Small SUV car reviews

It's refined, as good to drive as any small SUV and decently made and equipped

The Karoq might have lost its predecessor’s personality, but on every other front it’s a better car than the one it replaces

The C-HR handles well, looks quirky and makes a tank of fuel go a long way, but small families will quickly outgrow it

Latest CR-V remains a sensible buy in the sector, but there are more exciting options out there

The X3 has never done BMW much credit, but the current one is a thorough enough job to take on the class best

Lexus presents a hybrid alternative to the standard premium-crossover fare

Buy it for the looks and lifestyle, then put up with the flaws. Likeable, but irrational

A very competitive posh crossover, but it fumbles some of Audi's traditional strengths

There are few crossovers as car-like to drive, but the lack of hybrid options might count against it

Y’know the latest Clio, yeah? Like that. But bigger. Roomier. And more expensive

Citroen's little crossover has a very useful cabin, and it's more individual than many of its ilk. Pity it's not as comfy as billed

The Kona N isn't without compromise, but few performance crossovers feel as close to a hot hatchback as this

Perhaps the most sensible and straight-laced SUV on sale. Which might just be exactly what you're looking for

Jaguar’s little crossover is broadly competitive but loses out overall to Volvo's XC40

Judge it as a taller, fatter Golf R and it's very good. But it's flawed family transport

Wilfully odd-looking small SUV is actually fun to drive. It's the Nissan Juke's worthy heir

The F-Pace SVR has a character of its own versus other über-SUVs. Nicely laid back as a daily companion. Unless you deliberately go looking for its sharper side...

The Vitara isn't the coolest crossover on sale, but there's still some fun to be had. More to like here than you might expect

Presents enough rational arguments that it'll insinuate itself deep into many families' lives. But feels its age in many respects. There are better, more interesting cars in this class

Does most of the everyday stuff nicely while looking like a bulldog wearing a crash helmet

It might be a bit quirky for some, but quiet EV power really suits the Lexus vibe