Expert Ratings

Best coupé SUVs

The definitive ranking of the best and worst coupé SUVs on sale in the UK

This is the definitive ranking of the best and worst coupé SUVs on sale in the UK.

How can we make such a bold claim? Because this list isn’t just based on our opinion. We’ve compiled and analysed more than 15,000 new car reviews from 35 of the UK’s top motoring titles to produce our Expert Rating Index.

Why rely on one person’s opinion when you can have all of the top reviews gathered together in one place?

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Coupé SUVs have become the latest battleground for car manufacturers trying to lure customers who want something different from the norm. So if you want the high-riding machismo of an SUV but with slightly sleeker styling and you’re not that fussed about compromising practicality, they may be just the ticket for your next car.

Many models in this category are versions of existing SUVs (like the Audi Q5 Sportback or Mercedes GLC Coupé), while some have their own names and identities (like the BMW X6 or Cupra Formentor).

Current models

Skoda Enyaq iV

Expert Rating 82%

The Skoda Enyaq iV is the Czech brand's first bespoke EV and an SUV attracting a lot of positive vibes from reviewers.

Ferrari Purosangue

Expert Rating 81%

The Ferrari Purosangue is a luxurious V12 SUV/crossover model with enormous performance and a similarly enormous price tag.

Audi Q4 e-tron

Expert Rating 74%

The Audi Q4 e-tron electric SUV offers quality, practicality and comfort, but optional extras can drive the price up very quickly.

Lamborghini Urus

Expert Rating 74%

The Lamborghini Urus has been praised for its performance, but criticised for its price and for not feeling extreme as might be expected.

Cupra Formentor

Expert Rating 74%

The Cupra Formentor has received positive reviews from the UK motoring media, with praised for its styling, comfort and technology.

Porsche Cayenne

Expert Rating 70%

In performance and quality the third-generation Porsche Cayenne still defines the premium SUV – just don’t buy a hybrid version.

Audi Q5

Expert Rating 69%

The Audi Q5 has generally received very good scores from the UK motoring media, with praise for its comfort and build quality.

Mercedes-Benz GLE

Expert Rating 68%

The Mercedes-Benz GLE has received generally good media reviews, although its overall Expert Rating score lags some way behind the class-leading Volvo XC90.

Audi Q8 e-tron

Expert Rating 67%

The Audi Q8 e-tron has received positive media reviews, with praise for its smooth and quiet drivetrain, practicality and overall refinement.

Volkswagen Taigo

Expert Rating 66%

A stylish and practical coupé-SUV, the Volkswagen Taigo is a sensible choice in a very crowded small SUV class, but rivals are more fun to drive.

Audi Q3

Expert Rating 66%

The Audi Q3 has received generally good reviews from UK motoring media sources, with most praising its quality and technology systems.

BMW X4

Expert Rating 64%

The BMW X4 is effectively a sporty version of the X3. While excellent on the road, it’s a more costly way of getting sharper visuals.

BMW X6

Expert Rating 63%

The BMW X6 is a sporty-looking and surprisingly practical coupe-SUV but makes a polarising visual statement that not all appreciate.

Audi Q8

Expert Rating 62%

The Audi Q8 is a sporty version of the Q7 and the brand’s flagship SUV – it’s surprisingly practical but it also can be expensive.

BMW X2

Expert Rating 61%

The BMW X2's Expert Rating places it firmly in the small SUV midfield. It's good to drive but not as practical as most rivals.

Volvo C40

Expert Rating 60%

The Volvo C40 is a coupé-SUV that is both pleasant and potent on the move, but its price tag is too expensive for it to be a sensible choice.

Renault Arkana

Expert Rating 57%

The Renault Arkana is a larger and sleeker version of the Captur SUV, but it appears to be a victory for style over substance.

Skoda Enyaq iV vRS

Expert Rating 57%

Skoda Enyaq vRS certainly looks sporty, but delivers neither the performance nor the handling that you might expect from the vRS nameplate.

BMW X4 M

Expert Rating 54%

The BMW X4 M is a performance-enhanced coupé-SUV with serious pace, but reviewers take issue with its rigid ride comfort and practicality.

Volkswagen ID.5

Expert Rating 53%

The Volkswagen ID.5 is a capable coupé-SUV with plenty of tech and a good battery range, but it is hard to justify over its talented rivals.

Previous models

Mercedes-Benz GLC (2015 to 2022)

Expert Rating 69%

The Mercedes-Benz GLC received generally positive reviews from the UK media, with an overall Expert Rating that was above average for the premium SUV class.