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Toyota is a company undergoing a quiet revolution, as it works hard to replace its sensible but somewhat bland reputation with one for being a bit more daring, in areas such as the styling of its cars and its enthusiastic leadership of cutting-edge technology, such as hybrid systems.

That process seems to be working for buyers, with the hugely popular and striking-looking C-HR SUV in particular attracting a great deal of interest. The latest version of the hybrid Prius is also rated highly by What Car?; it’s the first Prius to go on sale that our testers have felt can truly compete all round with existing petrol or diesel rivals.

However, it’s worth noting that this period of transition is also a work in progress, and that many of the firm’s cars are still rated as being no more than average among class rivals by our testers.

TOYOTA

RAV4

New York might not offer the biggest motor show of the year, but it's certainly given us a close look at some of the year's most exciting new cars. The show is primarily a stomping ground for American car makers to show off their latest models, but several cars will also be going on sale in the UK.

As well as <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/toyota/rav4/4x4/review/n130">Toyota's new RAV4</a> SUV, there's Jaguar's hot version of its <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/jaguar/f-pace/estate/review/n17356">F-Pace</a>, the SVR, and also <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/audi/rs5/sports/review/n17286">Audi's RS5</a> Sportback on show, plus plenty more besides.

Click through this slideshow to see all of our star cars from the New York motor show.

New York motor show 2018 – all of our star cars

Coupe

Audi is a brand that sets the standard for interior quality, and this, combined with its vast and ever-growing model line-up, has helped it become one of the ‘big three’ German prestige car makers, along with BMW and Mercedes-Benz.

The A3 hatchback, A4 executive saloon and Q7 SUV are all common - yet upmarket - sights on UK roads.

At least some of Audi's success over the past 30 years can be attributed to the growth in sales of vehicles with four-wheel drive; the company arguably led the way in bringing 4x4 technology into the mainstream, with its Quattro coupé in the early 1980s.

Today, most Audis are available with at least the option of four-wheel drive, while the list of SUVs from the brand includes the Q2, Q3, Q5 and Q7.

AUDI

Until now, you've only been able to buy Audi's storming RS5 in three-door coupé form, but now there's a five-door Sportback version joining the range too.

Designed to fight three-door rivals including the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/m4/coupe/review/n17199">BMW M4 sports saloon</a>, the RS5 is powered by a 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged V6 petrol engine developing 444bhp. It's claimed to reach 62mph from a standing start in 3.9 seconds, and has a limited top speed of 174mph.

Audi RS5 Sportback

Like the regular RS5 Coupé, the Sportback features extended wheel arches, sports suspension and four-wheel drive. Buyers can specify either 19in or 20in alloy wheels, and a number of additional styling packages are on offer to give the car a more aggressive look.

Inside, there's a sumptuous interior featuring Audi's MMI infotainment system. Bespoke touches for the RS5 include sports seats, a flat-bottomed steering wheel and unique graphics for the car's Virtual Cockpit digital instrument cluster.

You'll be able to buy an RS5 Sportback from later this year, but expect prices to rise slightly compared with the RS5 Coupé, which carries a price tag of £63,575.

<h3><a href="https://www.whatcar.com/audi/rs5/sports/review/n17286">Read our full Audi RS5 review</a> &gt;</h3>

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Hyundai has transformed itself from a maker of oddball hatchbacks that sold in small numbers in the UK, to a major rival to the likes of Ford, Vauxhall and Volkswagen.

The Korean firm’s Ioniq Hybrid is particularly impressive, having beaten the trend-setting Toyota Prius when we tested the cars back to back.

Meanwhile, at the extremes of the Hyundai range you find the tiny i10 city car – a four-time What Car? award winner – and the stylish yet family-friendly Santa Fe SUV.

As a bonus, all of these cars come with the reassurance of a five-year, unlimited-mileage warranty, whereas most of Hyundai’s rivals offer only three years and 60,000 miles of cover.

HYUNDAI

TUCSON

The Tucson is a rival for other small SUVs including the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/nissan/qashqai/hatchback/review/n7">Nissan Qashqai</a> and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/peugeot/3008/estate/review/n17363">Peugeot 3008</a>, and this facelifted version sports mild design changes, a wider array of safety kit and a tweaked engine line-up.

Hyundai Tucson

Buyers continue to have two petrol and two diesel engines to choose from, but today's 1.7-litre diesel choice – and that's our current pick of the range – has been swapped for a new 1.6-litre engine which can be had in either 113bhp or 131bhp forms. Each engine is also claimed to have better CO2 emissions than before, as well as improvements in fuel economy.

Hyundai is now offering automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assistance and a driver attention monitor on the Tucson, while buyers can now choose from 7.0in or 8.0in infotainment screens with <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/advice/owning/what-is-apple-carplay/n1193">Apple CarPlay</a> smartphone mirroring.

The updated Tucson will go on sale this summer, with prices expected to start from around £20,000.

<h3><a href="https://www.whatcar.com/hyundai/tucson/4x4/review/n103">Read our full review of the Hyundai Tucson &gt;</a></h3>

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Estate

Jaguars are consistently among the best-handling cars of their kind, with the firm’s model range encompassing the XE, XF and XJ saloons, the F-Type sports cars and multiple SUVs.

Jaguar was actually relatively late to launch its first SUV, the F-Pace, but it quickly followed it up with the smaller E-Pace and the all-electric I-Pace.

That SUV range will keep growing, too, with larger and more luxurious SUVs planned to take on the Porsche Cayenne and the Range Rover from sister brand Land Rover.

JAGUAR

F-PACE

We've been impressed with the F-Pace, which is Jaguar's first SUV, as it offers great handling and a spacious interior that's brimming with kit. Until now, the most powerful F-Pace on offer has been the 3.0-litre V6-engined S model, but now Jaguar has handed the F-Pace over to its Special Vehicle Operations division, and the result is the F-Pace SVR.

With 542bhp coming from its 5.0-litre V8 petrol engine, the F-Pace SVR has more power than its chief rival, the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/porsche/macan/4x4/review/n52">Porsche Macan Turbo</a>.

Jaguar F-Pace SVR

The F-Pace SVR's performance figures are equally impressive: the 0-62mph sprint is covered in 4.3 seconds – which matches the times of both the original <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/jaguar/f-type/coupe/review/n17268">Jaguar F-Type</a> V8, and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/audi/r8/coupe/review/n124">Audi's R8</a> V10 supercar from 2009 – and the F-Pace can keep accelerating up to 176mph.

Some rivals can still out-perform the SVR to 62mph, though, including the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/alfa-romeo/stelvio/estate/review/n113">Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio</a> and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/mercedes-benz/glc/estate/review/n17345">Mercedes-AMG GLC 63</a>.

Inside the F-Pace SVR, there's lightweight sports seats in the front, a bespoke steering wheel and heavily sculpted rear seats designed to keep passengers in place during fast corners. There's also the same amount of luggage space as you'll find in the regular F-Pace.

With prices starting from £74,835, the F-Pace SVR will be priced significantly above the standard car, and first orders are scheduled for July. That price also makes the car more expensive than all of its key rivals.

<h3><a href="https://www.whatcar.com/jaguar/f-pace/estate/review/n17356">Read our full review of the Jaguar F-Pace &gt;</a></h3>

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Hatchback

Talk about taking an idea and running with it. The big-selling Mini hatchback is still at the core of the firm’s range, but its cute styling and relatively compact dimensions have been spun off into an estate (the Clubman) and an SUV (the Countryman), as well as a convertible.

Despite its small size, the Mini is a firmly premium product, and the three-door hatchback counts the Audi A1 and Volkswagen Polo among its key rivals.

The fact that Mini is owned by BMW brings some big advantages –&nbsp;not least the fact that its infotainment system is based on BMW’s industry-leading iDrive.

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HATCHBACK

It's already well known that Mini plans to launch an <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/2019-mini-electric--what-we-know-so-far/n17897">all-electric version</a> of its iconic hatchback next year, but in New York the brand is emphasising those plans by presenting an electric version of the original Mini.

The one-off design won't be sold, but is instead designed to show how electric car technology can be adapted to fit into even the smallest of <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/category/city">city car</a> designs.

Mini Electric Classic

This Mini Classic has a range of just 65 miles and a top speed of 75mph, but when the production electric Mini goes on sale it is expected to be capable of travelling around 180 miles on a single charge. it will be based on the existing three-door hatchback and use an electric motor borrowed from the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/bmw/i3/hatchback/review/n14">BMW i3</a>. It's likely to carry a price tag of around £23,000.

Mini also recently introduced its first plug-in hybrid model, based on the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/mini/countryman/hatchback/review/n71">Countryman</a> small SUV. In this form, the Countryman's 1.5-litre petrol engine is joined by an electric motor, and the car is claimed to be capable of running for up to 26 miles on electric power alone.

<h3><a href="https://www.whatcar.com/mini/hatchback/hatchback/review/n17350">Read our full review of the Mini hatchback &gt;</a></h3>

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The current RAV4 faces off against large SUV rivals including the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/mazda/cx-5/estate/review/n19">Mazda CX-5</a>, <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/ford/kuga/4x4/review/n57">Ford Kuga</a> and <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/honda/cr-v/estate/review/n44">Honda CR-V</a>, but with a two-star rating on our road test it's not been among the class leaders for some time. This new version is aiming to change that, with muscular styling to make it look more aggressive, and extra width to give it more room inside for both passengers and luggage.

Inside, the RAV4 features a floating infotainment screen and far fewer buttons than the current car. Exact UK specifications are still being decided, but it's likely that top-end cars will come with leather trim and dual-zone climate control, as well as the latest safety and driving aids.

There will be no diesel engines offered in the RAV4, as Toyota plans to phase them out before the end of this year. Instead, the two choices on offer are a 2.0-litre petrol or a hybrid option which mixes a 2.5-litre petrol engine with an electric motor – although no technical details have been revealed for either choice.

A second hybrid option could be added at a later date, possibly using the same 1.8-litre engine which features in the new <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/toyota/auris/hatchback/review/n3">Auris</a>. A new four-wheel drive system is also offered, which can disconnect one set of wheels to improve fuel economy.

The new RAV4 will go on sale in the first quarter of 2019.

<h3><a href="https://www.whatcar.com/toyota/rav4/4x4/review/n130">Read our full review of the Toyota RAV4 &gt;</a></h3>

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A hot Jaguar SUV, Audi's BMW M4 rival and a new, yet classic, Mini – here are our star cars from the New York motor show

New York motor show 2018 – all of our star cars        

In many ways, modern Bentleys offer the best of both worlds, blending traditional British craftsmanship with modern mechanicals developed with the help of the company’s owner, Volkswagen.

The Bentayga SUV, for example, is closely related to Audi’s brilliantly engineered Q7 (another VW Group car). Yet the Bentayga still feels every inch a Bentley, thanks to its hand-finished interior and sonorous V8 engine.

Other Bentleys you can buy today include the Flying Spur&nbsp;saloon&nbsp;and the Continental GT coupé and convertible.

BENTLEY

Munich-based BMW is most famous for its sports saloons, in particular the 3 Series and 5 Series. However, it actually builds almost every type of car imaginable: everything from two-seat convertibles to seven-seat MPVs.

The cheapest model in the BMW range is the 1 Series hatchback, which is a rival to the Audi A3, Mercedes-Benz A-Class and Volkswagen Golf. Meanwhile, at the other extreme is the M8&nbsp;grand tourer, which costs more than £120,000.

BMW was also quick to capitalise on the rise of the SUV and now has ten in its range: the X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7 and XM, plus the electric iX3 and iX.

All of this makes it one of the big three German prestige brands, along with Audi and Mercedes-Benz.

Alpina has produced high-performance versions of BMW's range since the 1960s, and is now considered to be a manufacturer in its own right.

Whilst it cars are typically fast, and are often considered alternatives to BMW's M models, they are typically more comfortable with engines that provide a more relaxed power delivery.

Its models have similar naming conventions to the equivalent BMW: the B3 is based on the BMW 3 Series and the B4 Gran Coupé started life as a 4 Series Gran Coupé, for example.

BMW ALPINA

The sportiest Seats have long used the&nbsp;Cupra name, but it's now been turned into a standalone sub-brand, in much the same way as Fiat's sportiest models are badged as Abarths.

Like Abarth, some of Cupra's models including the Ateca and Leon are extensively reworked Seats, but models such as the Born and Formentor are exclusive to Cupra.

Whilst Cupras are closely related to equivalent models from Seat and Volkswagen, they are generally tuned to provide a more engaging driving experience.

CUPRA

One of the world’s most famous brands and an integral part of the Formula 1 grid since the first championship in 1950, Ferrari fully lives up to its exalted reputation, producing some of the best sports cars money can buy.

Its entry-level model (although that term hardly seems appropriate) is the Portofino convertible, which is powered by a twin-turbo V8 and capable of blasting from 0-62mph in 3.5sec.

Then further up the range you find the mid-engined 488s, in coupé and Spider forms, and two GT cars: the GTC4 Lusso and the appropriately named 812 Superfast, a V12 monster that can hit 211mph.

FERRARI

Ford builds some of the most popular cars in the UK, including the Fiesta and Focus hatchbacks.

This success is partly down to longevity and the fact that there’s a Ford dealer around every corner. However, it’s also because Fords tend to offer good value and be among the best cars in their respective classes to drive.

The company’s huge range also helps; it offers everything from the small – but surprisingly practical – Ka+ to the large and lavishly equipped Edge SUV.

Meanwhile, other highlights of the range include the S-Max and Galaxy people carriers, the Mondeo executive car and the Ranger pick-up.

FORD

GENESIS

INEOS

Jeep only makes SUVs, but it has plenty of them for you to choose from. So, whether you want something rugged enough to ford streams and climb mountains, or a more luxurious and family-friendly car, it has something to suit you.

Despite its all-American image, Jeep is actually owned by Fiat, meaning Jeeps often share parts with cars from the Italian giant; the entry-level Renegade, for example, has plenty in common with Fiat’s 500X.

However, perhaps the most widely recognised Jeep is the Wrangler, a model that has a dedicated fan base and which closely resembles the original Jeep which saw service in World War 2.

The brand’s future plans include new small and large SUVs, plus the introduction of fully electric models.

JEEP

Buyers seeking value for money should have Kia towards the top of their shopping list.

Although once a niche brand in the UK, today Kia outsells many more established brands, helped by its market-leading seven-year warranty and a strong reputation for reliability; in fact, Kia regularly finishes towards the top of our reliability surveys.

There are plenty of models to choose from, too, ranging from the small Picanto city car to the Ceed family hatchback and the Sorento large SUV. The Picanto was the first Kia to win its class at the What Car? Car of the Year awards.

Land Rover is synonymous with SUVs, and especially with the Defender – the rugged runabout that has seen service in war zones across the world, but also as part of the Queen’s personal garage.

If off-road prowess is one of Land Rover’s core values, though, the other is luxury. Indeed, the Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Velar are among the best luxury SUVs you can buy.

The Discovery, meanwhile, is a practical rival for the Audi Q7 and BMW X5, while the stylish Evoque (which is available as a three-door convertible as well as a traditional SUV) goes head to head with Audi’s Q3 and BMW’s X1.

In the coming years, we’ll see a new road-biased ‘Road Rover’ as well as an all-new Defender.

LAND ROVER

In the same way that Infiniti acts as Nissan’s premium arm, Lexus has a similar tie-in with Toyota. And since most of Toyota’s models are offered as hybrids, it’s no surprise to see the same from Lexus, although there are some traditional petrol engines, too.

The brand focuses heavily on SUVs – namely the NX and RX – but also has the CT hatchback, ES executive saloon and LS luxury car among its portfolio. More small and large SUVs are expected in the future.

Like Toyota, Lexus has built a very strong reputation for reliability and regularly finishes very close to the top of our annual Reliability Survey.

LEXUS

Mazda can be summed up in a single word: bold. Not only do its cars generally look like nothing else on the market, but it’s also invested heavily in innovative engine technology.

So, while many car makers have moved to smaller turbocharged engines, Mazda instead offers larger motors that are still efficient. For example, the entry-level petrol option in the Mazda 3 is a 2.0-litre unit –&nbsp;far larger than what you’ll find in most rivals – but it remains very clean.

Highlights of Mazda’s line-up include the MX-5 sports car, which has won our Convertible of the Year Award multiple times, and the CX-5 large SUV, which was named as our inaugural best car for dog owners.

MAZDA

Mercedes’ line-up is vast – ranging from the A-Class family hatchback through to staple saloons such as the C-Class and E-Class, and onwards towards multiple SUVs, luxury saloons and even sports cars. Coupés and convertibles are thrown into the mix as well.

As one of the ‘big three’ German brands, Mercedes most often finds itself competing with Audi and BMW but more recently has found itself fending off Jaguar and Volvo, too.

Mercedes models are known for comfort. One example of this is the E-Class, because while the Audi A6 has a plusher interior and the BMW 5 Series handles better, the E-Class is probably the most comfortable for a long motorway journey.

MERCEDES-BENZ

Nissan turned up early to the SUV party, with its Qashqai paving the way for the countless models we see today. The Qashqai continues to sell in big numbers in the UK, too, and was also our overall Car of the Year in 2014.

Don’t think Nissan is just about SUVs, though. As well as the Qashqai, the smaller Juke and the larger X-Trail, the Japanese brand has the Micra hatchback, GT-R sports car and Navara pick-up truck.

Nissan was also one of the first big car makers to launch a fully electric car, with its latest Leaf being one of the best on the market.

Despite being based in Japan, Nissan has long committed to building cars in the UK, making several of its best-selling models at a huge factory in Sunderland.

NISSAN

OMODA

Porsche is best known as the quintessential sports car maker, but its line-up is increasingly diverse, interesting and successful, from its SUV family to the Panamera hatchback and shooting brake and, in time, a planned family of electric vehicles.

Whatever your choice, What Car?’s testers rate the cars highly; Porsche has an unusually high percentage of five and four-star cars.

Without exception, its sports cars are class leaders or among the class leaders, standing out for combining driving thrills with surprising luxury and comfort. Likewise, its SUVs are among the sharpest handling, as well as offering high levels of practicality and quality. Meanwhile, the Panamera is a true rival to the very best large executive saloons.

Porsche also sees itself as an electric car pioneer and has already enjoyed sales success with its plug-in hybrid range. Its first all-electric sports car is imminent, signalling the firm’s intent to stay relevant for many years to come.

PORSCHE

When it comes to making a statement about how successful you are, there is no brand that shouts “I’ve made it!” more emphatically than Rolls-Royce.

If that’s all you want from your car, look no further. The firm has expanded its range in recent years, with the top-of-the-range Phantom saloon being joined by the Cullinan SUV, and other models including the Wraith and Ghost.

Whichever way you go, if you have to ask how much it costs, the chances are you can’t afford it. And, even then, the base price is unlikely to be what you end up spending, such is the list of alluring options on offer.

It’s also a moot point whether the cars themselves – rather than the image they portray – represents the very best way to spend your money. What Car?’s testers rate all of them positively but reckon that – if you’re buying with your head rather than your heart – there are other cars that you should also consider.

ROLLS-ROYCE

One of the greatest success stories in the car world of recent decades is Skoda’s rise to become a hugely credible mainstream maker of good-value, good-sense cars.

Central to that success has been its place within the VW Group, alongside the Volkswagen brand itself, plus the likes of Seat and Audi. That has given it access to exactly the same underpinnings for its cars as the other brands, and it has complemented this by adding its own developments, from the way the cars drive and ride through to the features they have and the pricing.

The result is a range that extends from a city car to a large executive saloon, with family and large seven-seat SUVs too. There’s a wide variety of petrol and diesel engines, all of which are competitive for the class.

As a result, Skoda has a range of cars that is almost entirely class-leading or among the class leaders, and it has enjoyed long-time success at the What Car? Awards as a result.

SKODA

Once best known for its flame-spitting, rally-bred Imprezas, Subaru’s focus now is on cars that will appeal to a far wider audience, and especially one that values go-anywhere ability and no-nonsense values above all others.

The result is a mixed bag of offerings, none of which rise beyond being average in their class but most of which have facets that make them stand out from their rivals. Core to its range are the Forester and Outback SUVs, while the Levorg is a more conventional estate.

At other extremes, there’s also the BRZ, an entertaining coupé that is let down by its price and resale values, and of course the Impreza, which comes in a variety of forms, including a hot model.

SUBARU

Suzuki is well known as a motorcycle manufacturer, but the car brand has been enjoying decent success in recent years, thanks to a line-up of neat, well-equipped and keenly priced models.

Its expertise focuses on smaller cars, although its high-riding SUV range is also hugely credible, especially the Ignis and Vitara, which are both rated highly by What Car?’s testers and which have enjoyed success at the What Car? Awards as a result.

Well priced, decent to drive and full of useful tech, Suzuki’s cars also generally stand out for delivering good fuel economy. The Ignis, Celerio and Baleno have all stood head and shoulders above the competition during our True MPG testing.

SUZUKI

The VW Group famously spends more money on research and development than any rival – and as a result, perhaps it should be no surprise that our testers rate its cars so consistently highly.

The fact that many of those cars use the same underpinnings also helps, because it means that if they get it right once, they have the foundations to keep on getting it right.

However, the Volkswagen brand faces plenty of tough competition, often from within, because the rapidly rising Seat and Skoda brands that are also part of the group have access to the same technology.

VOLKSWAGEN

Volvo is now a true rival to the likes of Audi, BMW, Jaguar and Mercedes-Benz, offering an alternative take on premium executive cars to a rapidly growing fanbase.

After a string of strong launches – notably with the Mk2 XC90 and XC60 SUVs – it struck gold in early 2018 when it launched its smallest SUV, the XC40. When our testers compared the car with its rivals, they concluded that it was the best launch of the previous 12 months, earning it our coveted overall Car of the Year Award.

The good news is that, like many car makers, Volvo now uses the same structure underneath most of its cars – so if they get it right on one model, it usually bodes well for the rest. That’s the case here, with Volvo’s subsequent saloon and estate launches complementing the SUVs and making for a generally extremely appealing line-up.

VOLVO

LAND CRUISER

SUVs are all gas-guzzling planet-polluters, right? Well, not the Toyota RAV4 –&nbsp;it actually pumps out less CO2 than a number of city-dwelling small cars.

We're not pulling your leg. This <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/large-suvs/n17006">large SUV</a> really is one of the most efficient models in its class. That’s according to official figures, and it didn’t disappoint in our independent&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/truempg/mpg-calculator">True MPG</a> testing either.

The RAV4 is a <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/hybrid-cars/n17013">hybrid car</a>&nbsp;so you fill it up with petrol in the normal way, but as well as an engine, there’s also an electric motor to share the effort and cut fuel consumption. If you'd rather plug your car in to enjoy a longer electric range, then the RAV4 is also available as a <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/best-plug-in-hybrid-cars/n22743">plug-in hybrid</a> car.

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The five-seater RAV4 sits above the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/toyota/c-hr/hatchback/review/n112">Toyota C-HR</a> but below the rough-and-ready <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/toyota/land-cruiser/4x4/review/n17251">Toyota Land Cruiser</a> in the<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/new-car-deals/make/toyota"> Toyota</a> SUV line-up. The car it competes with most directly is the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/honda/cr-v/estate/review/n44">Honda CR-V</a> – they're roughly the same size and both are available in hybrid form.

If you need an even bigger hybrid, we’d point you towards the excellent&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/kia/sorento/4x4/review/n18">Kia Sorento</a> or the What Car? award-winning <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/hyundai/santa-fe/4x4/review/n68">Hyundai Santa Fe</a> – both of which have seven seats. When you cast your net beyond hybrid SUVs, similar-sized rivals include the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/peugeot/5008/estate/review/n17369">Peugeot 5008</a> and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/skoda/kodiaq/estate/review/n17362">Skoda Kodiaq</a>.

How efficient is the RAV4 exactly and, even if the figures stand up to scrutiny, is it a good car in other key areas too? In this review, we’ll give you all the information you need, including how good the performance and handling are, how much space there is in the back and how much it will cost to run.

Low CO2 emissions and relatively roomy, but rivals are quieter and more comfortable

<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Comfortable ride </li> <li>Feature-filled infotainment </li> <li>Space for child seats </li> <li>Robust build quality </li> <li>Practical storage spaces </li> <li>A boot fit for a family holiday </li> <li>Fuel-efficient engines</li></ul>

While we define a small SUV&nbsp;as something&nbsp;less than 4.3 metres long and a large SUV as measuring more than 4.5 metres, family SUVs tread the middle ground.

As the name suggests, the vast majority are&nbsp;designed for family duties rather than serious off-roading, so practicality is paramount. However, that&nbsp;shouldn't come at the expense of a decent drive; the best examples combine tidy handling with smooth engines&nbsp;and a ride that's comfortable&nbsp;enough to ensure the kids aren't left feeling queasy.

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