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August 2023 - Automotive

A survey has revealed the top 75 cars for 2023 as voted for by the people who own them: The 2023 Driver Power Survey looked at customer satisfaction levels in the new-car market. Thousands of motorists took part in the research that asked for feedback in a range of areas including interior and comfort, safety features, value for money and reliability and build quality. Three Kia vehicles featured in the top 10.

Taking the number one spot was the Citroen C4, with a satisfaction score of 93.39% and scoring highly in the categories of engine and gearbox; reliability and build quality; MPG and running costs; and safety features. Its best result was in ride and handling where it came in third place out of 75 vehicles.  Its high performance across the board saw it scoop six top 10 places across all available categories. The only categories where it ranked in the lower half of the table was touchscreen sensitivity and visibility (59^th) and visibility from the driver’s seat (68^th).

In second place overall with a satisfaction score of 92.44% was the Kia Sorrento scoring highly for exterior, interior and comfort; safety features and infotainment, connectivity, and electrics. It dropped marks. however, for phone connectivity (37th position) and engine and gearbox, where it ranked in 72nd place.

In third position was the Lexus RX (92.15%), followed by the Dacia Duster (91.75%) and the Subaru Outback (91.73%) which was regarded highly for its practicality and reliability.

In the other half of the top ten was the Ford EcoSport (91.52%), Kia EV6 (91.5%), Toyota Prius (91.45%), Mazda CX-5 (91.36%) and the Kia Ceed (91.29%).

 

The Full List: 2023 Driver Power Survey

1        CITROEN C4 MK3 (C41)   93.39%

2        KIA SORENTO MK4 (MQ4)   92.44%

3        LEXUS RX MK4 (AL20) (RX4)  92.15%

4        DACIA DUSTER MK2 (HJD)   91.75%

5        SUBARU OUTBACK MK6 (BT9)   91.73%

6        FORD ECOSPORT MK1 (B515)   91.52%

7        KIA EV6 MK1 (CV)   91.50%

8        TOYOTA PRIUS Mk4    91.45%

9        MAZDA CX-5 MK2 (KF)   91.36%

10      KIA CEED MK3 (CD)    91.29%

11      HYUNDAI IONIQ MK1 (AE)   91.19%

12      KIA XCEED MK3 (CD)    91.19%

13      BMW I3 I3   91.10%

14      SKODA KODIAQ MK1 (NS)   91.05%

15      FORD KUGA MK3 (CX482)    90.99%

16      HYUNDAI KONA MK1 (OS)    90.95%

17      POLESTAR 2 MK1 (534)   90.94%

18      KIA SOUL SK3   90.80%

19      KIA SPORTAGE MK4 (QL)  90.79%

20      KIA RIO MK4 (YB)  90.74%

21      VOLKSWAGEN T-CROSS MK1 (C1)  90.72%

22      TESLA MODEL 3 MK1    90.71%

23      KIA NIRO MK1 (DE)   90.67%

24      MINI HATCHBACK F55/F56/F57  90.64%

25      TOYOTA C-HR MK1 (CR1)  90.57%

26      KIA PICANTO MK3 (JA)   90.37%

27      AUDI Q3 MK2 (F3) (Q3)   90.36%

28      VOLKSWAGEN T-ROC MK1   90.19%

29      SUBARU FORESTER MK5 (SK) (FR8)    90.07%

30      TOYOTA RAV4 MK5 (XA50)   90.05%

31      CITROEN C3 MK3 (B618)  90.05%

32      HONDA JAZZ MK5 (GR)   90.02%

33      FORD PUMA MK1 (BX726)    89.99%

34      RENAULT CAPTUR MK2 (Ph1) (HJB)   89.98%

35      SUBARU XV MK2 (GT) (XV2)   89.87%

36      TOYOTA YARIS MK4 (YA7) (XP210)   89.86%

37      PEUGEOT 3008 MK2 (Ph1) (P84)   89.67%

38      LEXUS UX MK1 (UX1)    89.56%

39      MERCEDES-BENZ A CLASS W177  89.55%  

40      SKODA KAROQ MK1 (NU) 89.52%

41      TOYOTA COROLLA MK12  89.43%

42      NISSAN LEAF MK2 (ZE1A)    89.40%

43      MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS W213   89.37%

44      KIA E-NIRO MK1 (DE)    89.32%

45      KIA PRO CEED MK3 (CD)  89.21%

46      BMW 3 SERIES MK7 (G20/G21/G28)  89.17%

47      BMW 5 SERIES MK7 (G30/G31/G38)   89.15%

48      NISSAN QASHQAI MK2 (J11)   89.09%

49      LAND ROVER DISCOVERY SPORT MK1 (LC)   89.07%

50      JAGUAR F-PACE MK1 (X761)     89.07%

51      PEUGEOT 208 MK2 (Ph1) (P2)   88.95%

52      VAUXHALL GRANDLAND X MK1 (3630)  88.92%

53      PEUGEOT 2008 MK2 (Ph1) (P1)  88.84%

54      VAUXHALL ASTRA MK7 (K) (3600)   88.82%

55      LEXUS NX MK1 (AZ10) (NX1)    88.68%

56      CITROEN C5 AIRCROSS MK1 (C84)     88.46%

57      KIA STONIC MK1 (YB CUV)    88.24%

58      VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN MK2 (AD/BW)  88.23%

59      SEAT ARONA MK1 (SE216)    88.21%

60      KIA NIRO MK2 (SG2)   88.17%

61      VOLVO XC40 MK1 (536)  88.13%

62      VOLKSWAGEN POLO Mk6  88.10%

63      SEAT ATECA MK1 (SE376)    87.90%

64      NISSAN JUKE MK2 (F16)  87.77%

65      JAGUAR I-PACE MK1 (X590)   87.68%

66      MG MOTOR UK MG5 MK1 (EP22)  87.66%

67      TOYOTA AYGO MK2 (AY2)  87.65%

68      MINI COUNTRYMAN F60  87.45%

69      TOYOTA GR YARIS YA7    87.21%

70      KIA SPORTAGE MK5 (NQ5)   86.97%

71      AUDI A5 MK2 (B9)  86.94%

72      BMW 1 SERIES F40  86.70%

73      LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER EVOQUE MK2 (L551) (LZ)   86.55%

74      CITROEN C3 AIRCROSS MK1 (A88)   86.52%

75      VAUXHALL MOKKA MK2 (P2QO) 86.48%

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