[Snooky]

Really interested in this topic as I am currently in a similar position looking to replace the family A4 Avant quattro. Also fancied a small SUV for a change and I really want to get another AWD motor. The quattro has not missed a beat in over 3 years and that includes a couple of very bad snowy winters up here!

My wife rule out the Evoque as she doesn't like the look at all.

We were steering clear of the Q5 as it is so similar inside to our A4 and we fancied a change. I like the X3 but....having looked at it for a few weeks, I keep coming back to a Q5 S-Line Plus due to the value for money (and we have been really happy with the Audi we have).

I am actually thinking about the petrol one! The 225bhp version is much quicker than the 2.0 177bhp diesel and returns c.37mpg. At c.10,000 miles max I think I could live with the increased fuel bill. Am I mad to think of the petrol one?

Final option just now is the new 3 series touring with x-drive. Similar car to the one it replaces but we have got on fine with an AWD estate car tbh