Top 10 Car Reviews of 2021

Toyota models dominated the most popular reviews in 2021, with the LandCruiser review topping the charts.

The past 12 months have been full of launch delays, stock shortages and lockdowns for the automotive industry, but that doesn't mean this year hasn't been a good one for automotive reviews.

Cars Guide published an average of more than one review per day in 2021, about 500 in total, despite constant disruptions throughout the year.

That said, there were a few surprises on our list of the top 10 reviews, but let us know which ones were your favorites in 2021.

10. 5 Mazda CX-2021 Review: Akera Turbo-Petrol All-Wheel Drive Long Term

We welcome the Mazda CX-5 to the garage. (Image: Thung Nguyen)

Although the Mazda CX-5 is starting to fall behind a bit, especially when compared to newer competitors such as the Toyota RAV4, Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage, it is still Mazda's best-selling model. This means that there is interest in the model for families across Australia.

Although the Mazda CX-5 is starting to fall behind a bit, especially when compared to newer competitors such as the Toyota RAV4, Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage, it is still Mazda's best-selling model. This means that there is interest in the model for families across Australia.

Perhaps no other model has seen more shine than the 6 Haval H2021, which eschews dullness and dullness in favor of freshness and funk. We hope that the new generation of H6 will be a sign that the ambitious Chinese brand intends to enter the top ten players in the next few years.  

Kia's SUV market expansion began last year with the Seltos and continues into early 2021 with the launch of the Stonic light SUV that will compete with the Mazda CX-3, Toyota Yaris Cross and Nissan Juke. The success of its larger SUV models should have a trickle-down effect because interest in the Stonic has remained high throughout the year.

Kia's SUV market expansion began last year with the Seltos and continues into early 2021 with the launch of the Stonic light SUV that will compete with the Mazda CX-3, Toyota Yaris Cross and Nissan Juke. The success of its larger SUV models should have a trickle-down effect because interest in the Stonic has remained high throughout the year.

Car brands are always promising off-road capabilities for their big SUVs, but we actually put those claims to the test at the Ford Everest base camp. Equipped with a range of factory-ready accessories, Everest Basecamp is a good option for those who don't want to build a rugged SUV themselves?

6. Toyota HiLux Review 2021: GVM Chassis SR5 Double Cab Test

Toyota's latest HiLux just got even more powerful.

Cliffs are made to work, whoever buys them, so what better way than to thoroughly test Australia's most popular workhorse? Toyota has expanded the HiLux lineup with a new body with a high-tech chassis model with a double cab, and we tested it for ourselves.

Cliffs are made to work, whoever buys them, so what better way than to thoroughly test Australia's most popular workhorse? Toyota has expanded the HiLux lineup with a new body with a high-tech chassis model with a double cab, and we tested it for ourselves.

These days, the double cab seems to be as popular as SUVs for family transport. After all, they offer room for five passengers inside, room for tools/toys in the back, and off-road capability just about anywhere. But how do you really live? Find out in this long-term review of the Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain.

Shedding its cheap and fun image, in 2021 the Great Wall Steed has been resurrected as the GWM Ute, delivering a much higher level of safety, sophistication and style. But is it good enough to challenge the segment leaders Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux?

Shedding its cheap and fun image, in 2021 the Great Wall Steed has been resurrected as the GWM Ute, delivering a much higher level of safety, sophistication and style. But is it good enough to challenge the segment leaders Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux?

A seven-seater Toyota SUV? Yes, this will be a popular review. Get behind the wheel of the next generation Kluger and find out what it's like to spend a week with your family. Oh, did we mention this new Kluger also has a hybrid powertrain that's so hot right now?

2. 2021 Ford Ranger Review: Wildtrak X Off-Road Test

Ford's most important model promises a lot for many people. It's a pro workhorse that can double duty as a family hauler, but it also needs to be a capable and off-road comfortable weekend warrior. We check his powers in the last category in this adventure review.

Ford's most important model promises a lot for many people. It's a pro workhorse that can double duty as a family hauler, but it also needs to be a capable and off-road comfortable weekend warrior. We check his powers in the last category in this adventure review.

It's a rare opportunity when a car brand allows us to drive our new car back to back with the old one, but that's exactly what happened with the Toyota LandCruiser. Although the new 300-series model was a pre-production prototype, there was still a lot to learn when switching back and forth between past and present LandCruiser models.