Small SUVs
A small SUV faces a very tough brief. Its compact size mustn’t come at the expense of practicality and should be reflected by low running costs. It should ride as well as a much bigger car, too, yet maintain a sure sense of fun. And, with a keen eye on family life, safety should be high on its agenda.
1 Volkswagen T-Roc
THE T-ROC WAS always a fine buy, but this latest version has raised its game to a new level. A soft ride makes it more comfortable than most of its rivals, while its spacious interior is much smarter looking than the previous model’s. In addition, unlike many of its rivals, it has the high-set driving position that many SUV buyers crave. We’d stick with one of the cheaper models; top-spec T-Rocs are too expensive to be a good bet.