1,050 destination.
What is the price of the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek?
The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek comes in five trim levels. The base trim is priced from $22,245, Premium ($23,295), all-new Sport ($26,495), and Limited with the 2.5-liter engine ($27,995). Destination and delivery add $1,050.
As gas prices rise 14 percent in March, consumers are looking for SUVs with the best fuel efficiency. The Forester, Outback, and Crosstrek also get excellent fuel mileage.
What is the fuel mileage of the 2021 Subaru Forester, Outback, and Crosstrek?
The Forester has an EPA fuel mileage estimate of 26/33 city/highway mpg and 29 combined mpg.
The EPA fuel mileage rating of the 2021 Outback XT 2.4-liter turbo is 23/30 city/highway mpg and 26 combined mpg. The estimated fuel economy of the standard 2.5-liter engine is 26/33 mpg city/highway and 29 combined mpg.
The EPA estimated fuel mileage for the 2.5-liter engine is 27/34 city/highway mpg and 29 combined mpg. The Crosstrek with the 2.0-liter four-cylinder Boxer engine gets an EPA estimated 28/33 mpg and 30 combined mpg.
The 2021 Subaru Forester, 2021 Subaru Outback, and 2021 Subaru Crosstrek score highest with their owners in the Subcompact SUV, Compact SUV, and Midsize 2-Row SUV categories. The three vehicles meet owner expectations and say they would rebuy the same car.
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Denis Flierl has invested over 30 years in the automotive industry in a consulting role working with every major car brand. He is an accredited member of the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press. Check out Subaru Report where he covers all of the Japanese automaker's models. More stories can be found on the Torque News Subaru page. Follow Denis on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
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