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The best used SUVs to consider

The best used SUV for you is the one that scores well on the data that matters — safety, running cost and reliability signals — and is actually available in your market, not the one at the top of a generic list.

Start from safety, then economy

An SUV's higher seating position helps visibility, but size alone is not safety. Filter your shortlist by crash-test performance first, then by fuel economy, which on a heavier SUV is where the running cost is won or lost.

The list below is drawn from the SUVs with data in your market, ranked by how much we know about them — safety, economy and live listings — so you start from cars you can actually verify.

Match the body to the use

A small SUV is cheaper to run and park; a standard SUV carries more and often tows. Decide the job first — school run, weekend trips, towing — then read the specs for seats, boot space and drivetrain rather than the badge.

Frequently asked

Not automatically. A higher body helps visibility but can raise rollover risk, and safety depends on the specific model's crash-test results and driver-assistance systems — check the rating, not the shape.

Hybrids and smaller SUVs generally use the least fuel. Compare the combined figure on each model-year page, and remember official figures are a cycle test — real economy depends on how and where you drive.