The 2019 Hyundai Tucson is about as sensible as family SUVs come. It offers a great reputation for reliability, value for money and overall low running costs. It’s also as spacious as a family could need, both in terms of room for people and for luggage. It’s just a shame, then, that the styling is a touch forgettable, the interior won’t excite you all that much – for all its practicality – and it’s really not all that much fun to drive. But these points will unlikely matter to you if you’re after sensible, fuss-free and good-value motoring.

Strengths:

Lots of room for passengers and luggage
Long warranty
Good value for money

Weaknesses:

No better than average to drive
Dull interior design
Only the most powerful diesel has four-wheel drive

Is the 2019 Hyundai Tucson better than the 2019 Skoda Karoq?

Comparing the 2019 Hyundai Tucson and the 2019 Skoda Karoq is like comparing All-bran and muesli. Both are solid, sensible and dependable, but neither is all that exciting. If anything, it’s the Skoda that feels as though it’s marginally more premium, but the Hyundai counters by offering slightly more space.