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Consumer Reports Picks its Top 10 Cars for 2021

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Derek Boshouwers
In its annual report card, the magazine also handed out the best car brand marks to… Mazda

SUV/wagon – Subaru Outback

Subaru Outback XT
Subaru Outback XT | Photo: D.Boshouwers

Speaking of the Outback, the Impreza-on-stilts also beats all comes in its category, although to be fair this is a weird category. There as many folks who consider this a straight-out wagon as who call it an SUV, but no matter, the Outback delivers a great fit for the typical Subaru weekend warrior.

Lots of cargo room, a surprisingly decent drive (thank you Impreza), good ground clearance a comfortable if unostentatious interior and that AWD system all contribute to taking the Outback to the top of CR’s ranking for 2021. And those who go for the XT variant will enjoy more kick from under the hood.

See also: Subaru Outback 2020 Review: Changes More Felt Than Seen

See also: More Standard Safety Tech for 2021 Subaru Legacy and Outback

See also: 2021 Subaru Outback pictures

Subaru Outback XT, wheel
Subaru Outback XT, wheel | Photo: D.Boshouwers
Subaru Outback XT, interior
Subaru Outback XT, interior | Photo: D.Boshouwers
Derek Boshouwers
Derek Boshouwers
Automotive expert
  • Over 8 years' experience as an automotive journalist
  • More than 50 test drives in the past year
  • Participation in over 30 new vehicle launches in the presence of the brand's technical specialists