Best VW SUVs 2025
Take a look at some of our favourite picks for the best Volkswagen SUVs money can buy
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By Tia Harrison-North
Last updated: 24 July 2025
If you’re shopping for the best Volkswagen SUV, you’re pretty much spoilt for choice. There’s a collection of small, mid-size and large SUVs to browse, and even some electric and hybrid options.
The problem comes when you have to choose between them – you'll need to come armed with a list of your must-haves to help you pick.
We’re running through the highlights and things to consider for the best Volkswagen SUV, so you can find one that suits your needs.
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What are the best VW SUVs in the UK?
VW Tiguan
VW Tiguan Allspace
VW Tayron
VW T-Roc
VW T-Cross
VW Taigo
VW Touareg
VW ID.4
VW ID.5
The best VW SUVs
VW Tiguan
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The Volkswagen Tiguan is the VW SUV you’re probably most familiar with. It’s popular with families and has a secure place on UK roads, feeling sort of like a Golf on stilts.
The Tiguan is a mid-sized pick, so that’s possibly why it’s so popular. Another theory would be the impressive range of engines that cover everything from petrol and diesel to plug-in hybrid.
The interior is also something to shout about, with a flashy infotainment display and matching digital instrument cluster. The whole car feels very grown-up, giving you access to premium motoring without the premium price tag.
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VW Tiguan Allspace
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Sometimes, something is so good that you want even more of it. We imagine that’s what happened to see the VW Tiguan Allspace to come into fruition. It's a seven-seat version of the OG.
The extra two seats sit right at the back and can be folded down if you’d rather have the extra boot space – 700 litres in five-seat mode or 230 litres with all seven.
The interior is also very similar to that of the classic Tiguan, with screens galore and a premium feel that isn’t easily matched by other seven-seaters on the market.
VW Tayron
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When the Tiguan got an update, the Allspace edition became the Tayron. It still serves the same purpose, because the Tayron is a seven-seat SUV based heavily on the ultra-successful Tiguan.
The best thing? Everything's bigger and better – up to 850 litres of boot space (or 345 litres in seven-seat format), or the option of a five-seater with a huge 705-litre boot.
In-keeping with the latest VW tech, the Tayron benefits from the huge 19.7kWh battery in the two plug-in hybrid models, which means more than 70 miles of electric-only range. In a family SUV. Madness.
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VW T-Roc
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The T-Roc is VW's attempt to inject a bit of personality into its crossover lineup, and it honestly works. It's chunkier than a Golf and cooler than a Polo, but is still affordable for buyers of both those cars.
Inside, it's very familiar VW territory – a straightforward layout, good tech and high-quality materials. Its size also helps it fill a sweet spot, being big enough to be useful but small enough to feel at ease around town.
The real party trick is how well it drives though, because unlike bigger SUVs that tend to lean in corners, the T-Roc grips into the corners.
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VW T-Cross
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The T-Cross is the smallest VW SUV you can buy, sharing most of its parts with the Polo. Thanks to its clever boxy design, it feels more spacious than you'd think.
It's easy to drive around town, with light steering and excellent visibility. It's just up to you whether you want the slick manual or the smooth-shifting DSG auto.
Don't think it does away with handy features like sliding rear seats, storage cubbies and a decent rear boot. After all, this is a VW SUV, so it's up there with the best.
VW Taigo
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The perky Taigo is a coupé-crossover that’ll tick boxes for sportier SUV fans. It looks a bit more aggressive than the likes of the T-Roc or Tiguan, and uses parts from the iconic Polo.
You can pick from a few engines, including a frugal and fun-to-drive 1.0-litre with 110hp and a 150hp 1.5-litre engine – pair them with the smooth-shifting DSG automatic gearbox for the most effortless drive.
The interior doesn’t disappoint, either. You’ll start with an eight-inch infotainment touchscreen in the Life and Match trim models, and upgrade to a 10.3-inch screen in the Style and Black Edition models.
VW Touareg
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Now back onto the big boys – the VW Tiguan is one of the best VW SUVs for extra space. It’s a large SUV that easily competes with the luxury brands, and we’d say it’s the most premium feeling VW SUV on the market.
It’s also worth noting that the Touareg shares some of its makings with the Audi Q7 and Porsche Cayenne. It’s a cheaper choice, so it’s instantly great value.
Sam road-tested the Touareg and thought: “When it comes to large SUVs, the Touareg can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the best of them.
It handles like a smaller car and is perfect for long motorway journeys – you might even enjoy those trips because it’s so comfortable, and we can’t say fairer than that.”
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VW ID.4
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The VW ID.4 is the brand’s first electric SUV, building on the smaller ID.3 for a car that rivals the Audi Q4 e-tron and the Kia EV6.
The range is impressive, achieving up to 347 miles on a single full charge from the 77kWh model. That’ll do you just fine for a week of school runs and work commutes, though lay off the power (up to 340hp in GTX Edition trim) to get the best efficiency stats.
Awarding it a four-star rating, Sam said: “The Volkswagen ID.4 is a great all-electric family vehicle that offers excellent range, and plenty of strong trim levels.
It makes an excellent first electric car, and is well-supported by its ID.3 hatchback relative.”
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VW ID.5
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The VW ID.5 is a coupé-take on the ID.4 that favours sleek and sporty looks, and even has a performance variant in the form of the ID.5 GTX.
There’s plenty of battery and engine options, including a 77kWh offering that’ll apparently go for up to 343 miles at its best.
Being a fancier version of the ID.4, many versions of the ID.5 are sold in high trim levels, so you also get plenty of equipment as standard.
Craig Hale tested the ID.5 and said: "With a strong range, a comfy ride and a solid equipment list, the ID.5 makes a compelling case for itself."
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Explore used VW SUVs for sale
The best used SUV is the one that’s going to suit your needs. Whether you want to try electric power, need extra space, or want something sporty, there will likely be an SUV that’ll give you just that.
It’s a bonus that plenty of VW SUVs use the makings of other, more expensive models. That equals great value of money and a true premium feel.
We’ve got plenty of used VW SUVs to browse online at all different price points. Take a look to find your fit.
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