SUV is short for Sports Utility Vehicle. SUVs used to be bigger cars primarily built for tackling tougher terrain or towing, and most or all of them were 4x4s. However, this has changed over the years, and you can now get SUVs in all shapes and sizes. Many newer SUVs also focus on style, rather than off-road practicality, and quite a few are two-wheel drive. Drivers of SUVs are often drawn to their practicality as family cars , the high driving position and the overall look.

What's the difference between a crossover and an SUV?

Crossovers generally mix the practicality of a hatchback with SUV styling, meaning increased ride height, better visibility and ease of access, with relatively light weight, relatively small and economical engines, and a price not much higher than a hatchback. And while crossovers may appear bulkier than a hatchback, they don't take up any more space on the road. There is quite a mix of sizes within the crossover class however, with both family sized models, and smaller crossovers, too – just to confuse things further. Crossovers are one of the fastest selling types of SUV. While most crossovers are front-wheel drive, four-wheel drive is often available as an option for the highest spec models. And there's usually a decent range of petrol and diesel engines available. Which you choose will depend on your needs. A diesel may be useful if you'll be covering lots of longer distances, but petrol engines are catching up to diesels in terms of efficiency, so it may not be worth the extra cost.

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SUVs (Sports Utility Vehicles) are becoming increasingly popular in the UK

There’s a wide range of SUVs on the market, from small to huge. You can get family-focused SUVs that will never stray off-road and four-wheel drive machines that will clamber over almost anything you can throw at them. SUVs have more ground clearance than other cars, which as well as added practicality can give occupants a sense of safety and security on the road

At Autotrader, we have used, brand new and almost-new SUVs available today. You can also explore everything from seven-seat SUVs to small SUVs, by fuel type, two-wheel, four-wheel or all-wheel drive, colours, trim levels and more

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Vauxhall Mokka

1.7 CDTi SE 2WD Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr

£1,700

5 seats
5 doors
SUV
Diesel
Manual
1.7 litres

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MINI Countryman

1.6 Cooper S ALL4 Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr

£2,499

Lower price

5 seats
5 doors
SUV
Petrol
Manual
1.6 litres

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Nissan Qashqai

1.5 dCi Acenta+ 2WD Euro 5 (s/s) 5dr

£2,599

5 seats
5 doors
SUV
Diesel
Manual
1.5 litres

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Toyota Urban Cruiser

1.33 Dual VVT-i Euro 4 (s/s) 5dr

£1,650

Lower price

5 seats
5 doors
SUV
Petrol
Manual
1.33 litres

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MG MG ZS

1.5 Hybrid+ Trophy Auto Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

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£26,495

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£21,989

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£4,506

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MG MG HS

1.5 Hybrid+ SE Auto Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

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£29,495

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£20,999

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£8,496

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BYD Ti 7

1.5 DM-p 35.6kWh Excellence Auto AWD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

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£49,190

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£47,490

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£1,700

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MG MG HS

1.5 Hybrid+ Trophy Auto Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

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£32,540

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£26,145

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£6,395

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Volkswagen T-Cross

1.0 TSI Match Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

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£176

Per month (inc. VAT)

£2,105 initial payment

24 month contract

5,000 miles p/a

5 seats
5 doors
SUV
Petrol
Manual
1.0 litres

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Leapmotor C10

Hybrid EV 28.4kWh Auto 5dr

From

£186

Per month (inc. VAT)

£2,226 initial payment

24 month contract

5,000 miles p/a

5 seats
5 doors
SUV
Electric
Automatic
90 miles

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OMODA 7

1.5T SHS 18.4kWh Knight DHT1 Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

From

£230

Per month (inc. VAT)

£2,755 initial payment

24 month contract

5,000 miles p/a

5 seats
5 doors
SUV
Hybrid
Automatic
1.5 litres

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Leapmotor C10

69.9kWh Auto 5dr

From

£245

Per month (inc. VAT)

£2,938 initial payment

36 month contract

5,000 miles p/a

5 seats
5 doors
SUV
Electric
Automatic
261 miles

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Your questions answered

SUV is short for Sports Utility Vehicle. SUVs used to be bigger cars primarily built for tackling tougher terrain or towing, and most or all of them were 4x4s. However, this has changed over the years, and you can now get SUVs in all shapes and sizes. Many newer SUVs also focus on style, rather than off-road practicality, and quite a few are two-wheel drive. Drivers of SUVs are often drawn to their practicality as family cars, the high driving position and the overall look.
Crossovers generally mix the practicality of a hatchback with SUV styling, meaning increased ride height, better visibility and ease of access, with relatively light weight, relatively small and economical engines, and a price not much higher than a hatchback. And while crossovers may appear bulkier than a hatchback, they don't take up any more space on the road. There is quite a mix of sizes within the crossover class however, with both family sized models, and smaller crossovers, too – just to confuse things further. Crossovers are one of the fastest selling types of SUV. While most crossovers are front-wheel drive, four-wheel drive is often available as an option for the highest spec models. And there's usually a decent range of petrol and diesel engines available. Which you choose will depend on your needs. A diesel may be useful if you'll be covering lots of longer distances, but petrol engines are catching up to diesels in terms of efficiency, so it may not be worth the extra cost.

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