Fiat 500X
✓Distinctive Italian design
✓Easy to maneuver in the city
✗Outdated navigation interface on older models
✗Less reliable than Japanese rivals
Hyundai Santa Fe
✓High reliability on long drives across local roads
✓Good comfort in urban driving and on rough roads
✓Powerful and efficient engine (2.5L petrol or 2.2L diesel) with output suited to both city and inter-city driving
✓Modern and quality design with a spacious driver's cabin and rich technology (large touchscreen, navigation, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto)
✗Relatively weak air conditioning system on days reaching 40°C
✗Relatively high maintenance costs for the model
✗Relatively high fuel consumption compared to competing hybrid models (especially in the petrol version)
✗Relatively cramped rear cabin compared to larger SUVs, particularly for taller passengers' legroom