Vauxhall has secured three places in the top 10 of the 2026 Auto Express Driver Power survey, with Grandland, new Frontera, and Mokka all recognised in the highly regarded annual study of owner satisfaction, based on feedback from 100,000 UK drivers.

In Brief:

• Vauxhall celebrates three models in the top 10 of the 2026 Auto Express Driver Power survey
• Grandland places third overall and ranks as the top mid-size SUV
• New Frontera impresses in fifth place in its first year on sale, topping the small SUV category
• Mokka secures a top 10 finish in eighth place
• Driver Power is the UK’s largest independent automotive insights platform, powered by drivers

In Detail:

The Grandland retained its podium position in third place, an impressive achievement in a 50-car list. The Grandland was also the top mid-size SUV, scoring particularly well for practicality-based categories including interior, boot space, economy, and running costs.

The new Frontera ranked fifth in its first year on the market. Winning the small SUV category, the Frontera ranked highly for front-seat comfort, rear seat space, and boot space, as well as its cabin, efficiency and running costs. Mokka also placed within the top 10 in eighth place.

Eurig Druce, Vauxhall Managing Director & Stellantis UK Group Managing Director, said: “Being recognised once again in the Auto Express Driver Power survey is testament to the strength and consistency of Vauxhall’s product line-up. To have three models in the top 10, with Grandland retaining a podium position and both Frontera and Mokka performing so strongly, reflects our focus on delivering vehicles that meet the real-world needs of our customers. It’s particularly rewarding to see our cars praised for the attributes that matter most day-to-day, from practicality and comfort to efficiency and running costs.”

Paul Barker, Auto Express Editor, said: “It's clear that Vauxhall owners are impressed with how easy their cars are to live with day-to-day. Our research, which analyses in-depth what owners really think of their cars, shows how well these models perform in the real-world, and the people spending their own money are clearly impressed."

The Auto Express Driver Power survey is the UK’s largest independent automotive insights platform, powered by drivers. With an established 25-year history and leading data on 500+ models across 50+ brands from more than 100,000 drivers, Driver Power provides unrivalled first-party data and insights into driver satisfaction. For consumers, Driver Power delivers trusted, owner-verified information, enabling confident purchasing decisions and ensuring their voices directly shape the future of motoring.