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Best small SUVs 2021

Compact crossovers and SUVs are all the rage at the moment – here are our favourites from those currently on sale!

Ivan Aistrop

Words by: Ivan Aistrop

Erin Baker

Additional words by: Erin Baker

Last updated on 13 May 2021 | 0 min read

Dacia Sandero Stepway

My goodness, you just can’t beat the price of this chunky little thing, whether that’s upfront or monthly payments. The Stepway badge denotes the SUV styling - without it, the Sandero is a hatchback. Nice interior, Renault-based touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, burly looks ... it’s so good, one of the team is planning on buying one!
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Volkswagen T-Cross

Essentially a chunky, high-riding Polo, this is a very smart offering from Volkswagen. The smart fabric interior contrasts with the beautiful and bold paint colours on offer. Funky rear styling that accentuates the boxy design and a quality drive to boot.
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Peugeot 2008

Peugeot has really stepped up a gear in the past couple of years, and its cars are supremely comfortable with gorgeous interiors. The 2008 fights above its weight with bold design, user-friendly controls and excellent range of petrol, diesel and electric power.
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BMW X1

A refined, premium little package with BMW’s legendary steering and handling. Compact, chunky looks, great colours, and a plug-in hybrid among the powertrains. BMW’s infotainment system is easy to use, with great sat-nav.
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Audi Q2

Optional all-wheel drive makes this all the compact SUV you need, unless you have long-legged teenagers to carry. Fuel-efficient engines, smart interiors and a premium badge make this an enticing small SUV for image-conscious commuters, company car drivers and families alike.
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CitroënC3 Aircross

Citroën now rivals Mini for personalisation options on its styling. You can choose from some bold colours and different paint schemes for the roof and wing mirrors, plus there are some lovely little touches inside. It may be small, but it’s oh so comfy and airy.
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Skoda Kamiq

Reliability and comfort are top of the tree for the baby of Skoda’s SUV range. With two-wheel drive and small engines, fuel economy is great, benefitting both fleet and family drivers. Confident in the corners, with good legroom for such a small footprint.
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Range Rover Evoque

If you’re after countryside mud-plugging prowess combined with around-town style the Evoque is probably the one. There’s a huge range of petrol, diesel and hybrid powertrains to choose from and all the features and driver assistance technology you could wish for, along with a beautiful new infotainment system.
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