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76,000 people, 159 cars - it's the UK's biggest independent car satisfaction survey
76,000 people, 159 cars - it's the UK's biggest independent car satisfaction survey
November 1, 2005

Features


Top Gear Survey 2005 - the results


79 Ford Mondeo (UP)

  • Engine/Gearbox Reliability
    3 star rating
  • Electrical Reliability
    3 star rating
  • Brakes/Suspension/Steering
    3 star rating
  • Fit/Finish
    3 star rating
  • Squeaks/Rattles
    3 star rating
  • Performance
    3 star rating
  • Handling
    4 star rating
  • Comfort/Practicality
    3 star rating
  • Customer Care
    3 star rating
  • Ownership Costs
    3 star rating

78 Volvo V40 (UP)

  • Engine/Gearbox Reliability
    3 star rating
  • Electrical Reliability
    3 star rating
  • Brakes/Suspension/Steering
    3 star rating
  • Fit/Finish
    3 star rating
  • Squeaks/Rattles
    3 star rating
  • Performance
    2 star rating
  • Handling
    3 star rating
  • Comfort/Practicality
    3 star rating
  • Customer Care
    3 star rating
  • Ownership Costs
    2 star rating

77 Suzuki Jimny (DOWN)

  • Engine/Gearbox Reliability
    3 star rating
  • Electrical Reliability
    3 star rating
  • Brakes/Suspension/Steering
    3 star rating
  • Fit/Finish
    2 star rating
  • Squeaks/Rattles
    2 star rating
  • Performance
    2 star rating
  • Handling
    1 star rating
  • Comfort/Practicality
    1 star rating
  • Customer Care
    4 star rating
  • Ownership Costs
    3 star rating

76 Volkswagen Lupo (DOWN)

  • Engine/Gearbox Reliability
    3 star rating
  • Electrical Reliability
    3 star rating
  • Brakes/Suspension/Steering
    2 star rating
  • Fit/Finish
    4 star rating
  • Squeaks/Rattles
    4 star rating
  • Performance
    3 star rating
  • Handling
    4 star rating
  • Comfort/Practicality
    2 star rating
  • Customer Care
    2 star rating
  • Ownership Costs
    3 star rating

75 Saab 9-3 (Sept '02 on) (NEW)

  • Engine/Gearbox Reliability
    3 star rating
  • Electrical Reliability
    2 star rating
  • Brakes/Suspension/Steering
    3 star rating
  • Fit/Finish
    3 star rating
  • Squeaks/Rattles
    4 star rating
  • Performance
    4 star rating
  • Handling
    4 star rating
  • Comfort/Practicality
    4 star rating
  • Customer Care
    4 star rating
  • Ownership Costs
    3 star rating


'There have been several problems with my 9-3, but the dealer has always been helpful' - Dan Roberts, Crewe

74 Mitsubishi Carisma (UP)

  • Engine/Gearbox Reliability
    4 star rating
  • Electrical Reliability
    4 star rating
  • Brakes/Suspension/Steering
    3 star rating
  • Fit/Finish
    3 star rating
  • Squeaks/Rattles
    2 star rating
  • Performance
    3 star rating
  • Handling
    2 star rating
  • Comfort/Practicality
    3 star rating
  • Customer Care
    3 star rating
  • Ownership Costs
    4 star rating

73 Chrysler PT Cruiser (DOWN)

  • Engine/Gearbox Reliability
    3 star rating
  • Electrical Reliability
    3 star rating
  • Brakes/Suspension/Steering
    3 star rating
  • Fit/Finish
    4 star rating
  • Squeaks/Rattles
    3 star rating
  • Performance
    2 star rating
  • Handling
    3 star rating
  • Comfort/Practicality
    4 star rating
  • Customer Care
    3 star rating
  • Ownership Costs
    2 star rating

72 Lotus Elise (DOWN)

  • Engine/Gearbox Reliability
    2 star rating
  • Electrical Reliability
    3 star rating
  • Brakes/Suspension/Steering
    3 star rating
  • Fit/Finish
    2 star rating
  • Squeaks/Rattles
    1 star rating
  • Performance
    4 star rating
  • Handling
    5 star rating
  • Comfort/Practicality
    1 star rating
  • Customer Care
    3 star rating
  • Ownership Costs
    3 star rating

71 Saab 9-3 (pre-Sept '02) (UP)

  • Engine/Gearbox Reliability
    3 star rating
  • Electrical Reliability
    2 star rating
  • Brakes/Suspension/Steering
    3 star rating
  • Fit/Finish
    3 star rating
  • Squeaks/Rattles
    4 star rating
  • Performance
    4 star rating
  • Handling
    2 star rating
  • Comfort/Practicality
    3 star rating
  • Customer Care
    3 star rating
  • Ownership Costs
    2 star rating

70 Suzuki Grand Vitara (DOWN)

  • Engine/Gearbox Reliability
    4 star rating
  • Electrical Reliability
    4 star rating
  • Brakes/Suspension/Steering
    3 star rating
  • Fit/Finish
    3 star rating
  • Squeaks/Rattles
    3 star rating
  • Performance
    2 star rating
  • Handling
    1 star rating
  • Comfort/Practicality
    2 star rating
  • Customer Care
    4 star rating
  • Ownership Costs
    3 star rating


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