As well as second-place scores for visibility, seating flexibility, running costs and value for money, Vauxhall’s SUV was also voted as the top car for practicality, boot space and servicing costs.
Not only is the Grandland Mk1 spacious and affordable, but it’s clearly still doing an excellent job of standing up to the gruelling tests of time. Even the interior and exterior quality ranked third and fourth, respectively. The first-generation Grandland is no longer in production, but the good news is that you can now pick up a tidy used example of this hugely popular car for less than £15,000.
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2. Citroen C3 Mk3 – 95.41%
Mention any French car and there’s a good chance you’ll be met with a tedious jibe about build quality, but the third-generation Citroen C3 is the strongest proof yet of just how hard the continental brands have worked to shake off these outdated stereotypes. This C3 was one of the cheapest new cars in the UK before it went off sale in 2024, but its quirky styling and decent kit levels mean it’s still very appealing as a low-cost used buy.
It’s not just a funky face, either, as the C3 Mk3 also ranked in fourth place for its ride quality — ride comfort is a Citroen specialty, after all. While this car’s interior quality score isn’t quite as phenomenal in 22nd place, this is still a pretty respectable showing seeing as this car was originally designed with budget firmly in mind.