Most Satisfying Cars Ranked, over Reliability, Comfort & Value
The motoring publication Auto Express has revealed the most satisfying car brands according to their owners.
The company’s annual Driver Power survey assesses the views of thousands of motorists from across the UK to see what their vehicle is like to live with, in addition to the company’s sales and servicing.
Paul Barker, Editor of Auto Express, noted that the most satisfying brands to own offer an incredibly varied range of vehicles.
Top 10 best car manufacturers of 2024 (overall satisfaction percentage):
1. Subaru – 90.66 percent
2. Tesla – 90.55 percent
3. Kia – 89.35 percent
4. Porsche – 89.16 percent
5. Citroen – 88.22 percent
6. Peugeot – 88.03 percent
7. Mazda – 88.01 percent
8. Toyota – 87.74 percent
9. Jaguar – 87.72 percent
10.Land Rover – 87.63 percent
High Profile Brands
He explained: “Subaru may not be the most high-profile of brands, but owners have made it clear they’re delighted with their car’s practicality, safety, reliability and quality, among other key attributes.
“It’s great to hear the people that have put their own money into buying and owning these cars are so happy with their purchase, and it’s interesting that the top five has such a cross-section of brands – with Tesla, Kia, Porsche and Citroen rounding out the top five – showing that satisfaction is far from linked to cost or prestige.”
According to Auto Express’ study, Subaru is the most satisfying car brand in the UK, featuring an overall score of 90.66 percent.
Selling just 2,409 cars in the UK during 2023, Subaru are far from one of the most popular brands. However, owners praised the build quality, smooth ride and number of safety features.
Nevertheless, even the best-rated car brand still had room for improvement, with owners wanting to see better fuel economy and acceleration from future models.
Many Tesla owners also praised the quality of their vehicle, with the all-electric brand receiving an overall satisfaction score of 90.55 percent.
Whilst a considerable 37.9 percent of owners stated that they have experienced faults, many Tesla drivers stated that they love the slick performance, the amount of technology offered as standard and the low running costs.
Other high-end brands that the majority of owners were pleased with included Porsche, Jaguar and Land Rover, which all featured in the top 10.
