Buyacar discounts the winners

J. D. POWER SURVEY RESULTS

The What Car? and J. D. Power survey is the most respected view of what's working in the UK motoring, taking as it does the views of nearly 18'000 motorists into account.

Homegrown reviewers put some serious miles under their belts. These are tests which go way beyond the usual one-offs from UK car magazines.

Here we present a brief guide to this year's winners and their discounted prices here at buyacar.

J. D. POWER SURVEY RESULTS

BEST CITY CARS

The Toyota Aygo comes first in this class, a success founded on low ownership costs, brilliant technical reliability and ultra-low insurance premiums. There is no better first car.

BUYACAR PRICE £8,201 UK RRP £8,795 SAVING £594

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BEST SUPER MINI

The Honda Jazz is established at the top of this class. It's been here now for seven years running, a standing founded on solid build quality, reliability and comfort. Users also rate the ownership experience, especially dealer servicing, very highly.

BUYACAR PRICE £11,472 UK RRP £12,220 SAVING £748

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BEST SMALL FAMILY CAR

There are a lot of great cars in this sector (including the Golf) so for the little KIA to come out on top is a serious acheivement, if not a surprise. Build quality, reliability and cheap running costs take this car to the top.

BUYACAR PRICE £10,542 UK RRP £12,595 SAVING £2,053

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BEST FAMILY CAR

The latest Accord wins out on all fronts with owners rating styling, driving experience and cost of ownership in this, the most competative of market sectors.

BUYACAR PRICE £19,507 UK RRP £20,910 SAVING £1,043

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BEST COMPACT EXECUTIVE

Key to the success of the Lexus IS are the 'excellent' scores received on reliability and quality. Owners were also persuaded of the car's good looks and performance

BUYACAR PRICE £26,134 UK RRP £28,290 SAVING £2,156

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BEST SPORTS CAR

A sector with some big names and once again a Japanese manufacturer takes the prize. The MX5 is a permanent feature on UK roads, a status built on everything from reliability to interior quality.

BUYACAR PRICE £15,722 UK RRP £16,925 SAVING £1,203

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BEST MPV

The Mercedes B-Class wins on looks and reliability with classic luxury features helping this car standout from the competition.

BUYACAR PRICE £17,833 UK RRP £19,095 SAVING £1,262

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BEST SUV

Again Lexus triumph, this time with the RX coming top of the overall JD rankings. only this Lexus took the full five stars across every area of the survey. Audio too complicated? That surely is a minor complaint.

BUYACAR PRICE £40,635 UK RRP £43,175 SAVING £2,540

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