Editor’s Note: Kelley Blue Book has released their 2021 recommendations for the best cars you can buy. Check them out here.
Kelley Blue Book released its Best Buy Awards for 2020 last November. KBB editors look at “quality, comfort, driving dynamics, dependability, low ownership costs, and affordability” to determine the best new car and best car in several different segments. There are a few changes from last year. KBB added “Midsize Truck” and “Two-Row Midsize SUV” categories, and split the alternative power category into “Electric Car” and “Plug-in Hybrid” segments. If you know what type of car you’re looking for, the awards could be a helpful jumping-off point. If you’re more intrigued by the performance vs. value end of the spectrum, check out our favorite cars we drove in 2019.
The 16 Best Cars to Buy in 2020
Kelley Blue Book released their best cars to buy awards for 2020. The results may surprise you.
Kia
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16. Honda Accord
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Hyundai
These Are the 16 Best Cars to Buy in 2021
Kelley Blue Book has released their best cars to buy awards for 2021. The results may surprise you.
Ford
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Chevrolet
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Ford
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Honda
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Honda
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Lexus
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Audi
Best Compact Luxury SUV: 2020 Audi Q5
That is, the Q5 isn’t a standout example of excellence (even in SQ5 guise), nor is it the bare minimum of automotive expectations, but it is a damn fine vehicle. And you shouldn’t accept anything less in your day-to-day.
Audi
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