The Kia XCeed emerged as UK motorists' favourite car to own with a top-ranking finish in the annual Auto Express Driver Power 'Best Cars To Own' survey.

The AM Awards 2022's Manufacturer of the Year's crossover gained the best feedback in responses from around 60,000 motorists to lead a top 10 field in which the Tesla Model 3, Skoda Kodiaq and Seat Ateca were the only products not delivered by Asian brands.

Driver Power assessed feedback on ten aspects of ownership, including performance, comfort, practicality, safety and running costs, to deliver its verdict.

Kia's XCeed was the clear winner – a 93.3% overall rating comparing to the second-placed Mazda CX-5 SUV’s 92.2% – with Auto Express noting an unusually strong margin of victory over the most popular runners up, the Mazda CX-5 and Kia Rio.

Auto Express editor-in-chief Steve Fowler said: "It’s clear that far eastern manufacturers like Kia are extending their appeal over European badges in terms of the long-term ownership experience, while the appearance of an EV in the top ten for the first time is another sign that electric cars are becoming a force to be reckoned with."