Small SUV car reviews

The Arona is a decent enough small crossover, but a Leon hatch is better looking, roughly the same size, and only slightly more expensive

Honda’s hybrid powertrain is still impressive, but just get it in the Civic rather than messing about with a heavier, uglier SUV

The Austral is well trimmed, feels high tech, and uses little fuel. If you want a hybrid crossover, it's a good choice

The Tonale is styled and engineered with more verve than most of its rivals. Not perfect, but no crossovers are

BMW’s littlest SUV is no longer so little, but is hampered by its interior tech and combustion engines. iX1 is the pick of the bunch

The Q2 is bold on the surface, but woefully unremarkable beneath it

Decent powertrain happily takes a back seat to dependable quality. This is where the electric vehicle hits the mainstream

An SUV that rightfully ignores sportiness and focuses on comfort, flexibility and downright classiness

A good looking car, but as hamstrung as its rivals for boot size

A proper all-rounder with a spec for everyone. As long as you want a medium-sized SUV, of course

A capable answer to a question nobody should be asking

Mini's crossover still sits in the family-size heartland, but there are more interesting options now available

Want a Niro? The EV is probably still the one to buy, but the hybrids are solid family crossovers

It's refined, as good to drive as any small SUV and decently made and equipped

The C-HR handles well, looks quirky and makes a tank of fuel go a long way, but small families will quickly outgrow it

Latest CR-V remains a sensible buy in the sector, but there are more exciting options out there

The X3 has never done BMW much credit, but the current one is a thorough enough job to take on the class best

Lexus presents a hybrid alternative to the standard premium-crossover fare

Buy it for the looks and lifestyle, then put up with the flaws. Likeable, but irrational

A very competitive posh crossover, but it fumbles some of Audi's traditional strengths

There are few crossovers as car-like to drive, but the lack of hybrid options might count against it