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They don't go off-road but they do have higher driving positions and, in many cases, have more practical interior designs. Opel has the Crossland, Kia the new Stonic, Skoda the new Karoq, SEAT the new Arona and Volkswagen will be launching its T-Roc small SUV and the Tiguan Allspace. The most interesting cars in the latest SUV line-up will be the VW Tiguan Allspace and the Peugeot 5008 because they broaden the number of options people have when it comes to buying a car with seven seats.
We have'nt driven the Allspace yet but the existing five-seat version is a very accomplished car and, as importantly, has subtle but very appealing styling. The Peugeot 5008 also has good looks and a great interior, with very practical rear seating arrangements that are easy to configure and won't break your back in the process.
Peugeot is also making strides with its petrol options and a petrol unit should also feature in the Tiguan line-up. Engines may not be the most exciting things to read about but my current stand out engine is the 1.0 litre petrol being used in the VW Group and fitted to cars like the Golf and the Skoda Octavia. This turbocharged and supercharged unit is clean, efficient and has bags of performance. It delivers on every front and is a very sensible option for anyone who doesn't need a diesel, and that's a lot of people.
On the bigger car front, Opel's Insignia has shed a lot of weight to become a much more svelte and stylish car in its latest iteration. Opel has been quietly re-inventing itself as a maker of good quality cars that feature things like wi-fi as standard while not losing sight of value for money and build quality. The Insignia comes in at just under €30,000 and has an excellent range of equipment as standard.
While I'm on the subject of Opel, I should mention a car - the Astra - that continues to stand out as a really well designed and comfortable car with excellent economy from its diesel engines. Moving up into the estate category and certainly up the price category brings me to one of the best estates I've driven in years - the Mercedes E-Class.
It has always been a favourite and a work horse and in great demand second-hand - again the seven-seat layout was a great draw for family use. However, in it's latest guise it is crammed with technology and safety features. Moreover, it is still very comfortable to drive and its very efficient diesel engine. It will cost you just over €50,000.
It is closely followed by the Volvo XC 60 and XC 90 - big cars with a big footprint but cleverly designed and with a great interior. The stand out luxury car of the moment is the BMW 7 Series. The 5 Series continues to lock horns with the Mercedes E-Class. With their increasingly autonomous driving abilities. With Mercedes seeking to attract younger drivers with their AMG sport kits, the 5 Series continues to prove the more emotionally engaging option.
