Family SUV

We define a small SUV as a model measuring less than 4.3 metres long and a large SUV as measuring more than 4.5 metres – so family SUVs slot straight in the middle.
You won’t find too many serious off-roaders in this part of the market, because family-friendly practicality, comfort and running costs are what’s more important to buyers. Yet the best also combine decent performance and are laden with technology.

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Kia Sportage

from £27,995
The Sportage is good value and has a spacious interior, but it isn't great to drive and the engines are noisy

MG HS

from £18,991
This great-value family SUV promises lots of space and equipment for the money
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Land Rover Defender

from £62,915
The Defender is a practical and comfortable SUV that's virtually unstoppable off road

Mercedes GLC Electric

from £55,495
The new Mercedes GLC Electric is a practical, spacious and comfortable premium SUV, but it has some tough competition

Citroën ë-C5 Aircross

from £25,491
The ë-C5 Aircross has a comfortable ride and lengthy range but rivals handle better

Skoda Kodiaq

from £33,890
The practical Skoda Kodiaq is one of the very best seven-seat SUVs, as well as one of the most affordable

Genesis GV70

from £66,815
The GV70 is a luxurious and well-made family SUV but most rivals are more fuel-efficient

Volkswagen Tiguan R

from £37,487
The VW Tiguan R offers bombastic performance and impressive point-to-point pace, but could be more fun.

Volkswagen Tayron

from £36,950
The Tayron is Volkswagen's new replacement for the Tiguan Allspace seven-seat SUV

Toyota C-HR+

from £33,990
The Toyota C-HR+ is an electric family SUV with a long range and a comfy ride

BMW X3

from £49,999
The X3 is superb to drive and offers a spacious, high-quality interior, making it one of the best large SUVs to buy

Audi Q5

from £45,999
Superb to drive and relatively cheap to run, the Audi Q5 is one of the very best SUVs you can buy. It's key

Nissan X-Trail

from £32,500
The Nissan X-Trail is okay, but there are rivals with better handling, comfort, interior space and infotainment systems for similar or less money

Mercedes GLB

from £42,070
The GLB is a more practical seven-seater than premium-badged rivals

Cupra Ateca

from £29,495
The Cupra Ateca offers huge performance and impressive practicality for a reasonable price

Land Rover Discovery

from £64,299
The Land Rover Discovery is hugely capable, very desirable and equally at home on road and off it. It's a brilliant SUV

Kia Niro

from £28,860
The Niro Hybrid is spacious, well equipped and available with a choice of electrified power options

Dacia Duster

from £21,335
The Dacia Duster is not the most sophisticated car to drive, but it’s spacious, practical and incredibly affordable

Mini Countryman

from £29,345
The Mini Countryman is roomier than its predecessor, but there are still far better options out there

Ford Explorer

from £24,995
The Explorer is an electric SUV that offers competent handling and – if you pick the right version – a decent range

Nissan Qashqai

from £24,390
The Nissan Qashqai is a fine SUV that is a pleasure to live with and makes a terrific family car

Audi Q3

from £35,299
Compact, good to drive and inexpensive to run, the Audi Q3 deserves to be near the top of your small SUV shopping list.

Mercedes GLC

from £55,495
The Mercedes GLC might not be as good an all-rounder as some SUVs, but it's still well worth considering – as long as you spec it right.

Volvo XC60

from £49,860
The Volvo XC60 is not the best large SUV to drive but, being classy inside, roomy and well equipped, it's still a strong option

Range Rover Velar

from £52,500
The Range Rover Velar is a stylish, refined and seriously appealing SUV, but there are better-finished and more practical alternatives

Lexus RX

from £62,045
The Lexus RX is comfortable, well equipped and easy to drive. It’s also good value for money – particularly if you’re a company car driver and choose the RX 450h.

Dacia Bigster

from £22,334
The Bigster family SUV goes big on space and practicality but low on buying and running costs

Honda CR-V

from £41,800
The Honda CR-V has masses of space, but other SUVs offer more equipment and superior refinement for less money.

Cupra Formentor

from £27,800
The Formentor is a sharp-looking SUV that's good to drive and available with a wide range of petrol engines

Land Rover Discovery Sport

from £45,067
The Land Rover Discovery Sport is a cleverly packaged SUV that's practical, comfortable and good to drive
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