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title: "The Car Pro: My Top Car Reviews For 2021"
description: CarProShow Radio Show Host Jerry Reynolds shares his favorite test drives of 2021.
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# [The Car Pro: My Top Car Reviews For 2021](https://www.carpro.com/blog/the-car-pro-my-top-car-reviews-for-2021)

 Written by [Jerry Reynolds](https://www.carpro.com/blog/author/jerry-reynolds) | Dec 20, 2021 7:00:02 PM

Each year at this time, I put out a list of the vehicles I reviewed that were the most impactful or left an impression on me.  I take into consideration all the things I talk about on the radio show:  Value, driving impressions, and overall impressions of the vehicle.

This year was a tough one because of the microchip shortages.  Not nearly as many vehicles were put into the press fleet.  I was fortunate to have something new to review every week, many reviewers across the country were shut out.  Still, I was able to review over 50 vehicles, 42 of which had associated videos. 

Still, even with everything going on, I feel like I had a successful year of car reviews, and I will give you the highlights.

### Stellantis

I’ve got to give MAJOR kudos to Stellantis.  They sent me three vehicles that I absolutely loved:  The [Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid](https://www.carpro.com/vehicle-reviews/2021-jeep-wrangler-rubicon-4xe), the new [Grand Cherokee L](https://www.carpro.com/vehicle-reviews/2021-jeep-grand-cherokee-l-summit-reserve-review), and the ultimate:  The new Jeep [Grand Wagoneer](https://www.carpro.com/vehicle-reviews/2022-jeep-grand-wagoneer-series-iii-review) that raised the bar on luxury SUVs.

### Ford

Ford was good to me, too.  I had and loved the new [Mustang Mach-E,](https://www.carpro.com/vehicle-reviews/2021-ford-mustang-mach-e-premium-review) the[ Bronco Sport](https://www.carpro.com/vehicle-reviews/2021-ford-bronco-sport-badlands-edition-review), and the exceptional [Bronco](https://www.carpro.com/vehicle-reviews/2021-ford-bronco-outer-banks-review).  Also, I just completed reviews of the [Maverick](https://www.carpro.com/vehicle-reviews/2022-ford-maverick-xlt-review) and Maverick hybrid, two compact trucks that are already huge hits.  Next week, I’ve got the hotrod Mach-E, the GT version.

 

 

 

 

 

 

### General Motors

General Motors sent me the new [Escalade](https://www.carpro.com/vehicle-reviews/2021-cadillac-escalade-premium-luxury-review) that made an impression due to its exceptional interior, and also the Super Cruise autonomous driving system, the best I have experienced.  I did an additional video demonstrating the Super Cruise system.  I also had the wonderful [GMC Yukon Denali.](https://www.carpro.com/vehicle-reviews/2021-gmc-yukon-denali-review)

### Luxury SUVs

In luxury SUVs, I had the beautiful [BMW XB7 Alpina, ](https://www.carpro.com/vehicle-reviews/2021-bmw-alpina-xb7-suv-review)the [BMW X5, t](https://www.carpro.com/vehicle-reviews/2021-bmw-x5-xdrive45e-plug-in-hybrid-review)he [Genesis GV80,](https://www.carpro.com/vehicle-reviews/2021-genesis-gv80-advanced-awd-review) and I loved the [Infiniti QX60 Autograph.](https://www.carpro.com/vehicle-reviews/2022-infiniti-qx60-autograph-review)

### Kia

Although not a minivan guy, Kia killed it with the [Carnival](https://www.carpro.com/vehicle-reviews/2022-kia-carnival-mpv-sx-prestige-review).  I also had the new [Kia Sorento, ](https://www.carpro.com/vehicle-reviews/2021-kia-sorento-ex-hybrid-review)which has to be mentioned, it was greatly improved and has many of the wonderful features of the Telluride.

### Nissan

I was lucky to avoid any jail time back in February when I had the [$121,000 Nissan GT-R  ](https://www.carpro.com/vehicle-reviews/2021-nissan-gt-r-review)with 565-horses.  I also had the hot Lexus LC 500h, and the Ford Mustang Mach 1, which is basically a street legal racecar.

### Hyundai

I was also impressed with the new[ Hyundai Santa Cruz](https://www.carpro.com/vehicle-reviews/2022-hyundai-santa-cruz-limited-review) compact truck.  It is very different than the Ford Mavericks I had, but quite an impressive small truck.

### McLaren

I was a lucky guy and spent several days with the [2021 McLaren 720S,](https://www.carpro.com/vehicle-reviews/2021-mclaren-720s-spider-review) which pumps out 710-horses.  It was a back killer to get in and out of, but worth the pain to drive a supercar like this.

In a year when I didn’t get the variety of vehicles I’d have liked, it was still a great year to be a car reviewer.

 

#### You can see all my reviews, as well as reviews from the CarProUSA's Amy Plemons [here.](https://www.carpro.com/vehicle-reviews)

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