Used SUVs for Sale

SUVs dominate the car market these days, with virtually all car manufacturers selling them, and some firms having an extensive line-up of models to choose from. There's plenty of appeal to them too – firstly from a styling point of view. With their chunkier, more rugged-looking design, they offer more street-cred than a typical family hatchback, MPV or estate car. Their higher ride height not only gives you and your passengers a better view of the road but helps to make it easier to get in and out.

They've become popular with the family market too, not only for the factors we've mentioned above but because they typically offer plenty of interior space and a big boot. Seven-seat SUVs are quite common too.

The SUV is now the largest market segment around, and there's a huge amount of choice on offer. It very much depends on what you're looking for. If you like the look of an SUV but without the associated running costs, a front-wheel-drive crossover is an appealing option, with popular options including the Ford Puma, Nissan Juke and Vauxhall Mokka. If you find those a bit small, the mid-size category includes great family cars like the Hyundai Tucson, Mazda CX-5 and Volkswagen Tiguan.

There are plenty of premium models in this class, too, with brands like Audi, BMW and Mercedes offering a huge amount of choice, ranging from compact models to large, six-figure seven-seaters.

Generally, SUVs are considered to be safer than normal cars as they sit high, which might or might not benefit during a crash. But at the same time, due to this height, an SUV is more prone to roll over during an incident. So, there is no definitive answer whether SUVs are safer than cars. It comes down to specific models, their safety features and crash test ratings.

There are two hot topics in the automotive world at the minute – electrification and SUVs. Unsurprisingly many manufacturers combine the two, and there is a vast line-up of hybrid and electric SUVs on the market. In fact, many brands chose to launch their first EV as an SUV.So whether you're shopping for something affordable like an MG or more premium like an Audi, each offers both hybrid and electric SUVs.

An SUV, or Sport Utility Vehicle, is one of the most popular body styles out there. It combines off-road or rough-road ability along with acres of space, and a commanding seating position. Within SUVs, there are different types, such as compact SUVs, sub-compact SUVs, full-size 4x4s and much more. What makes them popular is their ability to ferry more passengers and also accommodate more cargo than a conventional saloon or a hatchback.

SUV stands for Sport Utility Vehicle. The Sport in SUV signifies its flexibility in handling different terrains, while the utility hints at other aspects such as space and practicality.

Measuring the boot-space of an SUV can get tricky as the boot space of an SUV increases and decreases when the middle and last row seats are folded up or down. The Volkswagen Touareg, Land Rover Discovery, Land Rover Range Rover and the Mercedes-Benz GLS are some of the SUVs with the biggest boot space.