1. Peugeot 3008

93.88%

“Manual box is spot on with good spacing between gears, welljudged gaiting and smooth action.”

“Dashboard design is unique and stands head and shoulders above other cars, regardless of price or perceived quality.”

YEARS OF MANUFACTURE 2016- present KEY POINTS Strong scores in every area are key to breakthrough victory for French SUV

BRITAIN’S best car to own is the Peugeot 3008 – by a convincing margin. It wins Driver Power by performing well in pretty much every area, and, significantly, doing nothing badly.

Owners tell us they think it looks fantastic for one thing, with the French SUV topping the exterior design and build quality category – an impressive result, and one that shows the 3008 name is now attached to a far more desirable car than its MPV predecessor.

Peugeot’s upmarket aspirations are underlined by a superb mark for interior quality, while the 3008 is practical, too, with excellent finishes for seat flexibility, boot space and storage. The tech on offer is competitive, if not class leading, and great safety features reflect its five-star Euro NCAP rating.

Owners love driving the Peugeot, too, with the small, sporty wheel being key to an impressive score for steering responsiveness. Ride quality, braking effectiveness and overall driving pleasure – something family SUVS sometimes miss out on – were also highly rated. Factor in decent rankings for reliability and running costs, and the 3008 is a worthy winner.