TOP 10
Top 10 best SUVs
TOP 10 · 2026
The ranking
Toyota RAV4
10/10
Best-selling compact hybrid SUV.
✓ Pros- Efficient hybrid
- Toyota reliability
- Rear space
✗ Cons- Not the cheapest
- Conservative design
Kia Sportage
9/10
Mid SUV with current design and lots of tech.
✓ Pros- Attractive design
- Long warranty
- Hybrid available
✗ Cons- Price increased
- Petrol consumption
Hyundai Tucson
8/10
Tucson direct Sportage rival.
✓ Pros- Distinctive design
- Large boot
- Hybrid and PHEV
✗ Cons- Firm ride on some trims
- Mid-high price
Nissan Qashqai
7/10
Pioneer compact SUV in Europe.
✓ Pros- e-Power available
- Ride comfort
- Practical boot
✗ Cons- Interior not class-leading
- CVT not for everyone
Volvo XC40
6/10
Premium compact SUV with safety focus.
✓ Pros- Safety reference
- Nordic design
- Electric version
✗ Cons- Premium price
- Infotainment sometimes slow
SEAT Ateca / Cupra Formentor
5/10
SEAT and Cupra SUVs with sporty feel.
✓ Pros- Agile handling
- Reasonable Ateca price
✗ Cons- VW group finishes
- Cupra much pricier
Ford Kuga
4/10
Kuga with PHEV and large boot.
✓ Pros- PHEV with good EV range
- Ford driving
✗ Cons- Interior could improve
- Depreciation
Dacia Duster
3/10
Budget SUV with optional 4x4.
✓ Pros- Very low price
- Affordable 4x4
- Robust
✗ Cons- Basic finishes
- Limited ADAS on budget trims
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