You’re not short of alternatives. The likes of the Audi Q3 , BMW X1 , Mercedes-Benz GLB , Jaguar E-Pace , Lexus UX and Range Rover Evoque are just some of the premium rivals after a share of the XC40’s pie, and this is before you consider the plethora of mainstream models. So what makes the...

Once the SUV craze took off, it was inevitable that car companies would begin looking at different body styles to suit a range of buyers. Convertible SUVs such as the Range Rover Evoque are definitely a niche proposition, but coupe-like designs are now all the rage. We still aren’t completely convinced,...

The Volkswagen T-Roc is one of those cars that sits between two sectors. It's technically a small SUV, so key rivals include the Ford Puma , SEAT Arona and Peugeot 2008 , but VW also has the T-Cross to compete with those. The T-Roc is also based on the Volkswagen Golf , making it larger and more...

The most important of many rivals for the SEAT Ateca are the Nissan Qashqai , the Kia Sportage , the Hyundai Tucson and the Ford Kuga , though there are many more offerings, some with premium badges.  Key to the Ateca's enduring appeal in the face of newer rivals is its driving experience. Even...

The Volkswagen Tiguan has become one of the German company’s best-selling vehicles across the globe, with buyers drawn to its blend of practicality and refinement. Even in the ultra-competitive SUV market, it stakes its claim as a top choice – and our Volkswagen Tiguan review will explain why. Volkswagen...

Over a decade later and the market for compact, posh SUVs is enormous. So much so that BMW will sell you not one, but two - the X1 was joined a few years ago by the less practical but sportier X2 .  Today's BMW X1 has been on sale since 2015, but has received a number of upgrades in this time to...