1Lexus LBX
AS A SMALL hybrid SUV from a premium brand, the LBX is pretty much in a class of one at present, and it’s a combination that works remarkably well. It may be the brand’s cheapest model, but it’s a true Lexus inside, being plush and very well equipped; mid-rung Premium Plus trim brings useful extra goodies. True, the low-speed ride could be smoother, but the LBX promises lower running costs than most rivals, plus stellar reliability.
Our pick 1.5 Premium Plus List price £34,495 Target Price £34,495 MPG 65.7 CO2 105g/km For High-quality interior; efficient hybrid system promises low running costs; very well equipped Against Fidgety low-speed ride; refinement could be better; short on rear seat space WHAT CAR? SAYS
2Volkswagen T-Roc
Our pick 1.0 TSI 110 Life List price £28,365 Target Price £28,365 MPG 47.4 CO2 135g/km For Comfy ride; quiet on the motorway; big boot; high driving position Against Not as much fun to drive as a Ford Puma; some fiddly controls WHAT CAR? SAYS
3Smart #1
Our pick Premium List price £38,950 Target Price £38,950 Range 273 miles CO2 0g/km For Great interior; surprisingly quick; tonnes of standard kit; roomy in the rear Against Small boot; slightly choppy low-speed ride; so-so efficiency WHAT CAR? SAYS
4Skoda Karoq
Our pick 1.5 TSI 150 SE L List price £31,555 Target Price £29,370 MPG 45.8 CO2 138g/km For Clever seating options; big boot; sturdy-feeling interior; comfy ride Against No hybrid options; Seat Ateca is more fun to drive; suspension noise WHAT CAR? SAYS
5Range Rover Evoque
Our pick P300e S List price £49,000 Target Price £47,287 MPG 201.1 CO2 31g/km For Lovely interior; well equipped; smooth and punchy power delivery Against Limited boot space; Land Rover’s reliability record WHAT CAR? SAYS
6Ford Puma
Our pick 1.0 Ecoboost mHEV 155 ST-
