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Best small crossover cars of 2024

Small crossovers are extremely popular thanks to their raised ride height, compact size and low running costs. There are dozens of options out there, so to make your choice a bit easier, our team at carwow has selected some of the very best ones on sale today.

Peugeot 2008

1. Peugeot 2008

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8/10
Peugeot 2008 review

What's good

  • Stylish exterior design
  • Fun and cheap to run
  • 3D dashboard display

What’s not so good

  • Adults cramped in the back
  • Sluggish automatic gearbox
  • Infotainment system can be a pain to navigate
You won’t miss the 2008 in the car park thanks to its striking looks and the interior doesn’t disappoint either. It’s well built and has a very cool digital driver display, although the rear seats can be a bit tight for adults and the low steering wheel positioning may not suit everyone.

What's good

  • Stylish exterior design
  • Fun and cheap to run
  • 3D dashboard display

What’s not so good

  • Adults cramped in the back
  • Sluggish automatic gearbox
  • Infotainment system can be a pain to navigate
Volkswagen T-Cross
2024
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2. Volkswagen T-Cross

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8/10
Volkswagen T-Cross review

What's good

  • Generous boot space
  • Lots of room for passengers
  • Loads of standard equipment

What’s not so good

  • Not very exciting
  • Annoying climate controls
  • SEAT Arona is cheaper
The T-Cross is all about practicality and offers more passenger and luggage space than you might expect in this class. It comes with a decent amount of standard equipment although some of the plastic trim is not up to VW’s usual high standards. It’s good to drive, but a bit noisy on the motorway.

What's good

  • Generous boot space
  • Lots of room for passengers
  • Loads of standard equipment

What’s not so good

  • Not very exciting
  • Annoying climate controls
  • SEAT Arona is cheaper
Skoda Karoq

3. Skoda Karoq

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9/10
Skoda Karoq review

What's good

  • Clever rear seats
  • Feels solidly built
  • Comfortable to drive

What’s not so good

  • Slightly drab styling
  • Entry-level cars feel slow
  • Expensive range-topping models
Packed with practical features and plenty of standard kit, the Karoq offers a lot of value. You can pick from tons of options, the infotainment system is great and it’s well put. But the staid styling and driving experience let it down a bit.

What's good

  • Clever rear seats
  • Feels solidly built
  • Comfortable to drive

What’s not so good

  • Slightly drab styling
  • Entry-level cars feel slow
  • Expensive range-topping models

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Renault Captur

4. Renault Captur

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8/10
Renault Captur review
Battery range up to 28 miles

What's good

  • Great Google-based infotainment
  • Hybrid model is economical
  • Big boot for a small SUV

What’s not so good

  • Suspension is firm over bumps
  • Some safety kit reserved for top-spec models
  • Hybrid system hesitant at times
The Captur will wow you with its great looks and impressive interior space. It’s not the most comfortable around town though, and you will have to shell out extra for the best safety kit. The frugal engine range should keep running costs low.

What's good

  • Great Google-based infotainment
  • Hybrid model is economical
  • Big boot for a small SUV

What’s not so good

  • Suspension is firm over bumps
  • Some safety kit reserved for top-spec models
  • Hybrid system hesitant at times
Skoda Kamiq

5. Skoda Kamiq

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8/10
Skoda Kamiq review

What's good

  • Spacious in the back
  • Comfortable over bumps
  • Well-equipped

What’s not so good

  • No hybrid or electric options
  • Pretty dull to drive
  • Alternatives have bigger boots
The Kamiq is another solid and practical Skoda, offering plenty of space and a comfortable drive. Standard kit is decent, too. It looks classy from the outside, but the design is a bit drab in the cabin. Many rivals have larger boots, but few match it for rear passenger space.

What's good

  • Spacious in the back
  • Comfortable over bumps
  • Well-equipped

What’s not so good

  • No hybrid or electric options
  • Pretty dull to drive
  • Alternatives have bigger boots
Nissan Juke

6. Nissan Juke

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5/10
Nissan Juke review

What's good

  • Stand-out looks
  • Decent levels of safety tech as standard
  • Priced well

What’s not so good

  • Interior feels quite cramped
  • Outdated infotainment system
  • Not particularly comfortable
The Juke offers a sharp-looking exterior and an enjoyable driving experience. The interior is spacious, and it’s got a lot of standard safety kit. The infotainment system isn’t the best and you will want to stay away from the large wheels as they tend to spoil the ride quality.

What's good

  • Stand-out looks
  • Decent levels of safety tech as standard
  • Priced well

What’s not so good

  • Interior feels quite cramped
  • Outdated infotainment system
  • Not particularly comfortable
Volkswagen T-Roc

7. Volkswagen T-Roc

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7/10
Volkswagen T-Roc review

What's good

  • Big boot
  • Quite peppy to drive on a twisting road
  • Straightforward interior tech

What’s not so good

  • No hybrid or plug-in options available
  • Quite pricey compared with alternatives
  • Firm suspension
You get an impressive amount of standard kit in the T-Roc, and it looks sharp inside and out. Alternatives cost less though and offer more rear seat space for taller passengers. If space isn’t a priority, it’s a stylish and comfortable choice.

What's good

  • Big boot
  • Quite peppy to drive on a twisting road
  • Straightforward interior tech

What’s not so good

  • No hybrid or plug-in options available
  • Quite pricey compared with alternatives
  • Firm suspension
Honda HR-V Hybrid

8. Honda HR-V

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6/10
Honda HR-V Hybrid review

What's good

  • Easy to drive in town
  • Seamless electric/petrol changeover
  • Limited interior noise

What’s not so good

  • Rear headroom not great
  • Boot not so practical
  • Engine is noisy under acceleration
The hybrid-only Honda HR-V is efficient and refined, it also has a lot of space for passengers aside from tight rear headroom. The design is elegant outside and stylish inside, but the boot is a bit smaller than average, and there are sportier alternatives if that matters.

What's good

  • Easy to drive in town
  • Seamless electric/petrol changeover
  • Limited interior noise

What’s not so good

  • Rear headroom not great
  • Boot not so practical
  • Engine is noisy under acceleration
SEAT Arona

9. SEAT Arona

8/10
SEAT Arona review

What's good

  • Looks great
  • Well equipped across the range
  • Good balance of comfort and fun to drive

What’s not so good

  • Tight on space for rear passengers
  • Lags behind on boot space
  • Some cheap-feeling interior bits
The Arona offers some decent engines, sporty handling and good standard equipment levels. All that sportiness does make the ride a bit hard around town, and while the boot is generously proportioned, the rear seats are not. It’s great value though and the interior has been updated to look posher than before.

What's good

  • Looks great
  • Well equipped across the range
  • Good balance of comfort and fun to drive

What’s not so good

  • Tight on space for rear passengers
  • Lags behind on boot space
  • Some cheap-feeling interior bits
Ford Puma

10. Ford Puma

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8/10
Ford Puma review

What's good

  • Eye-catching looks
  • Comes loaded with kit
  • Large boot is impressively versatile

What’s not so good

  • Back seats a bit tight on space
  • Not as comfortable as some alternatives
  • You sit higher up in other SUVs
The Puma is one of the sportiest small crossovers around, it’s got loads of standard kit and a big boot, too. The sporty dynamics mean that it’s not the most comfortable over bumpy roads and the rear seats are a bit tight for taller passengers.

What's good

  • Eye-catching looks
  • Comes loaded with kit
  • Large boot is impressively versatile

What’s not so good

  • Back seats a bit tight on space
  • Not as comfortable as some alternatives
  • You sit higher up in other SUVs

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Advice about small crossovers

Small crossovers FAQs

Many manufacturers use the same base model for their hatchback and crossover offerings. In these cases, there is precious little difference between the two. Sometimes, as with the Kia Ceed and Kia Xceed, the changes are simply a raised ride-height and some plastic exterior cladding that hint at a rugged off-road lifestyle.

In other cases, the differences are a bit more substantial, with the crossover generally having a redesigned body with a larger boot and more standard equipment to justify its higher pricing. Peugeot does this with the 208 and 2008.

The most  luggage-friendly small crossover is the Renault Captur with its 536 litres of boot space. This is more than just about any other rival, with the Ford Puma (456 litres) and Volkswagen T-Cross (455 litres) coming in a distant second and third.

There is a constantly expanding selection of all-electric small crossovers with current offerings including the MG ZS EV, Hyundai Kona Electric, Peugeot e-2008, and Hyundai Ioniq 5.