Ford Puma ST
UNTIL RECENTLY, BUYING a sports SUV required a sizeable outlay, but the Ford Puma ST changes that. And don’t think the fact that it costs far less than the competition means it’s far less fun.
Even the mighty Porsche Cayenne has to bow to the Puma’s incredible agility, while its greater driver engagement and less extreme acceleration mean there’s far more chance to enjoy yourself on public roads.
Alfa Romeo Stelvio Q’foglio
Our pick 2.9 V6 Bi-turbo 510 Q4
List price £78,719 Target Price £76,452 MPG 23.9 CO2 267g/km
For Scorching performance; more entertaining to drive than most rivals Against Engine only sounds good in Race mode; interior feels cheap in areas
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Aston Martin DBX
Our pick 4.0 V8 auto
List price £168,300
Target Price £168,300
MPG 19.8 CO2 323g/km
For Playful handling; luxurious Against Lumpy urban ride
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Our pick 1.5 Ecoboost 200 Performance Pack List price £31,075 Target Price £29,935
MPG 41.5 CO2 155g/km
For Hugely entertaining handling; tuneful and punchy engine; relatively cheap to buy and run
Against Occasionally bouncy ride; infotainment system could be slicker; Volkswagen T- Roc is bigger in the back WHAT CAR? SAYS
Audi RS Q8
Our pick TFSI quattro
List price £110,665 Target Price £110,665 MPG 21.2 CO2 301g/km
For Ballistic performance; handles like a far smaller car; great interior quality Against Heavy fuel consumption; gearbox can be sluggish
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Volkswagen T- Roc R
Our pick 2.0 TSI 300 4Motion DSG List price £ 41,750
Target Price £ 40,957
MPG 33.1 CO2 194g/km
For Epic performance; agile Against Hard plastics; small boot
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Porsche Cayenne Coupé
Our pick GTS
List price £94,570 Target Price £94,570
MPG 21.2 CO2 302g/km
For Powerful engine; fantastic handling for its size; classy interior Against Expensive to run; pricey air suspension option is a must
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Porsche Macan
Our pick GTS
List price £68,065 Target Price £68,065 MPG 25.0 CO2 255g/km
For Great chassis balance; precise steering; classy inside
Against Rivals are more spacious; some key safety equipment costs extra WHAT CAR? SAYS
Audi SQ5
Our pick TDI quattro
List price £59,495 Target Price £57,201 MPG 34.4 CO2 215g/km
For Classy and practical interior; comfy ride; strong performance
Against Woeful fuel economy; not that much fun to drive; subdued engine note WHAT CAR? SAYS
Audi SQ8
Our pick TFSI quattro
List price £87,105
Target Price £84,374
MPG 22.4 CO2 287g/km
For Effortless performance Against Distracting infotainment WHAT CAR? SAYS
Cupra Formentor
Our pick 2.0 TSI 310 VZ2
List price £ 42,795
Target Price £ 42,795
MPG 33.2 CO2 192g/km
For Seriously rapid; smart interior Against Rivals are more fun WHAT CAR? SAYS