Interior space is now pretty class-competitive, with room in the back seats for adults as well as kids and a good-sized boot now present and correct.The Juke is more firmly sprung and sporty-feeling to drive than the average crossover, with tidy and composed handling and a ride that can sometimes feel a little bit busy and restive, but is settled enough for the most part. We’ve yet to try either of the diesels, or the forthcoming 1.6-litre plug-in hybrid.The original Nissan Juke was the reason we’ve got a compact crossover class at all. You can unsubscribe at any time using the unsubscribe mechanism on any email you receive from us.

Now, albeit only in comparison to the T-Cross, its interior doesn’t seem quite as accommodating as it once did, and its driving experience isn’t quite as well-rounded.The Arona’s interior is a little bit staid and its handling more bland than that of In a class pitched for style, convenience and practicality, the Arona offers more than most of its rivals, with slightly higher pricing than the class average offset by top-notch infotainment and solidity of tactile feel.The second-generation Renault Captur edges out its alliance partner sibling the Nissan Juke here for several reasons. Like all MINIs, it has been developed with a bias towards sporty characteristics but remains comfortable, albeit with a firmer edge to the ride.Two interesting options in the range include the four-wheel-drive, 3As ever, customisation is a big draw to MINI ownership, helping to make the Countryman a great choice if you can’t quite bring yourself to sacrifice style in the name of practicality.Copyright © Dennis Publishing Limited 2020. Best New SUVs and Crossovers of 2020 These new crossovers and SUVs provide space for people and cargo, as well as the go-anywhere personas that make them so popular. The Skoda is a talented, practical car that’s pretty hard to beat.At time of writing we have yet to drive the newest Captur in the UK, but we’ve tested it abroad and loved what we found. We drive the new Dacia Duster Bi-Fuel SUV to find out…The new-look Citroen C4 ditches its hatchback roots for an SUV-inspired appearance – and a new electric e-C4 variant has joined the model’s line-upThe Type 131 will be the Lotus' first all-new sports car in more than a decade Still, you won't be disappointed with the Q2’s plush interior, its alternative styling or its surprisingly keen handling.It's a pity that the handling is quite so bland, and that neither refinement nor responsive, easily drivable performance particularly recommend the car. We’ve ranked the best crossovers available today to help you decide which is the best choice for you. Some offer a good deal more comfort, convenience and design appeal than a traditional family hatchback, too.The relative youth of the class may helps to explain why it hasn’t been populated by very many cars that a keen driver would seek out; that, and the fact that developing a high-riding car at a pretty modest price, using pretty basic technology – and making it interesting to drive – is something of a challenge. In full - a pretty capable off-roader, and a spacious and frugal family car, albeit with dynamic shortcomings and a crash safety rating a rung or two below competitors.Sure, the diesel is more expensive than the entry-level petrol, and it's a noisy old thing at that, but for the money, only secondhand comes close. Its late noughties market success proved there was a market for jumped-up superminis with SUV-themed styling, and it managed to remain an unconventional choice throughout its life even though it had so many imitators.The second-generation version corrected the biggest flaws of the first, and retained most of its funky, off-beat styling appeal – although it’s not quite good enough to challenge for the top ranks here. The mid-range 1.3-litre TCE petrol is smoother but not a great deal quicker.

It lacks the VW’s sliding rear seats but counters with great legroom in the back and a decent load space with the seats folded. Corners are taken with surprising handling accuracy and poise, while the car’s damping is particularly fluent and skilfully tuned if you avoid the sportiest trims.Although cabin space and perceived quality are hardly class-leading, the car comes with some neat storage solutions, the cleverest of which is a hosable underfloor storage area of dirty boots and wet clothes called the mega box.The Seat Arona beat the related T-Cross to the UK market by a year, and was our top pick of the class for a while.

Top-spec SE L cars have a great 9.2-inch infotainment system that pairs nicely with Skoda’s Virtual Cockpit display, while SE models have an eight-inch system with The Kamiq is as good to drive as the T-Cross, rides comfortably and feels almost as nice inside. It has a more flexible and slightly roomier interior with sliding back seats; it has a surprisingly classy level of perceived quality also, with plenty of ritzy in-car tech to drive up the richness of the ambience; and it has a much broader engine range, which increases your chances of finding just the right car to suit your needs.Fine styling and great value have been Captur strong suits since the first-gen car, of course, as they remain now. The Renault looks the part and drives well, too, with its precise steering and controlled yet comfortable ride making it bang on the money in this class.Renault has also made the second-generation version more refined and comfortable than the previous model, so the Captur is now a much more viable option for longer journeys.And the T-Cross is a great choice if you want all the benefits of the VW Group’s MQB A0 platform but want to express your individuality: Volkswagen offers a range of design packs, each of which adds a unique look to the already-handsome SUV.A familiar line-up of engines covers all the bases, with the more powerful of the 1.0-litre petrol units providing a particularly good blend of performance, economy and refinement.