The Renault Kadjar is a spacious family SUV that’s perfect for the family – it just isn’t that exciting inside and is pretty dull to drive.The Renault Kadjar is a large family car that looks smart, is cheap to run and comes with a fairly big boot. It sits above the Renault Captur but below the Renault Koleos in terms of size in Renault’s SUV range.
Pros Big boot Spacious cabin Frugal engines
Cons Drab interior Entry-level models quite basic Less comfortable than a Qashqai
The Kadjar is a crucial car for Renault because it has to do battle in the mid-sized crossover arena.
Pros Comfy if you go for small wheels, Decent room for your money, Improved engines
Cons Dull to drive, Unhelpful touchscreen
The facelifted 2018 Qashqai gets a fresh look, more kit and new tech. It's a good thing, but is it a standout option in the small SUV segment?
Pros Still looks smart Above-average cabin practicality Improved on-road refinement Good cabin build quality AEB now standard across the range
Cons It's pretty expensive Can feel underpowered Key active safety reserved for top models Ti, adaptive cruise not here until mid-2018 Tyre roar, busy ride on 19-inch wheels Still no Apple CarPlay or Android Auto
Pros Spacious interior for size Addition of AEB Good comfort equipment list
Cons Aggressive tyre choice spoils ride Space saver spare tyre No Apple Carplay or Android Auto
