Honestjohn's Top Ten Car Models

Honestjohn's Top 10 Car Models

The most popular models by vehicle sector as chosen by YOU the reader.

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Ford C-MAX (2003 - 2010)

Good: Best entry and egress of any car anywhere, excellent front seat comfort.

Bad: Not so practical as an MPV with odd rear seat arrangement.

Citroen Berlingo Multispace II (2008 - )

Good: Excellent Multi Activity Family Vehicle based on C4/308 floorpan so with fine, car-like handling. Comfortable, hugely versatile and very useful.

Bad: Not for car snobs.

Nissan Note (2006 - )

Good: Excellent access to a roomy cabin full of practical and clever design features. Economical and decent to drive.

Bad: Not the cheapest mini MPV around. Some people find the ride a little firm.

Renault Scenic (2003 - 2009)

Good: Far better than the previous model. The Grand model seats seven. Practical and versatile. Excellent crash test rating.

Bad: Potentially heavy tyre wear on Scenics with 17" wheels. Blown turbos on diesel models. Patchy build quality.

Volkswagen Touran MPV (2003 - )

Good: Solid, small 7-seater with a comfortable ride. 2.0 TDI model is greatly improved by DSG autobox and gets 3 stars.

Bad: The two rear seats are really for children only. Front three-quarter blindspots. DMF problems on diesels.

Citroen Xsara Picasso (2000 - 2010)

Good: UK's most popular MPV. Three full size seats across the back. Spacious. Decent to drive. 2.0HDI does an easy 50mpg. Always on special offer, so cheap

Bad: Some quality problems.

Citroen Berlingo Multispace (1998 - 2010)

Good: Unpretentious transport that offers stacks of room and a decent ride. Excellent value.

Bad: It won't impress the neighbours. Brakes fall below expectations. Some mechanical problems.

Mazda Mazda 5 7-str (2005 - )

Good: It can carry seven people and the rearmost five seats fold flat into the floor. Sliding rear side doors. Five-star crash test rating.

Bad: Some problems with excessive tyre wear. Diesels can use a lot of oil while they're bedding in.

Ford S-MAX (2006 - )

Good: European Car of the Year 2007 and the first genuine 7 seater sportscar. Excellent combination of comfort and handling.

Bad: 2.0 TDCI most sensible engine. 175PS 2.2 TDCI much better, but delayed.

Vauxhall Zafira B (2005 - )

Good: Compact yet can house 7 people. Rearmost seats fold into floor. More versatile mid-row seating than previous model. Excellent diesel auto.

Bad: Spare wheel is vulnerable to theft. Some build quality concerns.