The best SUVs in 2023

Thinking of buying a new SUV? Well, we've tested them all – from the smallest to the biggest – so we can reveal the top 10. Plus, we've named the SUVs that are best avoided...

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With their high driving positions, spacious interiors and rugged go-anywhere looks, SUVs can tick many of the right boxes – and that’s just part of the reason why they’re so popular at the moment.

Indeed, nearly every car manufacturer makes an SUV these days to help meet this demand. So, to help separate the best from the worst, we’ve made a list of the top 10 SUVs you can currently buy – and revealed the ones to steer clear of.

You'll see a wide range of different models here, including small SUVsfamily SUVs and a couple of 7-seaters, all spanning different price brackets. What’s more, many of the cars listed are What Car? Award winners.

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