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Last updated October 19, 2025 by Darren Cassey

Best large SUVs of 2025

When it comes to transporting a large family, their luggage, the dogs, cats and the kitchen sink, you’ll be hard pressed to find a more practical solution than the best large SUVs.

Sure, there are some hugely practical estate cars on sale, but a large SUV offers much more headroom than an estate car - and the taller roofline also means you can fit bulkier items into the boot. An MPV might offer as much headroom, but they tend to be less stylish, and you don’t get the reassuring high seating position that you do in an SUV either.

Some SUVs are fitted with highly advanced four-wheel drive systems and big, thirsty engines, but more and more alternatives are available with two-wheel drive and efficient hybrid systems; much more practical on a day-to-day basis and perfectly at home on most commutes.

There’s even an assortment of large electric SUVs for sale, which makes for large electric SUVs make for quiet, comfortable cruisers - with usable range too.

For some real road presence, you can choose a posh large SUV. They tend to be big enough to cause a solar eclipse, but they’re properly luxurious and well-appointed inside, with enough room to carry a few sets of golf clubs in the back or luggage for a skiing road trip.

Our expert reviews team has tested every SUV on sale, and put together this list of the ten best large SUVs on sale. They suit a variety of needs and budgets, but if you can do without the high driving position then check out our list of the best estate cars on sale, or the best small SUVs if you fancy a car with a smaller footprint.

Hyundai Santa Fe
2025
Car of the Year Award

1. Hyundai Santa Fe

10/10
Hyundai Santa Fe review
Key features: The Hyundai Santa Fe is a large SUV with eye-catching looks, loads of space and some efficient hybrid engines. Interior storage is exceptional – there are 16 cup holders across the car and the boot is a massive 628 litres.
Who is it for?: It’s designed for large families who need lots of seats – you have a choice of a six- or seven-seat layout – and want something upmarket without going for the obvious choice like a BMW or Mercedes.
Why is it number 1?: The Hyundai Santa Fe is so good it was named Á«»¨Ö±²¥ Car of the Year 2025. It’s an enticing combination of space, style and efficiency at a price that won’t make your eyes water.

What's good

  • Vast, spacious interior
  • Looks ace
  • Surprisingly economical

What’s not so good

  • Alternatives have bigger boots
  • No diesel or full-electric versions
  • Not very exciting to drive
BMW X5
2025
Adventurer's Choice Award

2. BMW X5

10/10
BMW X5 review
Battery range up to 45 miles
Key features: The BMW X5 comes with a varied engine lineup, with petrol, diesel and hybrid to choose from. It’s big and spacious, with a lovely interior that’s home to big, curved displays for the infotainment. You get a big boot at 650 litres, or you can raise the third row of seats to carry up to seven people.
Who is it for?: It’s ideal for families who want space and practicality but don’t want to sacrifice on luxury. It’s also ideal for people who want their daily car to be fun to drive, too.
Why is it number 2?: It’s a big, posh SUV that quite simply excels at everything it needs to – it’s stylish, high quality inside, practical, and on top of it all it’s way more fun to drive than a big SUV should be.

What's good

  • Powerful yet efficient engines
  • High quality interior
  • Fun to drive for an SUV

What’s not so good

  • Lumbar adjustment optional
  • M50d's fake engine noise
  • Firm on large alloy wheels
BMW iX

3. BMW iX

9/10
BMW iX review
Battery range up to 426 miles
Key features: The BMW iX is a large electric SUV with ultra-modern styling inside and out. Its exterior design is rather Marmite, but inside it’s modern minimalism at its finest. You get a big infotainment screen and lovely materials throughout. There’s a long range version that goes up to 427 miles on a charge, or you can get a mega-powerful model with 610hp.
Who is it for?: It’s perfect for people who want a big SUV that looks like it’s from the future with a long range and fast charging.
Why is it number 3?: Because while it’s not much of a looker it’s tough to find anything else to complain about – it feels like a premium product and it’s great to drive, with impressive EV technology. It’s not even crazy expensive compared with alternatives.

What's good

  • Heaps of very clever technology
  • Stunning interior design
  • Excellent surround-view camera

What’s not so good

  • It's a really heavy car
  • No storage in the front...
  • ...and alternatives offer more space in the boot

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Dacia Bigster

4. Dacia Bigster

9/10
Dacia Bigster review
Key features: The Dacia Bigster is the largest Dacia yet, but it’s still that same value for money recipe we know and love. The Bigster is big, rugged and practical with a choice of a traditional petrol or a more economical hybrid engine. The interior looks cool, which makes it easier to forgive the cheaper materials. As does the fact top-spec versions cost less than entry-level versions of most alternatives.
Who is it for?: It’s for people who look down their nose at badge snobs and want pure bang for their buck.
Why is it number 4?: Because as cars get more and more expensive it’s a reminder that you don’t need to stretch your budget to get everything you need.

What's good

  • Big and practical boot and back seats
  • Sensible tech levels cover most bases
  • Brilliant value for what you get

What’s not so good

  • Hybrid engine can feel clunky
  • Wind noise at speed
  • Feels too cheap in places
Kia EV9
2025
Outstanding EV Award

5. Kia EV9

9/10
Kia EV9 review
Battery range up to 349 miles
Key features: The Kia EV9 is a huge electric SUV that seats seven as standard, but can also be specified in six-seat form with swivelling business class-like armchairs. You get super-fast charging speeds and up to 349 miles of range - impressive for such a big, blocky SUV.
Who is it for?: It’s perfect for big families who want an electric car to carry lots of people and stuff. It can get expensive for a Kia, but electric seven-seaters are few and far between.
Why is it number 5?: Because of the sheer space on offer and the EV technology. It’s practical yet also desirable, both in the way it looks and the way it drives.

What's good

  • Spacious interior
  • Super-fast charging
  • Electric seven-seater

What’s not so good

  • Not particularly quiet at high speeds
  • Baffling climate screen position
  • Badge snobbery a factor at this price
Range Rover

6. Range Rover

9/10
Range Rover review
Key features: The Range Rover is the last word in luxury, and comes with a price tag to match at over £100,000. Inside it’s all soft leather upholstery, woods and metals, with a slick infotainment system. With diesel, petrol, hybrid and high-performance engines to choose from, there’s something for everyone.
Who is it for?: It’s perfect for people who want one of the most luxurious cars money can buy, but also one of the most capable off-roaders.
Why is it number 6?: Little else feels quite as luxurious as a Range Rover and little else is as comfortable and cosseting to drive. The only problem is the price you pay for it.

What's good

  • Extremely manouvrable with four-wheel steering
  • Superbly refined and comfortable
  • Looks fantastic

What’s not so good

  • Some cheap plastics inside
  • Feels wide through town and tighter roads
  • A big step to get into the cabin
Land Rover Discovery

7. Land Rover Discovery

9/10
Land Rover Discovery review
Key features: The Land Rover Discovery is a large SUV that doesn’t try to hide its 4x4 readiness with its rugged design. Inside it’s all plush materials and the infotainment system has a crisp 11.4-inch display. Powerful diesel engines make it ideal for towing.
Who is it for?: It’s the ideal car for anyone who wants a compromise between the off-road-focused Defender and the more luxurious Range Rover. It’s just a posh SUV that happens to be incredibly good off road.
Why is it number 7?: Because it pairs the security of being in a big, spacious SUV with Land Rover’s off-road knowhow to give you peace of mind that whatever the worst winters throw your way, you and your family won’t be left stranded.

What's good

  • Comfortable and quiet
  • Room for seven adults
  • Brilliant off-road

What’s not so good

  • Styling isn't to all tastes
  • Some rivals are better on-road
  • Small boot with seven seats in place
Peugeot E-5008

8. Peugeot E-5008

8/10
Peugeot E-5008 review
Battery range up to 414 miles
Key features: The Peugeot E-5008 is an electric SUV with space for all the family. You can opt for one with a huge battery that offers an official range of up to 414 miles so range anxiety is a thing of the past. It’s a seven-seater, too, but with the third row folded away you get a massive 915-litre boot.
Who is it for?: Families who want a posh electric SUV but don’t want to pay extortionate prices. The huge range means the big battery version is ideal for anyone who regularly travels long distances.
Why is it number 8?: Because it’s one of the most affordable electric seven-seaters you can buy, but you don’t have to sacrifice quality as a result. It’s a desirable SUV before you even look at the reasonable price.

What's good

  • Modern, high-tech interior
  • Practical cabin space
  • Comfortable to drive

What’s not so good

  • Only two ISOFIX points
  • Infotainment is a bit clunky
  • Third row is tight
Skoda Kodiaq
2025
Adventurer's Choice Award
Highly Commended

9. Skoda Kodiaq

8/10
Skoda Kodiaq review
Key features: The Skoda Kodiaq is another seven-seater with a spacious interior and loads of storage. Interior quality is a big step up on Skodas of old, and the 13.0-inch touchscreen works well. Petrol and hybrid engines will appeal to most, but long-distance drivers will welcome the addition of diesel power.
Who is it for?: It’s not quite as much of a head-over-heart purchase as it once was, but the Skoda Kodiaq’s focus on practicality makes it ideal for anyone who wants a functional car over style and badge appeal.
Why is it number 9?: Because it’s a great all-rounder – spacious enough with an interior that should stand up to whatever family life throws at it. The only reason it’s not higher is because it’s not as good value for money as you’d expect from a Skoda.

What's good

  • Clever, spacious interior
  • Huge boot
  • Still available as a diesel

What’s not so good

  • Plug-in hybrid not available with seven seats
  • Some expensive optional extras
  • Alternatives are more fun to drive
Volkswagen Tayron

10. Volkswagen Tayron

7/10
Volkswagen Tayron review
Key features: With seven seats and an upmarket interior the Volkswagen Tayron gives the likes of Audi and BMW a run for their money. You get a 12.9-inch infotainment system as standard but can upgrade to a 15.0-inch version on higher trims. Petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid options provide a good variety of engine choice.
Who is it for?: It’s ideal for anyone who wants an upmarket seven-seater that’s surprisingly easy to drive around town (thanks to great visibility), yet is also quiet and refined for long motorway drives.
Why is it number 10?: Because the interior is a close match for posher brands such as Audi and BMW, though the Volkswagen is still quite expensive considering it doesn’t quite have the badge appeal of those brands.

What's good

  • Loads of road presence
  • Upmarket interior
  • Enormous boot

What’s not so good

  • More expensive than some close alternatives
  • R-Line cars are a bit uncomfortable
  • No seven-seat hybrid option

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How to choose the best large SUV for you

Budget

With so many large SUVs on sale at the moment, you could find yourself spending anywhere from around £25,000 to well over £125,000 depending on your budget and what you’re looking for in an SUV. For blank-cheque luxury, the Range Rover and BMW iX are pretty hard to beat, but the Volkswagen Tayron and Peugeot E-5008 strike a pretty good middle ground between value for money and badge appeal.

Intended use

Large families will likely require a seven-seater car, which immediately brings the Hyundai Santa Fe, Volkswagen Tayron and BMW X5 to the front of the queue. For a car that feels at home doing the school run, an EV option makes the most sense, or for long-distance drivers then it’s worth checking out cars that come with diesel engines.

Where do you live?

If you regularly take long trips or you live in the countryside, the Land Rover Discovery is pretty hard to beat thanks to its go-anywhere off road ability. An EV such as the Kia EV9 makes a lot more sense if you live in town and have easy access to a charger though.

Big SUVs FAQs

In theory, the answer here is the Mercedes-Benz GLE (which shares most of its structure with the even-larger GLS). Get the GLE 350de diesel plug-in hybrid, and you’re looking at a claimed fuel economy figure of 353mpg. Obviously, that’s only achievable if you’re religiously plugging it in and charging it up every day, and making the most of its impressive 58-mile electric range, but actually long-haul fuel economy isn’t too shabby either — you might get over 45mpg if you’re careful. The new Range Rover P440e plug-in hybrid matches the Merc’s claimed economy figure, but being as it’s based around a petrol engine is unlikely to match it for long-haul consumption.

Read our guide for some tips on how to improve the MPG of your car.

It’ll depend on the dog, but the best all-rounder for canine companions is probably the Land Rover Discovery. Fold down the third-row seats, and you’ve got 1,137-litres of space, which is enough for even a Great Dane to stretch out in. The (optional) adjustable air suspension also helps, lowering the back of the car to make it easier to get in and out. Land Rover also offers a number of dog-friendly accessories, from safety barriers to load-bay liners, a portable shower, and even a foldaway ramp, so that dogs with short legs can get in and out easily.

We’d probably best go with the expert opinion of none other than the Caravan Club, which pronounced the Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid as its best big SUV tow-car. It’ll haul up to 2,105kg of braked trailer weight, with a 140kg ‘nose weight’ load for the retractable tow-bar. There are SUVs that can technically haul more (up to 3,500kg) but the Caravan Club praised the Cayenne’s ability to switch driving, suspension, and gearbox modes for the best towing experience.

Check out our recommended SUVs for towing.

It kind of has to be the Range Rover. Yes, we know about Land Rover’s reputation for unreliability, and if that worries you then the Mercedes GLS is right over there. However, the Range Rover’s combination of comfort, luxury, styling, whisper-quiet refinement, long-range (70 electric miles on a charge) plug-in hybrid, and incredible off-road prowess puts it above the rest for us. 

It’s a bit of a split decision here, as there are a few good choices. The BMW iX isn't pretty on the outside, but it’s got a great cabin and can go for up to 380 miles on a charge in the longest-range version. Plus, it feels like a proper, agile BMW to drive, somehow. If you need seven-seats with battery power, then the best choice is the Mercedes EQS SUV, which is huge inside, has a 364 mile range, but which feels a bit boat-like in corners thanks to suspension that’s too soft. Skoda’s electric Enyaq, which is really more of a compact model, is worth considering too.

Check out our pick of the best electric SUVs.

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