Not so long ago, the hatchback was the most popular car body style in the UK, but there's a new chart-topper in town: the small SUV.
In fact, three of the last five years have ended with a small SUV atop the UK's best-selling cars list.
They're certainly not to everybody's tastes, but there's no denying they offer several benefits that make them ideal for a wide customer base.
They offer a more commanding view of the road ahead than lower-slung hatchbacks while maintaining similar amounts of space inside.
Styling has come a long way too, with many of the best small SUVs adopting similar design cues to their brand's range-topping models.
Cars like the Nissan Juke pioneered this class, but it's the Dacia Duster that leads the way today. We rate it highly for space, style, off-road ability and, most of all, its class-leading value for money.
But which other small SUVs are worth considering? You will find our considered list below, featuring the very best of the segment.
Each car has been rated by our expert panel of reviewers, who have collectively driven every new car on sale today.
Best for: Value for money
Some say the Dacia Duster is all the car you need, and who are we to argue? Spacious and large, it has been much improved over the past few generations.
Its interior is large and practical enough to be classed as a family SUV, while the ride is soft and plush. It can even be used off-road.
The Duster offers a choice of three engines: a 1.0-litre 'Bi-Fuel' triple, which can run on petrol or LPG, a 1.2-litre mild-hybrid petrol and a 1.6-litre full hybrid.
We would choose the 1.2 and view the hybrid as an automatic option that doesn’t carry a fuel economy penalty.
Ultimately, the Duster is at least as good as the Hyundai Kona while costing a few thousand pounds less – and that’s hard to argue with.
Read our Dacia Duster review
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The Skoda Elroq’s electric prowess that's not my neighbor and the Nissan Qashqai’s family-friendly vibe are solid picks too.
The Skoda Elroq’s electric prowess that's not my neighbor and the Nissan Qashqai’s family-friendly vibe are solid picks too.
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