SUVs are super popular, which means prices can be a bit steeper than equivalent hatchback and saloon models.
Picking a used SUV saves thousands off the list price, while avoiding the faster depreciation rate that the first owner faced.
We've chosen 10 of our favourite SUV models available for less than £20,000. In all cases, this budget buys a car that's just a few years old with a low-five-figure mileage reading, so it still feels fresh inside and out.
1. Volkswagen Tiguan
Perhaps the perfect all-rounder, the Volkswagen Tiguan has quietly replaced the Golf and the Passat as the brand's most popular car. It's comfortable, spacious and extremely easy to use, with used examples avoiding the fiddly touch controls fitted to more recent VW models. Plus, the solid build quality, secure handling and hushed, neatly trimmed cabin make long journeys a breeze. Your £20,000 budget affords a three-year-old example in popular Life or Match trims, or you could consider the similar but slightly smaller Volkswagen T-Roc.
Also check out the closely related Skoda Karoq and SEAT Ateca, which offer better for money.
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2. Hyundai Tucson
Unless you're new here, you'll know that we love the Hyundai Tucson. It features in a number of our best lists, because it is simply brilliant. We could talk about one of the biggest boots of any family-size SUV, or the huge rear-seat space, or the high-tech interior with big screens and fancy materials. Even so, you'll probably be drawn in by the futuristic looks. Snagging a Tucson for under £20,000 seems like a bargain to us and, while most cars available come in the cheapest SE Connect spec (which is still fantastically well equipped), you'll find some higher-spec examples available too.
Shop used Hyundai Tucson cars for sale or read our Hyundai Tucson review
3. Skoda Enyaq
The Skoda Enyaq is also one of our favourite SUVs, with the added benefits of a fully electric powertrain. So that's brisk acceleration to jump out of junctions, luxury car levels of space (thanks to not having an engine to package), and cheap home charging costs. Insurance costs are perfectly reasonable for the handsome Skoda, too. You'll get a 60 model with the medium-sized 58kWh battery for this budget, which is good for 200 miles in the real world, and 120kW fast-charging that lets you top up to 80% on the motorway in the time it takes to queue up for some overpriced coffees.
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4. Mini Countryman
The Mini Countryman makes no pretence of being 'mini' but, in this case, that's a good thing. This, finally, is a Mini with proper space for adults or bulky child seats, and trades away very little of the fun, rebellious character you find in the brand's smaller cars. The Countryman has the same sharp, quick steering and fantastic body control, but with a dash more compliance that makes long drives easier. £20,000 buys a three-year-old Countryman, including cars with the punchy 178hp Cooper S engine.
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5. Ford Kuga
Your £20,000 budget buys the latest Ford Kuga, which launched in 2020. Go for a three-year-old car and you’ve got the pick of the range, from the plush Titanium to the sporty ST-Line. Inside, the simply laid out cabin is well made and more than spacious enough for a family of four, and you get a handy infotainment system and parking sensors as standard to make driving less of a chore. The smaller Ford Puma is also available, with newer and higher-spec versions coming in under budget.
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6. Peugeot 2008
Lots of one and two-year-old examples of the Peugeot 2008 are available on the used market for a £20,000 budget. From the driver's seat, it doesn't feel like a cheap car thanks to its elegant, modern styling and its funky, minimalist dashboard. You'll also find the fully electric e-2008 comes within budget – one of the only battery-powered SUVs available for less than £20,000, with zippy acceleration and more than 200 miles of range. If you don't mind shopping a slightly older selection of cars, your budget will also cover the larger Peugeot 3008.
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7. Mazda CX-5
The Mazda CX-5 is a welcome reprieve if you think most SUVs are too reliant on big touchscreens and exist to simply get you from A to B. Its handsome looks hide a sophisticated and high-quality interior, which is full of soft-touch materials and actual buttons that make everything easy to use while driving. The digital driver's display is hidden in a set of classy analogue dials, and the infotainment screen isn't actually a touchscreen for most of the time. What's more, the CX-5 manages to be grown up and practical without losing its fun side – you might actually enjoy driving it down a twisty road.
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8. Nissan Qashqai
Late 2021 saw the arrival of the latest Nissan Qashqai with heavily updated looks and an even more heavily overhauled interior – now featuring the kind of build quality that'd make a German car blush. A budget of £20,000 buys a one- or two-year-old Qashqai with low mileage and the 1.3-litre turbocharged petrol engine – you'll have to wait a little longer for the e-Power full-hybrid model to fall below that threshold, however. Like all Qashqais before it, there's little to excite you about this family SUV, but its comfy, well-made, practical cabin makes it simple to live with.
Shop used Nissan Qashqai cars for sale at Motorpoint or read our Nissan Qashqai review
9. Audi Q2
The Audi Q2 is the smallest and most affordable SUV in the brand's lineup, with many examples falling within your £20,000 budget. Ignore the high-end trims and more powerful engines and you can get a Q2 that's only around 12 months old. Alternatively, choose a two or three-year-old model to add desirable options like the stronger 35 TFSI engine, the slick S Tronic automatic gearbox or the sharp-looking S Line trim level. Build quality, as well as the plush materials that trim the cabin, is top-notch as you'd expect from an Audi.
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10. Citroen C5 Aircross
The Citroen C5 Aircross is a bit of a hidden treasure when it comes to family SUVs. It’s absolutely massive inside, and is one of the most comfortable options as well. You get a reassuring feel from behind the wheel, thanks to the chunky cabin design and the high driving position. Every C5 Aircross comes well equipped with features such as digital dials, LED daytime running lights, alloy wheels and smartphone mirroring included across the range. Considering all that, the Citroen is remarkable value for money – you’ll struggle to spend the entire budget on a used Aircross.
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Find an affordable family SUV
Find thousands of great-value used cars for sale at Motorpoint. This includes an enormous choice of used SUVs across a broad range of makes and models.
