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Few cars here are as stylish and yet as practical as the Jaguar F-Pace. 

There's an engine to suit most needs, too, from a relatively frugal four-cylinder diesel with either 178 or 237bhp; a refined 296bhp 3.0-litre V6 diesel, a perky 247bhp 2.0-litre petrol, a rapid 375bhp 3.0-litre supercharged V6 petrol, and a bonkers 542bhp 5.0-litre V8 petrol in the F-Pace SVR.

But it's the way it drives that Jaguar hopes set the F-Pace apart. It has a lot in common with Jaguar’s XE and XF saloons, both of which have been applauded for having superb handling. The F-Pace doesn’t disappoint here either because it genuinely feels like a hot-hatch on stilts.

Although there have been concerns over its reliability in the past, its score of 94.2% in our most recent What Car? Reliability Survey is respectable enough, and puts it above the rival Range Rover Velar.

Prices for a used F-Pace start at around £8000 for an early 2.0-litre diesel version with high mileage, either with a manual gearbox or a more luxurious version with an auto. Spend between £10,000 and £15,000 for an average mileage car from 2017 or 2018, while £20,000 will net you 2020 or 2021 cars.

"The interior is fabulous. The materials, infotainment and general build quality are noticeably better than most of its rivals here. I'd recommend going for a newer F-Pace if you can afford the post-facelift 2021 model." – George Hill, Used Cars Writer

The deal we found: 2020 Jaguar F-Pace 2.0d Prestige auto, 57,000 miles, £20,000

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Speaking of good used deals, the ever-popular Nissan Qashqai has always been a favourite on the used car forecourts, and it's not hard to see why. 

For starters, it's good to drive, smooth and refined, and it can embarrass much smaller cars when it comes to efficiency.

In this generation, it even feels quite plush inside. Mid-range Acenta models are the ones to go for because they offer dual-zone climate control, cruise control, auto lights and wipers, and Bluetooth connectivity.

You'll need a budget of at least £11,000 to get an early Qashqai of this generation. Spend upwards of £13,000 to buy a 2023 car, while £15,000 will land you a 2024 model. For a facelift car from 2024, have a budget of at least £17,000 at the ready. Newer 2025 cars cost only a touch more, at £18,000, while 2026 models jump up to the £25,000 mark.

Reliability can be an issue, though. In our most recent reliability survey, it did well, coming in 17th out of 76 cars in the family SUV class and earning a good overall score of 95.9%. 

"The one that started the trend for family SUVs and still a good car today. This model I ran as a long-termer and found it spacious and comfortable for my family." – Mark Pearson, Used Cars Editor

The deal we found: 2021 Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi Acenta, 38,000 miles, £10,799

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Used prices for the VW T-Roc start from around £9000 for early examples, so it's competitive on value with the Ford Puma, Skoda Kamiq and the VW T-Cross, while newer, facelift examples can be had for less than £15,000.

The T-Roc’s cosseting ride, superb refinement and practical boot will appeal to families, and it has one of the best driving positions of any car in the class.

Facelift models have a much-improved interior, with soft materials and bright plastic finishes where you’d want them. To top things off, it finished in second place out of 38 small SUVs in our most recent reliability survey, which should inspire confidence.

"I think this T-Roc combines all that's best of modern VW in a small and entertaining package. Top marks." - George Hill, used cars writer

The deal we found: 2022 Volkswagen T-Roc 1.0 TSI Design, 48,495 miles, £13,995

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The Kia Sportage delivers on what families demand from a mid-sized SUV and then some.

Passengers of all sizes can fit comfortably in the front and back seats, plus the boot is vast and you can fold the back seats in a useful 40/20/40 split. The Sportage also has a lofty driving position for a grand view ahead.

There are fuel-sipping hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions available, but the entry-level (but still excellent) 1.6-litre petrol model is a terrific car too. It's good to drive, refined and comfortable to ride in. Build quality is good, and the Sportage in any form is well-equipped. 

Reliability is top-notch, and the Sportage comes from new with Kia's transferable seven-year warranty. Buy a Sportage that's less than 20 months old from a Kia dealer, and that warranty will automatically get topped up to seven years. 

Used prices start at around £15,000, which is a useful saving on the price of a new one. Check out the prices on our used car classifieds site. 

"The Sportage managed to cater for my family of four and, what's more, I was left with space and practicality to spare." – Mark Pearson, used cars editor

The deal we found: 2022 Kia Sportage 1.6 T-GDi 2, 40,000 miles, £14,300 

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The Volvo XC40 mixes style, space and comfort with cutting-edge safety.

It's a highly desirable used choice, a car that oozes style both inside and out. It's a smooth and hushed performer, too, with a low level of wind and road noise, helping to make the interior a noticeably refined place in which to spend time.

When it comes to interior quality, the XC40 is exceptionally classy. All the surfaces feel suitably upmarket, thanks to plush, soft-faced materials, and everything feels robust, too.

So, the XC40 might not be the youngest car here, but it's still a mightily good one. It's reliable, too, if its results in our latest reliability survey are anything to go by. Prices start at just £12,000 for an early one, but we'd spend more on one of the later models if you can afford to. Check out the full range of Volvo XC40s on our used car classifieds site here. 

"For a family SUV, I thought the XC40 felt like it had quite a low centre of gravity, helping it corner well but without the need for super stiff, ride-damaging suspension to control its body movements." – George Hill, used cars writer

The deal we found: 2022 Volvo XC40 T3 Momentum, 31,100 miles, £18,950

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The Ford Fiesta is a bestseller and one of the favourites here for good reason.

Ford knows how to do small cars well, and the Fiesta has always been the prime example. Its forte is its excellent driving experience, featuring a composed ride and fun handling. It's a decently comfortable and practical car, too.

Admittedly, the infotainment system isn't quite on a par with the best in the class, but the rest of the package is so good that it’s hardly a deal-breaker.

Prices for this generation of Ford Fiesta start from around £4000, but this will get you a high-mileage car from 2017 or 2018. Up your budget to around £5500 and you'll find a car of a similar age, but with much lower miles. If you spend £6000 or more, you should have a fair choice of Fiestas in good condition from 2018 or 2019.

Reliability is good, and parts and servicing should be relatively inexpensive. 

"Ford could've played it safe with the Fiesta's handling, but I'm very glad it didn't. The Fiesta is an overachiever in this sense and you can tell it was crafted by true car enthusiasts." – George Hill, used cars writer

The deal we found: 2021 Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Trend, 43,000 miles, £7500

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The Jaguar I-Pace isn't your typical used Jaguar, because that would be either a saloon or sports car or an upmarket SUV with a stonking big engine under the bonnet. The I-Pace doesn't have an engine under its bonnet. In fact, it doesn't have an engine at all.

It was the firm's first production electric car, and, because it looks a million dollars, it created quite a stir when it was launched. Sales were good, and by the time it went off sale in late 2024, it left plenty of used examples on the forecourts to choose from.

To drive it's great, with loads of performance from its 395bhp and eager handling. It's wonderfully refined, too, and the spacious interior is both eyecatchingly modern and decidedly luxurious. 

Prices start as low as £8000 for one with a high-ish mileage, and £9000 to £12,000 for early cars with a moderate mileage. However, we'd spend £11,000 to £15,000 to find a good one with a reasonable mileage. You'll only need around £12,000 to pick up a 2020 S model with around 40,000 miles on its clock.

The fly in the ointment is its poor reliability. The I-Pace performed poorly in our latest 2025 What Car? Reliability Survey, coming 22nd out of 27 cars in the electric SUV car class with a score of 86%. Jaguar as a brand did little better. 

"There's something really appealing about this I-Pace. I think it's sharp to look at and to drive. That infotainment system's really good, too. Such a shame about the reliability." - George Hill, used cars writer

The deal we found 2020 Jaguar I-Pace 400 S, 58,000 miles, £12,000

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The Volkswagen Golf is a fantastic all-rounder, combining excellent comfort, enjoyable handling, enough space for most families, a high-quality interior and quiet road manners.

Of course, the smart styling and VW badge make it a desirable car, and it's now possible to find used versions of this latest Mk8 car at a very reasonable price.

Reliability is only average, though; otherwise, it might have finished even higher. Issues mostly relate to the non-engine electrics and the infotainment system.

Used prices start at just £10,000, although we'd go newer and spend £15,000 on a good 2023 car. Check them all out on our used car classifieds site. 

"I ran a Golf as a long-term car a few years ago and found it delightful, just right for a family and decently refined. It's a really classy product." - George Hill, used cars writer

The deal we found: 2023 Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI Evo Life, 15,000 miles, £14,995

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The Volkswagen Tiguan has regularly been one of the most popular family SUVs around. In fact, for years, it was one of Volkswagen's top-selling models.

This second-generation version is beautifully made and finished, and is also a solid performer, with punchy engines that have no trouble carrying a car-load of people around (or towing a caravan).

There's a good choice of efficient engines, handsomely equipped trims, and all in the Tiguan is one of the most family-friendly and refined SUVs of them all. Only a poor showing in our most recent What Car? Reliability Survey counts against it. 

Prices on the whole are slightly higher than many of its rivals, but there are plenty of well-kept examples on the second-hand forecourts. You'll need around £10,000 to get inside one of the Tiguans of this generation. We'd spend around £15,000 on a good 2021 car, or, if you can stretch to it, £18,000 on a 2023 model. 

"I find the Tiguan an easy recommendation, because it's comfy, well-built and well executed in general. Driving it is always a pleasure." – Oliver Young, reviewer

The deal we found: 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan 1.5 TSI 150 Life, 37,000 miles, £18,350

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Family SUVs are the automotive equivalent of the Swiss Army knife in that they have to be spacious, comfortable, good to drive and classy inside, all at a reasonable cost.

Well, we think none of them do it as well as the Hyundai Tucson. Four tall adults will have plenty of room, five at a pinch, and the boot is absolutely cavernous, easily able to cope with a small family and all its clutter.

Its interior quality impresses, too. Few cars in this price range feel so plush inside. It's smart-looking, handles well, and it should come with the residue of its generous five-year-from-new warranty. Not that you should need it, hopefully, because its reliability record is very good. 

The Tucson can now be had easily within our budget, too, such that you should pick up a 2024 car for £20,000. That's cheaper age-for-age than nearly every car here, and especially its closely related sibling, the Kia Sportage. 

"The Tucson feels quite classy inside – the recent facelift has made the interior noticeably more modern – and you can't argue with the space on offer. I like the looks and I like driving it. " – Oliver Young, reviewer

The deal we found 2024 Hyundai Tucson 1.6 GDi SE Connect, 16,000 miles, £19,950

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