The entry-level petrol plug-in hybrid will be the least expensive version to run as a company car, but its 29-mile electric-only range makes it more expensive to tax than most rivals.

3.0 TSI eHybrid 4Motion

The VW Group famously spends more money on research and development than any rival – and as a result, perhaps it should be no surprise that our testers rate its cars so consistently highly.

The fact that many of those cars use the same underpinnings also helps, because it means that if they get it right once, they have the foundations to keep on getting it right.

However, the Volkswagen brand faces plenty of tough competition, often from within, because the rapidly rising Seat and Skoda brands that are also part of the group have access to the same technology.

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The entry-level trim, which comes with the 376bhp PHEV petrol engine, is well equipped, with heated front and outer rear seats, four-zone climate control, an electrically operated tailgate and a panoramic sunroof.

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Electrically power adjustable, heated, folding, auto dimming, front passenger exterior door mirror lowering function

Dynamic headlight range control with dynamic cornering light

Front seats with manual height adjustment

LED rear combination lamp with dynamic indicators

HD LED Matrix beam plus digital headlight projection with variable light distribution

Height adjustable 3 point front seatbelts with pre tensioners

Active climate front seats with massage function

Park assist with area view camera and smartphone remote control

Privacy glass for rear side windows and rear window, tinted glass from B pillar backwards - 80%

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The VW Touareg has plenty of luggage space and rides well with air suspension equipped, but it lacks the flexibility of seven seats and its interior quality isn’t quite as good as rivals'. If you decide the Touareg is for you, we recommend the Black Edition and its 3.0 diesel engine – or, if you're a company car user, the Elegance PHEV.

<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Comfortable ride </li> <li>Feature-filled infotainment </li> <li>Space for child seats </li> <li>Robust build quality </li> <li>Practical storage spaces </li> <li>A boot fit for a family holiday </li> <li>Fuel-efficient engines</li></ul>

While we define a small SUV&nbsp;as something&nbsp;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&nbsp;designed for family duties rather than serious off-roading, so practicality is paramount. However, that&nbsp;shouldn't come at the expense of a decent drive; the best examples combine tidy handling with smooth engines&nbsp;and a ride that's comfortable&nbsp;enough to ensure the kids aren't left feeling queasy.

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