The Dacia Duster has claimed the top spot as Britain’s best car to own in the 2024, according to a leading car satisfaction survey.
This year's Auto Express Driver Power survey featured eight different brands in the top 10 positions.
The Duster led the rankings, followed by the Tesla Model 3 and two Toyota models—the Yaris and RAV4—with the Mini hatchback completing the top five.
The Dacia Duster has claimed the top spot as Britain’s best car to own in the 2024, according to a leading car satisfaction survey.
This year's Auto Express Driver Power survey featured eight different brands in the top 10 positions.
The Duster led the rankings, followed by the Tesla Model 3 and two Toyota models—the Yaris and RAV4—with the Mini hatchback completing the top five.
Driver Power provides an in-depth look at what owners who have had their new cars for up to three years, think of their new cars across ten detailed categories.
The Dacia Duster received high marks for value for money and for its straightforward, user-friendly interior controls and touchscreen. It also scored well for boot space and cabin storage, reflecting owners' strong approval.
The Tesla Model 3 excelled in three categories—powertrain, economy & running costs, and safety—earning it an overall second place.
The Skoda Kodiaq won three categories (interior & comfort, practicality & space, and reliability & build quality) but did not make the top 10 overall due to lower scores in powertrain and running costs.
“The Driver Power survey once again reveals what these cars are like to live with, as told by those who own them,” said Auto Express editor Paul Barker. “Our results confirm that owners love the Dacia Duster as much as we do. Driver Power continues to highlight where consumers can find peak motoring satisfaction.”
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
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Author:
Aimee Turner
Deputy editor
AM deputy editor Aimée Turner has been a specialist B2B editor and journalist covering the international transportation sector for more than 20 years.
She has specialised in the significant safety, regulatory, and environmental issues that impact advanced technology businesses in the pursuit of more efficient, safer and sustainable transportation modes.
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