I fully appreciate that cheap running costs are a major consideration for many, but equally it’s not the primary consideration for many others. I would never choose a car just because it was cheap to run.
Once accessibility issues are ticked, I want a car that is a joy to drive, with good build quality and tech that is top notch to use. I have learned to my cost that some manufacturers driving and safety systems work significantly better than others, so just having the features is only half the issue.
If a car like a Porsche Macan came onto the scheme (in my dreams, I know ?) I would jump at it and not give a fig about the fact I’d only get 25 mpg on a good day. ?