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Dacia Duster Wins Top Spot In UK's 2024 Auto Express Driver Power Survey
The Dacia Duster has been recognised as Britain’s best car to own in the 2024 Auto Express Driver Power survey. This survey, which is the UK’s largest new car satisfaction study, saw eight different brands in the top 10 positions. The Duster secured the top spot, surpassing the Tesla Model 3 and two Toyota models - the Yaris and RAV4. The Mini hatchback completed the top five.
Driver Power provides a comprehensive insight into what owners think of their new cars. It helps inform potential buyers and gives car companies valuable feedback. The survey asks owners detailed questions about cars they have owned for up to three years across ten categories.
The Dacia Duster scored highly for value for money and its user-friendly interior controls and touchscreen. Owners also appreciated its boot space and cabin storage. Tesla’s Model 3 excelled in three categories: Powertrain, Economy & Running Costs, and Safety, securing an overall runner-up position.
The Skoda Kodiaq also won three categories: Interior & Comfort, Practicality & Space, and Reliability & Build Quality. However, lower scores in powertrain and running costs kept it out of the overall top 10.
Auto Express Editor Paul Barker commented, "The Driver Power survey once again tells the story of what these cars are like to live with, written by the people that have bought and paid for them. We have always loved the Dacia Duster, and our results show that owners wholeheartedly agree."
| Rank | Car Model |
|---|---|
| 1 | Dacia Duster MK2 |
| 2 | Tesla Model 3 MK1 |
| 3 | Toyota Yaris MK4 |
| 4 | Toyota RAV4 MK5 |
| 5 | Mini Hatchback MK3 |
| 6 | Peugeot 208 MK2 |
| 7 | Mazda CX-5 MK2 |
| 8 | Peugeot 2008 MK2 |
| 9 | Citroen C5 Aircross MK1 |
| 10 | Ford Puma MK1 |
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Best Powertrain | Tesla Model 3 |
| Best Value | Dacia Duster |
| Best Exterior | Peugeot 2008 |
| Best Interior and Comfort | Skoda Kodiaq |
| Best Ride and Handling | Peugeot 208 |
| Best Practicality and Boot Space - Skoda KodiaqBest Safety Features - Tesla Model 3Best Economy and Running Costs - Tesla Model 3Best Infotainment, Connectivity and Electrics - Dacia DusterBest Reliability and Build Quality - Skoda KodiaqTop Cars By SegmentBest City Car - Kia PicantoBest Supermini - Toyota YarisBest Compact Family Car - Toyota CorollaBest Premium Compact Family Car - BMW 1 SeriesBest Small SUV - Dacia DusterBest Premium Small SUV - Volvo XC40Best SUV - Toyota RAV4Best Premium SUV - Jaguar F-PaceBest Executive Car - Tesla Model 3The full results of the survey are available in the latest issue of Auto Express, released on Wednesday, June 12. | |
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