The rise of the sports utility vehicle (SUV) over the past 25 years has been so vast that it has forever changed the way cars are designed.

Despite their flaws, the best SUVs provide comfort, convenience, space and versatility and chunky-cornered design appeal.

The market segments have mushroomed in popularity and continue to grow. Now you will find small SUVs, family SUVs, sports SUVs, luxury SUVs, hybrid SUVs and electric SUVs, and even that isn't an exhaustive list.

But which are the best of the best? This article covers SUVs of all walks of life, making it our most broad SUV top ten. While narrowing the field down to 10 cars is tough, we've done just that.

Our pick for the top spot is the Porsche Macan, which delivers performance, practicality and driver appeal.

Other options include the excellent-value Dacia Duster, the more opulent Range Rover Sport and the family-friendly Skoda Kodiaq. You can read our list of the top ten best SUVs on sale below.