Medium SUVs

The Mitsubishi Outlander is a compact SUV that's good to drive and great to live with

The Honda CR-V crossover is good all-rounder, but its appeal is limited by not offering seven seats

The Toyota RAV4 invented the compact SUV class, and it's still a reliable, efficient and practical choice

Outclassed by newer rivals, the Kia nevertheless has value on its side.

Hyundai's second 4x4 seems almost unnecessary. It's not much smaller than the popular Santa Fe, and prices aren't significantly cheaper either.

Boasting excellent on-tarmac dynamics, a practical interior, decent mud-plugging ability and strong performance, BMW's X3 impresses