Kia Sportage, Volvo XC40, VW T-Roc: what’s the best family SUV?

A comprehensive waiting party for the new Volkswagen T-Roc would include upwards of 30 rivals, depending on at which point you stop your tape measure.

The small (although not the smallest) crossover market is perhaps the most burgeoning of all: its population is split between internal combustion, electric and hybrid competitors, and it’s proving to be a merry hunting ground for fresh Chinese manufacturers. All of which gives the second-generation T-Roc a much more diverse challenge than the one faced by its predecessor.