SUVs have become the default choice for family cars, and it's easy to see why.
You get lots of passenger and cargo space, often with a smaller footprint than many saloon and estate models. Plus, SUVs usually ride higher, which means less bending over for parents with children or easier access for passengers with limited mobility.
Motorpoint has an enormous range of nearly new and used SUVs, plus thousands of other great-value used cars for sale.
Ford Kuga
The current Ford Kuga went on sale in 2019 with a facelift in 2024, and you'll find a wide selection on the used market. Plenty of availability means competitive prices, but the Kuga earns its place on merit. It's one of the larger five-seat SUVs, which means excellent passenger room and decent cargo space. The dashboard is a little plain but you're unlikely to care because this is one of the very best SUVs to drive, with accurate, well-weighted controls and an eager front end that loves to dive into corners. There's suspension wizardry at work here, too, because the Kuga is compliant over bumps while also showing barely any body roll through corners.
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Peugeot 5008
Peugeot has recently launched a new 5008, with sharper lines and a pumped-up price tag. That means it's a great time to look at the outgoing 5008. This spacious seven-seat SUV has lots of space for big families, including three separate seats on the second row, with Isofix mounts on the outermost positions. You might think the 1.2-litre petrol engine fitted to entry-level versions sounds a bit weedy, but it's a gutsy little unit that punches far above its capacity. You'll also find diesel options for this generation of 5008 – something the newer 5008 no longer offers.
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Renault Austral
Yes, the Renault Austral may be yet another hybrid family SUV, but it's arguably the most complete product the French brand has released in years. The cabin is comfortable, plush and neatly designed. So, too, is the driving experience with easy, predictable handling and a luxuriously soft edge to its suspension. All versions come with self-charging-hybrid tech that's allegedly borrowed from the company's Alpine F1 team. You probably won't be hassling racers around Silverstone, but it's superb in the real world with muscular electrical assistance and a smooth swap over between electric and petrol power.
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Volkswagen Tiguan
Volkswagen released a new Tiguan in 2024, but we're more interested in its predecessor. For starters, the old car is widely available and good value on the used market, but it also avoids the new car's fussy infotainment system, with a slightly more intuitive – if more old-fashioned – dashboard. Quality is excellent, both in terms of the understated materials chosen and how solidly they're assembled. The driving experience is easygoing, too, with light, accurate controls and decent ride quality. It's a little pricier, but we'd suggest choosing a Tiguan with the quick-witted DSG automatic gearbox as it suits the car's relaxed manners.
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Citroen C5 Aircross
The Citroen C5 Aircross is the largest SUV the French brand sells and represents brilliant value for money considering how spacious it is. Front-seat occupants get a commanding view out, but the car's showpiece is the three individual rear seats, making the C5 Aircross a fantastic option if you need to fit two Isofix seats plus an older child on the rear row. The large boot makes carrying cargo easy and, despite its affordable price, you get quirky styling touches inside and out to help the C5 Aircross stand out on the school run. Also consider the similarly affordable Vauxhall Grandland, which shares parts and engines with the Citroen.
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Hyundai Tucson
Hyundai was once known for budget cars, but the brand now has a tech-packed lineup full of premium-feeling cars without the price tag. The Tucson SUV is a great example, with a comfy cabin built from sturdy materials and bold, segmented front-end styling that's unlike any other SUV in the car park. Smooth, efficient hybrid petrol engines are available across the lineup, with the plug-in hybrid offering nearly 40 miles of electric running, and a brutish 265hp when you put your foot down. There are plenty of current-gen Tucsons on the used market with competitive pricing, or you can hunt down its predecessor, which has many of the same benefits but less outlandish styling.
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Cupra Formentor
Most SUVs don't really deliver on the 'sports' part of their billing. The Cupra Formentor gets closer than most, however, thanks to a surprisingly aggressive setup that could easily fool you into thinking you're driving a smaller, sportier car. Pick one of the strong turbo petrol or plug-in hybrid engines and you'll get grippy, effective performance that makes the most of the car's capable handling. What's more, the Formentor doesn't demand many compromises with decent rear-seat space, a useful boot and lots of on-board tech to keep you entertained when you're not using all its performance.
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Toyota RAV4
The Toyota RAV4 has been on sale for more than 30 years. You don't earn that kind of longevity without having some real substance, which is why so many RAV4 owners hold on to their cars for such a long time. For starters, it's big and spacious for all your family SUV needs, and features the same easy-to-understand interface we've found on all recent Toyota models – minus its slightly old-school infotainment system. The self-charging hybrid setup is responsive, powerful and efficient, without any recharging faff. More important for many buyers, however, is Toyota's transferable 10-year service-activated warranty.
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Skoda Karoq
The Skoda Karoq is one of our all-time favourite SUVs for the way it effortlessly appeals to the head. Things start off strong with an enormous cabin that boasts rear seat space that rivals luxury cars priced several times higher than the Karoq. Then there's the massive boot – we're yet to meet a dog large enough that it wouldn't fit back there, and you can be confident that no airport run or trip to the tip will outfox the spacious Skoda. Capping this all off is the Karoq's comfortable and easygoing driving experience that makes long journeys melt away.
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BMW X1
The latest BMW X1 arrived at the end of 2022, so is starting to show up in greater numbers on the used market. That means you're getting one of BMW's most up-to-date cars, with the latest infotainment system and cabin design, without the price premium you'd pay for a brand-new model. As you'd hope from a car bearing the blue-and-white badge, the X1 feels unflappably stable in day-to-day driving with a surprisingly sporty edge if you push the car harder. Despite being the smallest BMW SUV, the X1 has ample room for a family of four, with lots of rear passenger space and a boot that'll swallow pushchairs without a fight.
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Found the perfect SUV for you?
Browse Motorpoint's huge range of used cars to find your perfect match. If you're after some more inspiration, take a look at our picks for the best family SUVs or, to cut your fuel bills, read our list of the best hybrid SUVs.
