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The best new SUVs<br />
for under £30,000<br />
AFTER AN SUV BUT DON’T WANT TO BREAK THE BANK? WHY NOT TRY THESE OPTIONS?<br />
The SUV segment is one that seems to be showing<br />
no signs of slowing down when it comes to<br />
popularity. They’re being snapped up thick and<br />
fast thanks to good practicality levels and that allimportant<br />
high driving position.<br />
But they’re often not cheap. However, there is a<br />
way to get into a new SUV without stretching the<br />
budget too far – so we’ve set a cap of £30,000. Let’s<br />
see what’s on offer.<br />
MAZDA CX-5<br />
An SUV is not often the type of car you go to for a true ‘drivers’<br />
experience; they can be heavy, a little detached and not overly<br />
involving. The CX-5, however, is a car that goes against the<br />
grain – somehow Mazda has made this big SUV a genuinely<br />
good car to drive. It’s smart to look at and smart inside too,<br />
while all of the materials feel of a high quality. It’s also well<br />
put together and standard equipment levels are good – all for<br />
well under our £30,000 budget.<br />
HONDA CR-V<br />
Honda’s CR-V is a space-age looking SUV that stands out from<br />
the crowd thanks to plenty of quirky design touches, such as<br />
wraparound LED headlights and funky chrome sections. It’s<br />
practical, well-made and spacious too. Like the Kodiaq, there’s<br />
a seven-seater option as well.<br />
Only available with either a petrol or hybrid setup, the CR-V<br />
does lack the diesel option that is often preferred in this<br />
segment, but it counters with a great driving experience and<br />
frugal around-town motoring.
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