10 best used SUVs to buy 2026
SUVs are the big car trend of the moment - take a look at ten of the best SUV options you can buy now
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For anyone who’s ever wished for a bigger family car that offers more comfort and interior space, we present to you the SUV.
Combining the ability to swallow up large amounts of luggage – along with plenty of passengers – with sometimes blistering performance, they really do bring you the best of both worlds.
Basically, if you want to look ahead to your future with a large family, while also keeping in touch with your youthful past through sporty handling, these are for you.
Best of all, an increasing number are entering the used car market, so there’s a good choice out there.
Best used SUVs to buy:
Range Rover Sport
Jaguar F-PACE
Audi Q7
BMW X3
Mercedes GLC
Porsche Cayenne
Volkswagen T-Roc
CUPRA Ateca
Ford Puma
Tesla Model Y
Range Rover Sport
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Range Rover’s ever-expanding range of variations includes one of the best sports SUVs money can buy.
The Range Rover Sport offers all the power and performance you'll ever need, especially with its 4.4-litre V8 engine, which gives the kind of acceleration that some sports cars can’t match.
As you’d expect, the interior is luxurious and refined too. Once more, it’s a genuine off-roader, but hardly any owners use it for anything other than driving up and down Knightsbridge or trundling down to their local Waitrose.
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Jaguar F-PACE
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Jaguar has always been known for its saloons and sports cars, so the brains at Jaguar combined this knowledge into producing the very impressive F-PACE.
It’s its first step into the world of SUVs – and it has received a lot of praise since its launch. We think it's one of the best used SUVs you can buy.
The extensive use of lighter materials such as aluminium means it's a far nimbler car than you might imagine, handling well on all surfaces.
The interior in this Jag is largely copied from the XE saloon, making it very comfortable indeed, with lots of practical features added into the mix.
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Audi Q7
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The Audi Q7 is the real monster in this line-up – it’s simply huge.
Not only can its performance leave plenty of sports cars standing, but this Audi can also carry up to seven people in vast amounts of comfort and style.
Its extraordinary acceleration for such a large and heavy car – 2.2 tonnes in all – comes from some innovative technology called an 'Electric Powered Compressor' that makes the twin turbochargers kick in instantly.
It’s well worth looking out for a used version that comes with the 'Driving Dynamics' package too, as this means even better handling for an already very impressive car.
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BMW X3
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BMW has been knocking out the X3 since 2003, giving it plenty of tinkering time to refine the car to its current very high standards.
Despite being a large SUV, the X3 is a real driver’s car, handling brilliantly and always feeling responsive, whatever the driving and road conditions. It's one of the best used SUV options for ticking all these boxes.
There’s a choice of petrol and diesel engines to choose from, from the pretty frugal 2.0-litre diesel upwards.
It shares many of its components with other BMWs, so you can be sure that it more than lives up to the maker’s reputation for quality and reliability.
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Mercedes-Benz GLC
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It’s no surprise that the higher up the Mercedes GLC ladder you go, the more bells and whistles you get.
Even the basic version of this Mercedes is more well-equipped than many of its rivals, with features including heated front seats, climate control and a first-class infotainment system.
If you’re planning to go off-road with the car, it’s worth looking out for one that's been fitted with the appropriate package and features, including downhill speed control and reinforced underbody protection.
However, it's unlikely you would take this luxury SUV off-road – but it's nice to know you could if you wanted to.
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Porsche Cayenne
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When Porsche first launched the Cayenne SUV in 2003, it somewhat saved the brand from going under.
It arrived at a pivotal point in Porsche's history, and now it's one of its most popular models.
Since it's been out for so long, the Cayenne has gradually become better-looking, growing longer and lower as time has gone on – creating more of a coupé appearance.
Its standard engine is an undeniably thirsty 3.0-litre petrol version, but for a more dramatic driving experience, opt for the 4.0-litre V8 engine.
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Volkswagen T-Roc
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Price-wise, a Volkswagen T-Roc on the used market is one of the cheaper SUVs you can buy, but you're still getting one cracking car.
Its sporty qualities are alluded to in the 'Roc' part of its name, which honours the popular Scirocco model that was discontinued a few years ago.
You’ll probably also be able to find VW T-Rocs in some of the more unusual paint colours that come as standard (we like the vibrant orange). And, with up to 60mpg possible from the 2.0-litre diesel engine, its running costs are pretty low too.
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CUPRA Ateca
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In case you didn’t know, CUPRA is the more upmarket and sporty sub-brand of the Spanish car maker SEAT.
The CUPRA Ateca is the hotter version of the parent company’s popular SUV that's powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine that propels it from 0-60mph in less than five seconds.
For such a fast car, it’s very roomy inside, with plenty of space even for six-footers in the back.
The interior is also a considerable step up from SEAT's version, obviously to justify the higher price.
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Ford Puma
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The looks of the Ford Puma might not be to everybody’s tastes, but if you’re in the market for a small SUV, then it’s hard to beat.
Its handling is superb, and there’s a real responsiveness in the steering. In fact, it’s easy to see why the Puma is based on the Ford Fiesta because it feels so similar behind the wheel.
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Tesla Model Y
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The Tesla Model Y is a spacious, efficient electric SUV known for strong range, quick performance and access to Tesla’s excellent Supercharger network.
It has a minimalist interior dominated by a 15.4-inch central touchscreen. Practicality is also a highlight thanks to its large boot and hatchback layout, making it popular with families.
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