Best SUVs 2025

Everyone buys SUVs now, so congratulations if you prefer an estate or hatchback. May we commend your original thinking. For the rest of you, we get it. A raised ride height and chunky styling gives off a sense of both safety for passengers and impressive road presence, which is a winning combination. SUVs come in all sizes now, from mammoth seven-seaters to dinky city runabouts, and can be powered by petrol, diesel, electricity or a hybrid solution.
Here's our pick of the (massive) bunch.

Incredible value for money. And not just because of the umbrellas in the doors and ice scraper in the fuel filler cap, or even the decent range. No. It's because the price of this all-electric family SUV is what you'd expect to pay for a petrol version, against a backdrop of a usually substantial price differential between EVs and their petrol twins. Choose the eco suite interior for an even lower carbon footprint and some groovy tan leather, or indulge yourself and go for a vRS coupe version in Hyper Green like the one we've been living with.
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Absolutely massive, brilliantly versatile and excellent value for money. The latest Santa Fe plays in an entirely different league to its predecessors, and it now gives the Land Rover Discovery a run for its money. It’s comfortable, sophisticated and a genuine seven-seater. If you fold all the seats down there’s even room for a double mattress! With its boxy looks and distinctive pixel headlights, the Santa Fe’s striking design might divide opinion, but everyone will agree this Hyundai makes a strong statement.
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The EX90 is the all-electric answer to Volvo’s highly renowned XC90. Like its gas-guzzling sibling, the EX90 is a luxurious seven-seater and a masterclass in Scandi chic. It’s smooth, refined and packed with a whole host of safety features. Essentially, it’s everything you’d expect from a Volvo – although the price is sure to raise some eyebrows. Volvo has climbed its way into the upper echelons of the car world and the twin-motor EX90 commands a six-figure sum. We’d recommend holding out for the single-motor version which will be kinder on your wallet but still offer premium levels of refinement.
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The new Countryman is the largest Mini yet and while there’s nothing miniature about its proportions, it truly embodies the spirit of the brand. This is not your run-of-the-mill family SUV; this is a funky and playful take on the Mini formula which just happens to be practical too. There’s something for everyone with a choice of petrol or electric powertrains and front- or all-wheel drive. We loved how stylish it was inside and out when we lived with a sporty John Cooper Works version recently. The swish interior and large circular screen really set it apart from the crowd.
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While Renault’s reimagining of the iconic R5 has been getting a lot of attention, the transformation of the Scenic into a family-size electric SUV is not to be overlooked. The Scenic E-Tech was the worthy winner of the Erin Baker Award at our New Car Awards 2024. So, why did Auto Trader’s very own Editorial Director love is so much? Well, the stylish looks, great range and competitive price tag might have had something to do with it.
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Is it an SUV? Is it an estate? Is it just kinda weird? We don't know and we don't really care, because it's a seven-seater costing less than half the price of nearly every other seven-seater on the market. Don't be put off by the tiny petrol engine (there's also a hybrid now) because we took six people and one dog from Kent to Cornwall in a Jogger and it was a joy for every one of the 300-odd miles, overtaking with ease and sipping fuel. Buy one, now.
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Kia’s EV9 is a huge all-electric seven-seater packed with tech and maximising on comfort. The EV9 created the blueprint for the smaller EV3 and the upcoming EV4 and EV5. We think Kia is on a roll. Hats off for the bold styling, smooth ride, and great value for money.
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Beware the large hidden compartment under the boot floor - we once left an entire ski bag full of kids' unworn gear in it at Gatwick airport and had to spank £300 on new sets when we landed. That hiccup aside, this is a great package and Ford's smallest car now Fiesta is adios. Steers and handles like a dream.
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A Jeep Wrangler… yes please! Refined and frugal it is not, but it is a veritable stallion of a car. Grab your boots and Stetson, venture out into uncharted territories and enjoy the ride. Even trips to the supermarket will feel like an adventure in a Wrangler, as we discovered when we lived with one on long-term test. The Wrangler is a perennial constant. It's timeless, cool and full of character.
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You have to hand it to Land Rover with today’s Defender. How do you follow up a bona fide, decades-in-production classic? Well, you make a car that reaches both its target audience and its ACTUAL audience. For the target audience – countryside dwellers –the Defender is better off-road than ever. But for its actual audience – people who want a massive, imposing and proper luxurious family car – the new Defender is all that and more. It drives like a Range Rover. It’s not subtle, but it is awesome.
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