The Dacia Duster has clinched the title of Britain’s best car in the UK’s most extensive new car satisfaction survey.
In the 2024 Auto Express Driver Power survey, the Duster secured the top position, outperforming the Tesla Model 3 and two Toyota models – the Yaris and RAV4. The Mini hatchback rounded out the top five.
This survey offers an in-depth look into what car owners genuinely think about their new vehicles, providing valuable insights for potential buyers and feedback for car manufacturers.
Driver Power sets comprehensive questions across ten detailed categories for owners who have bought their cars new within the past three years.
The Dacia Duster received high marks for its value for money, user-friendly interior controls, and touchscreen. Additionally, it scored well in boot space and cabin storage, indicating that owners are very satisfied with their Dusters.
Tesla’s Model 3 took the top spot in three categories – Powertrain, Economy & Running Costs, and Safety, finishing as the overall runner-up. The Skoda Kodiaq also won three categories – Interior & Comfort, Practicality & Space, and Reliability & Build Quality. However, its lower scores for powertrain and running costs prevented it from making the overall top 10.
“Once again, the Driver Power survey highlights what these cars are like to live with, as described by the owners themselves,” said Auto Express Editor Paul Barker. “We have always been fans of the Dacia Duster, and these results show that owners share our enthusiasm. Driver Power continues to illuminate where consumers can find peak motoring satisfaction.”
The complete results of the 2024 Driver Power survey are available in the latest issue of Auto Express, released on Wednesday, June 12, or at Auto Express.
The 2024 Driver Power Top 10:
- DACIA DUSTER MK2
- TESLA MODEL 3 MK1
- TOYOTA YARIS MK4
- TOYOTA RAV4 MK5
- MINI HATCHBACK MK3
- PEUGEOT 208 MK2
- MAZDA CX-5 MK2
- PEUGEOT 2008 MK2
- CITROEN C5 AIRCROSS MK1
- FORD PUMA MK1
Category Winners:
- 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 Kodiaq
- Best Safety Features: Tesla Model 3
- Best Economy and Running Costs: Tesla Model 3
- Best Infotainment, Connectivity, and Electrics: Dacia Duster
- Best Reliability and Build Quality: Skoda Kodiaq
Top Cars by Segment:
- Best City Car: Kia Picanto
- Best Supermini: Toyota Yaris
- Best Compact Family Car: Toyota Corolla
- Best Premium Compact Family Car: BMW 1 Series
- Best Small SUV: Dacia Duster
- Best Premium Small SUV: Volvo XC40
- Best SUV: Toyota RAV4
- Best Premium SUV: Jaguar F-Pace
- Best Executive Car: Tesla Model 3
