Which car to buy? The 75 best models according to Driver Power 2021

15/08/2021

The purchase of a new or used car is usually preceded by a search for information about the experience of owners who have been driving the chosen model for some time. So what car to buy according to British owners?

UK magazine Autoexpress has announced the results of its 2021 Driver Power survey, in which its readers rated 13 categories for cars they have bought in the last two years.

The ranking of 75 cars may come as a surprise to some, but it can also be a good guide for those who aren’t quite sure what car to get, so they have the fewest problems with it.

The first four positions belong to Korean or Japanese cars. The fifth and sixth places are occupied by two SUVs produced by the Czech carmaker. The Skoda Kodiaq was even named the most reliable car in this year’s survey. According to British owners, the twelfth best choice is, somewhat surprisingly, the Peugeot 2008, and the sixteenth is the Dacia Duster. Audi and Mercedes are only behind them in 22nd, and 23rd place, with the highest-ranked BMW found at 31st.

How does Driver Power work?

Unlike the German TÜV (MOT data) or ADAC (number of defects on the road) reports, this survey is more “feeling” based. In percentage terms, car owners and Autoexpress readers rate their satisfaction with infotainment systems, steering and braking feel, interior storage, or value for money. Not every satisfied premium car owner may feel the need to take part in this survey, and conversely, owners of cheaper cars may be happy to boast about how well they’ve bought. So it’s good to view the results with that in mind too.

Due to the focus of our website, we also add a link to each model’s eventual recalls as well as owner reviews on our car-recalls.eu website. You can add your review there too.

Which car to buy according to Driver Power 2021

1	Hyundai Kona	92.35%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
2	Kia Rio	92.16%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
3	Mazda CX-5	91.65%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
4	Toyota C-HR	91.07%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
5	Škoda Karoq	91.00%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
6	Škoda Kodiaq	90.92%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
7	Vauxhall Grandland X	90.85%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
8	Volvo XC40	90.60%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
9	Kia Sportage	90.51%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
10	Seat Ateca	90.40%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
11	Toyota RAV4	90.30%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
12	Peugeot 2008	90.23%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
13	Lexus NX	90.15%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
14	Ford Puma	89.95%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
15	Kia Niro	89.92%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
16	Dacia Duster	89.86%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
17	Kia Ceed	89.67%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
18	Tesla Model 3	89.43%		Recalls
19	Ford Kuga	89.35%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
20	Kia Picanto	89.35%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
21	Toyota Yaris	89.32%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
22	Audi Q3	89.24%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
23	Mercedes-Benz A-Class	89.08%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
24	Volkswagen T-Roc	88.89%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
25	Honda CR-V	88.49%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
26	Nissan Juke	88.40%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
27	Hyundai Ioniq	88.19%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
28	Vauxhall Corsa	88.17%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
29	Renault Clio	88.15%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
30	Mini Countryman	88.12%		Recalls
31	BMW 3 Series	88.00%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
32	Toyota Corolla	87.97%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
33	Honda Jazz	87.95%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
34	Kia Stonic	87.89%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
35	Ford Ecosport	87.70%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
36	Seat Leon	87.51%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
37	Renault Captur	87.33%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
38	Mercedes-Benz GLC	87.20%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
39	Seat Arona	86.47%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
40	Nissan Leaf	86.45%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
41	MG Motor ZS	86.43%
42	Mercedes-Benz E-Class	86.42%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
43	Škoda Octavia	86.37%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
44	BMW 2 Series	86.31%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
45	Hyundai i10	86.30%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
46	BMW 1 Series	86.22%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
47	Suzuki Vitara	86.09%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
48	Volkswagen Polo	86.09%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
49	BMW 5 Series	85.56%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
50	Peugeot 3008	85.46%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
51	Peugeot 208	85.42%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
52	Nissan Qashqai	85.36%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
53	Audi Q2	85.35%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
54	Mercedes-Benz GLA	84.73%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
55	Audi A3	84.49%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
56	BMW 4 Series	84.43%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
57	Honda Civic	84.34%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
58	Seat Ibiza	84.31%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
59	Mini Hatchback	84.16%		Recalls
60	Toyota Aygo	84.08%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
61	BMW X3	83.82%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
62	Volkswagen Tiguan	83.71%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
63	Ford Ka+	83.38%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
64	Hyundai Tucson	83.26%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
65	Audi A4	82.79%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
66	Audi A1	82.20%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
67	Fiat 500	81.88%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
68	Ford Fiesta	81.83%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
69	Vauxhall Astra	81.54%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
70	BMW X5	81.33%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
71	Mercedes-Benz C-Class	81.09%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
72	Ford Focus	81.01%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
73	Volkswagen Golf	80.27%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
74	BMW X1	79.05%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls
75	Dacia Sandero	78.06%	Owners’ Reviews	Recalls

Source: autoexpress.co.uk

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