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The 20 best cars to own according to Driver Power 2016 car customer satisfaction survey

by: Auto Express team

19 Apr 2016

Go to: Electric cars dominate Driver Power 2016, the UK’s biggest car satisfaction survey

Few cars have ever dominated Driver Power in the way that our 2016 winner has. The Tesla Model S’s overall score is a record high, and the all-electric executive saloon takes a staggering seven category w
Rounding off a stunning performance for Renault across the board in Driver Power 2016 is the ZOE. And just as the Kadjar (opposite) led the way among SUVs, the all-electric hatch has taken the supermini c
The SUV market has boomed over the past few years, and it’s made the class one of the hardest fought in Driver Power. Top of the tree this year is the Renault Kadjar, which has seen off top 10 competition
Despite being knocked off the Driver Power throne this year, the latest Lexus IS continues to impress in virtually every category, and even takes two podium places. Owners still like the compact exec’s re
After a superb debut last year the GS has gone from strength to strength, with five category scores inside the top 10 and none below 66th. It benefits from great build quality and reliability, while owner
It’s getting on a bit, but the RX Mk3 has rolled back the years by shooting 10 places up the table on the back of two Driver Power category wins. And it takes second place in the competitive SUV class. Ow
Skoda’s second-generation Octavia is a former Driver Power medallist, and by the looks of things, the latest model is just as good. It’s certainly heading in the right direction, having climbed four place
The Forester’s rise up the Driver Power rankings this year comes courtesy of top results for both reliability and build quality – strengths for any serious off-roader. The tall driving position offers goo
A 2014 facelift has helped Jeep’s Mk4 Grand Cherokee climb 26 places from last year’s poll, as the big American off-roader continues to score well in most categories. Owners like the performance from the
The 12-year-old Lexus RX Mk2 hides its age better than any other car here. You tell us it has the second best build quality in Driver Power 2016, plus the survey’s third most comfortable seats. The SUV sc
If the Dacia Logan MCV proves one thing, it’s that budget doesn’t always translate to poor quality. In fact, the estate ranks an impressive 15th for reliability, while build quality is also highly rated –
The stylish BMW 4 Series has climbed four places up the Driver Power chart, and is once again the king of the sports car class. Performance and handling are what such models are made for, and the huge cho
While the NX has fallen 11 places in 2016, it’s still ranked as the best-built model on sale. Owners love how comfortable it is, too. Running costs are surprisingly high for a car with a hybrid drivetrain
This year marks a return to form for the five and seven-seat Renault MPV after two years of decline in the Driver Power standings, with owners once again rating it as the best people mover on sale. Its st