7/10SuzukiJimny£14,859 – £18,429The Jimny’s ultra-honest unpretentiousness is the antidote to every beige crossover out there. Just don’t expect sophistication, and you’ll adore it
6/10SsangyongRexton£26,680 – £36,680A giant, kitted out seven-seat 4x4 for the price of a top-spec Qashqai. Only apply if you like your driving rufty-tufty
6/10JeepRenegade£19,440 – £30,105Buy it for the looks and lifestyle, then put up with the flaws. Likeable, but irrational
6/10JeepCompass£25,145 – £34,690More an SUV than a soft-roader. Patchy dynamics but well finished and has good off-road ability
