Let's start by dealing with the elephant in the room: the BMW iX does, indeed, look a bit... out there. But who spends this kind of money and wants to blend in? We almost admire it alongside relatively anonymous alternatives and, give it time, we reckon it won't look quite so offensive in the metal....

The BMW X5 is one of the original 'soft roaders', or SUVs . Along with less expensive models such as the Toyota RAV4 , it took the favoured features of proper off-roaders - such as a high driving position and rugged styling - but applied them to a more road-biased model.  It's a formula that has...

Skoda has built a well-earned reputation for building cars that tick all the rational boxes. The Kodiaq is perhaps the best example of the breed, with a roomy and practical cabin, a quality feel and a complete driving experience. All for a price that's than the majority of its rivals.  Having said...

The original Audi Q5 ruled the roost when it came to luxury SUVs . They were - and still are - everywhere. It managed to make even the Mercedes-Benz GLC look like a rare breed. Exclusive it may not have been, but there was a reason so many people bought one - it was one of the best SUVs going....

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...

Today, luxury 4x4s are immensely popular, and you could argue that the original Volvo XC90 was one of the trailblazers of the class. There weren’t many cars of the time that could carry seven people - and lots of their stuff - in comfort, luxury and style. That made it very popular with large,...