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<p>So you fancy the on-trend practicality of an SUV but can't commit to a huge spend? Don't worry, there are still many used examples to choose from at surprisingly modest prices. Here, we’ve picked out SUVs of varying sizes that we think will fit a variety of different bills, all for an upper price limit of £10,000.</p>

<p>You can choose from SUVs both big and small, depending on your needs, but whatever the dimensions there are many qualities that all these cars share, including a spacious and versatile interior and a relaxing drive. But which models made the list? Here are the top 10...</p>

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Best used SUVs for less than £10,000

Hatchback

<p dir="ltr">Hatchbacks, SUVs, hybrids, electric cars: Renault makes them all, in a variety of shapes and sizes, meaning&nbsp;it has a line-up designed to tempt pretty much everyone.</p>

<p dir="ltr">From the roadside, the standout feature of all its cars is design, with them instantly recognisable as members of the Renault family, without being so similar that they fall&nbsp;into the Russian doll trap. However, in terms of ability they're a mixed bag,&nbsp;ranging&nbsp;from very good to no better than average.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Models that fall into the former camp include the Clio small hatchback and Megane E-Tech electric car, while the smaller Zoe electric car is also impressive in most respects; it's just a pity Renault omits key safety kit.</p>

<p dir="ltr">On the other hand, the Captur, Arkana and Austral SUVs are all outclassed by several rivals.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Renault has some exciting new models planned, including a new Scenic (this time it will be an electric SUV instead of a conventionally powered MPV) and two cars that reimagine classic Renaults: the 4 and 5.</p>


RENAULT

KADJAR

<p>Handsome, spacious and cheap to run, the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/renault/kadjar/hatchback/used-review/n802">Renault Kadjar</a> is a fine family SUV that built on the success of its smaller sibling, the Captur. It shares a lot of its underpinnings with&nbsp;the highly successful <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/nissan/qashqai/hatchback/used-review/n804">second-generation Nissan Qashqai</a>. Its interior quality is a little mixed and its&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/2022-what-car-reliability-survey/n23397">reliability record</a>&nbsp;is not as good as some, alas.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>We found</strong>&nbsp;2018&nbsp;Renault Kadjar 1.5 dCi Dynamique Nav, 52,000&nbsp;miles, £9990</p>


10: Renault Kadjar

<h3><strong>Strengths</strong></h3>

<ul>
	<li>Spacious interior</li>
	<li>Bigger boot than sibling Nissan Qashqai</li>
	<li>Quiet petrol engines</li>
</ul>

<h3><strong>Weaknesses</strong></h3>

<ul>
	<li>So-so quality</li>
	<li>Grabby brakes</li>
	<li>Choppy ride on big alloys</li>
</ul>


<p dir="ltr">Nissan turned up early to the SUV party, with its Qashqai paving the way for the countless models we see today. The Qashqai continues to sell in big numbers in the UK, too, and was also our overall Car of the Year in 2014.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Don’t think Nissan is just about SUVs, though. As well as the Qashqai, the smaller Juke and the larger X-Trail, the Japanese brand has the Micra hatchback, GT-R sports car and Navara pick-up truck.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Nissan was also one of the first big car makers to launch a fully electric car, with its latest Leaf being one of the best on the market.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Despite being based in Japan, Nissan has long committed to building cars in the UK, making several of its best-selling models at a huge factory in Sunderland.</p>


NISSAN

QASHQAI

<p dir="ltr">The very apogee of the family SUV, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/nissan/qashqai/hatchback/review/n7">Nissan Qashqai</a>&nbsp;has pointed the way for all others since it started the trend way back in 2008. This second-generation version really upped the game when it was introduced in 2014. It's immensely practical and spacious inside, and comfortable. Only an average showing in our most recent&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/2022-what-car-reliability-survey/n23397">What Car? Reliability Survey</a>&nbsp;blots the Qashqai's&nbsp;copybook.&nbsp;</p>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>We found</strong>&nbsp;2019&nbsp;Nissan Qashqai 1.2 DIG-T Acenta, 55,000 miles, £9700</p>


9: Nissan Qashqai

<h3><strong>Strengths</strong></h3>

<ul>
	<li>Quiet and comfortable</li>
	<li>Sips fuel</li>
	<li>Lots of equipment</li>
</ul>

<h3><strong>Weaknesses</strong></h3>

<ul>
	<li>Poor reliability</li>
	<li>Ride suffers on 19in wheels</li>
	<li>Limited rear visibility</li>
</ul>


<p dir="ltr">Ford builds some of the most popular cars in the UK, including the Fiesta and Focus hatchbacks.</p>

<p dir="ltr">This success is partly down to longevity and the fact that there’s a Ford dealer around every corner. However, it’s also because Fords tend to offer good value and be among the best cars in their respective classes to drive.</p>

<p dir="ltr">The company’s huge range also helps; it offers everything from the small – but surprisingly practical – Ka+ to the large and lavishly equipped Edge SUV.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Meanwhile, other highlights of the range include the S-Max and Galaxy people carriers, the Mondeo executive car and the Ranger pick-up.</p>


FORD

KUGA

<p>Chunky, Tonka-toy looks,&nbsp;blistered wheel arches, neat roof rails and some subtle lower-body cladding give the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/ford/kuga/4x4/used-review/n895">previous-generation Ford Kuga</a>&nbsp;real presence. It's a likeable and competitive SUV. Some of its rivals were more practical size-for-size when it was new, but now it seems like a used car bargain, especially when you consider our money would buy you a good 2018 car with a service history. It's good to drive, too, and only a slightly cheap-feeling interior lets it down.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>We found</strong>&nbsp;2018 Ford Kuga 1.5 Titanium, 53,000&nbsp;miles, £9995</p>


8: Ford Kuga

<h3><strong>Strengths</strong></h3>

<ul>
	<li>Agile for an SUV</li>
	<li>Diesels are economical</li>
	<li>Well equipped</li>
</ul>

<h3><strong>Weaknesses</strong></h3>

<ul>
	<li>Cheap-feeling interior</li>
	<li>Rivals are more spacious</li>
	<li>Shortage of standard safety tech</li>
</ul>


CAPTUR

<p dir="ltr">The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/renault/captur/hatchback/review/n20">Renault Captur&nbsp;</a>was consistently Europe’s best-selling small SUV&nbsp;– and as the first-generation model had a good, long life, surviving up until the launch of a replacement&nbsp;in 2019, there are plenty of used examples around. There's a good choice in the engine range from nippy petrols to frugal diesels. Our money buys one of the last 2019&nbsp;models.&nbsp;</p>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>We found</strong>&nbsp;2019&nbsp;Renault Captur 0.9 TCe 90 Dynamique Nav, 30,000 miles, £9995</p>


7: Renault Captur

<h3><strong>Strengths</strong></h3>

<ul>
	<li>Practical interior</li>
	<li>Impressive refinement</li>
	<li>Well equipped</li>
</ul>

<h3><strong>Weaknesses</strong></h3>

<ul>
	<li>Pre-facelift Captur has poor interior quality</li>
	<li>Some engines have weak performance</li>
	<li>Rear leg room can be tight</li>
	<li>Reliability a bit mixed</li>
</ul>


<p dir="ltr">Suzuki is well known as a motorcycle manufacturer, but the car brand has been enjoying decent success in recent years, thanks to a line-up of neat, well-equipped and keenly priced models.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Its expertise focuses on smaller cars, although its high-riding SUV range is also hugely credible, especially the Ignis and Vitara, which are both rated highly by What Car?’s testers and which have enjoyed success at the What Car? Awards as a result.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Well priced, decent to drive and full of useful tech, Suzuki’s cars also generally stand out for delivering good fuel economy. The Ignis, Celerio and Baleno have all stood head and shoulders above the competition during our True MPG testing.</p>


SUZUKI

IGNIS

<p>It's one of the smallest SUV offerings on the market, but it is also one of the best&nbsp;value. £10,000 buys you a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/suzuki/ignis/hatchback/review/n17225">Suzuki Ignis</a>&nbsp;with a low mileage and maybe even some of the three-year warranty left over.&nbsp;What's more, its diminutive dimensions make it ideal in the&nbsp;city, yet inside, there's space for four adults and a very reasonable-sized boot. If you want a funky little SUV that works in town, the Ignis should be high on your list.</p>

<p><strong>We found</strong>&nbsp;2021&nbsp;Suzuki Ignis&nbsp;1.2 Dualjet SZ-T, 4000&nbsp;miles, £9990</p>


6: Suzuki Ignis

<h3><strong>Strengths</strong></h3>

<ul>
	<li>Spacious for a city car</li>
	<li>Most models well equipped</li>
	<li>Agile in corners</li>
	<li>Top-notch reliability</li>
</ul>

<h3><strong>Weaknesses</strong></h3>

<ul>
	<li>Jiggly ride quality</li>
	<li>Vague steering</li>
	<li>Fiddly touchscreen system</li>
</ul>


Estate

<p dir="ltr">Mazda can be summed up in a single word: bold. Not only do its cars generally look like nothing else on the market, but it’s also invested heavily in innovative engine technology.</p>

<p dir="ltr">So, while many car makers have moved to smaller turbocharged engines, Mazda instead offers larger motors that are still efficient. For example, the entry-level petrol option in the Mazda 3 is a 2.0-litre unit –&nbsp;far larger than what you’ll find in most rivals – but it remains very clean.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Highlights of Mazda’s line-up include the MX-5 sports car, which has won our Convertible of the Year Award multiple times, and the CX-5 large SUV, which was named as our inaugural best car for dog owners.</p>


MAZDA

CX-5

<p dir="ltr">The <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/mazda/cx-5/estate/used-review/n835">first-gen&nbsp;Mazda CX-5</a>&nbsp;was a corker when it arrived, being far nicer to drive than the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/nissan/qashqai/hatchback/review/n7">Nissan Qashqai&nbsp;</a>of the time, and a lot roomier, too, with a boot that can easily hold enough luggage for a family holiday. The rear seats of this large SUV are just about wide enough for three people to sit abreast, which not a lot of family SUVs will let you do. Oh, and it's reliable and well-equipped, too. It would finish even higher if you could buy a newer one for this money.&nbsp;</p>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>We found</strong>&nbsp;2017&nbsp;Mazda CX-5 2.2d SE-L, 61,000 miles, £9995</p>


5: Mazda CX-5

<h3><strong>Strengths</strong></h3>

<ul>
	<li>Spacious interior</li>
	<li>Sharp handling</li>
	<li>Good economy from petrol engine</li>
</ul>

<h3><strong>Weaknesses</strong></h3>

<ul>
	<li>Lots of road noise</li>
	<li>Ride firm on Sport models</li>
	<li>Drab interior</li>
</ul>


<p dir="ltr">If you want a new car but would rather not spend much, Dacia is a great place to start your search.</p>

<p dir="ltr">This budget brand builds some of Britain’s cheapest new cars, including the Sandero hatchback. And don’t think cheap automatically means corners have been cut, because the Sandero has been commended at the annual What Car? Car of the Year awards on numerous occasions.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Other Dacia models include the&nbsp;higher-riding Sandero Stepway, seven-seat Jogger, and rugged Duster SUV. And while these cost slightly more than the Sandero, they’re still priced aggressively enough that they’re really only competing directly with used cars.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Dacia manages this by borrowing mechanicals and technology from its owner, Renault, to minimise development costs.</p>


DACIA

DUSTER

<p>This version of the <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/dacia/duster/estate/review/n67">Dacia Duster</a> has just been replaced, but it's still a great used buy: it's good to drive, comfortable and cheap to run.&nbsp;Space is very good, too; four adults should have few&nbsp;complaints about longer journeys and you can even take five – at a pinch.&nbsp;Boot capacity is excellent, too. It might not be of the highest quality inside, but it'll stand up to abuse from even the most ardent DIYer, or the most abusive toddler.</p>

<p><strong>We found</strong>&nbsp;2021&nbsp;Dacia Duster 1.5 DCi&nbsp;Laureate, 36,000&nbsp;miles, £9999</p>


4: Dacia Duster

<h3><strong>Strengths</strong></h3>

<ul>
	<li>A lot of car for the money</li>
	<li>Big boot</li>
	<li>4x4 version very capable</li>
</ul>

<h3><strong>Weaknesses</strong></h3>

<ul>
	<li>Sparse equipment on lower trims</li>
	<li>Interior feels very cheap</li>
	<li>Disappointing Euro NCAP safety rating</li>
</ul>


VITARA

<p dir="ltr">The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/suzuki/vitara/4x4/review/n76">Suzuki Vitara</a>&nbsp;is good to drive, has a comfortable ride, loads of interior space, and a good touchscreen infotainment system in SZ-T trim or higher. On top of that, its<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/2022-what-car-reliability-survey/n23397">&nbsp;reliability record</a>&nbsp;is very strong and it's also surprisingly economical. It's been on sale since 2015 so there's plenty of choice on the used forecourts, but our £10k budget now buys you a good 2019 car with a low mileage.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>We found</strong>&nbsp;2019 Suzuki Vitara 1.6 SZ4, 18,000 miles, £9500</p>


3: Suzuki Vitara

<h3><strong>Strengths</strong></h3>

<ul>
	<li>Good driving manners</li>
	<li>Spacious and practical interior</li>
	<li>Well equipped</li>
	<li>Reliability</li>
</ul>

<h3><strong>Weaknesses</strong></h3>

<ul>
	<li>High emissions on some petrol models</li>
	<li>Diesel engines can be noisy</li>
	<li>Some of the trim feels flimsy</li>
</ul>


<p dir="ltr">Hyundai has transformed itself from a maker of oddball hatchbacks that sold in small numbers in the UK, to a major rival to the likes of Ford, Vauxhall and Volkswagen.</p>

<p dir="ltr">The Korean firm’s Ioniq Hybrid is particularly impressive, having beaten the trend-setting Toyota Prius when we tested the cars back to back.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Meanwhile, at the extremes of the Hyundai range you find the tiny i10 city car – a four-time What Car? award winner – and the stylish yet family-friendly Santa Fe SUV.</p>

<p dir="ltr">As a bonus, all of these cars come with the reassurance of a five-year, unlimited-mileage warranty, whereas most of Hyundai’s rivals offer only three years and 60,000 miles of cover.</p>


HYUNDAI

TUCSON

<p>Rugged, rocky and arid, that's what the name&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/hyundai/tucson/4x4/review/n103">Hyundai Tucson&nbsp;</a>suggests, and it lives up to it, too, to a certain degree. In fact, space and practicality are the Tucson's real forte, and it's the perfect size and shape for families. It's nice to drive, too, if not outstandingly sharp or quick, and it looks great. Our budget should get you a good, average mileage version of the previous-generation car from 2018, and it'll come with a top-notch&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/news/2022-what-car-reliability-survey/n23397">reliability record</a>, too.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>We found</strong>&nbsp;2018&nbsp;Hyundai Tucson 2.0 CRDi 136 SE Nav, 30,000&nbsp;miles, £9490</p>


2: Hyundai Tucson

<h3><strong>Strengths</strong></h3>

<ul>
	<li>Plenty of space</li>
	<li>Lots of equipment</li>
	<li>Relatively cheap to buy used</li>
</ul>

<h3><strong>Weaknesses</strong></h3>

<ul>
	<li>Plasticky interior</li>
	<li>Firm ride</li>
	<li>Some thirsty engines</li>
</ul>


<p dir="ltr">Buyers seeking value for money should have Kia towards the top of their shopping list.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Although once a niche brand in the UK, today Kia outsells many more established brands, helped by its market-leading seven-year warranty and a strong reputation for reliability; in fact, Kia regularly finishes towards the top of our reliability surveys.</p>

<p dir="ltr">There are plenty of models to choose from, too, ranging from the small Picanto city car to the Ceed family hatchback and the Sorento large SUV. The Picanto was the first Kia to win its class at the What Car? Car of the Year awards.</p>


SPORTAGE

<p dir="ltr">The previous-generation&nbsp;<a href="https://www.whatcar.com/kia/sportage/4x4/review/n17352">Kia Sportage</a>&nbsp;has a spacious and practical interior, perfect for families, and is now great value bought used. True, the Sportage is not quite as engaging to drive as some of its rivals, but it betters many of them in so many other areas that it's a worthy winner here. It's a seriously good SUV and its looks will impress the neighbours, too. You can pick up a clean 2018&nbsp;example now for our budget and that should give you many years of practical and reliable motoring.</p>

<p dir="ltr"><strong>We found</strong>&nbsp;2018&nbsp;Kia Sportage 1.7 CRDi 1, 52,000 miles, £9990</p>


1: Kia Sportage

<h3><strong>Strengths</strong></h3>

<ul>
	<li>Spacious and practical interior</li>
	<li>Good value for money used</li>
	<li>Neat steering</li>
</ul>

<h3><strong>Weaknesses</strong></h3>

<ul>
	<li>Diesel engine can be noisy</li>
	<li>So-so ride and handling</li>
	<li>No automatic emergency braking on some models</li>
</ul>


<p dir="ltr">Vauxhall has an incredibly diverse range of cars on sale, a few of which stand out above the class average. Add in the fact that it still offers some of the largest Target Price discounts in the market (something it is trying, without huge success, to cut back on), and there are very good reasons to consider buying one of its better models.</p>

<p dir="ltr">However, you need to choose carefully, because it is also a brand in transition. It has a newish parent company – the same one that owns Citroën, DS and Peugeot. And while Vauxhall’s newer models tend to be competitive, some of the others feel dated; a quick check of our star ratings will reveal which is which.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Still, given the recent success of sister brands Citroën and especially Peugeot, each new launch should make its range more appealing to buyers.</p>


VAUXHALL

MOKKA X

<p>The <a href="https://www.whatcar.com/vauxhall/mokka-x/hatchback/used-review/n960">Vauxhall Mokka X</a> looks like good value. Sadly, it's no more than a very light facelift of its predecessor, the Mokka, and one which failed to sort that car's myriad problems. It is, therefore, best avoided.</p>


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