SUV’s are typically tall and spacious, with a large gap between the road and the underside of the car, helping them cope better if you need to drive on more rugged terrains.
With the popularity of SUVs rising there’s more on the market than ever, including the newer variation - crossovers, which have many of the features of an SUV, but are slightly smaller and are better suited to tarmac roads.
Think about whether you need the extra space and ground clearance offered by an SUV and whether you'll need to drive it on more rugged roads at any point, if not you might be better opting for a Crossover.
Not all SUVs have four wheel drive so be sure to check before you commit if this is important to you. Four wheel drive was typically standard on the earliest SUVs however as it is only necessary if the vehicle is being driven on terrains other than tarmac, many manufacturers now employ two wheel drive as it saves weight and fuel.
SUVs with four wheel drive can be used off road but if you are looking at driving up large sloped or over rough, rocky surfaces then you will need an SUV that states it is designed for off roading and that the bottom won't scrape across the ground and cause damage to the underside of the car.
Get in touch with your nearest dealership for help and advice