CarGurus Announces 2021 Best Used Car Awards

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CarGurus announces its fifth annual Best Used Car Awards, recognizing top used vehicles in ten categories. The Mazda CX-5 is awarded Editor’s Choice for 2021. The winners were determined based on long-term value retention, driver satisfaction, expert evaluations, and the popularity of models. Matt Smith, Deputy Editor, emphasizes the importance of these awards amidst a new vehicle inventory shortage. The awards methodology included user reviews, professional evaluations, popularity, and projected value retention over 12 years.

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• Mazda CX-5 recognized as Editor's Choice for outstanding performance across categories.
• Awards provide consumers with trusted guidance in a market facing new vehicle shortages.
• CarGurus maintains its status as the most visited automotive shopping site in the U.S.

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Program Identifies Best Used Vehicles Across Ten Body Style Categories; Mazda CX-5 Earns Editor’s Choice as 2021’s Best Overall Used Vehicle

CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CarGurus (Nasdaq: CARG), a leading global, online automotive marketplace, today announced the winners of its fifth annual Best Used Car Awards. The 2021 awards identify the best recent-year used models across ten body-style categories based on the company's analysis of long-term projected value retention, driver satisfaction, user reviews, expert evaluation, and both model popularity and availability.

“CarGurus’ Best Used Car Awards have become an industry mainstay for the last five years, and the extra layer of guidance and trust they provide is even more important this year, as car shoppers consider purchasing a used vehicle due to the current new-vehicle inventory shortage,” said Matt Smith, Deputy Editor at CarGurus. “Each of this year’s winners and finalists earned their accolades through our data-driven analysis that looked into several factors such as availability, value retention and reviews from both industry experts and consumers. This especially holds true for the 2021 Editor’s Choice winner – the second-generation Mazda CX-5, a vehicle that earned strong scores across the board in our assessment.”

This year’s winners and finalists are listed in order for each body style category, and for those that would like to learn more about using their award in promotional and marketing material, please reach out to the CarGurus PR team at PR@CarGurus.com.

Editor’s Choice:
2017-2021 Mazda CX-5 
Small Crossover/SUV
1. 2017-2021 Mazda CX-5
2. 2017-2021 Kia Sportage
3. 2017-2021 Honda CR-V
Medium Crossover/SUV
1. 2011-2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee
2. 2016-2020 Kia Sorento
3. 2013-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport
Large Crossover/SUV
1. 2011-2019 Ford Explorer
2. 2015-2020 Chevrolet Tahoe
3. 2017-2021 GMC Acadia
Luxury Crossover/SUV
1. 2016-2021 Volvo XC90
2. 2016-2020 Lexus RX
3. 2016-2021 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class
Sedan/Hatchback
1. 2017-2020 Hyundai Elantra
2. 2016-2020 Kia Optima
3. 2016-2021 Honda Civic
Luxury Sedan
1. 2014 – 2020 Lexus I
2. 2011-2018 Volvo S60
3. 2015-2021 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Midsize Pickup Truck
1. 2016-2021 Toyota Tacoma
2. 2015-2021 Chevrolet Colorado
3. 2017-2021 Honda Ridgeline
Full-Size Pickup Truck
1. 2015-2020 Ford F-150
2. 2011-2018 RAM 1500
3. 2014-2018 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Minivan
1. 2017-2021 Chrysler Pacifica
2. 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey
3. 2011-2020 Toyota Sienna
Sports Car
1. 2015-2021 Ford Mustang
2. 2014-2019 Chevrolet Corvette
3. 2016-2018 Ford Focus RS

Best Used Car Awards Methodology
CarGurus Used Car Awards nominees were selected from all late-model vehicles originally available for sale in the United States. Vehicle generations that include the 2017 model year were considered in their entirety when evaluating nominees, as long as that generation did not stretch back more than 10 years. Three nominees were selected for each category and evaluated on criteria including CarGurus user reviews, professional test drive reviews, popularity, availability, and CarGurus’ projected 12-year value retention. Models with the highest overall scores were determined to be the winners for their respective categories. The “Editor’s Choice” was determined by a combination of the vehicles with the highest scores across each category and the CarGurus editorial team’s overall conclusion based on the spirit of the awards.

About CarGurus
CarGurus (Nasdaq: CARG) is a multinational, online automotive platform for buying and selling vehicles that is building upon its industry-leading listings marketplace with both digital retail solutions and the CarOffer online wholesale platform. The CarGurus marketplace gives consumers the confidence to purchase or sell a vehicle either online or in-person; and gives dealerships the power to accurately price, effectively market, instantly acquire and quickly sell vehicles, all with a nationwide reach. The company uses proprietary technology, search algorithms and data analytics to bring trust, transparency, and competitive pricing to the automotive shopping experience. CarGurus is the most visited automotive shopping site in the U.S. (source: Comscore Media Metrix® Multi-Platform, Automotive – Information/Resources, Total Audience, Q2 2021, U.S.).

CarGurus also operates online marketplaces under the CarGurus brand in Canada and the United Kingdom. In the United States and the United Kingdom, CarGurus also operates the Autolist and PistonHeads online marketplaces, respectively, as independent brands.

To learn more about CarGurus, visit www.cargurus.com and for more information about CarOffer, visit www.caroffer.com.

CarGurus® is a registered trademark of CarGurus, Inc., and CarOffer® is a registered trademark of CarOffer, LLC. All other product names, trademarks and registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.

© 2021 CarGurus, Inc., All Rights Reserved.

FAQ

What is the significance of the 2021 Best Used Car Awards by CarGurus?

The awards identify top used vehicles based on value retention, driver satisfaction, and expert evaluations, offering guidance to consumers in a challenging market.

Which vehicle won the Editor's Choice award in the 2021 Best Used Car Awards?

The 2021 Editor's Choice award was given to the Mazda CX-5 for its exceptional performance and value retention.

How does CarGurus determine the winners of the Best Used Car Awards?

Winners are selected based on a combination of user reviews, professional evaluations, popularity, availability, and projected value retention over 12 years.

When were the 2021 Best Used Car Awards announced?

The awards were announced on August 10, 2021.

What categories were included in the 2021 Best Used Car Awards?

The awards cover ten body style categories, including SUVs, trucks, sedans, and luxury vehicles.