Best small SUVs 2019 (and the ones to avoid)
Thinking of buying a small SUV? Then make sure you read our countdown of the top 10 cars in this booming sector...
7. Suzuki Vitara
The latest Vitara is a very different car to the original model, which was both smaller and more rugged. The newcomer shouldn't be overlooked, though, because it's a compact five-seat SUV that’s affordable, practical and easy to live with.
The Vitara is bigger than a number of more expensive rivals, with plenty of boot space and enough room for adults in the back seats. It’s well equipped, too. SZ4 trim gets basics such as Bluetooth connectivity, a DAB radio, all-round electric windows and alloy wheels, plus a few luxuries including cruise control and climate control.
The HR-V might look expensive next to its small SUV rivals, but healthy discounts are available and it combines good interior space with flexible seating and tidy handling. Every version is also well equipped. We recommend the turbocharged 1.5-litre petrol engine, which feels more willing than the non-turbocharged version on iffer, and also better than the alternative 1.6-litre diesel.
The Stonic is the smallest SUV in Kia’s portfolio. It’s spawned from the Rio small hatchback in much the same way Renault uses the Clio as the basis for the Captur. It's only available in front-wheel-drive form, so don’t buy one if you want to cross the Sahara. It does, however, have a slightly jacked-up ride height, roof rails and black plastic wheel arches to give it a rugged look.
The Stonic handles tidily and is well equipped, but there's no bargain-basement entry-level version to tempt budget-conscious buyers. Instead, the range starts at a price slightly above the Renault Captur's and a little below that of the Seat Arona.
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