2010 meant all change for the Kia Sportage. The rugged small 4x4 styling is out and in comes a sharp, modern look that's far more in keeping with the Ford Kuga , Nissan Qashqai and Hyundai ix35 . The last comparison is an important one, as, underneath, the ix35 and Sportage are essentially the same...

The BMW X1 is the smallest model in the X line-up and - as BMW is proud to claim - was the first premium compact SUV on sale in the UK before the Audi Q3 and Range Rover Evoque. Don't be fooled by the pictures, the X1 is actually a lot more compact than it first appears plus it's priced pretty keenly...

The Dacia Sandero has established itself as one of the best value-for-money options in the new car market, delivering plenty of space for not a great deal of cash. Opting for the Dacia Sandero Stepway brings the same benefits, but adds extra ground clearance and some rugged, SUV-inspired styling features....

In the classic  Citroen spirit of being knowingly different, the company has called its C3-based small SUV the Aircross , rather than sticking an X on the end of it, or using the word ‘sport’ in the addendum, as most manufacturers do. Different it may be, but it’s quite the apt name: ‘air’...

Practicality and ease-of-use were obviously top priorities for the designers behind the Kia Venga. Despite its small size , the Kia Venga is spacious, with sliding rear seats, wide-opening back doors and a high-up driving position. It’s easy to get in and out of, and unchallenging to drive – but...