Skoda Kamiq

We're finding out whether this updated small SUV makes a good workhorse for a high-mileage driver

- John Bradshaw

I'VE NEVER BEEN keen on the question "Would you like to go large?" that they ask at fast food restaurants. If I'd wanted enough chips to feed a family, I'd have said so, and a bigger drink only means more stress on my bladder. Generally speaking, a moderate serving is more than enough for me, and this is part of the reason why there's now a Skoda Kamiq sitting outside my house.

I've had SUVs of all sizes over the years, and bigger hasn't always meant better. That's despite every one of them having faced the same challenge: as a photographer, I have to load my car up with bulky gear and visit exotic locations (I was in Bicester the other day) at the drop of a hat. Therefore, any car I run needs to be a capable workhorse that won't fatigue me on long journeys, and it keeps my employers happy if it isn't ruinously expensive to refuel.