The only mild hybrid on this list – meaning the engine gets small amounts of electrical assistance during certain conditions, such as when you're on the motorway – the Puma isn’t as cheap on tax as the other cars here. However, affordable leasing rates mean the Ford is likely to be available to many more business drivers than some of the more upmarket SUVs we’ve chosen.
A former overall winner at our Car of the Year Awards, the Puma remains our favourite small SUV. It’s brilliant to drive, bringing a level of driver involvement to the class that no other rival can match. The Puma is sensibly priced, and the mild-hybrid drivetrain helps keep emissions down for a car that still relies on an internal combustion engine.