This 1.2-litre petrol engine is solely paired with a six-speed manual gearbox and front-wheel drive. It has mild-hybrid assistance to aid fuel economy and on-paper performance is decent – 0-62mph happens in 9.8 seconds officially.

1.2 TCe 140

If you want a new car but would rather not spend much, Dacia is a great place to start your search.

This budget brand builds some of Britain’s cheapest new cars, including the Sandero hatchback. And don’t think cheap automatically means corners have been cut, because the Sandero has been commended at the annual What Car? Car of the Year awards on numerous occasions.

Other Dacia models include the&nbsp;higher-riding Sandero Stepway, seven-seat Jogger, and rugged Duster SUV. And while these cost slightly more than the Sandero, they’re still priced aggressively enough that they’re really only competing directly with used cars.

Dacia manages this by borrowing mechanicals and technology from its owner, Renault, to minimise development costs.

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Journey is pretty well equipped, getting a premium 3D sound system, heated front seats, a heated steering wheel and an electrically operated tailgate.

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Dacia Bigster

The Dacia Bigster is a very family-friendly SUV at a wallet-friendly cost. Its pros mostly come down to its vast space inside and practical features, but fortunately the Bigster also offers a good, largely comfortable driving experience. Still, if you have a higher budget, we’d point you towards the Kia Sportage. It’s even better to drive and its interior is of a higher quality.

<h2>What we're looking for:</h2><ul><li>Comfortable ride </li> <li>Feature-filled infotainment </li> <li>Space for child seats </li> <li>Robust build quality </li> <li>Practical storage spaces </li> <li>A boot fit for a family holiday </li> <li>Fuel-efficient engines</li></ul>

While we define a small SUV&nbsp;as something&nbsp;less than 4.3 metres long and a large SUV as measuring more than 4.5 metres, family SUVs tread the middle ground.

As the name suggests, the vast majority are&nbsp;designed for family duties rather than serious off-roading, so practicality is paramount. However, that&nbsp;shouldn't come at the expense of a decent drive; the best examples combine tidy handling with smooth engines&nbsp;and a ride that's comfortable&nbsp;enough to ensure the kids aren't left feeling queasy.

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