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How to spec your Skoda Karoq
The Skoda Karoq has the measure of its family SUV rivals, including the Kia Niro, Nissan Qashqai and Seat Ateca. It serves up a big boot, a family-friendly interior and a well-judged balance between ride and handling. We recommend pairing the gutsy 1.5 TSI 150 petrol engine with mid-rung SE L trim for the best blend of standard kit and value for money, but there are still some upgrades worth adding from the options list.
Mini Aceman
Concept heralds an all-new, electric-only small SUV with a range of around 275 miles On sale 2024 Price from £35,000 (est)
Kia EV6 GT
High-performance version of our reigning Car of the Year packs a whopping 577bhp On sale October Price from £61,595
Kia Niro PHEV
Second-generation plug-in hybrid family SUV brings a more spacious interior and refreshed tech On sale Now Price from £33,525
Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer
Family favourite returns with greater practicality and the option of plug-in hybrid power On sale Now Price from £25,515
Porsche Cayenne Coupé Turbo GT
Range-topping sports SUV offers supercar performance and space for all the family On sale Now Price from £147,510
Nissan Ariya
All-new electric SUV takes on Kia's EV6 with a competitive range and an upmarket interior On sale Now Price from £43,845
Volkswagen ID Aero
Concept previews a new executive car to crown Volkswagen's all-electric ID range On sale 2024 Price from £55,000 (est)
Lexus RZ
Price from £60,000 Lexus lines up its rival to the Audi Q4 e-tron and Tesla Model Y
Mercedes-Benz EQE
Price from £73,450 Electric saloon promises a 410-mile range and much of the flagship EQS's tech in a downsized package
In at the cheap end
Households on tight budgets don't need to compromise to get a great family SUV, as these entry-level models demonstrate. Let's see which one offers the best value
Volkswagen Amarok
Second-gen pick-up promises a blend of comfort, tech and practicality On sale Late 2022 Price from £32,000 (est, plus VAT)
Skoda Enyaq iV 60 Loft Nav
In the absence of a wallbox or a local public charger, it's a case of getting your electrons where you can
Smart #1
All-new electric SUV has a tech-filled interior and promises a 273-mile range On sale Summer 2023 Price from £32,000 (est)
Peugeot 3008 1.2 Puretech 130 Allure Premium EAT8
Family SUVS are hot to be seen in right now, so we're running this one to see if it's cut from the right cloth
Kia Soul EV First Edition
As our quirky electric SUV leaves the station, it has us thinking that the passing of petrol won't hurt too much
Porsche Macan T
New 2.0-litre version of Porsche's sports SUV puts even more emphasis on driver appeal On sale Now Priced from £56,040
BMW M4 Convertible
High-performance drop-top promises an even more vivid driving experience than the coupé on which it's based On sale Now Price from £83,460
BMW i7
Electric luxury limo promises a long range and an indulgent rear seat experience On sale December Price from £107,400
Big on curve appeal
In a world of boxy small SUVS, the voluptuous new Volkswagen Taigo certainly stands out. It faces stiff competition, though...
GOING THE EXTRA MILE
'Hypermiling' is a way maximum of extracting efficiency from your car. We explain how to go about it
Volkswagen ID.5
Rakish coupé-style version of the ID.4 sashays in as Volkswagen's flagship electric SUV On sale Now Price from £52,185
Honda HR-V 1.5 i-MMD Advance Style e-CVT
Will this hybrid family SUV suit a long-distance driver who wants to keep costs down? We're finding out
Rock and a hard place
Can Peugeot's new family car emerge as a class leader, or will it find itself stuck in no-man's land like its predecessor? We've lined up rivals from Seat and Toyota to find out
Mazda MX-30 145 Sport Lux
Daily use has shown that, despite its flaws, there's still much to like about our quirky electric car
HOW GREEN ARE ELECTRIC CARS REALLY?
With the popularity of electric vehicles growing by the day, we take a closer look at their overall impact on the environment to see if they're actually any better than cars that run on fossil fuels
Audi Urbansphere
Concept previews a posh electric MPV with self-driving tech and innovations everywhere On sale 2025 Price from £75,000 (est)
Genesis GV60
The first electric car from Genesis delivers a plush interior and big performance On sale June Price from £47,005
CARRYING MOMENTUM
These two fast freighters combine power with practicality, but which is the better buy?
Audi RS3 Sportback Launch Edition
We've called the RS3 the best hot hatch for daily usability. Now we're putting that to the test