Mazda CX-5
Our pick Skyactiv-g SE-L Nav+
List price £26,400 Target Price MPG 38.2 CO2 168g/km
For Classy interior; well equipped even in this entry-level trim; class-leading handling.
Against The petrol engine feels weedy at lower revs and the ride is rm.
WHAT CAR? SAYS £24,832
The 5008 remains the go-to choice for larger families, providing most of the quality, high-tech gadgetry and driving manners that you get in prestige rivals, but in a package that’s significantly cheaper to run, even more practical and just as stylish. Seven seats are standard, the middle row can be configured in a variety of ways for maximum flexibility, and the 1.2-litre petrol engine is gutsy and refined.
Our pick Puretech 130 Allure
List price £29,815
Target Price £27,720
MPG 46.0 CO2 136g/km
For Quiet cruiser with a comfortable ride, a practical and plush interior and a big boot.
Against Optional panoramic roof harms rear head room and infotainment is ddly.
WHAT CAR? SAYS