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Originally Posted by E.B

By that chart 35-44 don't bother with cars.....

Good spot. In the accompanying narrative, the group is listed as 35-54 - so looks like a typo on the graphic.

'Age 17–24
The top model for the newly initiated drivers out on the streets is the Ford Fiesta, a classic hot hatchback that’s great for showing off to your mates. It was also the most searched for car model overall, with over 300,000 people looking up the model on average, per month.

The next three contenders are the Vauxhall Corsa, Vauxhall Astra, and Volkswagen Golf, continuing the theme of smaller, faster cars that tend be cheaper for first-time drivers. Fiat 500s and Audis each also earn a place at the bottom of the top 10 list, both slightly flashier vehicles that cost more than the typical first-time car!

Age 25-34
Those in their mid-twenties to mid-thirties are also keen on a hatchback, with their top three car models being the Vauxhall Astra, Ford Focus, and Ford Fiesta. However, towards the bottom of the top 10 list for this age range, tastes shift to slightly more mature models like the Nissan Qashqai and Audi A3, was our second most-searched-for car with over 245,000 Google searches on average, each month.

Age 35-54
The Ford Focus, Vauxhall Astra, and Ford Fiesta make yet another appearance, this time for the 35-54s, proving that no matter what age you are, a smaller, cheaper make of car will always be appealing! The Vauxhall Zafira, Nissan Juke, and Ford Mondeo appear at numbers 8, 9, and 10 on our list for this age group.

Age 55-64
In exactly the same order as the previous age group, the Ford Focus, Vauxhall Astra, and Ford Fiesta appear again in the top 3 for 55-64-year-olds. Tastes tend to lean more towards comfort and convenience, though, as we move down their top 10 cars, with the Ford Mondeo, Nissan Juke, and Range Rover Evoke all featuring.

65+
Once again, the top three cars remain the same for the over 65s, with no change in their order of preference. This group are much more prone to choosing a comfortable driving experience, however, with cars such as The Citroen C4, Nissan Qashqai, and Ford Mondeo all placing in the top ten. The over 65s also appear to choose more stylish models like the Jaguar XF to enjoy in retirement.'