Can you recommend a family friendly SUV?

I am searching for a family friendly SUV. I drive about 12,000 miles a year and intend to keep the car for five years. Ideally, I want all-wheel drive and a manual gearbox, I am not fussed about petrol or diesel.

I like the Volvo XC60 but am not sure which engine to opt for. The latest 2.0-litre doesn't come in four-wheel drive and the D5 doesn't receive a good review on the HJ site. I have also considered the Mazda CX-5 and Volkswagen Tiguan but am unconvinced by either. What do you recommend?

Asked on 17 June 2014 by andyw712uk

Answered by Honest John

CX-5 better than the XC60. Drives and handles better, just not as luxuriously trimmed. F25 X3 top of the tree in the £30k-£40k bracket, just been revamped. Porsche Macan beats all comers in the £40k-£60k bracket. The first two have to be diesel to get AWD. Macan petrol or diesel. CX-5 Skyactiv diesel no trouble.

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