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Which small SUV should I buy?

With £20,000 to spend on a small SUV, would you recommend a nearly new 1.5 Skoda Karoq or a slightly higher mileage BMW X1?

Asked on 30 October 2020 by R.Dines

Answered by Andrew Brady
We'd go for the Karoq. It's a brilliant small SUV that offers good value for money - although the 1.5 does suffer from hesitation issues. You could consider a Volkswagen Tiguan, too, although you'll be looking at one roughly the same age as an X1. How about a Peugeot 3008 as an alternative? It feels more premium than the Karoq but you'll get a newer one than an X1. We've had fewer issues reported with the 3008, too.
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