German cars have dominated the June results of CAP’s list of cost-effective cars.
A new survey conducted by the automotive group CAP has revealed that German manufacturers are currently making more in-demand models than any other nation.
The research questioned cost-conscious drivers and asked them what car they would like to have in an ideal world. The results were then used to compile a list of the most popular choices.
After analysts considered the results, it was found that cars manufactured by Volkswagen and BMW appeared on the list more than any others.
However. it was a model produced by a US firm that gained the top spot on the list, with the Ford Fiesta being identified as the most sought after affordable car on the market.
This might not come as too much of a surprise to many drivers, as the Fiesta has long had a reputation for being reliable and great value. However, the increased number of Volkswagen and BMW products on the list could indicate a move towards good value new car deals, as opposed to focusing on a premium brand perception.
The survey is conducted by CAP every month, using the 'Total Cost of Motoring' tool that can be found on its website.
The results for June were not drastically different to May, when the Ford Fiesta also topped the list. But the most recent table shows the two German companies exerting dominance on the list.
Apart from one other model made by Ford – the Focus, which charted at number five – the remainder of the top ten were all models produced by BMW and Volkswagen. These included cars that are sold under the latter's sister brands Seat and Audi.
The type of fuel that is used in the cars has also proved a matter of interest for CAP. A total of half of the top ten models use diesel.
CAP Retail & Consumer expert Philip Nothard said: "Our chart shows is that if it’s German-built or owned, with a diesel engine under the bonnet, people want it.
"The chart is a good measure of consumer aspirations because when people are looking more deeply into the costs of owning a car over time it means they’re thinking more seriously than if they were just browsing car adverts."
Posted by Fred Mason