Best 4x4s and SUVs - pictures

The Peugeot 3008 SUV’s desirable looks and high-quality build are enough to impress

Engines are efficient and a clever advanced traction control provides near-four-wheel drive levels of grip

Interior uses fabric trims and gives a real concept car look - there’s plenty of space too

The Kodiaq is Skoda’s largest SUV yet and boasts five and seven seat options

It sports 620 litre boot in five-seat guise - enough for the most active of family lifestyles

The interior is stylish and all models are well-equipped

The Renault Kadjar is the sister car to the Nissan Qashqai, but a longer warranty and bigger boot means its our preference

Engines range from a 1.2-litre petrol to a 1.6-litre diesel, and two- and four-wheel drive and manual and automatic models are available

Inside there’s space for five adults, a 472-litre boot and loads of interior storage

The SEAT Ateca is closely related to the Volkswagen Tiguan, but thanks to a lower price, it gets our nod ahead of the VW

Buyers can choose between two petrol and two diesel engines, with two or four-wheel drive and manual or automatic gearboxes

Entry-level models aren’t packed with kit, but the mid-range SE offers most of what you’d want equipment-wise

The Citroen C4 Cactus is funky looking inside and out. Those plastic panels are Airbumps that shrug off car park dings

The car’s light weight construction means all engines are economical and perform well at faster speeds

The interior is wonderfully minimalist, with plenty of space for passengers and luggage

The Dacia Duster is still the cheapest route into proper SUV ownership

It’s very capable off road, and its diesel engines provide plenty of grunt

The interior is a little basic, but it’s justified by that low price tag

The Jaguar F-Pace is arguably the most stylish SUV ever made

Despite its bulk, it still drives like a sports car with a range of powerful petrol and diesel engines

The interior is stunning, with a rotary gear selector that slowly rises from the centre console when you start the car

The Volvo XC90 features sufficient autonomous technology to make it the first Volvo that can effectively drive itself

There’s seating for seven and a boot with lots of useable space

The huge portrait-mounted touchscreen mounted tablet-style in the centre of the dashboard looks fantastic and works really well

The Mercedes GLC is the SUV equivalent of the Mercedes C-Class and the two cars share a multitude of mechanical components

It’s enjoyable to drive, with a smooth ride on motorways and vice-free handling on country roads

While the GLC is a strict five-seater, every occupant is treated to plenty of space and a real feeling of luxury, with welcoming materials and a good view out

The Nissan Qashqai is a hugely capable car and remains one of the most popular new cars on sale in the UK today

The fact that the Qashqai is takes up no more space on the road than a regular family hatchback means it’s easy to park and fit in your garage

The petrol and diesel engines are efficient and smooth, while there’s plenty of space for the family inside