I'm not much of an SUV fan either however there are some nice looking models out there these days - Q2/Q3 (S line trim), Tiguan & T-Roc (R Line trim) and X2 (admittedly a bit marmite). They do give you a bit more space if you need it over a hatch. Problem is the engine choice which is either diesel (I wouldn't these days), small petrol (weedy) or more powerful petrol (v poor real world economy).