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Top 10 best 4x4s and SUVs 2023

We pick out the top 10 best 4x4s and SUVs, including our favourite choices for a range of budgets

SUVs have grown in popularity in the last decade, and for good reason – SUVs make impressive family cars thanks to their great practicality and comfort. As SUVs become more road-focussed, only some – but not all – are offered with 4×4 capability, as manufacturers tailor their designs for more urban, family use, rather than intrepid off-roading adventures.

For the same reason, many family SUVs are now offered with a range of powertrains, including petrol and diesel engines, as well as hybrid, plug-in hybrid and all-electric propulsion. That said, depending on the model you choose, many are still offered as 4×4 SUVs that are just as capable off the beaten track as they are in the city, making them even more versatile.

SUVs offer a high driving position and dominating road presence, not to mention higher ground clearance that’s useful for tackling the UK’s pothole-filled roads. Their more-upright design can also make them easier to get in and out of for those with limited mobility.

As their popularity has increased, greater competition between manufacturers has also meant SUVs have become more varied than before, and many smaller SUVs, also known as ‘crossovers’, are so named because they combine a compact hatchback bodystyle with the aforementioned benefits of SUVs at a more affordable price and with low running costs. Popular examples of crossovers include the Ford Puma and Vauxhall Mokka.

There’s a huge amount of choice, as nearly all manufacturers have at least one SUV in their ranges. You can also check out our articles covering the best small SUVs and medium SUVs once you’ve decided on the size of car you want. If you’re set on the ultimate offroad capability, check our list of the best 4x4s.

These are the top 10 best SUVs you can buy today.

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Top 10 best sports and performance SUVs 2022

Need a blend of speed and space? These are the best performance SUVs to choose

Manufacturers are constantly trying to make their SUVs as efficient as possible, often by fitting hybrid or electric powertrains. However there is a subsection of the market that has gone in the total opposite direction, with car makers trying to make these hulking, practical workhorses as fast as possible.

Performance or ‘hot’ SUVs aren’t usually quite as agile as the equivalent hot hatchback or sports saloon, and fuel economy won’t be great either, but thanks to clever tuning and powerful engines, they are more fun to drive than you might think. They’ll appeal if you can’t squeeze everything into a hot hatchback or you want a car with extra ride height.

We’ve put together a list of the best sports and performance SUVs on the market right now and not all of them are lottery-win fantasies. There are a small handful of cars in this sector that start under £30,000 – less than a Volkswagen Golf GTI. At the other end of the scale, you could easily spend six-figure sums on a Bentley Bentayga Speed or a Lamborghini Urus – both offering supercar luxury and pace in a practical form factor.

Keep reading to see which fast 4x4s are our favourites.

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Top 10 best used SUVs 2022

Want to find an affordable SUV? Check out our list of the top 10 best used SUVs available.

Buying and owning an affordable used SUV can still give you that new-car feeling. What’s more, you’ll have more money in your pocket if you buy an SUV second hand, thanks to a lower initial price and much less value lost in depreciation over the course of your time with the car than if you were to buy new.

Depreciation can vary massively between manufacturer and model, and it can also vary between equipment levels, although it tends to slow down after the car hits its third birthday, which means a three-year-old used car can save you a huge amount of money – as long as you’re happy to sacrifice that latest number plate or the ‘new-car smell’.

The SUV market is still very popular, with more and more new models making their way out of showrooms. Manufacturers even offer them with fully electric powertrains as we draw nearer to 2030, when the sale of new petrol and diesel-powered cars will be banned. You can read our guide on the best electric SUVs. British drivers love the extra practicality of an SUV as well as the raised ride height, which can improve your view of the road. With so many options, used SUV buyers are spoiled for choice today.

Read on for our list of the best used SUVs to buy and don’t forget to check out our guides to getting a good deal on a used car and questions to ask when buying a used car to give you an edge when negotiating.

For more used car buying advice, why not read our picks for the best used cars to buy.

Skoda Karoq SUV review

The Skoda Karoq is a fantastic choice for used buyers, as a well-built and tough interior means it’ll continue to look good and work for many years. The interior is airy and spacious and the large 479-litre boot can be boosted to 588 litres thanks to the ‘Varioflex’ seating system, available on all but SE trims. This allows you to slide the rear seats to give more legroom or boot space – or remove them altogether. The engine choices begin with a turbocharged 1.0-litre petrol that offers decent performance, while a punchier 1.5-litre petrol engine is also available. Diesel options include 1.6 and 2.0-litre units, which are predictably more economical. There are numerous available trim levels, with the entry-level SE featuring two-zone air-con, DAB radio and alloy wheels. Mid-range SE L adds many extras, including LED headlights, a reversing camera, an Amundsen infotainment system, sat nav and smartphone mirroring. There are also Scout, Sportline and Edition trim levels, which focus on ruggedness, sportiness and luxury respectively. The Karoq replaced the Skoda Yeti, which has distinctive styling and a reputation for reliability. It’s a great used car purchase if your budget doesn’t stretch to the Karoq.

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