SUVs have had a bad press in recent years, mainly in stories written by mainstream news hacks who lack any automotive experience and who jumped on the proverbial bandwagon at the first opportunity. Performance SUVs – models like the Porsche Cayenne and Range Rover Sport – are simply the devil incarnate (sorry, bad pun). Critics argue why does the world need these big machines at all, let alone ones that can hit 60mph in just a few seconds? There are two things to say here. One, the good news is that the latest generations of these vehicles are more eco-friendly than ever. Secondly, smaller performance SUVs are on the way too. A story in this week’s Auto Express magazine previews a new Porsche – which it believes will be called the Cajun – alongside a baby brother to BMW’s X6, likely to be badged the X4. Already announced is Land Rover’s contender, the Evoque (above). Aside from being practical transport for those that can afford it, this is seriously sexy looking hardware. And you can bet your bottom dollar they will be fast.
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