Question 1

Does every SUV have four-wheel drive?

Accepted Answer

No. Many compact and mid-size SUVs are front-wheel drive only, and four-wheel drive is usually a separate version with its own badge, such as 4x4, AWD or a maker's own name. Check it if you tow, live in the mountains or drive on unmade roads.

Question 2

Which Crit'Air sticker will a used SUV get?

Accepted Answer

Electric SUVs get Crit'Air 0, and petrol or hybrid ones meeting Euro 5 or 6 get Crit'Air 1. Euro 5 and 6 diesels get Crit'Air 2 and older engines a higher number, which counts in the low-emission zones (ZFE) of large cities.

Question 3

Does a used SUV pay the malus?

Accepted Answer

A car already registered in France pays no malus again when it changes hands. An SUV imported from abroad and registered in France for the first time can owe the CO2 malus and the weight-based malus, both reduced according to the car's age.

Question 4

Is a used plug-in hybrid SUV worth it?

Accepted Answer

Only if you can charge it regularly: driven mostly on petrol, it carries a heavy battery for little gain. Ask how the previous owner used it and make sure the charging cable comes with the car.

Used SUVs in France

Nissan X-Trail 2.2 dCi Confort

BMW X5 3.0d Pack A

Peugeot 3008 Phase II 1.6 HDI 115 ALLURE

Jeep Renegade 1.4 MultiAir Limited MSQ6

Suzuki SX4 S-Cross SX4 S-Cross 1.6i Automaat Leder/Open.Dak/Xenon

Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 258 AWD BVA8 Hse Premium - Entretien constructeur Toit ouvrant

Nissan Ariya Evolve Ariya 87 kWh e-4ORCE Evolve Full Options

Citroën C3 Aircross 1.2 PureTech 110 Shine Pack

Land Rover Defender 90 TD4 2.4 120cv S 4WD / Amortisseurs Fox

BMW X4 xDrive30d 286 ch BVA