The 10 Most Searched Car Brands And Models - Subaru And Forester Are Popular Picks

Which are the most researched car brands and new 2021 models? Subaru is in the top 10 brands. See which new SUVs are the most popular.

A new report from CarHistory.org identifies the top ten most searched car brands in America. They have identified Subaru as the number eight most researched, and the Japanese automaker is seventh in total vehicle sales in the U.S. market. Another report from Edmunds reveals the 2021 Forester is Subaru’s most researched model, followed by the 2021 Outback and 2021 Crosstrek.


The Top 10 most researched car brands are from one to ten, Ford, Chevrolet, Toyota, Honda, Jeep, Nissan, Hyundai, Subaru, Kia, and GMC. Potential buyers search the vehicle’s features, fuel mileage, safety scores, pricing, financing options, and consumer reports. 

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Subaru just recently was rated the number four most liked car brands by Consumer Reports' owner surveys. Factor ratings were determined based on asking owners “would you buy again?” scores, driving, comfort, value, in-car-electronics, and cabin room scores. The top ten most liked brands are Tesla number one, followed by Lincoln, Ram, Chrysler, Subaru, Hyundai, Porsche, Dodge, Mazda, and Toyota.


In Edmund’s 50 most researched vehicles, the 2021 Subaru Forester is number twenty-four. The 2021 Subaru Outback is number twenty-eight, and the 2021 Crosstrek is number thirty-six.

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Just because a vehicle is one of the most searched models doesn’t mean consumers are buying it. But the Forester compact SUV is Subaru of America’s top researched model and its best selling all-wheel-drive vehicle. 


The 2021 Forester gets several other accolades from Consumer Reports like Best SUV under $30,000, one of the seven best SUVs for city driving, a top ten SUVs in owner satisfaction, and most reliable and fuel-stingy new small SUVs. 


What is the price of the 2021 Subaru Forester?


The 2021 Forester comes in five trim levels, and the base trim has an MSRP of $25,845, Premium ($28,845), Sport ($30,445), Limited ($32,445), and Touring ($35,945). Pricing includes $1,050 destination.


What should I consider buying a Subaru Forester? 


The 2021 Subaru Forester offers many things compact SUV shoppers are looking for; affordability, fuel mileage, top safety scores, generous cargo capacity, a spacious, well-equipped cabin, standard safety features, and user-friendly technology. 

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Denis Flierl has invested over 30 years in the automotive industry in a consulting role working with every major car brand. He is an accredited member of the Rocky Mountain Automotive Press. Check out Subaru Report where he covers all of the Japanese automaker's models. More stories can be found on the Torque News Subaru page. Follow Denis on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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