Modern cars are way more reliable than their predecessors, but that doesn't mean they're immune to the odd hiccup as they age.
Don't fret – these 10 SUVs should deliver years of hassle-free motoring, thanks to their proven track records and generous warranties. They're also impressively practical and stuffed with family-friendly features to make all those miles as easy as possible.
Here are the 10 best reliable SUVs. All are available to buy with low mileage and warranty cover from Motorpoint.
Toyota C-HR
Toyota is arguably the gold standard for reliability. That makes the Toyota C-HR a great choice if you need a small family SUV that won't let you down. It doesn't just get lots of sensible stuff right, either – the C-HR is refreshingly fun to drive for an SUV, with grippy, firm handling and, if you pick the 2.0-litre hybrid, more poke than you might expect when you put your foot down. Plus, C-HRs registered from June 2021 onwards qualify for Toyota's 10-year warranty if you use the company's own service centres.
Search used Toyota C-HR cars for sale or read our Toyota C-HR review.
Kia Sportage
For years, Kia's seven-year warranty was one of its key USPs. However, cars like the Kia Sportage prove the brand can add 'desirable', 'practical' and even 'entertaining' to that list of plus points. Whether you go for the latest model, or its predecessor that's widely available on the used market, you're getting a super-spacious, easy-driving car that's packed with equipment. What's more, Kia's seven-year warranty is transferrable between owners, so buyers of nearly new Sportages still benefit from years of factory coverage.
Take a look at used Kia Sportage cars or read our Kia Sportage review
Honda CR-V
The Honda CR-V has been on sale nearly three decades and is popular the world over – often topping the best-sellers charts across the pond. That reputation has been hard earned in part thanks to its dependability, with many CR-V owners holding onto their cars for many years after they buy them. There's room for tall adults in every seat, plus a huge boot and a nearly faultless user experience – minus the slightly geriatric infotainment system found in older examples.
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Renault Captur
You might've heard tired old jokes about the reliability of French cars – thankfully, those days are far behind us. In fact, Renault is so confident its cars will go the distance that models built from 18 December 2019 through to 31 December 2022 come with a five-year factory warranty – two more than the industry standard. It's good, too, that cars like the Renault Captur appeal to the heart as well as the head, with a well-rounded driving experience, slick styling and, on recent models, impressively zippy hybrid engines.
Shop used Renault Captur cars or read our Renault Captur review
Lexus NX
The Lexus NX competes in a fiercely fought segment that includes the BMW X3, Mercedes GLC and Audi Q5. Side-by-side against those rivals, the NX might not be the obvious pick either. It's not quite as fast as those cars, and lacks the obviously sporty or luxurious edge you'll find in the BMW or the Mercedes respectively. However, there's a reason so many buyers stick with Lexus once they've tried one – these cars will cover hundreds of thousands of miles with nothing more than regular maintenance. What's more, most NXes come with full-hybrid petrol engines that return excellent economy in city driving without the need to plug in.
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Hyundai Tucson
The Hyundai Tucson is built from most of the same stuff as the Kia Sportage above, and that's a very good thing. That means you get the same tough mechanical parts and reliable engines, but with the Tucson offering its own unique spin on the recipe. Like its Kia cousin, the Tucson has eye-catching looks and a surprisingly premium cabin and, on the road, feels almost indistinguishable – save for a fraction more compliance over big bumps. Hyundai's five-year warranty isn't quite as long as Kia's but it's still a big jump over the industry standard, and there's no mileage limit.
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MG ZS
MG has recently launched a hybrid-only replacement for the ZS SUV, but we're looking at the outgoing model, which was offered either as a petrol-powered car or as a fully electric model. You can be confident the ZS will deliver years of hassle-free motoring thanks to the company's highly competitive seven-year warranty – the remainder of which transfers to you if you buy a used ZS. It's perhaps not the most dynamically impressive car in its class, nor the most stylish, but you get an enormous standard equipment list and enough practicality for a small family. Great value, too.
View used MG ZS cars for sale or read our MG ZS review
Skoda Karoq
Of all the Volkswagen-Group brands, it's no-nonsense Skoda that tends to perform best in reliability surveys. And, even among all the talented cars in the Czech company's lineup, the Skoda Karoq stands as one of the best. It takes up scarcely any more space on the road than a hatchback like the Ford Focus, but it has a enormous cave for a cabin with enough space for lofty adults in every seat and a boot that'll swallow even the porkiest of pooches. Plus, using parts from lots of other VW-Groups brands means replacements are readily available.
Check out used Skoda Karoq cars or read our Skoda Karoq review
Mini Countryman
Older 'new' Minis don't enjoy a great reputation for longevity but the brand's scores have substantially improved across several more recent reliability surveys. It's great news that newer models like the Mini Countryman are so durable because you can enjoy their laundry list of talents for even longer. You get enough space for a small family, top-drawer build quality, quirky styling, and a well-rounded but distinctly sporty driving experience that turns every trip into an occasion.
Find used Mini Countryman cars or read our Mini Countryman review
Toyota RAV4
If the C-HR is a little soft and you'd prefer an SUV with a squarer jawline, check out the Toyota RAV4. This tough SUV is a better choice, too, if you regularly carry rear passengers or bulky cargo thanks to its larger, more spacious body. It's a little pricy compared to some rivals, but that's because values on the used market remain stubbornly high thanks to the car's excellent reliability reputation – backed by Toyota's warranty that offers up to 10 years' coverage. Don't dismiss the 2.5-litre hybrid engine as some tree-hugging slow-poke, either, because the strong electric motor does most of the low-speed driving, giving you EV-like grunt and responsiveness.
See used Toyota RAV4 cars or read our Toyota RAV4 review
Big savings on solid SUVs
Motorpoint has a huge selection of nearly new and used SUVs for sale, with thousands off the factory list price. For more tempting options, check out our picks for the best seven-seat SUVs.
