Volkswagen T-Cross SUV White

The T-Cross engine range is pretty simple, with three petrol options and a sole diesel. The entry-level petrol has 95 horsepower and a five-speed manual gearbox, which makes it better suited to urban and suburban driving. If you regularly travel loaded up or cover more motorway miles you’ll be better off with the more powerful 115 horsepower version if you can afford the extra cost. It feels more responsive when pulling away and feels more relaxed and eager when picking up speed on the move, especially on the motorway. It also comes with a six-speed manual gearbox that’s nicer to use than the five-speeder, but if you’re prepared to spend extra, you can also specify it with a smooth-shifting seven-speed automatic. This gearbox is standard on the newly introduced 1.5-litre petrol, the extra power of this four-cylinder engine reflected by the fact it's only available on fancier trim levels. The diesel will suit those racking up bigger mileages but the mid-range petrol remains our pick.