Hyundai Santa Fe review

Prices run from £49,090 to a maximum of £58,945 – we’d argue a 2WD Ultimate trim at £52,595 is probably the pick of the range for most families. Invest in tyres if you’re worried about winter security.

Put down £10k and you can have one for £475 a month over four years with a 10k annual mileage limit. That’s through Hyundai directly with 4.9 per cent APR. You might be able to find better elsewhere.

What’s the difference between kit?

Base Premium trim includes 20in alloy wheels, front and rear LED lights, electric folding door mirrors, privacy glass, a powered tailgate, roof rails, the dual curved 12.3” display set-up, electric heated front seats, wireless smartphone pairing and charging, and USB C ports in all three rows. Your kids'll be ecstatic.

Ultimate trim, confusingly, isn’t the ultimate trim. It introduces a dual glass sunroof, electrically adjustable steering column and driver’s memory seat function, heated and ventilated front and heated rear seats, dual wireless phone charging, a BOSE sound system, digital centre mirror, head up display, and more driver assist gizmos.

Top spec is Calligraphy, which brings such treats as black alloy wheels (not really a treat, actually), the C-pillar assist handle (pointless), UV-C compartment (use a wet wipe), relaxation front seats with built in leg rest, and Nappa leather. Oh, and you also get a six-seat configuration, with thrones in all rows.

Help me choose, please.

Lovely as the Calligraphy is, you’ll never have the time to enjoy it. Base Premium has as much kit as you’ll ever need; go hybrid if you’re a private buyer, plug-in hybrid if you can take advantage of the tax breaks.

Hyundai has stuck all the safety gear on, including 10 airbags, which ought to help insurance cost as well as peace of mind. Hyundai's warranty is five years, and unlimited mileage. Fill yer boots.