While the crossover does have its roots in PR guff, this is no longer a cynical case of the emperor’s new clothes.
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What the crossover offers is the ride height and ground clearance of an SUV but with the handling characteristics and practicality of a family hatchback – and in many cases, is an ideal option for saving money on fuel and being more green because crossovers are not as bigger fuel guzzlers as the SUV. So unless you really need a four by four with full-fat engine for your commute, downsizing to a crossover can be a winner in all areas
And judging from the number of crossovers that have been (or are due to be) released on to the market, punters are cottoning on to the benefits of this relatively new sector. At the lower end of the market, Skoda has launched the highly-rated and funky Yeti (starting from £13,220); Peugeot recently took What Car? magazine’s Car of the Year 2010 award for its acclaimed and highly versatile crossover, the 3008 (starting from £16,595); and Volvo has been enjoying success with the XC90′s little brother, the really rather roomy XC60 (starting from £27,115).
Meanwhile, Nissan continues to build on its trailblazing crossovers – Nissan Qashqai (starting from £15,395 and due for an update in March) and its big brother, the Murano (starting from £32,150), were the first crossovers onto the UK market and have proven that the segment does offer genuine benefits to family-laden drivers.
When Multi-Purpose Vehicles first appeared, you could be forgiven for turning up your nose at their box-on-wheels looks and frankly rubbish handling. They smacked of a compromised solution for hard-pressed families in desperate need of proper space. Times have changed though and these days, the MPV market is filled with models that offer space, practicality and a decent driving experience – here are our recommendations.
Toyota Verso – While Toyota is dogged by controversy at the moment, you shouldn’t write off the company’s normally impeccable build quality and reliability. The Verso offers a no-nonsense seven-seater; a key selling point being that each of the five rear seats can be lowered or folded to free up space to suit your needs. Offering a comfy ride, decent visibility and an easy drive round town, the only inkblot is the rearmost seats are awkward to get in and out of because of limited legroom – but it’s no deal breaker.From £16,721
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