Ssangyong Rexton

It’s big. It goes off-road a bit. You don’t want one. Neither do we

• Comfort

  It’s big and soft. By definition, this means we have to give it some points for comfort. But we don’t feel good about it.

  

• Performance

  Not quite as awful as you might think – opt for the 2.7-litre five cylinder diesel and you’ve got a passably swift SUV. Anything smaller and you might want to consider public transport instead.

  

• Cool

  Cooler than a Vanquish in the depths of the Large Hadron Collider. Not really.

  

• Quality

  With the exception of a tacky aftermarket stereo, the top-spec versions are nicely kitted out and don’t feel like they’ll fall apart after a strenuous shopping trip.

  

• Handling

  If you ever reach the stage in your life when you genuinely don’t know the answer to the question, ‘So how does that two-tonne Korean SUV handle?’, it’s time to take a long hard look in the mirror.

  

• Practicality

  Yes, full of practicality. Packed to the brim with the stuff, actually. Still practically no reason to buy one, though.

  

• Running costs

  Spec your Rexton up and you’re looking at a 25 grand car. Did someone mention the word ‘depreciation’?