Looking for used SUVs in Reading? SUVs and crossovers are the cars we sell most of, from compact models that park like a hatchback to family-sized crossovers with room for everyone. Every one is inspected before it goes on sale.
We’re on Boulton Road in Reading (RG2 0NH), a short drive from Wokingham, Bracknell, Earley and Basingstoke.
| AT A GLANCE | |
| Typical price range | £2,800 to £12,300 |
| Models we stock most | Nissan Qashqai, Nissan Juke, Vauxhall Mokka, Ford Kuga |
| Cheapest SUV in stock | Usually under £3,000 |
| Best for a family | Qashqai, for the 430-litre boot and rear space |
| ULEZ compliant | All petrol models; diesels only from 2016 onwards |
| Where to see them | 21-23 Boulton Road, Reading, RG2 0NH |
If you need space for passengers, car seats and a boot that swallows a buggy, this is the size to look at. The Nissan Qashqai is the one we stock most — adults fit comfortably in the back, the boot is genuinely useful, and running costs stay closer to a hatchback than you’d expect. The Ford Kuga is another good option when it comes in, with a slightly bigger feel on the road.
If you mostly drive around town, park on the street, or simply want a raised driving position without a bigger car, a compact crossover makes more sense. The Nissan Juke and Vauxhall Mokka both sit close to supermini size underneath, so they’re easy to park and cheap to run — but rear legroom and boot space are tighter than a Qashqai.
Not as much as people assume. A modern small SUV with a 1.2 or 1.3 petrol engine returns economy close to a hatchback, and insurance groups are often similar. The bigger differences come from tyre sizes and, on some models, four-wheel drive — most of the SUVs we sell are two-wheel drive, which keeps costs down.
For most people buying used SUVs in Reading, petrol is the safer choice. Diesel only makes financial sense if you cover serious motorway mileage — roughly 12,000 miles a year or more. Below that, short journeys can clog the diesel particulate filter, which is an expensive problem to put right. If you drive into London, check the car is Euro 6 for ULEZ.
Every one of our used SUVs in Reading goes through the same inspection: service history, MOT record and advisories, suspension and brakes, tyres, and a cold start. Where a car has a panoramic roof, we check for water ingress. If something needs attention, we deal with it or tell you about it.
You can also look up any car’s past MOT results yourself on the GOV.UK MOT history checker before you visit.
1st Choice Motors Limited, 21–23 Boulton Road, Reading, RG2 0NH. Call 07348 590631 or send an enquiry to book a viewing. Part exchange welcome.
We usually have several on site at once, and stock changes weekly. Want to spread the cost? See our car finance in Reading options or part exchange your current car.
The Nissan Qashqai is the one we recommend most often — proper rear legroom, a large boot and sensible running costs. The Ford Kuga is a good alternative if you want something slightly larger.
In practice, very little. Most cars sold as SUVs today — including the Qashqai and Juke — are crossovers: built on car platforms, usually two-wheel drive, with a raised driving position rather than genuine off-road ability.
Not necessarily. Small crossovers with modest engines often sit in similar insurance groups to hatchbacks. Always get a quote on the specific car before you buy.
Yes, usually. Earlier Qashqai, Juke and Mokka examples regularly come in under £5,000. Browse our used cars under £5,000 to see what’s available now.
Yes, when you’re buying from us. Bring the V5C, both keys and any service records for an accurate valuation.