These are the best crossovers on the market today

If you’re looking for the practicality of an SUV, but need something that will be easy to drive in town, then how about a crossover?

The crossover is one of the most popular types of vehicle in the new car market, thanks to its practical interior layout, low-running costs and attractive styling.

The cars on this list are fresh, efficient, equipped with modern tech and represent excellent value for money.

We’ve compiled a list of the best new crossovers you can buy on the market today.

The Dacia Duster needs no introduction as it’s the go-to choice for those looking for a practical and no-frills crossover.

Prices start at just £21,845, making it one of the cheapest cars in its class, and it’s also available with a four-wheel drive system, giving it more credibility when driving off-road.

The Duster provides plenty of interior space, while the boot capacity stands at 517 litres.

It’s available with a choice of frugal petrol and hybrid powertrains and all models come as standard with a reversing camera, rear parking sensors and automatic headlights.

The Puma is one of Britain’s best-selling cars thanks to its competitive prices, fun driving dynamics and practical load space.

Underneath its skin, the Puma shares the same platform as the old Fiesta supermini, which is why it’s one of the best cars in its class behind the wheel, with its sharp handling and flat cornering capability.

There is a choice of mild-hybrid petrol engines and there is an electric ‘Gen-E’ variant, which is equipped with a 43kWh battery pack and an electric motor to deliver a claimed range of up to 233 miles between charges.

Hyundai’s Kona is a good-looking, well-made and practical crossover that is hard to beat.

It’s available with a choice of petrol, hybrid and electric powertrains, and all models come with lots of standard kit.

The Kona is impressive out on the road, with its refined cabin and neat handling, plus, there is a sporty ‘N Line’ trim, boasting enhanced exterior and interior features inspired by the firm’s ‘N’ performance division

If you’re looking to go electric, one of the best battery-powered crossovers on the market is the Kia EV3.

The EV3 is the firm’s smallest electric offering and is available with a choice of 58.3kWh and 81.4kWh battery packs that deliver claimed ranges of 270 miles and 375 miles, respectively.

The EV3’s cabin feels light and airy with lots of recycled materials dotted about the place, and there’s plenty of interior space for passengers, too.

All models come as standard with Kia’s seven-year or 100,000-mile warranty, with the added peace of mind of an eight-year or 100,000-mile battery pack warranty too, to ensure complete peace of mind for the customer.

If you fancy something a little bit retro, then the Renault 4 could be the perfect counterpart.

It sits on Renault’s ‘AmpR’ electric vehicle platform and comes equipped with a 52kWh battery pack paired to a single electric motor as standard. That means it can manage a claimed range of up to 247 miles between top-ups and can be charged at speeds of 100kW, allowing for 10 to 80 per cent to be completed in 30 minutes.

The car’s exterior design uses lots of styling cues that hark back to the original R4 from the 1960s, with its bold lines that run down the side profile, the rectangular front face and triangular-shaped rear quarter windows.

The R4 is also excellent to drive thanks to its responsive electric setup and well-weighted steering.

The Kamiq is Skoda’s smallest and cheapest crossover and it features lots of the firm’s ‘Simply Clever’ storage features.

These include an umbrella located in the driver’s door, a removable LED torch in the boot, an ice scraper in the fuel flap and a parking ticket holder located on the front windscreen.

The Kamiq also provides plenty of space inside for a family, while its cabin is logically laid out. You get a generous boot capacity of 400 litres as well.

Behind the wheel, the Kamiq is smooth, quiet and refined, and there is a range of turbocharged petrol engines that provide decent economy.

The Toyota Yaris Cross is a great choice if you’re looking for a hybrid-powered crossover.

The Cross is a great car to drive and thanks to its standard petrol-electric setup, it can provide up to a claimed 62.7mpg on the combined cycle.

There is plenty of space inside for occupants, and all models come as standard with features such as a nine-inch infotainment system, adaptive cruise control, front fog lights and lane-keep assist.