Family SUV

While we define a small SUV as something less than 4.3 metres long and a large SUV as measuring more than 4.5 metres, family SUVs tread the middle ground.

As the name suggests, the vast majority are designed for family duties rather than serious off-roading, so practicality is paramount. However, that shouldn't come at the expense of a decent drive; the best examples combine tidy handling with smooth engines and a ride that's comfortable enough to ensure the kids aren't left feeling queasy.

 

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Kia Sportage front left driving

New Kia Sportage

from £30,935
The Sportage is good value and has a spacious interior, but it isn't great to drive and the engines are noisy
Volvo XC40 front right driving

Volvo XC40

from £27,290
The XC40 mixes style, space and comfort with cutting-edge safety and relative affordability so ably that we named it our 2018 What Car? Car of the Year
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Genesis GV70 front cornering

Genesis GV70

from £65,915
The GV70 is a luxurious and well-made family SUV but most rivals are more fuel-efficient
Volkswagen Tiguan R 2021 front

Volkswagen Tiguan R

from £26,720
The VW Tiguan R offers bombastic performance and impressive point-to-point pace, but could be more fun.
Skoda Kodiaq front cornering

Skoda Kodiaq

from £39,025
The practical Skoda Kodiaq is one of the very best seven-seat SUVs, as well as one of the most affordable
Mini Countryman front cornering

Mini Countryman

from £29,325
The Mini Countryman is roomier than its predecessor, but there are still far better options out there
Dacia Duster front right driving

Dacia Duster

from £19,360
The Dacia Duster is not the most sophisticated car to drive, but it’s spacious, practical and incredibly affordable
Nissan X-Trail front right driving

Nissan X-Trail

from £33,615
The Nissan X-Trail is okay, but there are rivals with better handling, comfort, interior space and infotainment systems for similar or less money
Volkswagen Tayron front right driving

Volkswagen Tayron

from £41,615
The Tayron is Volkswagen's new replacement for the Tiguan Allspace seven-seat SUV
Ford Explorer front cornering

Ford Explorer

from £39,285
The Explorer is an electric SUV that offers competent handling and – if you pick the right version – a decent range
BMW X3 front cornering

BMW X3

from £53,305
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 front cornering

Audi Q5

from £52,310
Superb to drive and relatively cheap to run, the Audi Q5 is one of the very best SUVs you can buy. It's key
Blue Citroën C5 Aircross front cornering

Citroën C5 Aircross

from £24,685
The C5 Aircross family SUV is quiet, comfortable and great value for money
Grey Mercedes GLB front right driving

Mercedes GLB

from £35,925
The GLB is a more practical seven-seater than premium-badged rivals
MG HS front cornering

MG HS

from £26,245
The latest MG HS has fresh styling and better infotainment – it's a great-value family SUV
Cupra Ateca front cornering

Cupra Ateca

from £37,825
The Cupra Ateca offers huge performance and impressive practicality for a reasonable price
Land Rover Discovery front cornering

Land Rover Discovery

from £57,300
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 front cornering

Kia Niro

from £30,270
The Niro Hybrid is spacious, well equipped and available with a choice of electrified power options
Nissan Qashqai front cornering

Nissan Qashqai

from £30,615
The Nissan Qashqai is a fine SUV that is a pleasure to live with and makes a terrific family car
Audi Q3 front cornering

Audi Q3

from £32,535
Compact, good to drive and inexpensive to run, the Audi Q3 deserves to be near the top of your small SUV shopping list.
Land Rover Defender 110 front cornering

Land Rover Defender

from £62,795
The Defender is a practical and comfortable SUV that's virtually unstoppable off road
Lexus RX front cornering

Lexus RX

from £63,345
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.
Range Rover Velar front cornering

Range Rover Velar

from £55,410
The Range Rover Velar is a stylish, refined and seriously appealing SUV, but there are better-finished and more practical alternatives
Mercedes GLC front driving

Mercedes GLC

from £54,450
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 front left driving

New Volvo XC60

from £49,810
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
Dacia Bigster front cornering

Dacia Bigster

from £25,215
The Bigster family SUV goes big on space and practicality but low on buying and running costs
Honda CR-V front cornering

Honda CR-V

from £47,350
The Honda CR-V has masses of space, but other SUVs offer more equipment and superior refinement for less money.
Cupra Formentor front cornering

Cupra Formentor

from £35,295
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 front cornering

Land Rover Discovery Sport

from £44,540
The Land Rover Discovery Sport is a cleverly packaged SUV that's practical, comfortable and good to drive
Mercedes GLA front right driving

Mercedes GLA

from £36,230
Family SUV is classy, comfortable and well equipped, but some rivals are cheaper and more practical
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Citroën C5 Aircross front static

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Omoda 7 front quarter static

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Volvo XC60 front left driving

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Jaecoo 5 front left driving

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