Hyundai Santa Fe

Santa Fe’s Cx-9-esque dash is a model of clarity and ease, backed up by thoughtful seating, storage and ventilation, and the group’s only paddles (in a diesel!). Highlander also scores headlining of the year. But sheeny lower plastics dilute the ambience, as do the incohesive instrument graphics. Simple remote third-row access is child’s play. Handsfree electric tailgate release is a bonus. Spare is a full-sizer. German VDA (using 20cmx5cmx10cm blocks to measure capacity) varies from 547L to 1625L. Towing capacity is 1800kg and ground clearance is just 185mm.