SUVs can sometimes be a bit boxy and boring, but not the Cupra Formentor. Nope, this Spanish car blends coupé styling with family SUV practicality. The standard suspension that comes with the Formentor's V1, V2 and VZ1 trim is firmer than less sports-focused rivals but manages to strike a good balance between comfort and body control. Smooth and punchy petrol engines; good handling for an SUV; slick manual gearshift. If you like a sportier driving position, you should enjoy the Cupra Formentor. You sit much lower down than in most SUVs. The pedals line up neatly with the steering wheel, and the driver’s seat is comfy on long journeys and supportive through corners. Height adjustment and adjustable lumbar support are standard on all models. All Formentors come with built-in sat-nav, a DAB radio, four USB-C ports, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone mirroring, wireless phone-charging and a 12in touchscreen. The screen is bright and clear. You get natural voice control in the Formentor. To wake it up, you holler “Hola, Hola”, followed by a command such as “I’m cold”, which should turn up the heater. There’s plenty of head room in the front and the seats slide back a long way, for maximum leg room. In fact, we can confidently say that unless you're incredibly tall, you’ll fit just fine. Storage space upfront is ample, with decent door bins, two cup-holders that’ll easily take a cup of coffee, a small cubby to put your phone in and a space within the front armrest, which is standard across the range. The Formentor's boot will easily deal with a buggy, a set of golf clubs or even luggage for a long weekend away. The front-wheel-drive models have a handy 450 litres of roomy beneath the parcel shelf. As well as the parking aids and the infotainment gadgets we mentioned earlier, you also get 18in alloys, full LED headlights, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, privacy glass, power-folding door mirrors, three-zone climate control, keyless entry and adaptive cruise control. Metallic Midnight Black, £42,045