15 versatile SUVs for less than 25,000 euros

The price of new cars has grown exponentially in recent years, a reality that is even more evident among SUVs in the B and C segments, i.e. vehicles with raised bodies and between 4.2 and 4.6 meters long, capable of offering good space for the rear seats and a trunk large enough to carry all kinds of objects.

Below is a list of SUVs for sale for under €25,000, although we always refer to entry-level versions with less powerful engines and lesser equipment, sorted by ascending price.

1- MG ZS (from 17,390 euros)

The most economical C-segment family SUV on the market is the Chinese one MG ZS, a 4.32-meter SUV with a naturally aspirated gasoline engine of 106 or 111 hp, with a base price of €17,390. This vehicle is also available in electric versions with a range of up to 440 kilometers, but at a much higher price point.

2- Citroën C3 Aircross (from 18,990 euros)

He Citroën C3 Aircross It's a 4.39-meter-long family SUV that optionally features a third row of folding seats for up to seven seats inside, and a 460-liter trunk designed for family and multipurpose use. The entry-level versions with a 100-hp gasoline engine have a base price of €18,990, and the range includes electric versions with a 300-kilometer range and a 145-hp Mild Hybrid variant, albeit with prices well above €25.

3- Dacia Duster (from 19,990 euros)

He Duster It's a true bestseller, with the key to its success based on a competitive relationship between quality and price. The new-generation Duster is larger, more environmentally friendly, more attractive, and more technologically advanced than ever, with a base price of €19,990 for the entry-level versions with a 100 hp gasoline engine paired with a Mild Hybrid system that qualifies for the DGT's ECO label.

4- Seat Arona (from 20,580 euros)

HeArona It's a vehicle that's been on the market for five years, boasting the maturity and robustness that comes with being a product of proven quality. The entry-level version of the Arona with a 1.0 TSI three-cylinder gasoline engine and 95 hp has a base price of €20,580, but it's worth noting that for €24,380, Seat offers an Arona with Style equipment, 115 hp, and a DSG automatic transmission.

5- Renault Captur (from 22,100 euros)

The new Renault CapturLaunched on the market just a year ago, the 2018 has already become one of the best-selling cars in Europe thanks to its powertrain offering, which includes gasoline, LPG, conventional hybrid, and Mild Hybrid versions with good technological equipment, sufficiently high perceived quality, and a 423-liter trunk capacity. The entry-level version uses a TCe engine compatible with LPG and produces 101 hp, allowing it to obtain the ECO label.

6- Kia Stonic (from 22,670 euros)

He Kia Stonic It's a veteran model, on the market since 2021, and therefore a well-known and tested model. The entry-level Concept and Drive versions with a 1.2-liter naturally aspirated four-cylinder gasoline engine and 79 hp have a base price of €22,670 and €23,770 respectively, always paired with a five-speed manual transmission and interesting standard equipment, including LED lights, cruise control, and the most balanced cruise control on the market.

7- KGM Korando (from 23,200 euros)

He Korando It's a long-standing market favorite, prevalent before the SsangYong brand changed its name to KGM. Measuring 4.45 meters long, with gasoline engines of 149 or 163 hp, and good standard equipment, the Korando is a well-balanced option with a base price of €23,200. This model also has an electric version with a range of 339 kilometers, but with a retail price of over €25,000.

8- Mitsubishi ASX (from 23,390 euros)

He Mitsubishi ASX The new-generation ASX isn't actually a Mitsubishi itself, as this version is actually a Renault Captur produced at the same factory, but with the three-diamond logo on the front and a base price of €23,390. Despite being exactly the same as the Captur and slightly higher in price, the ASX is a worthwhile option when looking for an affordable all-terrain vehicle.

9- Ebro S400 (starting at 23,490 euros)

HeEbro S400 This is the Zona Franca company's big bid to conquer the European market. Manufactured on the modular platform of the Chinese Chery group, this SUV offers a conventional hybrid engine with 211 hp and a fuel consumption of 5.1 L/100 km, making it a highly attractive option. Furthermore, the Ebro S400 comes with good standard equipment, including dual-zone climate control, LED headlights, and a large central touchscreen for a truly competitive price of €23,490.

10- Hyundai Bayon (starting at 23,775 euros)

He Bayon It is, in fact, the twin brother of the Kia Stonic, a model with which it shares its platform, mechanics, and various structural elements. The entry-level version of the Bayon is exactly the same as the Kia Stonic, but with a somewhat more aspirational approach and a more modern look. The entry-level version with a 1.2-liter naturally aspirated gasoline engine and 79 hp, called the Klass, includes some extras, but does not offer climate control, electronically folding rearview mirrors, or automatic windshield wipers, unlike the twin model with the Kia logo.

11- Opel Frontera (from 24,300 euros)

Opel recovered the name of the Border, a pure 4x4 from the end of the last century, to give life to its new C-segment family SUV, a 4.39-meter all-terrain vehicle that also offers a third row of seats and the option of seven seats inside. In fact, the Frontera shares its platform and mechanics with the Citroën C3 Aircross, with Mild Hybrid or semi-hybrid versions of 100 and 136 hp with a base price of 24,300 euros, and an electric variant of 113 hp and a range of 300 kilometers.

12- Ford Puma (starting at 24,312 euros)

He Puma It is currently one of Ford's mainstays in its European offering. This is a smaller car than its rivals, measuring just 4.19 meters long, and with less space in the rear seats, but in return it stands out for its design and driving feel, surely the sportiest of all its rivals. The entry-level version with a 125 hp Mild Hybrid engine starts at a competitive €24,312, although any other version far exceeds the €25,000 threshold.

13- Peugeot 2008 (from 24,490 euros)

He 2008 It's an elegant, modern vehicle, and, let me say it, the most ambitious option on this list. The entry-level versions with 100 hp gasoline engines start at €24,490, while the 136 hp Mild Hybrid or electric variants with up to 406 kilometers of range are well over €25,000.

14- Dacia Bigster (starting at 24,590 euros)

He Dacia Bigster It's a larger SUV than the Duster, with a trunk capacity of (pay attention!) 667 liters and a body measuring 4.57 meters long. It also offers equipment previously unheard of from the Romanian brand, such as dual-zone climate control, a panoramic sunroof, and Mild Hybrid engines with 130 and 140 hp, priced at €24,590. There are also versions that run on LPG and a conventional hybrid variant, as well as a variant with all-wheel drive, but with a price tag above €25,000.

15- Suzuki Vitara (from 24,972 euros)

If we're looking for a car with off-road capabilities or capable of handling in adverse weather conditions, the new Suzuki Vitara is the best option on the market. And the Vitara It's the only one that offers a standard AllGrip all-wheel drive system and Mild Hybrid engines with 116 or 129 hp. However, it offers a smaller trunk (362 liters of capacity) and fewer standard comfort features.