In this article, we discuss the most reliable cars of 2021. If you want to skip our detailed analysis of these cars, go directly to the 20 Most Reliable Cars of 2021.
5. Ford Fusion, Owned by Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F)
Predicted Reliability Score: 87/100
The Ford Fusion beats all its rivals when it comes to offering trunk space. Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) discontinued equipping the Fusion with a V6 engine, but that does not mean that the 2020 model lacks power. Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) gave us three options for the 2020 Fusion, the base 175-HP, the 181-HP turbocharged, and the 245-HP turbocharged. The turbocharged 181-HP Fusion also offers a decent mileage of 23 mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway.
J.D. Power gave the 2020 Ford Fusion a predicted reliability score of 87 out of 100. Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) covers the Fusion with a three-year or 36,000-mile basic warranty and a five-year or 60,000-mile powertrain warranty. The Ford Fusion was also a runner-up midsize car in J.D. Power’s 2021 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study.
4. Kia Sportage, Owned by Kia Corporation (KSE: 000270.KS)
Predicted Reliability Score: 87/100
The 2021 Kia Sportage is among the top 10 of the 20 most reliable cars of 2021 for several reasons, a roomy cabin, safety features that include a driver attention monitor and automatic emergency braking, and an optional 240-HP turbo-four 2.0-liter engine are just a few to name. However, Kia Corporation (KSE: 000270.KS) did not do a good enough job to make 2021 Sportage fuel-efficient. The base 2.0-liter turbo claims to offer a mileage of 20 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway.
These numbers improve if you opt for the 2.4-liter, which delivers more power and with that, the better fuel efficiency of 23 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway. J.D. Power gave the 2021 Sportage a predicted reliability score of 87 out of 100. The 2021 Sportage has one of the longest warranties in the compact SUV class. Kia Corporation (KSE: 000270.KS) covers the Sportage with a five-year or 60,000-mile basic warranty and a 10-year or 100,000-mile powertrain warranty.
3. Buick Envision, Owned by General Motors Company (NYSE: GM)
Predicted Reliability Score: 87/100
Buick is a division of the American automobile manufacturer, General Motors Company (NYSE: GM). The 2021 Buick Envision may not have the best interior in its class and it may not be fun to drive SUV as compared to its rivals. However, it does offer you something, which, for this list is more important, and that is reliability. The General Motors Company (NYSE: GM) owned Buick division made their 2021 Envision powerful, fuel-efficient, and comfortable too.
Under the hood, we have a 2.0-liter turbo-four engine capable of generating 228-HP, coupled with a nine-speed automatic transmission. It may not be that fast, but it certainly is not underpowered. The mileage on this car is rated at 24 mpg in the city and 31 mpg on the highway. J.D. Power gave the 2021 Envision a predicted reliability score of 87 out of 100. It was ranked the highest in its class of Compact SUVs in J.D. Power’s 2021 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study. The Envision comes with a three-year or 36,000-mile limited warranty and a five-year or 60,000-mile powertrain warranty.
2. Hyundai Tucson, Owned by Hyundai Motor Company (KSE: 005380.KS)
Predicted Reliability Score: 88/100
Hyundai Motor Company (KSE: 005380.KS) made their 2021 Tucson a user-friendly compact SUV that offers comfortable seating, a balanced ride, and boasts a long warranty. Performance and fuel economy are not their strongest suits. The standard 161-HP 2.0-liter engine provides sluggish acceleration and offers a mileage of 23 mpg in the city, and 28 mpg on the highway. The 181-HP 2.4-liter engine found in other variants of the 2021 Hyundai Tucson does deliver quicker acceleration but gets exhausted at higher speeds. Reliability is where Tucson shines. Hyundai Motor Company (KSE: 005380.KS) offers a 10-year or 100,000 miles powertrain warranty, and a five-year or 60,000 miles limited warranty. J.D. Power gave the 2021 Tucson a predicted reliability score of 88 out of 100.
1. Toyota Tundra, Owned by Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE: TM)
Predicted Reliability Score: 88/100
We have reached the end of our list of the 20 most reliable cars of 2021, placing the 2021 Toyota Tundra at number 1. Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE: TM) gave the 2021 Tundra a 5.7-liter V8 engine that pumps out a horsepower of 381 and is capable of towing 10,200 pounds. The 2021 Tundra is equipped with a limited-slip differential (LSD). Limited-slip-differentials offer increased stability and control by knowing when to take away power from which wheel making the vehicle capable of handling any situation the road throws its way.
The Tundra comes standard as rear-wheel-drive, but for off-road fanatics, Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE: TM) gave a four-wheel-drive variant that comes with Active Traction Control. The 2021 Tundra is backed up by Toyota Motor Corporation (NYSE: TM) with a three-year or 36,000-mile basic warranty and a five-year or 60,000-mile powertrain warranty. J.D. Power gave the truck a predicted reliability score of 88 out of 100. The 2021 Toyota Tundra won the award for the Large Light Duty Pickup category in J.D. Power’s 2021 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study, cementing its position as the most reliable car of 2021.
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