Fuel-efficient SUVs
They may be taller and heavier than normal hatch, sedan and station wagons, but there some impressively fuel-efficient SUVs available.
Our best fuel-efficient SUV picks
1. Tesla Model X
What we like
- You can download new features and retro-fit hardware
- Colossal performance
- Just the idea of it is brilliant
What we don't
- High cost of entry
- Lack of fast charging in Australia
- Some of the clever stuff still needs work
2. Mitsubishi Outlander
What we like
- New EV mode allows for all-electric motoring
- Base-model LS still feels premium inside
- No space or practicality sacrifices
What we don't
- Extra heft hurts dynamics
- Acceleration feels mega-slow
- Tiny fuel tank limits petrol-powered range
3. Volvo XC90
What we like
- Cabin detailing is exquisite
- New levels of fuel economy and safety technology
- Stylish design with much bolder lines
What we don't
- Needs to feel more secure in corners
- Steering felt vague in certain situations
- Only one USB charge point
4. Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class
What we like
- Improved NVH
- Powerful engine
What we don't
- Some kickback and juddering from suspension
5. BMW X5
What we like
- Great motor and engine.
- Fuel efficient when charged each day.
- Subtle eco badging.
What we don't
- No proximity unlocking.
- No AEB.
- Leans a bit in corners.
All Fuel-efficient SUVs
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Alfa Romeo
STELVIO
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Audi
Q2
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Audi
Q3
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Audi
Q5
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Audi
Q7
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BMW
X1
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BMW
X2
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BMW
X4
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BMW
X5
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BMW
X6
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Citroen
C4 Cactus
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Ford
Ecosport
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Ford
Escape
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Infiniti
Q30
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Jaguar
F-Pace
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Jeep
Cherokee
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Jeep
Renegade
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Land Rover
Discovery Sport
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Land Rover
Range Rover Evoque
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Land Rover
Range Rover Sport
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Lexus
NX
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Lexus
RX
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Mazda
CX-3
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Mazda
CX-5
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Mercedes-Benz
GLA-Class
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Mercedes-Benz
GLC-CLASS
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Mercedes-Benz
GLE-CLASS
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Mini
Countryman
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Mitsubishi
ASX
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Mitsubishi
Outlander
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Nissan
Juke
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Nissan
Qashqai
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Nissan
X-Trail
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Peugeot
2008
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Renault
Captur
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Skoda
KAROQ
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Skoda
Octavia
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Subaru
Forester
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Subaru
Outback
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Suzuki
Ignis
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Suzuki
S-Cross
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Suzuki
Vitara
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Toyota
RAV4
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Volkswagen
Tiguan
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Volvo
XC90
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