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One of the reasons why SUVs are so popular&nbsp;is that&nbsp;they offer a lot of what new car buyers are looking for, including a feeling of safety, a high driving position and lots of space.

The downside? In a lot of&nbsp;cases, they're&nbsp;more expensive than their&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/family-cars/n16996">family car</a>&nbsp;counterparts. So,&nbsp;what if you're looking for one on a budget?

Here,&nbsp;we name the 10 cheapest new SUVs you can buy in the UK and&nbsp;show you how much you can save on each of them with our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/new-car-deals">New Car Deals</a>.

To determine&nbsp;the&nbsp;list, we've used&nbsp;data from manufacturer websites&nbsp;and&nbsp;What Car?'s deals&nbsp;pages, which display&nbsp;the list price and trim levels specific to each&nbsp;car. Following this, we then rank&nbsp;the&nbsp;cars accordingly. In this instance, the list price&nbsp;is the on-the-road (OTR) price, so includes factors such as the first year of&nbsp;road tax, number plates and registration fees.

If any of the cars on this list do appeal, you can follow the&nbsp;review links to read more about the car or click on the&nbsp;deals link&nbsp;to discover&nbsp;more discounts.

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The 10 cheapest SUVs you can buy: the UK's most affordable SUVs

Hatchback

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

JUKE

Version&nbsp;1.0 DiG-T 114 Acenta Premium&nbsp;|&nbsp;List price&nbsp;£23,500&nbsp;|&nbsp;Target Price&nbsp;£23,500

You may&nbsp;not be able to tell from the&nbsp;design, but the Nissan Juke is very closely related to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/renault/captur/hatchback/review/n20">Renault Captur</a>, with the two cars sharing the same underpinnings. Despite this, the two cars have a very different feel, particularly with the way they drive.

Unfortunately, the Juke isn't quite as comfortable or refined as the Captur. The ride is a bit fidgety, for example, even on the entry-level version with the smaller 17in alloy wheels. The steering also feels a bit unnatural at times, because it feels too keen to return to the centre position when you're going round a corner (almost as though you've wound up an elastic band).

However, there are several positive attributes. The Juke has a competitive price, a smart interior and a long&nbsp;list of standard equipment, with this entry-level car&nbsp;offering LED headlights, a faux-leather steering wheel, a 12.3in infotainment screen and a reversing camera as standard.&nbsp;We also like the entry-level&nbsp;112bhp 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine; it's hardly quick, but it's gutsy enough if you keep the revs above 2000rpm.

10: Nissan Juke

<h3>Strengths</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Smart interior</li>
	<li>Good safety rating</li>
	<li>Lots of toys on our recommended trim</li>
</ul>

<h3>Weaknesses</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Choppy ride</li>
	<li>Slightly claustrophobic in the rear seats</li>
	<li>Disappointing fuel efficiency on hybrid version</li>
</ul>

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

BAYON

Version&nbsp;1.0 T-GDi 100 SE Connect&nbsp;|&nbsp;List price&nbsp;£22,480 |&nbsp;Target Price&nbsp;£22,480

The Bayon not only sits below the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/hyundai/kona/hatchback/review/n17377">Kona</a>&nbsp;in the Hyundai model range, but you also sit lower in it, because it has a surprisingly low driving position for an SUV. This might put some buyers off,&nbsp;but the Bayon&nbsp;still makes a&nbsp;spacious and comfortable&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/small-suvs/n17050">small SUV</a>.

It's also good&nbsp;value; the entry-level SE Connect version&nbsp;quoted here comes with plenty of&nbsp;kit. It comes with 8.0in touchscreen infotainment system, rear parking sensors,&nbsp;air conditioning, cruise control and automatic&nbsp;headlights as standard. Unfortunately, though, the interior does feel a bit cheap in places; the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/mg-motor-uk/zs/hatchback/review/n17318">MG ZS</a>&nbsp;is more plush inside.&nbsp;

The 1.0-litre engine offers decent performance considering it's the entry-level option. It&nbsp;can do 0-62mph in a respectable 10.7sec, which is quicker than the 90bhp petrol engine in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/renault/captur/hatchback/review/n20">Renault Captur</a>.&nbsp;

9: Hyundai Bayon

<h3>Strengths</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Relatively smooth ride</li>
	<li>Good rear space</li>
	<li>Low CO2 emissions</li>
</ul>

<h3>Weaknesses</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Low driving position won’t appeal to everyone</li>
	<li>Interior is far from plush</li>
	<li>No flexible seating options</li>
</ul>

MG has a long heritage in the UK, and while these days it is owned by Chinese firm SAIC, it is slowly but surely beefing up its model range.

Kicking things off is the MG 3, a rival for affordable hatchbacks such as the Dacia Sandero and Skoda Fabia. Then there’s the ZS small SUV, which faces off against the likes of the Renault Captur and Seat Arona. And at the top of the range is the GS, which goes up against Dacia’s Duster and the Ssangyong Tivoli.

While any future MG products are likely to be introduced in China before coming to the UK, design work is still undertaken in the UK. MG’s design studio is based at Longbridge, where the brand made its name with models such as the MGB GT.

MG MOTOR UK

Version&nbsp;1.5 Hybrid SE&nbsp;|&nbsp;List price&nbsp;£21,995&nbsp;|&nbsp;Target Price&nbsp;£21,995

MG has launched a new version of the ZS, and like the previous generation, it's very well priced. Indeed,&nbsp;the ZS is one of the cheapest SUVs money can buy – even with the new hybrid engine.

At the time of writing, the ZS is only available as a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/what-is-a-hybrid-car-and-should-you-buy-one/n1290">hybrid</a>&nbsp;(a petrol version will arrive later). This&nbsp;means it gets a 1.5-litre petrol engine and an&nbsp;electric motor that combine to produce 194bhp, while a small 1.8kWh battery means it can travel on electric-only power at low speeds. Performance is pretty spritely, especially compared with the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/renault/captur/hatchback/review/n20">Renault Captur</a>&nbsp;hybrid;&nbsp;it can officially do 0-62mph in 8.7 seconds,&nbsp;as opposed to 10.6 seconds with the Captur.

While official fuel economy is&nbsp;good at 55.4mpg,&nbsp;the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/renault/captur/hatchback/review/n20">Renault Captur</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/toyota/yaris-cross/estate/review/n23440">Toyota Yaris Cross</a>&nbsp;hybrids&nbsp;are even more frugal on paper. Indeed, they can average 61.4mpg and 62.8mpg respectively, according to official tests.

8: MG ZS

<h3>Strengths</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Low price</li>
	<li>Roomy rear seats</li>
	<li>Standard seven-year warranty</li>
</ul>

<h3>Weaknesses</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Unsettled ride</li>
	<li>Road noise</li>
	<li>MG's reliability record</li>
</ul>

Vauxhall has an incredibly diverse range of cars on sale, a few of which stand out above the class average. Add in the fact that it still offers some of the largest Target Price discounts in the market (something it is trying, without huge success, to cut back on), and there are very good reasons to consider buying one of its better models.

However, you need to choose carefully, because it is also a brand in transition. It has a newish parent company – the same one that owns Citroën, DS and Peugeot. And while Vauxhall’s newer models tend to be competitive, some of the others feel dated; a quick check of our star ratings will reveal which is which.

Still, given the recent success of sister brands Citroën and especially Peugeot, each new launch should make its range more appealing to buyers.

VAUXHALL

MOKKA

Version&nbsp;1.2 Turbo Griffin&nbsp;|&nbsp;List price&nbsp;£21,555&nbsp;|&nbsp;Target Price&nbsp;£19,990

Vauxhall has been busy revising the trim levels of the&nbsp;Mokka&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/small-suvs/n17050">small SUV</a>, so it's now&nbsp;more affordable than before. This is partly because of a new entry-level trim, called Griffin, which&nbsp;is actually very well equipped for the money; it comes with heated front seats, a heated steering wheel, rear parking sensors and a 7.0 touchscreen infotainment system as standard.

The 99bhp 1.2-litre petrol engine, which you can find in other&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/what-is-stellantis/n26975">Stellantis</a>&nbsp;group cars&nbsp;(such as the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/citroen/c4/hatchback/review/n22373">Citroën C4</a>), is a good match for the Mokka. It&nbsp;provides plenty of power of everyday driving, with 0-62mph taking 10.1sec, as well as cheap running costs (officially it can average 51.3mpg).

On paper&nbsp;the Mokka is competitive, but there are some downsides, most notably in the form of a clunky infotainment system and a small boot. Indeed, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/ford/puma/hatchback/review/n20838">Ford Puma</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/seat/arona/hatchback/review/n117">Seat Arona</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/skoda/kamiq/hatchback/review/n19999">Skoda Kamiq</a>&nbsp;are more practical.

7: Vauxhall Mokka

<h3>Strengths</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Impressive refinement</li>
	<li>Well equipped</li>
	<li>Grunty yet frugal petrol engines</li>
</ul>

<h3>Weaknesses</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Mediocre boot space</li>
	<li>Clunky infotainment system</li>
	<li>Not particularly sharp to drive</li>
</ul>

Hatchbacks, SUVs, hybrids, electric cars: Renault makes them all, in a variety of shapes and sizes, meaning&nbsp;it has a line-up designed to tempt pretty much everyone.

From the roadside, the standout feature of all its cars is design, with them instantly recognisable as members of the Renault family, without being so similar that they fall&nbsp;into the Russian doll trap. However, in terms of ability they're a mixed bag,&nbsp;ranging&nbsp;from very good to no better than average.

Models that fall into the former camp include the Clio small hatchback and Megane E-Tech electric car, while the smaller Zoe electric car is also impressive in most respects; it's just a pity Renault omits key safety kit.

On the other hand, the Captur, Arkana and Austral SUVs are all outclassed by several rivals.

Renault has some exciting new models planned, including a new Scenic (this time it will be an electric SUV instead of a conventionally powered MPV) and two cars that reimagine classic Renaults: the 4 and 5.

RENAULT

CAPTUR

Version&nbsp;1.0 TCe 90 Evolution&nbsp;|&nbsp;List price&nbsp;£21,395&nbsp;|&nbsp;Target Price&nbsp;£21,395

It might be one of the more affordable&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/small-suvs/n17050">small SUVs</a>, but the Renault Captur doesn't feel like it.&nbsp;The interior&nbsp;is pleasingly plush in places, with more soft-touch plastic than you get in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/dacia/duster/estate/review/n67">Dacia Duster</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/seat/arona/hatchback/review/n117">Seat Arona</a>. Evolution trim is also well equipped; it comes with&nbsp;keyless entry,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/advice/buying/what-is-cruise-control-and-should-you-have-it-on-your-next-car/n26822">cruise control</a>, automatic lights and wipers, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

While the entry-level&nbsp;90bhp&nbsp;1.0-litre petrol engine is a bit gutless&nbsp;(0-62mph takes 14.3 seconds), it is a good option if you want to keep buying costs down. It's also reasonably efficient.

The Captur is one of the more comfortable small SUVs, with a more supple suspension set-up than the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/ford/puma/hatchback/review/n20838">Ford Puma</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/nissan/juke/hatchback/review/n45">Nissan Juke</a>. It's also quiet and refined to drive on the motorway for a car at this price point, with minimal wind and road noise intruding the interior.

6: Renault Captur

<h3>Strengths</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Keen starting price</li>
	<li>Sliding rear seats</li>
	<li>Quiet cruiser</li>
</ul>

<h3>Weaknesses</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Cheap-feeling interior on lower trim levels</li>
	<li>TCe 90 petrol is quite slow</li>
	<li>No adjustable lumbar support</li>
</ul>

Estate

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.

STONIC

Version&nbsp;1.0T GDi 99 2&nbsp;|&nbsp;List price&nbsp;£21,265&nbsp;|&nbsp;Target Price&nbsp;£21,265

The Stonic is Kia's smallest and cheapest SUV, and it's a decent car that comes with a punchy yet&nbsp;efficient&nbsp;1.0-litre petrol engine. Officially, it'll go from&nbsp;0-62mph in 10.7 seconds (11.7 seconds&nbsp;if you opt for the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/advice/buying/automatic-gearboxes-everything-you-need-to-know/n17022">automatic gearbox</a>), and although it feels a little weak at low revs, there's a fair amount of shove once you get going.

Rivals (such as the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/skoda/kamiq/hatchback/review/n19999">Skoda Kamiq</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/volkswagen/t-roc/hatchback/review/n17376">VW T-Roc</a>)&nbsp;are more comfortable than the Stonic,&nbsp;but&nbsp;it’s actually one of the more agile small SUVs out there. True, it's not as fun as the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/seat/arona/hatchback/review/n117">Seat Arona</a>, but it responds&nbsp;eagerly to steering inputs and it stays upright through corners.

Unfortunately, the Stonic is let down by its practicality; rear seat space is tight and the boot is quite small by small SUV standards. The Arona and Kamiq are better in these areas.

5: Kia Stonic

<h3>Strengths</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Punchy engines</li>
	<li>Plenty of standard kit</li>
	<li>Agile handling</li>
</ul>

<h3>Weaknesses</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Rivals have more flexible rear seats</li>
	<li>Firm ride</li>
	<li>Other small SUVs are more practical</li>
</ul>

Today, the resurgent Seat brand is selling better cars than at any time in its history.

In large part, that’s because it is one of the brands owned by the VW Group. Underneath, all of the cars it sells are strongly related to similar models sold by Volkswagen itself, or the likes of Skoda and even Audi. If you are buying a Leon, for example, the hardware will be similar to that of the Golf, Octavia and A3.

But while Seat makes the most of this tie-up to offer everything from city, small and family cars, including estates, through to a full range of SUVs, it also adds in its own slice of character, both with its distinctive styling approach and because its engineers generally tune the cars to deliver sportier handling.

While all of its cars are decent, it is the SUVs that stand out. The Arona and Ateca are among the class leaders and have enjoyed triumphs at the What Car? Awards.

SEAT

ARONA

Version&nbsp;1.0 TSI S&nbsp;|&nbsp;List price&nbsp;£19,995&nbsp;|&nbsp;Target Price&nbsp;£16,245

The Seat Arona makes a great choice if you're looking for a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/small-suvs/n17050">small SUV</a>&nbsp;that's fun&nbsp;to drive. It may be loftier than the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/seat/ibiza/hatchback/review/n17359">Seat Ibiza</a>&nbsp;on which it's based, but it still retains that car's agile handling. The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/ford/puma/hatchback/review/n20838">Ford Puma</a>&nbsp;is undoubtedly the cornering king, but the Arona is much&nbsp;cheaper.

In fact, few small SUVs&nbsp;can match for the Arona&nbsp;for driving fun at this price point, plus it's very well equipped. This entry-level SE version&nbsp;comes with digital dials, automatic headlights and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone mirroring as standard.

Space is&nbsp;surprisingly&nbsp;good&nbsp;too.&nbsp;There's more leg room in the back&nbsp;than&nbsp;a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/hyundai/kona/hatchback/review/n17377">Hyundai Kona</a>, so a couple of six-footers will fit fine (three abreast will be a squeeze&nbsp;though). The boot is also a good size; we managed to fit five carry-on suitcases below to parcel shelf, which is the same as what a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/volkswagen/golf/hatchback/review/n17371">VW Golf</a>&nbsp;can carry.

4: Seat Arona

<h3>Strengths</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Tidy handling</li>
	<li>Roomier than many rivals</li>
	<li>Reasonably well equipped</li>
</ul>

<h3>Weaknesses</h3>

<ul>
	<li>So-so interior quality</li>
	<li>Top trims are too pricey</li>
	<li>Depreciates quickly</li>
</ul>

Citroën is probably most famous for its quirky design, and the latest cars from the brand live up to this tradition. In fact, it&nbsp;tends to keep away from sportiness altogether and instead tries to put comfort first.

Value (but not cheapness) is also key to the appeal of most Citroëns. And the company’s range includes everything from a tiny EV (the Ami) through to the C3 small hatchback and&nbsp;the large van-based&nbsp;Spacetourer MPV.

Its range of SUVs are all badged Aircross, and like the rest of its range place emphasis on comfort, not speed.

CITROEN

Version&nbsp;1.2 Puretech 100 You! |&nbsp;List price&nbsp;£19,720&nbsp;|&nbsp;Target Price&nbsp;£19,720

Few cars&nbsp;offer as much comfort for the money as the Citroën C4. It comes with Citroën's 'Advanced Comfort Suspension' as standard, which means it gets&nbsp;a soft, but absorbent suspension set-up&nbsp;that&nbsp;does a&nbsp;good job of soaking up lumps and bumps in the road. Refinement is a strong suit, too; wind and road noise are kept nicely&nbsp;in check, which makes the C4&nbsp;great for&nbsp;motorway driving.

Being a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/coupe-suvs/n23014">coupé SUV</a>, the C4 isn't the most spacious SUV.&nbsp;The boot, for example, has a capacity of 380 litres, which is&nbsp;less than what you get in a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/volkswagen/taigo/hatchback/review/n23908">VW Taigo</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/nissan/juke/hatchback/review/n45">Nissan Juke</a>. Rear head room is also a bit tight, with the Taigo beating it in this area too.&nbsp;

The C4 is only available with a 1.2-litre petrol engine, but with three power outputs. In this instance, the cheapest option is the 99bhp version. It's a capable performer (despite what its&nbsp;10.8-second 0-62mph time suggests)&nbsp;because it has lots&nbsp;of mid-range grunt. If you regularly carry passengers,&nbsp;the 128bhp engine is a better option though.

3: Citroën C4

<h3>Strengths</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Comfortable ride</li>
	<li>Little wind or road noise</li>
	<li>Well priced</li>
</ul>

<h3>Weaknesses</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Body lean in bends</li>
	<li>Boot is on the small side</li>
	<li>No alarm on entry-level model</li>
</ul>

If you want a new car but would rather not spend much, Dacia is a great place to start your search.

This budget brand builds some of Britain’s cheapest new cars, including the Sandero hatchback. And don’t think cheap automatically means corners have been cut, because the Sandero has been commended at the annual What Car? Car of the Year awards on numerous occasions.

Other Dacia models include the&nbsp;higher-riding Sandero Stepway, seven-seat Jogger, and rugged Duster SUV. And while these cost slightly more than the Sandero, they’re still priced aggressively enough that they’re really only competing directly with used cars.

Dacia manages this by borrowing mechanicals and technology from its owner, Renault, to minimise development costs.

DACIA

DUSTER

Version&nbsp;1.0 TCe 100 Bi-Fuel Essential&nbsp;|&nbsp;List price&nbsp;£18,745&nbsp;|&nbsp;Target Price&nbsp;£18,745

The Dacia Duster is excellent value, especially when you consider how&nbsp;it's one of the most&nbsp;spacious cars on this list. In fact, the Duster’s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/the-cars-with-the-biggest-boots/n18791">boot</a>&nbsp;is bigger than some larger&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/family-suvs/n17116">family SUVs</a>, with 594 litres of space on two-wheel drive versions. That's&nbsp;bigger than what you get in an MG ZS (443 litres) and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/toyota/yaris-cross/estate/review/n23440">Toyota Yaris Cross</a>&nbsp;(400 litres).

Despite being large by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/small-suvs/n17050">small SUV</a>&nbsp;standards, the Duster is still&nbsp;pretty cheap to run.&nbsp;That's helped by the fact&nbsp;this Bi-Fuel version can run on both unleaded and liquified petroleum gas (LPG), which should help to lower your running costs&nbsp;if you live near a fuel station that stocks it.

Mind you, it's not all good news; there are&nbsp;compromises&nbsp;in the form of refinement, a cheap-feeling interior and a sparsely equipped entry-level trim. Indeed, Essential only gives you the bare essentials, including&nbsp;a smartphone holder (in place of a touchscreen), rear&nbsp;parking sensors,&nbsp;front electric&nbsp;windows, fixed roof bars and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/advice/buying/what-is-cruise-control-and-should-you-have-it-on-your-next-car/n26822">cruise control</a>.

2: Dacia Duster

<h3>Strengths</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Cheap to buy and run</li>
	<li>Spacious boot</li>
	<li>4x4 version is very capable off road</li>
</ul>

<h3>Weaknesses</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Some rivals are better to drive</li>
	<li>Lots of hard plastics inside</li>
	<li>Sparsely equipped entry-level model</li>
</ul>

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

IGNIS

Version&nbsp;1.2 Dualjet Mild Hybrid SZ-T&nbsp;|&nbsp;List price&nbsp;£17,949&nbsp;|&nbsp;Target Price&nbsp;£17,949

The Suzuki Ignis is the cheapest SUV you can buy new in the UK. Coincidentally, it's also one of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/best/every-brands-smallest-suv-and-how-much-you-can-save-on-them/n24905">smallest SUVs on sale</a>, and yet&nbsp;it still comes with a high driving position and a surprisingly spacious interior. For those who want a little more ruggedness and go-anywhere&nbsp;ability, there's also&nbsp;a&nbsp;four-wheel-drive version.

The model&nbsp;quoted here is the entry-level two-wheel-drive car in SZ-T trim. We think it's the one to go for, because it keeps the price low while giving you plenty of standard equipment. The kit list includes a 7.0in&nbsp;touchscreen infotainment system, sliding rear seats, front electric windows, DAB radio, Bluetooth&nbsp;and air conditioning.

Meanwhile, the 1.2-litre&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/advice/buying/what-is-a-mild-hybrid-and-should-you-buy-one/n22776">mild hybrid</a>&nbsp;petrol engine has a modest output of 82bhp, but it doesn't feel as though it lacks power. In fact, it's slightly&nbsp;quicker and&nbsp;more responsive than the entry-level engine in the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/dacia/duster/estate/review/n67">Dacia Duster</a>. Unfortunately, there are some trade offs with the driving experience, such as the&nbsp;vague steering feel&nbsp;and fidgety ride.&nbsp;

1: Suzuki Ignis

<h3>Strengths</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Good fuel economy</li>
	<li>Spacious for a small car</li>
	<li>Generous equipment</li>
</ul>

<h3>Weaknesses</h3>

<ul>
	<li>Ride can be fidgety</li>
	<li>Dull steering</li>
	<li>Cheap-feeling interior</li>
</ul>

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