Used petrol SUV for sale

What types of petrol SUVs are there?

We Brits love an SUV, and that’s why most of the best-selling new and used cars are all high-riding models.

Take your pick from compact crossovers that are barely any bigger than a supermini, all the way up to large seven-seaters with four-wheel drive.

Petrol is also a fuel that’s favoured for its performance, so if you’re after a high-performance SUV, then it’ll probably use petrol power.

Popular petrol SUVs

Petrol has been a consistent force in the motor industry for decades, but plenty of advancements have improved its efficiency over the years, and it’s now the firm favourite for mild hybrids, self-charging hybrids and plug-in hybrids.

Every manufacturer has petrol-powered SUVs, it’s just a matter of whether the petrol engine is supplemented by a turbocharger, a supercharger or one of the three hybrid systems. Some popular used petrol SUVs for sale include:

> Ford Puma

> Kia Sportage

> Volvo XC40

What are petrol SUVs like to drive?

Not too long ago, SUVs were mostly sold with diesel engines, so modern petrol SUVs for sale offer quieter and smoother driving experiences, generally with nippier acceleration too.

They can sometimes be less fuel efficient than diesel models, but you won’t have to look hard to find a used petrol SUV that does more than 40mpg – hybrid models can do a lot more, too.

You can buy a used petrol SUV in your exact preferred configuration, whether that’s with a manual or automatic gearbox, or with two- or four-wheel drive, so they can be as familiar or as unfamiliar to drive as you wish.

Petrol, diesel or electric SUVs?

Used petrol SUVs for sale are best for city driving, where they offer a good level of refinement. Because of the slightly lower MPG, they’re best for drivers who don’t do as many miles per year – maybe fewer than 10,000.

Diesel SUVs are great for long-distance drivers where their superior fuel efficiency comes into play, but they also produce more torque, which makes them great for towing heavier loads or off-roading.

Modern electric SUVs can offer in excess of 300 or 400 miles of range, so they’re good for most drivers and make a great middle ground, but you’ll need a home charger to benefit from the cheapest running costs because public rapid charging can be pricey.

Who are petrol SUVs suitable for?

Petrol SUVs for sale are excellent picks for urban drivers who want the SUV styling without the noise and harmful NOx emissions of a diesel, or without the range anxiety of an electric SUV.

With diesel quietly being phased out and drivers being punished for driving older diesel cars in some cities, buying a used petrol SUV will help you to avoid those types of charges, too.

Ultimately, a used petrol SUV combines the familiarity of petrol power with the desirability of a larger SUV, so it’s no wonder these are so popular.