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Top 10 best SUVs

TOP 10 · 2026

Quick answer: RAV4 hybrid very balanced; Sportage and Tucson on design; Duster on price; XC40 on premium safety.

The ranking

  1. 1

    Toyota RAV4

    Best-selling compact hybrid SUV.

    ✓ Pros
    • Efficient hybrid
    • Toyota reliability
    • Rear space
    ✗ Cons
    • Not the cheapest
    • Conservative design
  2. 2

    Kia Sportage

    Mid SUV with current design and lots of tech.

    ✓ Pros
    • Attractive design
    • Long warranty
    • Hybrid available
    ✗ Cons
    • Price increased
    • Petrol consumption
  3. 3

    Hyundai Tucson

    Tucson direct Sportage rival.

    ✓ Pros
    • Distinctive design
    • Large boot
    • Hybrid and PHEV
    ✗ Cons
    • Firm ride on some trims
    • Mid-high price
  4. 4

    Nissan Qashqai

    Pioneer compact SUV in Europe.

    ✓ Pros
    • e-Power available
    • Ride comfort
    • Practical boot
    ✗ Cons
    • Interior not class-leading
    • CVT not for everyone
  5. 5

    Volvo XC40

    Premium compact SUV with safety focus.

    ✓ Pros
    • Safety reference
    • Nordic design
    • Electric version
    ✗ Cons
    • Premium price
    • Infotainment sometimes slow
  6. 6

    SEAT Ateca / Cupra Formentor

    SEAT and Cupra SUVs with sporty feel.

    ✓ Pros
    • Agile handling
    • Reasonable Ateca price
    ✗ Cons
    • VW group finishes
    • Cupra much pricier
  7. 7

    Ford Kuga

    Kuga with PHEV and large boot.

    ✓ Pros
    • PHEV with good EV range
    • Ford driving
    ✗ Cons
    • Interior could improve
    • Depreciation
  8. 8

    Dacia Duster

    Budget SUV with optional 4x4.

    ✓ Pros
    • Very low price
    • Affordable 4x4
    • Robust
    ✗ Cons
    • Basic finishes
    • Limited ADAS on budget trims

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