Medium SUVs Under $60k
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Excellent blend of practicality and fun; Slick instrument display and personalisation options; Punchy engine and clever AWD system
R-Line pack looks neat!
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Gets a bit pricey when you add all the goodies; Ride still firm in comfort setting
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Fantastic storage solutions; Third row is sizable; Big enough boot with all seats in play
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Engine lacks grunt; Interior feels old; Third row has its compromises
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Driveline is smooth, efficient and cheap to service; Practical cabin is spacious and feels unique; Equally at home around town and on winding country roads
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Second-row air vents aren't hugely powerful; Space-saver spare wheel; Petrol engine can be noisy when working hard
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Lengthy safety and driver assist equipment list makes for ultra-comfortable road trips; Medium-sized footprint provides best of both worlds in urban areas; Suspension is comfortable and composed
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Feels underpowered uphill and at freeway speeds; A lot of the highlights are exclusive to the GT-Line grade; Rear visibility could be better
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Full-sized spare, on an alloy wheel; Drive-away offers equal good value; Good driving and steering characteristics
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Powertrain lacks punch, and any sense of excitement; Active X misses more advanced safety tech; Interior feels dated
Medium SUVs Over $60k
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Premium digital displays that are endlessly configurable; Visibility is excellent with airy, light-filled back seat and expansive (optional) sunroof; A really practical, comfortable everyday cabin with some versatility
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Engine can feel like it's lacking when you need some oomph; Engine drone and vibrations can sap the fun factor out of driving; Can look a little bland inside and out once you cover up the BMW badges
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Refined and eager diesel engine; Supple and comfortable ride; Plenty of standard equipment
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New touchscreen can be fiddly to use on the move; Lacklustre three-year warranty; Servicing costs a touch on the high side
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Impressive fuel economy and electric-only driving range; Ohlins suspension and Akebono brakes give this proper performance cred; Loaded with standard equipment and features
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Not quite as dynamic as its competitive set; Brake pedal feel could be better; Lacks the noise and drama of its peers
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Better value than the regular petrol version; Plug-in hybrid tech recovers and uses energy well; Standard air suspension suits our terrain
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Ownership suited to those with covered parking; It feels every part of 2.1 tonnes; Too many will overlook it, or simply won't be aware of its benefits
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V6 engine and seven-speed DCT are a sensational match; Ride and handling balance is near perfect; GTS specification delivers style and elegance
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Some electronic safety should be standard; Luggage space is tight if you need to carry larger gear; Console will benefit from updated design