In celebration of Vauxhall Corsa’s 40th birthday, the car manufacturer surveyed 2,000 UK adults to find out the goals and achievements they would like to have accomplished by the time they reach 40.
The results are in, and Vauxhall has released a list of the life goals Brits think should be achieved by 40. Among the findings, getting married and having children are two of the most popular goals, whilst owning a home and travelling to new places rank high as well.
If you’re looking for some inspiration or want to make sure you check off everything on your bucket list before you turn 40, then read on for Vauxhall’s top life goals!
Survey Results
Despite the fact that buying a house, starting a family and getting married are typically seen as milestones to strive for in life, Brits have placed obtaining their driver’s license above all of them. An impressive 60% surveyed answered they wanted this privilege by 40 years old – even ahead of tying the knot.
Younger generations are prioritising their career goals earlier, with as many as 43% of 18-39-year-olds aiming to land their dream job by the age of 40. In addition, 44% of those under forty believe that completing a degree or apprenticeship is an important milestone to reach before they turn 40 – however, this sentiment isn’t echoed by people over the age of forty; only 35% agreed.
Furthermore, the recent survey reveals the growing trend among young adults to prioritise once-in-a-lifetime experiences over life achievements. An overwhelming majority of those under 40 are eager for extraordinary adventures such as sky diving and travelling, not to mention running marathons! By comparison, 41% of all surveyed believe that having these types of unique adventures is far more important than career progression before hitting forty.
Age is an important factor in car purchasing consideration, with the latest survey findings highlighting this as 57% of all respondents had bought their first car by the age of 25. Young drivers place greater emphasis on things like design and styling, along with speed and sportiness when making their choice of vehicle. However, for those over 40, cost, reliability and safety feature more prominently among the priorities. When Vauxhall compared these results to that of motorists aged 65 or older it’s particularly striking – only a third as many put weight into taking performance attributes into account compared to 18-24 year-olds.
James Taylor, Managing Director, Vauxhall, said: “Our research shows how important cars are in our lives, with people placing learning to drive as a bigger achievement to have completed by the time they turn 40 than getting married. Over the past 40 years, the Vauxhall Corsa has become a staple in people’s lives; from being the car they’ve learned to drive in, moved house with, or used to take newborns home from the hospital for the first time.
Vauxhall Corsa Anniversary Edition
For the past 40 years, Vauxhall’s classic Corsa (formerly known as Nova in the UK until 1993) has become an iconic car on British roads. With over 2.8 million sold so far, it is no wonder that this staple of automotive history remains one of the favourite cars to date.
Vauxhall has revamped its classic supermini heritage with an Anniversary Edition version of the ever-popular Corsa Electric. With a range of up to 222 miles (WLTP) and 30 minutes for 0-80% charge from a 100kW rapid charger, this powerful electric car is ready to take you on your next eco-friendly adventure – complete with its signature ‘Record Red’ metallic paint finish that pays homage to Vauxhall’s storied history! 1,000 units will be released as part of this limited edition collection – so don’t miss out!
