Subaru models are racking up the awards. On one list, the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, the 2021 Subaru Forester, and the 2021 Subaru Outback landed in first place. Check out how they destroy rivals in their class. 

3 Subaru models with the best resale value 

According to the Kelley Blue Book list of 2021 vehicles with the best resale value, three 2021 Subaru models have secured the top spots. The Subaru Crosstrek, Subaru Forester, and Outback represent the best SUVs that retain what they’re worth. 

The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek is the best subcompact SUV in terms of resale value. It will depreciate by about 42-percent after five years of use and could retain a resale value of about $16,147. 

The 2021 Subaru Forester is the subcompact SUV with the best resale value. The predicted resale value after five years of ownership is 45-percent. The 2021 Honda CR-V landed in second place with a resale value of 43-percent after five years, and the 2021 Toyota RAV4 came in third place with a predicted resale value of 42.8-percent. 

The 2021 Subaru Outback is the midsize SUV with the best-predicted resale value. It is expected to depreciate by 41.3-percent after five years of ownership. The Honda passport landed in seconds place with a predicted resale value of 39.6-percent, and the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe is in third place with a predicted resale value of 38.8-percent. 

Are 2021 Subaru models reliable? 

Maybe. Let’s check with the help of Consumer Reports! They send out surveys to thousands of vehicle owners so they can report any problems that they’ve had with their vehicles. This allows them to accurately predict how reliable vehicles will be based on previous model years. 

The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek has a predicted reliability rating of four out of five. This is a great score that’s above average. Factors that brought the Crosstrek’s score down include minor engine trouble with the 2017 model and transmission problems with the 2016 and 2017 models. The 2016 Crostrek also had issues with the breaks, electric system, and climate system. 

The 2021 Subaru Forester also has a predicted reliability rating of four out of five! The 2013 Forester faced engine problems that pulled its score down. Also, the 2014 model had minor transmission issues, and the 2015 model had drive system problems. 

The 2021 Subaru Outback has a predicted reliability rating of three out of five, which is average. Trouble spots include engine problems with the 2014 model, transmission problems with the 2016 and 2017 models, body problems with models from 2013 through 2019, and more. 

Which Subaru model is best? 

It’s tough to determine which option is best. There are a variety of different Subaru models to fit the diverse needs of drivers, couples, and families. But according to Torque News, the 2019 Subaru Crosstrek is the best, even though the Outback is the top-selling option. 

The Crosstrek is the most awarded model. It serves as the SUV with the lowest cost to own, one of the coolest vehicles under $20,000, the best family car, and it’s in the top 10 best SUVs under $30,000. 

It receives praise for being an agile yet capable vehicle. The Crosstrek’s size makes it easy to maneuver in the city. Plus, it has a high ground clearance and all-wheel drive to handle each season.