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One of the reasons why SUVs are so popular&nbsp;is that&nbsp;they offer a lot of what new car buyers are looking for, including a feeling of safety, a high driving position and lots of space.

The downside? In a lot of&nbsp;cases, they're&nbsp;more expensive than their <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/best-family-cars-2022/n16996">family car</a> counterparts. So,&nbsp;what if you're looking for one on a budget?

Here,&nbsp;we name the 10 cheapest new SUVs you can buy in the UK and&nbsp;show you how much you can save on each one of them&nbsp;with our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/what-is-target-price/n1433">Target Price</a>&nbsp;discounts.

If any of the cars on this list do appeal, you can follow the&nbsp;review links to read more about the car or click on the&nbsp;deals link&nbsp;to discover&nbsp;more discounts with&nbsp;our free&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/new-car-deals">New Car Deals</a>&nbsp;service.

The 10 cheapest new SUVs you can buy

Estate

Ssangyong has made giant strides in recent years, after it was taken over by a new owner and given a injection of investment to help its bid to become a credible car maker.

The result so far is a range of cars dominated by SUVs (as well as a single pick-up), most of which are below the class average standard but all of which have merits, including the amount of space and practicality they offer for the money.

The highlight in the range is currently the Korando, a Nissan Qashqai rival that offers all the space of that car but for a price closer to the much smaller Nissan Juke’s. It is very roomy and has decent engines, but it’s let down a bit by interior quality, high running costs and poor resale values.

SSANGYONG

KORANDO

Like some of Ssangyong's other cars,&nbsp;the Korando majors on&nbsp;space and value. That means you get a lot of car for the money, but&nbsp;the&nbsp;downside of&nbsp;that is it's outclassed by nearly all of its <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/family-suvs/n17116">family SUV</a> rivals, especially when it comes to comfort, pace and efficiency. ELX trim is at least well equipped, with&nbsp;automatic wipers and power-folding door mirrors being standard.

Version&nbsp;1.5 ELX&nbsp;|&nbsp;List price&nbsp;£21,795&nbsp;|&nbsp;Target Price&nbsp;£21,033&nbsp;|&nbsp;Target PCP&nbsp;£293&nbsp;|&nbsp;Star rating&nbsp;3

Read our full&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/ssangyong/korando/estate/review/n17171">Ssangyong Korando&nbsp;review</a>&nbsp;or see our latest&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/make/ssangyong/korando/estate/deals">Ssangyong Korando&nbsp;deals</a>&nbsp;&gt;&gt;

10. Ssangyong Korando

Today, the resurgent Seat brand is selling better cars than at any time in its history.

In large part, that’s because it is one of the brands owned by the VW Group. Underneath, all of the cars it sells are strongly related to similar models sold by Volkswagen itself, or the likes of Skoda and even Audi. If you are buying a Leon, for example, the hardware will be similar to that of the Golf, Octavia and A3.

But while Seat makes the most of this tie-up to offer everything from city, small and family cars, including estates, through to a full range of SUVs, it also adds in its own slice of character, both with its distinctive styling approach and because its engineers generally tune the cars to deliver sportier handling.

While all of its cars are decent, it is the SUVs that stand out. The Arona and Ateca are among the class leaders and have enjoyed triumphs at the What Car? Awards.

SEAT

ARONA

The Arona makes a great choice if you're looking for a <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/best-small-suvs-2022/n17050">small SUV</a>&nbsp;that's fun&nbsp;to drive. It may be loftier than the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/seat/ibiza/hatchback/review/n17359">Seat Ibiza</a> on which it's based, but it still retains that car's agile handling. The <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/ford/puma/hatchback/review/n20838">Ford Puma</a> is undoubtedly the cornering king, but the Arona is much&nbsp;cheaper and&nbsp;still comes with a decent amount of kit as standard. This entry-level SE trim, for example, comes with automatic headlights and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone mirroring.

Version&nbsp;1.0 TSI SE&nbsp;|&nbsp;List price&nbsp;£20,960&nbsp;|&nbsp;Target Price&nbsp;£18,787&nbsp;|&nbsp;Target PCP&nbsp;£232&nbsp;|&nbsp;Star rating&nbsp;4

Read our full&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/seat/arona/hatchback/review/n117">Seat Arona&nbsp;review</a>&nbsp;or see our latest&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/make/seat/arona/hatchback/deals">Seat Arona&nbsp;deals</a>&nbsp;&gt;&gt;

9. Seat Arona

Vauxhall has an incredibly diverse range of cars on sale, a few of which stand out above the class average. Add in the fact that it still offers some of the largest Target Price discounts in the market (something it is trying, without huge success, to cut back on), and there are very good reasons to consider buying one of its better models.

However, you need to choose carefully, because it is also a brand in transition. It has a newish parent company – the same one that owns Citroën, DS and Peugeot. And while Vauxhall’s newer models tend to be competitive, some of the others feel dated; a quick check of our star ratings will reveal which is which.

Still, given the recent success of sister brands Citroën and especially Peugeot, each new launch should make its range more appealing to buyers.

VAUXHALL

CROSSLAND

With its generous&nbsp;standard kit&nbsp;and roomy&nbsp;boot, the Vauxhall Crossland makes some sense as a value-based <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/best-small-suvs-2022/n17050">small SUV</a>. However, rivals are more spacious in the back,&nbsp;better to drive and safer. So, for the money, we'd steer you towards the likes of the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/seat/arona/hatchback/review/n117">Seat Arona</a>&nbsp;or <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/skoda/kamiq/hatchback/review/n19999">Skoda Kamiq</a>.

Version&nbsp;1.2 Turbo Design&nbsp;|&nbsp;List price&nbsp;£20,925&nbsp;|&nbsp;Target Price&nbsp;£19,682&nbsp;|&nbsp;Target PCP&nbsp;£240&nbsp;|&nbsp;Star rating&nbsp;2

Read our full&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/vauxhall/crossland/hatchback/review/n17373">Vauxhall Crossland&nbsp;review</a>&nbsp;or see our latest&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/make/vauxhall/crossland/hatchback/deals">Vauxhall Crossland&nbsp;deals</a>&nbsp;&gt;&gt;

8. Vauxhall Crossland

Hyundai has transformed itself from a maker of oddball hatchbacks that sold in small numbers in the UK, to a major rival to the likes of Ford, Vauxhall and Volkswagen.

The Korean firm’s Ioniq Hybrid is particularly impressive, having beaten the trend-setting Toyota Prius when we tested the cars back to back.

Meanwhile, at the extremes of the Hyundai range you find the tiny i10 city car – a four-time What Car? award winner – and the stylish yet family-friendly Santa Fe SUV.

As a bonus, all of these cars come with the reassurance of a five-year, unlimited-mileage warranty, whereas most of Hyundai’s rivals offer only three years and 60,000 miles of cover.

HYUNDAI

Bayon

The Bayon not only sits below the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/hyundai/kona/hatchback/review/n17377">Kona</a> in the Hyundai model range, but you also sit lower in it, because it has a surprisingly low driving position for an SUV. This might put some buyers off,&nbsp;but the Bayon&nbsp;still makes a&nbsp;spacious and comfortable <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/best-small-suvs-2022/n17050">small SUV</a>. It's also good&nbsp;value, and this&nbsp;1.0-litre engine offers decent performance considering it's the entry-level option.

Version&nbsp;1.0 T-GDi 100 SE Connect&nbsp;|&nbsp;List price&nbsp;£20,880&nbsp;|&nbsp;Target Price&nbsp;£20,027&nbsp;|&nbsp;Target PCP&nbsp;£229&nbsp;|&nbsp;Star rating&nbsp;3

Read our full&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/hyundai/bayon/hatchback/review/n23367">Hyundai Bayon&nbsp;review</a>&nbsp;or see our latest&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/make/hyundai/bayon/hatchback/deals">Hyundai Bayon deals</a>&nbsp;&gt;&gt;

7. Hyundai Bayon

Citroën is probably most famous for its quirky design, and the latest cars from the brand live up to this tradition, featuring paintwork-protecting ‘Airbumps’ and eschewing the sporty looks favoured by most rivals.

Indeed, Citroën tends to keep away from sportiness altogether and instead tries to put comfort first.

Value (but not cheapness) is also key to the appeal of most Citroëns. And the company’s range includes everything from small hatchbacks (such as the C1 and C3) to big, family-friendly seven-seaters (the Spacetourer and Grand C4 Spacetourer).

The C3 Aircross SUV is another of its popular models, while a larger C5 Aircross is planned.

CITROEN

C3 AIRCROSS

Essentially&nbsp;a higher-riding version of the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/citroen/c3/hatchback/review/n17364">Citroën C3</a> hatchback, the C3 Aircross is&nbsp;a&nbsp;practical and well-priced option in the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/best-small-suvs-2022/n17050">small SUV</a> class. It isn't&nbsp;the most comfortable or fun to drive, but it does have a lofty driving position that many people look for in an SUV. Plus, it comes with a funky interior with a fair amount of standard kit.

Version&nbsp;1.2 Puretech 110 C-Series Edition&nbsp;|&nbsp;List price&nbsp;£20,745&nbsp;|&nbsp;Target Price&nbsp;£19,809&nbsp;|&nbsp;Target PCP&nbsp;£226&nbsp;|&nbsp;Star rating&nbsp;3

Read our full&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/citroen/c3-aircross/hatchback/review/n17381">Citroën C3 Aircross&nbsp;review</a>&nbsp;or see our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/make/citroen/c3-aircross/hatchback/deals">Citroën C3 Aircross deals</a>&nbsp;&gt;&gt;

6. Citroën C3 Aircross

Buyers seeking value for money should have Kia towards the top of their shopping list.

Although once a niche brand in the UK, today Kia outsells many more established brands, helped by its market-leading seven-year warranty and a strong reputation for reliability; in fact, Kia regularly finishes towards the top of our reliability surveys.

There are plenty of models to choose from, too, ranging from the small Picanto city car to the Ceed family hatchback and the Sorento large SUV. The Picanto was the first Kia to win its class at the What Car? Car of the Year awards.

STONIC

The Stonic is Kia's smallest and cheapest SUV, and it's a decent car that comes with a punchy yet&nbsp;efficient&nbsp;1.0-litre engine. In fact, during our time with one we&nbsp;averaged more than 40mpg. No matter which version you go for,&nbsp;it's generously equipped, and all Stonics come with lots&nbsp;of safety kit and a seven-year warranty. Rivals are more spacious and practical, though, and the ride is a little firm.

Version&nbsp;1.0T GDi 99 2&nbsp;|&nbsp;List price&nbsp;£20,100&nbsp;|&nbsp;Target Price&nbsp;£19,046&nbsp;|&nbsp;Target PCP&nbsp;£202&nbsp;|&nbsp;Star rating&nbsp;3

Read our full&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/kia/stonic/estate/review/n116">Kia Stonic&nbsp;review</a>&nbsp;or see our latest&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/make/kia/stonic/estate/deals">Kia Stonic&nbsp;deals</a>&nbsp;&gt;&gt;

5. Kia Stonic

TIVOLI

The Tivoli is&nbsp;one of the cheapest cars on this list, but it's&nbsp;outclassed by the likes of&nbsp;the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/ford/puma/hatchback/review/n20838">Ford Puma</a>, <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/seat/arona/hatchback/review/n117">Seat Arona</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/skoda/kamiq/hatchback/review/n19999">Skoda Kamiq</a>&nbsp;when it comes to&nbsp;space, efficiency and comfort. That said,&nbsp;Ventura trim does at least get&nbsp;you some niceties, including&nbsp;heated door mirrors, heated seats and leather-effect&nbsp;upholstery.

Version&nbsp;1.2P Ventura&nbsp;|&nbsp;List price&nbsp;£19,645&nbsp;|&nbsp;Target Price&nbsp;£19,645&nbsp;|&nbsp;Target PCP&nbsp;£209&nbsp;|&nbsp;Star rating&nbsp;2

Read our full&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/ssangyong/tivoli/hatchback/review/n104">Ssangyong Tivoli&nbsp;review</a>&nbsp;or see our latest&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/make/ssangyong/tivoli/hatchback/deals">Ssangyong Tivoli&nbsp;deals</a>&nbsp;&gt;&gt;

4. Ssangyong Tivoli

MG has a long heritage in the UK, and while these days it is owned by Chinese firm SAIC, it is slowly but surely beefing up its model range.

Kicking things off is the MG 3, a rival for affordable hatchbacks such as the Dacia Sandero and Skoda Fabia. Then there’s the ZS small SUV, which faces off against the likes of the Renault Captur and Seat Arona. And at the top of the range is the GS, which goes up against Dacia’s Duster and the Ssangyong Tivoli.

While any future MG products are likely to be introduced in China before coming to the UK, design work is still undertaken in the UK. MG’s design studio is based at Longbridge, where the brand made its name with models such as the MGB GT.

MG MOTOR UK

MG is currently one of the fastest-growing car&nbsp;brands in the UK, and&nbsp;that's partly because&nbsp;it&nbsp;makes a range of cars that are good&nbsp;value. Unlike some value-driven cars, the ZS has substance to back up the price&nbsp;with a relatively classy interior, decent handling and roomy rear seats. However, the ride can be rather unsettled at higher&nbsp;speeds and fuel economy isn't great&nbsp;with this entry-level 1.5-litre petrol engine.

Version&nbsp;1.5 VTi-Tech Excite&nbsp;|&nbsp;List price&nbsp;£17,795&nbsp;|&nbsp;Target Price&nbsp;£17,366&nbsp;|&nbsp;Target PCP&nbsp;£216&nbsp;|&nbsp;Star rating&nbsp;3

Read our full&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/mg-motor-uk/zs/hatchback/review/n17318">MG ZS review</a>&nbsp;or see our latest&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/make/mg-motor-uk/zs/hatchback/deals">MG ZS deals</a>&nbsp;&gt;&gt;

3. MG ZS

Suzuki is well known as a motorcycle manufacturer, but the car brand has been enjoying decent success in recent years, thanks to a line-up of neat, well-equipped and keenly priced models.

Its expertise focuses on smaller cars, although its high-riding SUV range is also hugely credible, especially the Ignis and Vitara, which are both rated highly by What Car?’s testers and which have enjoyed success at the What Car? Awards as a result.

Well priced, decent to drive and full of useful tech, Suzuki’s cars also generally stand out for delivering good fuel economy. The Ignis, Celerio and Baleno have all stood head and shoulders above the competition during our True MPG testing.

SUZUKI

IGNIS

The Suzuki Ignis is&nbsp;one of the smallest SUVs you can buy, but it still comes with a high driving position and is more spacious inside than you might think. For those who want a little more ruggedness and go-anywhere&nbsp;ability, there's also a&nbsp;four-wheel-drive version. However, the model&nbsp;quoted here is the entry-level two-wheel-drive car in SZ-T trim. We think it's the one to go for, because it keeps the price low while getting you plenty of standard equipment.

Version&nbsp;1.2 Dualjet 12V Hybrid SZ-T&nbsp;|&nbsp;List price&nbsp;£16,749&nbsp;|&nbsp;Target Price&nbsp;£16,468&nbsp;|&nbsp;Target PCP&nbsp;£227&nbsp;|&nbsp;Star rating&nbsp;3

Read our full&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/suzuki/ignis/hatchback/review/n17225">Suzuki Ignis&nbsp;review</a>&nbsp;or see our latest&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/make/suzuki/ignis/hatchback/deals">Suzuki Ignis&nbsp;deals</a>&nbsp;&gt;&gt;

2. Suzuki Ignis

If you want a new car but would rather not spend much, Dacia is a great place to start your search.

This budget brand builds one of Britain’s cheapest new cars, the Sandero hatchback. And don’t think cheap automatically means corners have been cut because the Sandero has been commended at the annual What Car? Car of the Year awards on numerous occasions.

Other Dacia models include the seven-seat Jogger, higher-riding Sandero Stepway, Logan estate and Duster SUV. And while these cost slightly more than the Sandero, they’re still priced aggressively enough that they’re really only competing directly with used cars.

Dacia manages this by borrowing platforms and technology from its owner, Renault, to minimise development costs.

DACIA

DUSTER

The Duster is the cheapest new SUV you can currently buy, and that's pretty impressive considering it's one of the more&nbsp;spacious cars on this list. Despite its larger size, the Duster is still&nbsp;pretty cheap to run (and offers better fuel economy than the 1.5-litre <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/mg-motor-uk/zs/hatchback/review/n17318">MG ZS</a>). There are&nbsp;compromises&nbsp;in the form of&nbsp;poor handling, a cheap&nbsp;interior and a three-star&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/the-safest-cars-on-sale-today/n19724">Euro NCAP</a>&nbsp;safety rating, though.

Version&nbsp;1.0 TCe 90 Essential&nbsp;|&nbsp;List price&nbsp;£16,095&nbsp;|&nbsp;Target Price&nbsp;£15,905&nbsp;|&nbsp;Target PCP&nbsp;£187&nbsp;|&nbsp;Star rating&nbsp;3

Read our full&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/dacia/duster/estate/review/n67">Dacia Duster review</a>&nbsp;or see our latest&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/make/dacia/duster/estate/deals">Dacia Duster&nbsp;deals</a>&nbsp;&gt;&gt;

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1. Dacia Duster

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