There are similarly excellent scores across the board in the infotainment category too – and no significant downsides to Puma ownership, it seems. The car’s lowest ranking is a 32nd for insurance costs, with exterior and interior quality at 28th and 31st respectively.
9. Citroen C5 Aircross – 89.58%
Given Citroen’s reputation for quirky design, it’s interesting that the Citroen C5 Aircross’s styling is one of its lower sub-category scores at 29th. The interior aesthetic fares better in eighth, with second places for cabin quality, front-seat comfort and all-round visibility. Terrific practicality scores include first for child-friendly features and sixth for versatility.
Top-10 places for insurance, servicing and economy mean the car earns a podium spot for running costs, but despite sixth for a soft ride, the inert steering (42nd) and so-so handling (41st) mean only 23rd for driving pleasure. The touchscreen and switchgear scores are quite poor, too.
8. Peugeot 2008 Mk2 – 89.59%
In contrast to the C5 Aircross above, our respondents said the Peugeot 2008’s styling was its most satisfying feature. The exterior design ranks fourth, with the interior third, while the exterior fit and finish are rated best in the survey.
Owners are deeply impressed by the safety systems too, awarding fourth for the ease of activation/deactivation, and sixth for the number of features. The car makes the top 10 for economy, with a third place for insurance costs, and there are top-10 spots for touchscreen usability and the audio. Less satisfying are the view from the driver’s seat (35th) and the user-friendliness of the controls and switchgear (33rd).
7. Mazda CX-5 Mk2 – 89.71%
A superb second place for quality, and fourth for reliability aren’t quite enough to give this Mazda a category win, but they show how highly owners rate their cars. The exterior styling is popular at 15th, but owners like the interior even more – it earns sixth for style. Sixth place for luggage space and 10th for seating versatility point to a strong practical appeal, and the CX-5 is rated 13th for driving pleasure.
