NISSAN X-TRAIL

IF you love the Qashqai but crave a bit more space, Nissan has the answer in the shape of the X-trail, which is available with five or seven seats.

Fresh from a series of revisions for 2017, the X-trail features more kit and a choice of two diesel engines or one petrol. Our pick is the 1.6-litre diesel for its decent performance and low running costs, particularly if you stick with a front-wheeldrive version.

Price range: £24,845-£38,565 Our pick: dci 130 Acenta (£28,495) Engine: 1.6-litre 4cyl diesel, 128bhp Transmission: 6-spd man, front-wheel drive Top speed: 116mph Economy: 57.6mpg CO2: 129g/km