What SUV with decent rear space would you recommend?

Six months ago after reading and watching a lot of reviews, I bought a new Lexus LBX. While it's a lovely car our friends struggle to exit the back seats. It's so cramped, but more importantly when trying to park in a side road, the car has emergency braked more than three times I assume because it thought I was going to hit something even though I wasn't anywhere near another car and I was very slowly reversing. What give year old-ish car without all the stupid sensors, I don't care if it's a hybrid, decent room inside and an auto would you recommend? I know that's a tall order the list will probably be endless.

Asked on 17 September 2025 by phil melrose

Answered by Matt Robinson
A Kia Sportage could be worth a look, or a Skoda Karoq. Even at that age, you will still have a fair few safety systems, but both will prove much roomier than the LBX, and there are plenty of automatic options for each.

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