Nine of the best coupé SUVs you can lease

The crossover SUVs slinkier cousin, the coupe SUV is growing in popularity – and here are nine of the best coupe SUVs to lease right now

Sometimes in life, you have to compromise.

Buying Galaxy instead of Dairy Milk, putting up the Christmas tree in the middle of December rather than the minute Bonfire Night is over, working instead of having a nap… The list goes on.

But sometimes you don’t have to compromise.

And that’s basically the case with the coupe SUV. It smashes together the best bits of an SUV – spacious interior, practical features – with the best bits of a coupe – sleek lines, sporty handling – and creates a Frankenstein’s monster out of the two.

But without the monster bit.

If you’re looking for something a little more stylish, but need something spacious, this might be the car for you. And we’ve gathered nine of our favourites into a handy little list.

You’re welcome.

What is a coupe SUV?

A coupe SUV is what it says on the tin – an SUV body with the sloping roofline of a coupe, smashing together two of the most popular cars on the market to create something both practical and stylish.

They offer a distinct advantage to the traditional coupe, offering more space inside the cabin and a higher riding position, while the boxy, chunky, traditional SUV look is softened by the sleeker lines. And five doors. Coupe SUVs always have five doors, unlike the normal two- or three-door coupe model.

Ideal if you want something sleek, stylish and sporty for riding around town in, but you need the space, size, and outdoor adventuring capabilities of the SUV. 

Globally, the Ssangyong (now KGM) Action is considered to be the first coupe SUV, while closer to home, the BMW X6 pioneered the body style. It was marketed as a Sports Activity Coupe (SAC), as opposed to the standard BMW crossovers, which had been designated Sports Activity Vehicles (SAV). 

Because the X6 was the first of its kind in Europe, the segment was markedly a luxury one in the early days.

Audi and Mercedes-Benz are among the premium manufacturers to release coupe-fied versions of some of their most popular SUVs, with Audi naming them Sportbacks (like the Audi Q5 Sportback), and Mercedes-Benz sticking to the coupe name (like the MB GLC Coupe). 

Though the coupe SUV is not technically an official vehicle category, there’s no denying that their popularity is rising, with many coupe SUVs (both more premium and more affordable) bursting onto the market in recent years, melding functionality and style in one desirable package.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of a coupe SUV?

Like most cars, the coupe SUV has its benefits and its drawbacks. 

A coupe SUV, by way of its design, is much more aerodynamic (and more efficient) than a boxier, more traditional SUV, which often results in a better overall performance. And the handling is much sportier, which you might prefer.

But it’s also more rugged and capable than a coupe, with the main body of the car being mostly SUV-based. It’s not a car you’ll be afraid of taking down a narrow country lane – it’s built for both urban and rural driving. It’s also much more spacious than a simple coupe, making it an excellent family car.

There aren’t many downsides to a coupe SUV. They are generally more expensive than their regular SUV counterparts, and there is less rear passenger headspace and cargo room because of the sloping roofline.

But space in the back aside, it’s more down to personal preference after that.

Do you like a chunky SUV, or do you want something sleeker? If it’s the latter, then this is the list of cars to lease for you.

Porsche Cayenne Coupe

Starting off with a bang, this sits firmly in the luxury category.

It took Porsche three generations of the iconic Cayenne SUV to get around to making a coupe-d version, but it’s been worth the wait. The Porsche Cayenne Coupe is a triumph of the genre, slashing the roof off the back of the posh performance SUV, and giving it that sportier air.

The Cayenne Coupe is still a large, heavy SUV – but it genuinely drives like a sporty coupe, and if you’re not a fan of the boxy look, will make you much happier when you glance out of your kitchen window to see it sat on your driveway.

And you don’t even really have to worry about your very tall friends sitting in the back and whacking their heads against the roof every time they move. The rear seats have been dropped by 30mm, even though the roof has only been lowered by 20mm, giving them ample space.

Truly, some stunning work from Porsche.

With the price tag to match.

Browse our Porsche Cayenne Coupe lease deals

Audi Q4 e-tron Sportback

Audi have been meddling in the coupe SUV world for some time, but have recently been lowering the rooflines of their newer electric SUVs.

Enter, the Audi Q4 e-tron Sportback.

When you’ve gotten over quite what a mouthful it is to say, it’s a delightful little car. Well. Less of the little.

The Audi Q4 e-tron in itself is a very good car. It’s one of Audi’s best-sellers, and was built from the ground up to be an electric SUV. Some have claimed it the most significant car since the Audi A3 was launched, which is high praise indeed.

Like the others on this list, the Sportback variant takes that car, shaves off a bit of the roof, polishes the edges and turns it into a sleek beast. And it’s not sacrificed practicality for style, either. The Sportback’s boot is actually a more useful shape, and doesn’t lose much volume.

And there’s still enough headroom in the back that even six-footers won’t have to slouch.

With a claimed range of between 211 and 310 miles (WLTP Comb), it’s a lovely little car indeed.

Browse our Audi Q4 e-tron Sportback lease deals

Genesis GV60

A newer kid on the block, the Genesis GV60 is another premium offering – but it skews slightly different to most other cars on the list.

Yes, yes, on the surface it’s just another coupe SUV. But it’s packaged very nicely, and Genesis have packed it full of the latest tech and some quirky little features. 

Coming from the luxury arm of the Hyundai branch, Genesis cars only appeared on UK roads for the first time back in 2021 – but they’ve made quite the name for themselves ever since. The Genesis GV60 is closely related to both the Kia EV6 and the Hyundai Ioniq 5, but adds a little extra je ne sais quoi. 

It’s a classic coupe SUV on the outside, with the sloping roofline making it a little cramped for the very tall in the back.

But it’s on the inside where the GV60 really shines, with innovative bits like the crystal ball on the centre console adding a concept-car-you-can-actually-lease feel to it.

With its 77.4kWh battery and WLTP Comb claimed range of 321 miles, the GV60 makes an excellent coupe SUV option if you’re looking for something a little different to pretty much everything else on the market.

Browse our Genesis GV60 lease deals

BMW X6

The car that began it all – the BMW X6 is an icon.

When it first launched, no one had really seen anything like it before. And it’s rare, nowadays, to see anything truly unique and different hitting the automotive market. But BMW managed to achieve it through shaving the roofline of an SUV and turning it into a sleek, slippery little beast.

Based on the BMW X5, the X6 has had its critics across the three generations it's now been going for, with some failing to see why it’s needed, and some loving the blend of form and function.

And it’s no longer alone.

With plenty of rivals vying for people’s attention, the BMW X6 is no longer the go-to coupe SUV. But it’s still a very good one.

It’s beautifully built, both inside and out, with the swooping roofline knocking the rugged edge off the SUV look, and the plush interior coming straight out of the BMW rulebook. It’s as functional and comfortable as it is good-looking, and it’s packed with all the leading tech that BMW could throw at it.

As many wise people have said, if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

And the BMW X6 recipe is certainly not broken.

Browse our BMW X6 lease deals

Volkswagen ID.5

The Volkswagen ID.5 is another newcomer, having launched back at the tail-end of 2021. 

It sits within the wider VW ID. range, offering the coupe version of the Volkswagen ID.4 SUV. In fact, they’re basically the same car – but one of them has had a little shave to create the sportier-looking coupe model.

If that floats your boat, then you’ll want to go for the ID.5 over the ID.4. But it really comes down to personal preference. They’re both nice cars.

Sure, the sloping roofline reduces the amount of rear headroom, but if you’re looking for a fashionable family car, then there’s still plenty of space for you and your children, and all their bits and pieces. Scooters, pushchairs, luggage – if you need to cart it around, you should be fine with the ID.5’s 549L boot.

Which, incidentally, is actually larger than the ID.4’s boot.

There’s only one battery on offer with the ID.5, a large 77kWh number which is good for a WLTP Comb range of up to 342 miles depending on the power output.

Good car, good stats – you couldn’t ask for much else.

Browse our Volkswagen ID.5 lease deals

Volvo EC40

You might have known this before as the Volvo C40, before the lineup underwent a slight name change to make it a little easier to differentiate Volvo’s various SUVs from each other. The new name – slapping an E before the C – brings it in line with the other Volvo electric SUVs, including the Volvo EX30.

But this is not just any electric Volvo SUV.

This is the electric Volvo coupe SUV. Sleeker, sportier, and more stylish (according to some) than the compact, boxy Volvo EX40 that the car is based on. Which in turn, is basically a Volvo XC40 with a whacking great battery. Yes, it’s confusing. But they’re all very good cars, once you’ve wrapped your head around it.

Anyway.

As well as being known as the safest manufacturer out there, Volvo has recently earned itself a little reputation for functional and stylish cars, with the majority of its lineup having been switched over to practical SUVs, starting with the XC range.

And the Volvo EC40 might just be the most stylish of the bunch.

If you’re a Volvo SUV fan, but you’ve always wanted it to be a little less rugged and a little more sexy, then you’ve found your dream car. We like it a lot.

Browse our Volvo EC40 lease deals

Volkswagen Taigo

Another Volkswagen – but a combustion engine one this time.

And – for perhaps the first time on this list – it’s pretty affordable. Though the coupe SUV segment might have started out as being the realm of premium cars only, it hasn’t stayed that way.

We’ve got manufacturers like Volkswagen to thank for that, with the German brand having jumped on the trend and tailored a vehicle for those of us who like the expensive look without the premium price tag.

The Taigo brings all the style of the other coupe SUVs on the list, but in a slightly smaller package with a more affordable cost.

Size-wise, it’s about the same as the VW T-Cross or T-Roc. More on the compact size, but by no means tiny. It’s still a practical family car, and it’s plenty comfortable enough, despite the slightly cheaper materials deployed throughout the cabin.

And there’s actually plenty of space for tall people in the rear, with Volkswagen employing a little trickery to make sure that, despite the sloping roofline, you can fit all of your friends into the back of the car.

It’s well-built, looks good, and won’t burn a massive hole in your wallet. 

Browse our Volkswagen Taigo lease deals

Renault Arkana

Another more affordable option, the Renault Arkana also offers the coupe SUV styling without the eye-watering price tag.

There aren't many cheaper coupe SUVs, but both the Volkswagen Taigo and the Renault Arkana offer viable alternatives to those of us on a smaller budget.

It combines the same slinky couple styling with the practical SUV body as the rest of the cars on the list, and does so very well indeed. 

The Arkana is well put together, with a clean interior and a sensible dashboard – there are even physical buttons for all the important functions. It’ll be welcome news to those who like a button over having to search through the infotainment system for the right screen. 

The infotainment screen itself is a little smaller than in rivals, coming in at 7in for the entry-level Evolution model, and hopping up to 9.3in on Techno and above. But the graphics are crisp and it’s easy to use. 

There’s a hybrid model on offer for that extra efficiency, keeping the running costs down even further (especially good for anyone on a business car lease, with the Benefit in Kind tax on the hybrid model less than the full petrol), and it is larger than the Taigo, if space is something you’re really after.

It’s certainly one to consider.

Browse our Renault Arkana lease deals

Ford Capri

The newest newcomer on the list, the Ford Capri hasn’t actually hit our roads yet. It’s available to quote, with the first cars expected to arrive early 2025.

So, if the Capri is something you’re interested in, you can certainly be among the first to order it.

And no, it’s not that Capri. In fact, it’s very different. Gone is the long-bonneted two-door coupe and in its place is a five-seat, tall-riding coupe SUV.

The Ford marketing team have proclaimed that this is what the Ford Capri would have been, and while we’re not entirely convinced, we can see it. After all, the coupe SUV does seem to be more popular these days than the traditional coupe, and who’s to say the old Capri wouldn’t have evolved like a little butterfly into a SUV version of itself.

It’s also electric.

Truly, it ticks every box that a popular new car in 2024 and beyond needs to tick: good-looking, sleek lines, big battery for zero-emission driving.

We’re excited to see it in the flesh, when it finally launches onto our roads next year. 

Browse our Ford Capri lease deals