A bit phoned-in from Audi. It's fine, but the only USP is that badge.
Pros Bold styling (for Audi), should be a doddle to live with.
Cons Few benefits over an A3, on big wheels the ride is atrocious.
The Audi Q2 is a desirable and fine-driving small SUV with an impressive interior. It also has one of the best infotainment systems in the class. Yes, there are cheaper alternatives, but Audi's smallest SUV justifies its cost will its superb all-round ability.
Pros Classy and user-friendly interior Tidy handling Slow depreciation
Cons More expensive than some rivals Mini Countryman is more practical Firm ride with 19in alloys
Pros Dependable handling First-rate packaging Lower Q-range price point
Cons Anodyne identity Slightly breathless petrol engine Higher trim level expense
The 2020 GLB-Class is the smallest Mercedes that can be equipped with three rows of seats.
Pros Chunky styling Lots of tech Right-sized
Cons Third row looks tight Too many Mercedes SUVs? Bound to be expensive
Slotting into the narrow space between the GLA-Class and the GLC-Class is the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class compact crossover, but this mini-ute pulls its boxier styling from the vaunted GLE- and G-Class SUVs. We saw the concept in April at the Shanghai auto show and Mercedes-Benz unveiled the production model, in all its mini-ute glory, at an event in June; we expect the GLB to be on sale by the end of 2019.
Mercedes-Benz launches new-generation cars every other week, but whole new nameplates are rarer things. Enter the family-focused GLB small SUV...
Pros Back seat and boot space Comfortable suspension Cool design inside and out
Cons Transmission calibration issues Base engine is nothing special Is there scope for a diesel?
