Mercedes GLA
Price range: £37,290-£69,005
Our pick: 200 Sport Executive (£37,290)
WHEN it comes to injecting a little bit of luxury into your life, the GLA sure takes some beating. Our reigning Premium Small SUV champ scored its third victory on the trot in this year’s New Car Awards, cementing its place as one of the most desirable crossover models money can buy.
It’s certainly not a cheap option, but at the heart of its appeal is a roomy interior that delivers the quality, style and tech – including the German maker’s excellent MBUX infotainment – you’d normally expect to find in bigger and more expensive machines.
The upmarket attraction is enhanced by the grown-up driving dynamics, smooth powertrains and availability of the brilliant GLA 250 e plug-in hybrid and all-electric EQA variants.
Honda HR-V
Price range: £29,410-£34,850
Our pick: 1.5 i-MMD e:HEV Advance (£31,780)
THERE’S no faulting Honda’s ambition with its entry-level SUV, which packs a hi-tech hybrid powertrain, a spacious interior and bold styling inside and out.
In fact, the HR-V’s interior is the real highlight, boasting high-grade materials and slick design for real premium appeal. It also features intuitive and feature-packed touchscreen infotainment,
