What's a good small SUV for £12K?
I am looking to spend up to £12.5K on a small SUV; low annual mileage of around 6K with some motorway driving, but mostly local around town. Looking for something reliable with low mileage. Thoughts on best options?
Asked on 15 July 2026 by Alan Bellinger
Answered by
David Ross
You can read our guide to our favourite small SUVs here - www.honestjohn.co.uk/guides/suv/best-small-suv/ - but we would suggest in particular looking at the Skoda Kamiq, which is spacious, has a good choice of engines, low running costs and a strong reliability record. The Toyota Yaris Cross is a self-charging hybrid and so offers very impressive fuel consumption, a very strong reliability record and good space efficiency, and also the Hyundai Kona, which scored very highly for reliability in the Honest John Satisfaction Index and comes with a choice of petrol, hybrid or electric powertrains to suit your needs.
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