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With 148bhp and a claimed 0-62mph of 8.9sec, the 18d isn't lightning quick, but it delivers flexible enough performance for most and feels just as punchy as the entry-level D165 diesel Range Rover Evoque. 

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Munich-based BMW is most famous for its sports saloons, in particular the 3 Series and 5 Series. However, it actually builds almost every type of car imaginable: everything from two-seat convertibles to seven-seat MPVs.

The cheapest model in the BMW range is the 1 Series hatchback, which is a rival to the Audi A3, Mercedes-Benz A-Class and Volkswagen Golf. Meanwhile, at the other extreme is the M8&nbsp;grand tourer, which costs more than £120,000.

BMW was also quick to capitalise on the rise of the SUV and now has ten in its range: the X1, X2, X3, X4, X5, X6, X7 and XM, plus the electric iX3 and iX.

All of this makes it one of the big three German prestige brands, along with Audi and Mercedes-Benz.

M Sport trim gets you all the equipment that comes on xLine, but adds 19in alloys as well as the Technology Pack, which bring wireless phone-charging and high-beam assist for the headlights. You also get sportier styling.

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sDrive 18d M Sport 5dr [Tech Plus Pack] Step Auto

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Rain sensor including auto headlights activation

Crash Sensor - activates hazard/interior lighting + unlocks doors

Electric windows - front and rear, with open/close fingertip control, anti-trap facility and comfort closing

Active Guard + lane departure warning, speed limiting, front collision warning, Left turn warning with brake function and evasion assist

Active seat for driver and front passenger - electrically adjustable lumbar support

Driving assistant professional pack - X1/iX1

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Some premium family SUVs are more comfortable and better to drive, but you won’t find any that are more spacious inside than the BMW X1. Your choice of engine will depend on whether you prioritise performance or fuel economy, unless you're shopping for a company car, in which case the PHEVs make most sense.

<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Comfortable ride </li> <li>Feature-filled infotainment </li> <li>Space for child seats </li> <li>Robust build quality </li> <li>Practical storage spaces </li> <li>A boot fit for a family holiday </li> <li>Fuel-efficient engines</li></ul>

While we define a small SUV&nbsp;as something&nbsp;less than 4.3 metres long and a large SUV as measuring more than 4.5 metres, family SUVs tread the middle ground.

As the name suggests, the vast majority are&nbsp;designed for family duties rather than serious off-roading, so practicality is paramount. However, that&nbsp;shouldn't come at the expense of a decent drive; the best examples combine tidy handling with smooth engines&nbsp;and a ride that's comfortable&nbsp;enough to ensure the kids aren't left feeling queasy.

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