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

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MINI Countryman

1.5 Cooper Exclusive Steptronic Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£26,500

5 seats
5 doors
SUV
Petrol
Automatic
1.5 litres

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Land Rover Range Rover

D350 First Edition 4dr Auto

£92,750

4 doors
SUV
Diesel
Automatic

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Audi Q3

1.5 TFSI CoD 35 S line Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£25,000

5 seats
5 doors
SUV
Petrol
Manual
1.5 litres

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Porsche Macan

2.0T PDK 4WD Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

£56,500

5 seats
5 doors
SUV
Petrol
Automatic
2.0 litres

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BYD Seal U

1.5 DM-i 26.6kWh Comfort CVT Auto Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

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£35,240

Now

£33,390

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£1,850

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Omoda OMODA 5

1.6 TGDI Noble DCT Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

Now

£28,635

Video

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Land Rover Range Rover Velar

2.0 D200 MHEV Dynamic SE 5dr Auto

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Manufacturer's Recommended Retail Price

£64,825

Now

£61,990

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£2,835

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BMW X1

sDrive 20i MHT M Sport 5dr Step Auto

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Manufacturer's Recommended Retail Price

£40,440

Now

£40,440

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Nissan Qashqai

1.3 DIG-T MHEV Acenta Premium Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

From

£225

Per month (inc. VAT)

£2,692 initial payment

24 month contract

6,000 miles p/a

5 seats
5 doors
SUV
Hybrid
Manual
1.3 litres

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Nissan Juke

1.0 DIG-T Tekna Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

From

£223

Per month (inc. VAT)

£2,675 initial payment

60 month contract

6,000 miles p/a

5 seats
5 doors
SUV
Petrol
Manual
1.0 litres

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Ford Puma

1.0T EcoBoost MHEV ST-Line Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

From

£235

Per month (inc. VAT)

£2,813 initial payment

60 month contract

6,000 miles p/a

5 seats
5 doors
SUV
Hybrid
Manual
1.0 litres

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Skoda Karoq

1.5 TSI ACT SportLine Euro 6 (s/s) 5dr

From

£273

Per month (inc. VAT)

£3,265 initial payment

36 month contract

6,000 miles p/a

5 seats
5 doors
SUV
Petrol
Manual
1.5 litres

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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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