Last updated April 11, 2025 by
Mario Christou
10 best coupé SUVs of 2025: for peering over traffic in style
Where they were once incredibly niche, coupe-SUVs have become a hugely popular choice for people who enjoy driving a big, high-riding car with a lot of ground clearance - an SUV, in other words - but aren’t so keen on the way they look. That’s where coupe-SUVs come in, they blend the characteristics of big, boxy 4x4s and swoopy, low-slung coupes.
That means you get the best of both worlds: buckets of road presence, a sporty roofline and a reassuring, high-set driving position for peering over traffic. The popularity of the coupe-SUV has led to a wide range of sizes, engine types and levels of poshness, so there’s one you can buy to suit most prices.
In fact, where the first few coupe-SUVs were seen as status symbols with generally big, thirsty engines under the bonnet, now there are a variety of smaller, more efficient options, and even some fully electric choices.
That hasn’t stopped some manufacturers from going in the other direction, giving their swoopy SUVs prodigious power and performance to go with their sporty looks. Aggressive bumpers, huge wheels and supercar-baiting performance are synonymous with coupe-SUVs - and they’re faster, and more expensive, than ever.
Seeing as most coupe versions are based on an existing SUV design, they tend to be almost as practical, comfortable and easy to live with - though you’ll find a little less headroom in most due to their lower roofline. You also won’t find any seven-seater cars on this list as you can’t fit any seats in the boot of a coupe-SUV, again due to their swoopy silhouettes.
But a coupe-SUV is a car you buy with your heart, rather than solely with your head, so you won’t mind sacrificing a bit of interior space in the name of style.
Our expert reviews team has tested every coupe-SUV on sale, and put together this list of the ten best that you can buy. If a couple of extra seats would suit your lifestyle, check out our favourite seven-seater SUVs on sale, or if you prefer a low slung seating position, have a look at the 10 best coupes instead.
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Best for: all-round ability
The BMW X6 was the first popular example of the coupe-SUV breed, and it’s come a long way since its introduction in 2008. It’s been based on the regular X5 SUV since day one, and seeing as the X5 is one of the best cars you can buy at the minute, it’s safe to say the X6 comes from good stock.
There’s a passing resemblance to the X5, but BMW has gone to great lengths to differentiate the X6 from its more sensible counterpart. Narrow, aggressive LED headlights flank an angular take on the classic BMW grille, while a sporty roofline leads to a tall rear end featuring wide LED taillights and a large diffuser. The light-up grille is divisive, and while it’s far from classy it’s certainly distinctive.
The interior is much of a muchness with the X5 too, but that’s a very good thing as you’re surrounded by plush materials and soft-touch surfaces. Even the standard-fit vegan ‘leather’ feels expensive, but you can spec a multitude of real leather options instead. The curved dual-screen setup on the dashboard houses the instrument display and infotainment system. It has crisp graphics and good feedback to your inputs, but the menus are a little convoluted to navigate.
Tall passengers will feel a little cramped in the back of the X6 as a result of its roofline, and you can’t fit tall loads in the boot either, but that’s the trade off you get for sporty looks and style.
You can choose from a range of petrol and diesel models, from the entry-level 3.0-litre diesel all the way to the snarling X6 M Competition with a mighty twin-turbocharged V8 engine under the bonnet.
All X6 variants are fun to drive, feeling like a hot hatchback on stilts rather than a traditional SUV. They’re genuinely enjoyable to chuck into corners on country lanes, yet they’re very comfortable over broken roads in town with a good degree of motorway refinement too. As an all-rounder, mildly compromised in the name of style, the X6 is very impressive.
The BMW X6 was the first popular example of the coupe-SUV breed, and it’s come a long way since its introduction in 2008. It’s been based on the regular X5 SUV since day one, and seeing as the X5 is one of the best cars you can buy at the minute, it’s safe to say the X6 comes from good stock.
There’s a passing resemblance to the X5, but BMW has gone to great lengths to differentiate the X6 from its more sensible counterpart. Narrow, aggressive LED headlights flank an angular take on the classic BMW grille, while a sporty roofline leads to a tall rear end featuring wide LED taillights and a large diffuser. The light-up grille is divisive, and while it’s far from classy it’s certainly distinctive.
The interior is much of a muchness with the X5 too, but that’s a very good thing as you’re surrounded by plush materials and soft-touch surfaces. Even the standard-fit vegan ‘leather’ feels expensive, but you can spec a multitude of real leather options instead. The curved dual-screen setup on the dashboard houses the instrument display and infotainment system. It has crisp graphics and good feedback to your inputs, but the menus are a little convoluted to navigate.
Tall passengers will feel a little cramped in the back of the X6 as a result of its roofline, and you can’t fit tall loads in the boot either, but that’s the trade off you get for sporty looks and style.
You can choose from a range of petrol and diesel models, from the entry-level 3.0-litre diesel all the way to the snarling X6 M Competition with a mighty twin-turbocharged V8 engine under the bonnet.
All X6 variants are fun to drive, feeling like a hot hatchback on stilts rather than a traditional SUV. They’re genuinely enjoyable to chuck into corners on country lanes, yet they’re very comfortable over broken roads in town with a good degree of motorway refinement too. As an all-rounder, mildly compromised in the name of style, the X6 is very impressive.
Battery range up to 43 miles
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Best for: high-riding high performance
Where the BMW X6 feels like a hot hatchback in a pair of platform boots, the Porsche Cayenne Coupe is more like a Porsche 911 wearing chunky trail runners. It would be a crime for a car wearing a Porsche badge to not have sporty handling traits, and the Cayenne lives up to its heritage.
The Coupe model has a sloping roofline much more akin to Porsche sports and saloon cars than its traditional SUV offerings. LED headlights and big grilles span the width of the front end, and there’s a snazzy LED lightbar at the back.
The Cayenne Coupe has much curvier styling than any of its alternatives, and it’s a rather handsome and distinctive piece of design as a result - especially when compared to the mechanically similar Audi RS Q8.
Inside you’ll find a 12.3-inch infotainment screen right in the middle of the dashboard, a neater touch than the usual ‘plonked on top’ screens you get these days, and the driver has a fantastic curved 12.6-inch instrument display which harks back to Porsche gauges of old.
There’s plenty of leg room both front and rear, but taller rear-seat occupants might feel a little claustrophobic on long drives due to the low roofline. Boot capacity is 554 litres in the Coupe compared to the standard Cayenne’s 698 litres. E-Hybrid models drop down to 404 litres in the boot, which is poor for a car of this size.
Whether powered by the entry-level 3.0-litre V6 engine or the outrageous 739hp hybrid powertrain in the Turbo E-Hybrid, the Cayenne hides its size in the way it carves through corners. It has buckets of grip and hefty steering which make the big coupe-SUV feel remarkably agile.
In town the sporty steering feel helps to make the Cayenne Coupe feel more manoeuvrable than some of its alternatives, as does the rear-wheel steering, but rear visibility is poor and you’re in for a bumpy ride thanks to its stiff suspension. Motorway refinement and comfort is fantastic, though there is quite a bit of road noise from models with bigger wheels and sportier tyres.
Where the BMW X6 feels like a hot hatchback in a pair of platform boots, the Porsche Cayenne Coupe is more like a Porsche 911 wearing chunky trail runners. It would be a crime for a car wearing a Porsche badge to not have sporty handling traits, and the Cayenne lives up to its heritage.
The Coupe model has a sloping roofline much more akin to Porsche sports and saloon cars than its traditional SUV offerings. LED headlights and big grilles span the width of the front end, and there’s a snazzy LED lightbar at the back.
The Cayenne Coupe has much curvier styling than any of its alternatives, and it’s a rather handsome and distinctive piece of design as a result - especially when compared to the mechanically similar Audi RS Q8.
Inside you’ll find a 12.3-inch infotainment screen right in the middle of the dashboard, a neater touch than the usual ‘plonked on top’ screens you get these days, and the driver has a fantastic curved 12.6-inch instrument display which harks back to Porsche gauges of old.
There’s plenty of leg room both front and rear, but taller rear-seat occupants might feel a little claustrophobic on long drives due to the low roofline. Boot capacity is 554 litres in the Coupe compared to the standard Cayenne’s 698 litres. E-Hybrid models drop down to 404 litres in the boot, which is poor for a car of this size.
Whether powered by the entry-level 3.0-litre V6 engine or the outrageous 739hp hybrid powertrain in the Turbo E-Hybrid, the Cayenne hides its size in the way it carves through corners. It has buckets of grip and hefty steering which make the big coupe-SUV feel remarkably agile.
In town the sporty steering feel helps to make the Cayenne Coupe feel more manoeuvrable than some of its alternatives, as does the rear-wheel steering, but rear visibility is poor and you’re in for a bumpy ride thanks to its stiff suspension. Motorway refinement and comfort is fantastic, though there is quite a bit of road noise from models with bigger wheels and sportier tyres.
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Best for: silent luxury
The GV60 is Genesis’s first stab at a luxury electric coupe-SUV, and it nailed it right out of the gate. It’s fairly compact, very stylish and a strong performer in the right spec.
It looks like little else on the road, with Genesis’s distinctive split headlight and taillight design at either end of a smooth, slinky body with a sloping roofline. There are pointy design features dotted around the GV60 and some rather bold colour options, making it easy to stand out in a sea of grey traffic.
The GV60’s interior is a blend of lovely design and frustrating controls. Material quality is very high, with soft-touch plastics even in hard-to-reach areas, but the infotainment system is overcomplicated to navigate and the steering wheel is a mess of buttons and touchpads. A fun touch; a crystal orb gear selector retracts into the centre console when you press the start button.
There isn’t a huge amount of space in the GV60, and while front passengers will be fine, taller rear passengers will struggle for kneeroom and foot space; noticeable on a long drive. A 432 litre boot capacity is small when compared to some German alternatives, though it’s a usefully wide shape and there’s only a small lip to lift objects over.
You’ve got three power levels to choose from, all with a different claimed range. While the entry-level Premium is a restrained rear-wheel drive version with a 321-mile range, the 490hp Sport Plus model is the hooligan of the bunch with a 0-62mph time of 4.0 seconds and 292 miles of range.
On the road, the GV60 feels most at home on the motorway. The cabin is well insulated against wind and road noise, and the suspension soaks up dips well at high-speeds. While it’s easy to drive in town thanks to its well-judged regenerative braking and light steering, the suspension is far too stiff on broken roads. The GV60 clatters its way over potholes, especially when fitted with big wheels, and while it doesn’t feel hugely sporty it’s composed on twisty roads.
The GV60 is Genesis’s first stab at a luxury electric coupe-SUV, and it nailed it right out of the gate. It’s fairly compact, very stylish and a strong performer in the right spec.
It looks like little else on the road, with Genesis’s distinctive split headlight and taillight design at either end of a smooth, slinky body with a sloping roofline. There are pointy design features dotted around the GV60 and some rather bold colour options, making it easy to stand out in a sea of grey traffic.
The GV60’s interior is a blend of lovely design and frustrating controls. Material quality is very high, with soft-touch plastics even in hard-to-reach areas, but the infotainment system is overcomplicated to navigate and the steering wheel is a mess of buttons and touchpads. A fun touch; a crystal orb gear selector retracts into the centre console when you press the start button.
There isn’t a huge amount of space in the GV60, and while front passengers will be fine, taller rear passengers will struggle for kneeroom and foot space; noticeable on a long drive. A 432 litre boot capacity is small when compared to some German alternatives, though it’s a usefully wide shape and there’s only a small lip to lift objects over.
You’ve got three power levels to choose from, all with a different claimed range. While the entry-level Premium is a restrained rear-wheel drive version with a 321-mile range, the 490hp Sport Plus model is the hooligan of the bunch with a 0-62mph time of 4.0 seconds and 292 miles of range.
On the road, the GV60 feels most at home on the motorway. The cabin is well insulated against wind and road noise, and the suspension soaks up dips well at high-speeds. While it’s easy to drive in town thanks to its well-judged regenerative braking and light steering, the suspension is far too stiff on broken roads. The GV60 clatters its way over potholes, especially when fitted with big wheels, and while it doesn’t feel hugely sporty it’s composed on twisty roads.
Best for: interesting design
As coupe-SUVs go, the 3008, and its electric e-3008 counterpart, are some of the quirkiest examples on sale. The 3008 stands out on the road thanks to its styling, and its interior is as plush as it is futuristic.
There are angles galore on the outside of the 3008, with small, pointy headlights above lion claw-inspired LED daytime running lights. Intake-style features flank the front end, while a black trim piece spans the width of the 3008; housing small LED taillights on the bluff rear end.
The 3008’s interior is even more striking, with very plush materials and a dashboard that’s angled to face the driver; a wide 21-inch infotainment and driver’s display screen setup is mounted on top. The centre console features an interesting stepped design, but the touchscreen climate controls on the dashboard can be a little unintuitive to use.
In spite of its sloping roof, there’s a lot of space in the front and back of the 3008’s interior. Rear occupants might feel as though they’re perched on the rear seats due to the high floor, however. A 588-litre boot capacity compares well against the 3008’s alternatives.
A hybrid engine means the 3008 has perky performance in town, and soft suspension helps it to iron out bumpy city roads. Motorways are just as comfortable, though the engine can feel strained when accelerating. Country lanes are best taken at a moderate pace as the 3008 isn’t much fun to drive.
As coupe-SUVs go, the 3008, and its electric e-3008 counterpart, are some of the quirkiest examples on sale. The 3008 stands out on the road thanks to its styling, and its interior is as plush as it is futuristic.
There are angles galore on the outside of the 3008, with small, pointy headlights above lion claw-inspired LED daytime running lights. Intake-style features flank the front end, while a black trim piece spans the width of the 3008; housing small LED taillights on the bluff rear end.
The 3008’s interior is even more striking, with very plush materials and a dashboard that’s angled to face the driver; a wide 21-inch infotainment and driver’s display screen setup is mounted on top. The centre console features an interesting stepped design, but the touchscreen climate controls on the dashboard can be a little unintuitive to use.
In spite of its sloping roof, there’s a lot of space in the front and back of the 3008’s interior. Rear occupants might feel as though they’re perched on the rear seats due to the high floor, however. A 588-litre boot capacity compares well against the 3008’s alternatives.
A hybrid engine means the 3008 has perky performance in town, and soft suspension helps it to iron out bumpy city roads. Motorways are just as comfortable, though the engine can feel strained when accelerating. Country lanes are best taken at a moderate pace as the 3008 isn’t much fun to drive.
Battery range up to 352 miles
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Best for: a posh interior
As a swoopy, coupe version of the Audi Q4 e-tron, the Q4 e-tron sportback has a good starting point as a premium, comfortable and easy to drive SUV. It looks sporty thanks to its roofline, but it’s still a mild-mannered family SUV based on the Volkswagen ID4.
It’s a fairly handsome car, with an aggressive front end and a heavily sculpted rear end joined up by a low, curvaceous, roofline. The rear light bar is swish, and the angular creases along the side of the Q4 Sportback add a futuristic look to the electric coupe-SUV. The faux front ‘grille’ looks a bit contrived, but there’s no mistaking the Q4 for anything other than an Audi.
The interior design is slightly fussy, but it’s stylish with a load of interesting design features. Sharp-looking corners, a hexagonal steering wheel and an 11.6-inch infotainment screen angled heavily towards the driver give the Q4 Sportback a futuristic air inside the cabin, as does the 10.25-inch driver’s display set back into the dashboard.
There’s plenty of room up front, but three adults will find the back of the Q4 a little cosy and you do lose a little headroom when compared to the regular Q4. The Sportback model has 15 litres more bootspace than its SUV counterpart, but you won’t be able to load in tall items as the tailgate is much shallower on the coupe.
The Q4 Sportback is easy to drive around town with light steering and a tight turning circle, and it’s comfortable on motorways too. Twisty roads aren’t much fun though, as the Q4’s weight means it leans in corners and S-Line models are shaken about by rough roads.
As a swoopy, coupe version of the Audi Q4 e-tron, the Q4 e-tron sportback has a good starting point as a premium, comfortable and easy to drive SUV. It looks sporty thanks to its roofline, but it’s still a mild-mannered family SUV based on the Volkswagen ID4.
It’s a fairly handsome car, with an aggressive front end and a heavily sculpted rear end joined up by a low, curvaceous, roofline. The rear light bar is swish, and the angular creases along the side of the Q4 Sportback add a futuristic look to the electric coupe-SUV. The faux front ‘grille’ looks a bit contrived, but there’s no mistaking the Q4 for anything other than an Audi.
The interior design is slightly fussy, but it’s stylish with a load of interesting design features. Sharp-looking corners, a hexagonal steering wheel and an 11.6-inch infotainment screen angled heavily towards the driver give the Q4 Sportback a futuristic air inside the cabin, as does the 10.25-inch driver’s display set back into the dashboard.
There’s plenty of room up front, but three adults will find the back of the Q4 a little cosy and you do lose a little headroom when compared to the regular Q4. The Sportback model has 15 litres more bootspace than its SUV counterpart, but you won’t be able to load in tall items as the tailgate is much shallower on the coupe.
The Q4 Sportback is easy to drive around town with light steering and a tight turning circle, and it’s comfortable on motorways too. Twisty roads aren’t much fun though, as the Q4’s weight means it leans in corners and S-Line models are shaken about by rough roads.
Battery range up to 365 miles
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Best for: clever interior ideas
Where most Skodas are humble, restrained affairs, the Enyaq Coupe takes the regular Enyaq EV SUV and turns the ‘look at me’ factor up to 11. It’s still practical and easy to drive, but it’s much sleeker and more stylish.
The addition of a very sporty, dramatically sloping roofline has somehow made the rest of the Enyaq Coupe look even more aggressive than the regular car, even though it’s identical in every other regard. A bold, futuristic take on the Skoda grille dominates the Enyaq Coupe’s front end, while a curvy kicked-up boot spoiler is integrated into the tailgate.
The interior is trimmed in soft-touch leather and fabric which varies depending on the trim level you go for, and the 12.0-inch infotainment screen is crisp and easy to use. Even with its sloping roofline there’s plenty of space in the Enyaq Coupe’s cabin, though the side windows are noticeably smaller than on the regular version.
Surprisingly the Enyaq Coupe’s 570-litre boot isn’t much smaller than on the regular model, and there’s a load of useful hooks and under floor storage.
Its size makes the Enyaq a little impractical on tight city roads, but light steering and good visibility go some way to help when driving in town. Motorways are a breeze as the Enyaq is well insulated and softly sprung, but for all of its sporty looks the Enyaq feels best on country roads when driving along at a steady pace.
Where most Skodas are humble, restrained affairs, the Enyaq Coupe takes the regular Enyaq EV SUV and turns the ‘look at me’ factor up to 11. It’s still practical and easy to drive, but it’s much sleeker and more stylish.
The addition of a very sporty, dramatically sloping roofline has somehow made the rest of the Enyaq Coupe look even more aggressive than the regular car, even though it’s identical in every other regard. A bold, futuristic take on the Skoda grille dominates the Enyaq Coupe’s front end, while a curvy kicked-up boot spoiler is integrated into the tailgate.
The interior is trimmed in soft-touch leather and fabric which varies depending on the trim level you go for, and the 12.0-inch infotainment screen is crisp and easy to use. Even with its sloping roofline there’s plenty of space in the Enyaq Coupe’s cabin, though the side windows are noticeably smaller than on the regular version.
Surprisingly the Enyaq Coupe’s 570-litre boot isn’t much smaller than on the regular model, and there’s a load of useful hooks and under floor storage.
Its size makes the Enyaq a little impractical on tight city roads, but light steering and good visibility go some way to help when driving in town. Motorways are a breeze as the Enyaq is well insulated and softly sprung, but for all of its sporty looks the Enyaq feels best on country roads when driving along at a steady pace.
Best for: minimalist style
Volvo has taken the XC40, given it some batteries and applied the coupe treatment to create the electric Volvo EC40 - and it’s made a very handsome car in the process. The EC40 manages to blend coupe and compact SUV styling to great success, though you do feel the loss in practicality as a result.
The EC40 features crisp design features all around, from its angular LED headlights to its pointy window line and wraparound taillights that appear to fade up into the rear window while making the rear of the car look wider than it is. It’s arguably the best looking coupe-SUV on this list.
The interior is lovely to sit in, with the portrait infotainment system flanked by the now Volvo-typical vertical air vents across the dashboard. The infotainment is easy to use and responsive, and the interior can be optioned in plush leatherette or some funky fabrics.
Space is at a bit of a premium in the back of the EC40 due to its low roofline, but the front seats are comfortable, supportive and very adjustable. Alternatives have bigger boots though, with the EC40’s usefully wide tailgate opening to reveal an unimpressive 413-litre boot capacity.
Entry-level EC40s are rear-wheel drive with a claimed range of 297 miles. The dual-motor variant is not only faster but has a larger 342-mile range too, which is useful as the EC40 is very comfortable on motorway trips.
City driving is pleasant too, as the EC40’s suspension is soft and makes light work of broken roads and potholes. Forward visibility is good, though the rear window is very small and you have to rely on the rear camera for parking. Twisty roads are undramatic as the EC40 feels surefooted when carving through corners, but it never feels particularly agile or fun.
Volvo has taken the XC40, given it some batteries and applied the coupe treatment to create the electric Volvo EC40 - and it’s made a very handsome car in the process. The EC40 manages to blend coupe and compact SUV styling to great success, though you do feel the loss in practicality as a result.
The EC40 features crisp design features all around, from its angular LED headlights to its pointy window line and wraparound taillights that appear to fade up into the rear window while making the rear of the car look wider than it is. It’s arguably the best looking coupe-SUV on this list.
The interior is lovely to sit in, with the portrait infotainment system flanked by the now Volvo-typical vertical air vents across the dashboard. The infotainment is easy to use and responsive, and the interior can be optioned in plush leatherette or some funky fabrics.
Space is at a bit of a premium in the back of the EC40 due to its low roofline, but the front seats are comfortable, supportive and very adjustable. Alternatives have bigger boots though, with the EC40’s usefully wide tailgate opening to reveal an unimpressive 413-litre boot capacity.
Entry-level EC40s are rear-wheel drive with a claimed range of 297 miles. The dual-motor variant is not only faster but has a larger 342-mile range too, which is useful as the EC40 is very comfortable on motorway trips.
City driving is pleasant too, as the EC40’s suspension is soft and makes light work of broken roads and potholes. Forward visibility is good, though the rear window is very small and you have to rely on the rear camera for parking. Twisty roads are undramatic as the EC40 feels surefooted when carving through corners, but it never feels particularly agile or fun.
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Best for: sporty driving
Where the first generation X2 was very much a jacked-up hatchback, the new car has a sporty silhouette with a rakish roofline - and it’s actually SUV-sized too. It’s striking to look at with a posh interior.
It’s not only big, but the X2 has a lot of road presence thanks to its hexagonal-ish kidney grilles and narrow, aggressive headlights. You can spec an LED grille which lights up when the headlights are on, should you be so inclined. The sloping roofline and funky taillights help the X2 to stand out from the BMW X1 on which it's based.
BMW’s sleek, curved dual-screen setup takes pride of place on the dashboard. It contains the infotainment display, driver display and even the climate and light controls. The touch screen controls are frustrating to use, no matter how crisp the graphics are.
It’s rather spacious inside, even if there’s a fraction less headroom than in a BMW X1, and though you can’t pack bulky items in the boot there’s still a very usable 515-530 litres of space available - depending on which engine you choose.
Motorway refinement is very good with minimal wind and road noise in most models. M35i models do have a fair bit of roar from their large wheels and tyres though. Driving in town is easy in the X2, if a little jiggly over broken roads, and twisty roads are fun thanks to agile steering and plenty of grip.
Where the first generation X2 was very much a jacked-up hatchback, the new car has a sporty silhouette with a rakish roofline - and it’s actually SUV-sized too. It’s striking to look at with a posh interior.
It’s not only big, but the X2 has a lot of road presence thanks to its hexagonal-ish kidney grilles and narrow, aggressive headlights. You can spec an LED grille which lights up when the headlights are on, should you be so inclined. The sloping roofline and funky taillights help the X2 to stand out from the BMW X1 on which it's based.
BMW’s sleek, curved dual-screen setup takes pride of place on the dashboard. It contains the infotainment display, driver display and even the climate and light controls. The touch screen controls are frustrating to use, no matter how crisp the graphics are.
It’s rather spacious inside, even if there’s a fraction less headroom than in a BMW X1, and though you can’t pack bulky items in the boot there’s still a very usable 515-530 litres of space available - depending on which engine you choose.
Motorway refinement is very good with minimal wind and road noise in most models. M35i models do have a fair bit of roar from their large wheels and tyres though. Driving in town is easy in the X2, if a little jiggly over broken roads, and twisty roads are fun thanks to agile steering and plenty of grip.
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Best for: long distance wafting
The GLE Coupe is Mercedes’ largest coupe-SUV offering, sitting above the GLC Coupe in the range. It's big, posh and bold with a gorgeous interior - though it’s expensive to buy.
The looks match the price though, with a big, brazen grille dominating the front end with an enormous three-pointed star. Even with its sloping roofline, aggressive headlights and narrow taillights, the GLE Coupe looks more luxurious than sporty - but that’s not a bad thing at all.
The interior is one of the poshest of any coupe-SUV, with leather, leatherette and soft-touch plastics everywhere within reach. The pair of 12-inch displays on the dash, one for infotainment and one for the driver instruments, are beautiful to look at and easy to use - if not as intuitive as BMW’s iDrive.
There’s loads of room in the front of the GLE Coupe, but tall adults will the tops of their heads getting intimate with the coupe-SUV’s headliner. There’s an enormous 655-litre boot capacity, but as is the case with all coupe-SUVs you can’t load some bulky items in the boot due to the sloping tailgate.
City driving isn't the GLE Coupe’s forte, and while light steering and comfortable suspension means it’s never a chore, there’s no escaping the GLE’s size. Not only is it large, it feels it too, but the benefit is that it’s hugely stable on the motorway and on country lanes - if not as sporty as a BMW X6 or Porsche Cayenne Coupe.
The GLE Coupe is Mercedes’ largest coupe-SUV offering, sitting above the GLC Coupe in the range. It's big, posh and bold with a gorgeous interior - though it’s expensive to buy.
The looks match the price though, with a big, brazen grille dominating the front end with an enormous three-pointed star. Even with its sloping roofline, aggressive headlights and narrow taillights, the GLE Coupe looks more luxurious than sporty - but that’s not a bad thing at all.
The interior is one of the poshest of any coupe-SUV, with leather, leatherette and soft-touch plastics everywhere within reach. The pair of 12-inch displays on the dash, one for infotainment and one for the driver instruments, are beautiful to look at and easy to use - if not as intuitive as BMW’s iDrive.
There’s loads of room in the front of the GLE Coupe, but tall adults will the tops of their heads getting intimate with the coupe-SUV’s headliner. There’s an enormous 655-litre boot capacity, but as is the case with all coupe-SUVs you can’t load some bulky items in the boot due to the sloping tailgate.
City driving isn't the GLE Coupe’s forte, and while light steering and comfortable suspension means it’s never a chore, there’s no escaping the GLE’s size. Not only is it large, it feels it too, but the benefit is that it’s hugely stable on the motorway and on country lanes - if not as sporty as a BMW X6 or Porsche Cayenne Coupe.
Battery range up to 353 miles
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Best for: sporty appearances
Think of the Cupra Tavascan as the sporty sibling to the Audi Q4 e-tron Sportback and the Skoda Enyaq Coupe. It’s not quite as posh, nor as clever inside, but it definitely blends sporty styling with practicality.
The Tavascan features a very aggressive-looking front end with triangle motifs in the pointy headlights, as well as an enormous gloss black panel which contains the ‘grilles’. The roofline is dramatically rakish, while a full width light bar at the back contains a light-up Cupra badge in the centre.
When it comes to the interior, the Tavascan has one of the most futuristic cabins of any car on sale. The bottom of the dashboard appears to sprout out from the centre console, spreading towards the door cards while the top of the dashboard envelopes you round to the door tops. A huge 15.0-inch infotainment screen sits in the middle, and it’s quick to respond to inputs.
There’s a fair amount of room in the front and back of the Tavascan, though the dashboard design can feel a little constrictive and rear headroom is tight for tall adults. The boot has 540 litres of space; a square shape means it's practical to load too.
It lives up to its looks on a twisty road, as the Tavascan is fun to chuck about into corners on a country lane. It’s comfortable too, soaking up bumps on fast roads just as well as it does around town, making the Tavascan easy to drive long distances in.
Think of the Cupra Tavascan as the sporty sibling to the Audi Q4 e-tron Sportback and the Skoda Enyaq Coupe. It’s not quite as posh, nor as clever inside, but it definitely blends sporty styling with practicality.
The Tavascan features a very aggressive-looking front end with triangle motifs in the pointy headlights, as well as an enormous gloss black panel which contains the ‘grilles’. The roofline is dramatically rakish, while a full width light bar at the back contains a light-up Cupra badge in the centre.
When it comes to the interior, the Tavascan has one of the most futuristic cabins of any car on sale. The bottom of the dashboard appears to sprout out from the centre console, spreading towards the door cards while the top of the dashboard envelopes you round to the door tops. A huge 15.0-inch infotainment screen sits in the middle, and it’s quick to respond to inputs.
There’s a fair amount of room in the front and back of the Tavascan, though the dashboard design can feel a little constrictive and rear headroom is tight for tall adults. The boot has 540 litres of space; a square shape means it's practical to load too.
It lives up to its looks on a twisty road, as the Tavascan is fun to chuck about into corners on a country lane. It’s comfortable too, soaking up bumps on fast roads just as well as it does around town, making the Tavascan easy to drive long distances in.
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Since becoming hugely popular, coupe-SUVs are now available in all sizes and with all sorts of engine options. If you live in town, a Volvo EC40 or Peugeot E-3008 might make the most sense as they’re on the smaller end of the SUV scale. You’ll be hard pressed to beat a Mercedes GLE Coupe or BMW X6 for poshness, or for bombastic performance then a Porsche Cayenne Coupe Turbo E-Hybrid will be the clear choice.
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A more expensive coupe-SUV doesn’t guarantee better standard equipment or a better driving experience, so even if you’re on a modest budget there are options which offer a lot of kit for not a lot of money. Even the cheaper options on the list have well designed, luxurious interiors, for example.
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