Hyundai Tucson
Likes: Standard kit list across the range is pretty impressive. The 1.6 turbo offers quick acceleration while the 2-liter is the most sensible in price. Plenty of room for five with a decently sized boot.
Dislikes: The front seats can get uncomfortable after long journeys. The turbo engine only comes with a DCT gearbox which isn't very refined compared to it's keen rivals.
Overall: It may not be the best out there but it certainly does make a winning case for itself.
Toyota CH-R
Likes: Dare we say the most stylish Toyota we've seen in a while. Standard kit is pretty good for the price. Running costs are very competitive.
Dislikes: No all-wheel-drive option yet. The rear passenger windows are a joke. Blind spot galore. It really needs a panorama sunroof to brighten the interior up.
Overall: Toyota has made a very daring looking crossover that also has bullet proof reliability.
BMW X1
Likes: It's more comfortable and more refined than the previous generation. The new turbo engine offers plenty of flexibility and the boot space is larger than it's keen rivals.
Dislikes: We miss the turbocharged six-cylinder option. We wish BMW made an M-tuned version of this. Options send the price into X3 territory.
Overall: It's a BMW but doesn't really feel like one.
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Likes: One of the more stylish crossovers in Mitsubishi range. Turbo engine spools nicely and has decent running costs. It's much more entertaining to drive than we'd originally thought.
Dislikes: It carries a name that many will loathe it for.
Overall: We'd love to see an Evo-tuned version pushing 230 - 300hp.
Subaru Crosstrek
Likes: It's off-road capability can rival Land Rover. It's much more stylish than the previous generation and also less awkward looking in portions.
Dislikes: Subaru has given up on turbo engines and it saddens us.
Overall: The JDM versions of this vehicle has power-folding mirrors and other features we can't have here.
