Small SUV car reviews

The Alfa Junior is a lot of fun in Veloce form… just know the range means you’ll be having that fun briefly

Overpriced and under-talented… please buy something – anything – other than this

The Karoq might be slightly dull, but it's eager to please and will slot seamlessly into your life

There's vanishingly little charisma to the S5 electric crossover, but it's competent and cheap enough

With a modern style and a number of tech conveniences, the Cadillac Optiq is an affordable option for those looking for a luxury EV, just don’t expect any excitement

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Latest generation of VW’s best-selling model plays things with a straight bat. Not a thriller, but nor is it designed to be

A top-notch redesign almost distracts from the distinctly average commuter crossover underneath

For a car built to venture off the beaten track, the latest Forester sticks to familiar territory: comfy, spacious and dependable

A worthy effort and far from terrible, but the, um, err… Jaecoo isn’t memorable enough to offset its invisible badge kudos

Manages to be pretty good at everything without being exceptional at anything, but it’ll be a doddle to live with

Honda's latest HR-V is a decent all-round package with some thoughtful touches

One or two good EVs could’ve been a fluke… but Kia’s still nailing the brief. EV3 joins what could be the strongest family EV line-up on sale today

It's as solid as ever, but some cheap plastics and a ponderous petrol engine have let the side down a bit

What we have here is a sensible family car that - in Twin Motor guise - happens to go like the clappers

Porsche nails the mid-sized electric SUV. No huge technological leaps, but absolutely solid in all areas. Best-in-class

The Countryman goes green... by getting bigger and (much) heavier. Quick, distract yourself with the interior!

Smaller and lighter would've been lovely, but no dice. Oh well, the Countryman still hits its brief as an SUV

Among an abundance of small SUVs, the 2008, with its eye-catching looks and great interior tech, is one of the most interesting

Like the Yaris, but fancy something slightly taller? You'll like this slightly taller Yaris

The MG HS prioritises price and passenger comfort, but can’t compete with rivals when it comes to driving dynamics