From a humble start, the Hyundai Tucson has risen to prominence.Â
Unimpressive as a frumpy, underwhelming SUV that launched in 2004 before being retired in 2009 in favour of the ix35, it burst back onto the scene in 2015 as a handsome and popular rival to the Toyota RAV4. Today's fourth-generation model is offered in petrol and diesel as well as front- and all-wheel drive configruations. It has garnered largely positive reviews for its style, comfort, space, practicality and features – though the 2.0-litre petrol versions cry out for stronger performance, especially out on the open road. The base model starts from $35,650, rising to $61,100 for the most expensive version.