Bästa bilen?

[Zalman3]

Intressant är att de tyska bilmärkena faller i ranking, medan KIA/Hyundai vinner många klasser.

Driver Power - best cars to own 2021.

Whether you’re shopping for a particular class of new car or you’re browsing across a wider range of bodystyles and price points, it helps to know which of the many models on the market are the leaders in their respective classes.

This is especially the case with ultra-competitive categories featuring a large number of different models that sell in huge quantities. Other classes may have a smaller number of entrants, but if those models are all competent and comparable, we can tell you which one has the edge over its rivals.

Drivers looking for something practical and cheap to run with back seats that can be used occasionally may be tempted by a city car or supermini. Those who want more space, meanwhile, will be every bit as likely to look at compact family cars as they will small or mid-size SUVs.

There are also cars that cater to more specific needs – compact executive models often make sense for those who are racking up miles on business, while sports cars cater to thrill-seeking motorists.

Here, we’ve set out which cars take the gold medal in a range of popular classes in the UK’s new car market, allowing you to compare across as many as you want and see which of the best is right for you.

Best new cars by class.

Best city car Kia Picanto
Best supermini Kia Rio
Best premium supermini MINI Hatch
Best compact family car Kia Ceed
Best premium compact family car Mercedes A-Class
Best compact executive car Tesla Model 3
Best executive car Mercedes E-Class
Best small SUV Hyundai Kona
Best mid-size SUV Mazda CX-5
Best premium small SUV Volvo XC40
Best premium mid-size SUV Lexus NX
Best sports car BMW 2 Series
Best electric car Hyundai Kona Electric
Best city car: Kia Picanto

Kia Picanto - Driver Power 2021.
Once again, the Kia Picanto tops the city car table in our survey. The Korean brand’s smallest car earned an impressive top-10 score in our new-for-2021 value category, illustrating the belief among owners that it offers a lot in exchange for its price tag.

Kias and Hyundais tend to receive high scores for their infotainment systems, but the Picanto’s beat that of its sister car, the i10, by some margin. Crucially for a city car, you say the Picanto is also cheap to run, reliable and – despite its size – has impressive safety systems. You’re also fans of the Picanto’s exterior design and say it drives better than rivals such as the Hyundai i10 and Toyota Aygo, too.

The BEST new cars you can buy in 2021: Auto Express New Car Awards

Best supermini: Kia Rio
Kia Rio - Driver Power 202121
This is a fascinating result in what could be the most competitive Driver Power class, because the Kia Rio that’s been with us since 2017 sees off competition from a large selection of newer and better-selling models; this goes to show just how good the ownership experience of this Korean hatchback is.

In fact, the Rio finished second overall in the survey, with top-10 scores for exterior, practicality & boot space, ride & handling, MPG & running costs, reliability, and infotainment.

Interestingly, the Ford Fiesta – which has long been the best-selling car in Britain – only managed to finish in eighth position in this class, while the Vauxhall Corsa that has been topping the sales charts so far this year was third – beaten to the silver medal by Toyota’s Yaris – and the previous-generation Peugeot 208 finished seventh in class.

Best premium supermini: MINI Hatch
MINI Hatch - Driver Power 202121
Now in its third generation since being rebooted by BMW, the MINI is at the top of the premium supermini class in our 2021 survey. Its best score came in the infotainment category – owners said their smartphones connect easily, the audio quality is good and the sat-nav is simple to use.

The MINI beat its nearest rival – the Audi A1 – in many key categories, including ride & handling, safety features, reliability and value. On this latter point, respondents noted that while the MINI is quite expensive, you get what you pay for and there are no major disappointments overall. Some Cooper S model owners remarked their cars gave impressive performance, too.

Best compact family car: Kia Ceed
Kia Ceed - Driver Power 202121
The Toyota Corolla that won this class last year has fallen to third place in 2021, with the Kia Ceed taking the crown this year. Owners have fallen in love with the Korean hatchback’s exterior design and finish, plus the Ceed earned a good score for value for money compared with its rivals.

Although the Kia didn’t lead the class in every category, it did have a broad spectrum of solid scores. Its infotainment system was another highlight, plus owners say it’s a very practical car for its size.

Ceed owners also feel their cars are more reliable than other models in this class, with a better selection of safety features and a nicer interior as well.

Best premium compact family car: Mercedes A-Class
Mercedes A-Class - Driver Power 202121
The Mercedes A-Class is the model to go for this year if you want a family hatchback with an extra layer of luxury to it. Owners are particularly impressed with its interior looks and quality, as well as the high-tech infotainment system this model boasts.

The A-Class is also the best-ranked premium compact family car to drive, beating arch rivals the BMW 1 Series and Audi A3 in both the ride & handling and engine & gearbox categories.

Despite the A-Class being a premium model, owners still feel it’s good value for money according to our survey, and it’s rather a practical car, too.

This junior Mercedes also earns reasonable scores for its running costs, as well as the standard of its exterior finish, plus its range of safety features.

Best compact executive car: Tesla Model 3
Tesla Model 3 - Driver Power 202121
In a class usually dominated by well established brands, it’s fascinating to see an electric car from a younger firm – the Tesla Model 3 – take the win.

Not only did it win our engine & gearbox category thanks to its smooth and powerful electric powertrain, it also bagged a second place overall for MPG and running costs, which make all the difference to the nation’s company car drivers.

The Model 3 was ranked better than the BMW 3 Series for practicality and boot space, as well as its range of advanced safety features. The massive tablet-style infotainment screen may be controversial, but Tesla buyers were generally positive about that, too.

https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/best-cars ... class-2021

[Zalman3]

The people have decided that Mercedes, BMW and Audi are no longer top-10 car brands'.

Mike Rutherford thinks the 2021 Driver Power survey shows changing attitudes towards premium cars.

And while MG as a company brings up the bottom of the separate brand rankings this week, the cheapo MG ZS is ranked higher or considerably higher than 14 premium Audis, BMWs and Mercs, plus three borderline-premium VWs. Or in other words, a comparatively downmarket Chinese-British car thrashed countless upmarket German cars. How’s that for a sign of the times, and the possible shape of things to come in the near future?

Yet still, the people have decided that just as the three major premium German car firms no longer make models that go down as well with their owners as we – and they – might expect, Mercedes, BMW and Audi no longer qualify as top-10 car companies. Harsh. But true.

https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/opinion/3 ... car-brands

[Credde]

” Best electric car: Hyundai Kona Electric” och inte nån Tesla, glömde du visst nämna

Samtidigt att en BMW 2 series kan klassificeras som bästa sports Car säger väl mycket.

Men samtidigt det är en engelsk undersökning.

[R_Edvinsson]

Känns ganska bra att veta att smaken är som baken i detta ämnet.