Cheaper to buy and run than all competitors in its SUV class, the Dacia Duster price is definitely a winner. With the exceedingly low price tag naturally come some shortfalls on interior style and engine choice, but if you’re not looking for bells and whistles and an economic option is what you’re after here, you can’t go far wrong with the Dacia.

With its massive boot-space and tall and wide doors, the new Dacia Duster is very well suited for family travel. There’s plenty of space inside for a small to medium family, with room for up to three kids and plenty of load-space for a weeks-worth of luggage to be carted about in the back.

Here is quick look at our Dacia Duster review, giving you everything you need to know if you’re in the market for a cheap and cheerful mid-range SUV.

The latest Renault Kadjar is the French entry for a mid-size crossover in the shape of a small but spacious SUV. It’s sturdily built on the bones of crossover royalty, sharing both platform and engines with one of the top choices in its car class, the Nissan Qashqai.

This means the new Renault Kadjar has two turbo-charged petrol choices and two options for diesel power, and while perhaps not the most inspiring drive, this solid all-rounder rates very high on running costs and practicality.

Here’s our Renault Kadjar review, giving you everything you need to know if you’re interested in this reliable little run-about.

As a car-buying nation, the only thing we seem to love more than a Ford Focus or Fiesta is an SUV – so what happens when our favourite manufacturer produces our favourite class of car? Unfortunately, Ford hasn’t quite managed to set the SUV world on fire with the Kuga; it ticks a lot of ‘average’ boxes – but not much else.

Entry level cars feel a little under-spec’d – and top-end Kugas are well-equipped but are edging toward the cost of some premium alternatives. Even die-hard Ford fans might struggle to fall in love with the lukewarm Kuga.

Want to see how our Ford Kuga review plays out at a glance? Check how it’s scored in our 10 categories.

The new Ford Active SUV isn’t really an SUV at all – it’s actually Fiesta that’s dressed up like one. Don’t let that put you off though, while this new Fiesta Active doesn’t have authentic SUV features; it’s got bags of style and the ride comfort you’d expect from bigger and more costly cars.

You’ll struggle to find a supermini that’s as good as the new Fiesta – so if you’re looking for a small car that’s got good fun crossover looks, a solid range of great engines, and suspension that’ll soak up some lumps and bumps, this little Ford Fiesta SUV might be perfect for you.

Is the Ford Fiesta Active SUV worth the asking price? Take a quick glance at our 10-point review to help you decide for yourself.

If you’re in the market for a premium SUV, you’re somewhat spoiled for choice. Volvo, BMW, Mercedes, Audi, and Range Rover all throw attractive options into the mix – but Lexus offers something a bit different. The RX glides into the market to remind people that Japanese manufacturers can do luxury exceedingly well – and at a very attractive price.

The RX isn’t the kind of driver’s car that will blast its way along country roads fully laden with bikes or other adventure gear – but where it lacks keen-handling and practicality, it excels in smooth power delivery and onboard luxury. If you like to fly first class, the RX is well worth a closer look.&nbsp; 
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Why not take a quick look at how our Lexus RX review has played out over our 10 different areas.

Since the SUV revolution of 2007, the Kia Sportage has been a firm favourite with UK buyers – in fact; it’s generally come second only to the Nissan Qashqai in terms of small SUV sales figures over the past decade. The looks of this new facelifted model might not be to everyone’s taste – but since the Sportage comes with space and equipment in abundance, you may find yourself growing to love it.

As well as some design tweaks inside and out, Kia have introduced a range of new engines – most of which perform admirably – and a ‘mild hybrid’; a diesel engine that gets a bit of electric support when needed. It might not be ready to claim the throne from the Qashqai, but the Sportage is growing in strength as a contender.

We’ve broken our Kia Sportage review down into 10 sections – so you can see what we think of the car at a glance.

Cast your cynical opinions aside – the X4 isn’t just a more-costly X3 with a sleeker look; it’s a performance orientated SUV that’s nothing short of incredible when you can put the power down on windy country roads.

If you’re an SUV owner who never quite fills the boot - or wishes you had a little something extra in the looks or performance department; the new BMW X4 SUV is made with you in mind. Is it the most practical or cost-effective on the market? Probably not. Is it good looking, full of technology, and capable of holding its own against sports saloons? Very much so.

We've broken our BMW X4 SUV review down into 10 areas, so you can see whether this sporty German SUV ticks all the right boxes

Kia is on a roll when it comes to its design, tech, comfort and luxury, something that's reflected not just in the build quality of its vehicles, but also in its price. It's moved up-market in the last few years and we've seen the changes across the range from the Picanto and the Niro to the Sorento and its latest electric vehicle, the stunning new EV6.&nbsp;

It’s also very apparent in the new Kia Sportage, a vehicle which has come on a long way since the early days of it being cheap and cheerful, even to the point where it is Kia’s best-selling model and the one which ushers in a new design era for the brand. It features great looks, plenty of urban attitude and more practicality and tech than ever before. To get to know it better, we spent some time with the 1.6 GT Line S hybrid and while the range starts at £26,745, this one has a more premium price tag at £40,245.

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Written by Mark Smyth

We’ve scored the car in key areas, so you can see how the Kia Sportage 1.6 GT Line Hybrid looks at a glance.

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Stephen’s a lifelong car fanatic with an ownership record that includes Porsches, Alfas, a Mini, and a very large Cadillac

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