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If you can afford it, this 3.0-litre diesel engine is a great choice, because it's as smooth as it is strong – which is to say 'very'. And you should be able to get just over 30mpg out of it when driving sensibly.

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Land Rover is synonymous with SUVs, and especially with the Defender – the rugged runabout that has seen service in war zones across the world, but also as part of the Queen’s personal garage.

If off-road prowess is one of Land Rover’s core values, though, the other is luxury. Indeed, the Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Velar are among the best luxury SUVs you can buy.

The Discovery, meanwhile, is a practical rival for the Audi Q7 and BMW X5, while the stylish Evoque (which is available as a three-door convertible as well as a traditional SUV) goes head to head with Audi’s Q3 and BMW’s X1.

In the coming years, we’ll see a new road-biased ‘Road Rover’ as well as an all-new Defender.

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In range-topping Autobiography trim the Velar is an expensive car. It comes with adaptive suspension (unless you go for a plug-in hybrid), 21in alloys and a Meridian 3D Surround Sound stereo, but the cheaper trims are easier to recommend.

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3.0 D300 MHEV Autobiography 5dr Auto [Revised]

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Traffic sign recognition with adaptive speed limiter

Electric windows with one touch open/close and anti trap

Speed proportional electronic power assisted steering (EPAS)

Power fold, auto-dimming, heated door mirrors with memory and approach lights

20 way electrically adjustable massage front seats with driver's memory function and rear power recline

20 way electrically adjustable front seats with driver's memory function and rear power recline

Extreme Cold Climate pack - Velar Autobiography

Technology pack with head up display - Velar

Range Rover Velar

The 2024 Range Rover Velar is a refined, luxuriously equipped and seriously appealing SUV. Plus, if you keep to small wheels, it's a comfy companion. Just bear in mind that it’s best to stick to the cheaper trims and engines – once you start moving up the range, the price rises into the realms of better cars, such as the Audi Q8 and the BMW X6.

<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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