The Tucson was awarded four stars out of five by Euro NCAP when it was crash tested, which although not the best around, is still good for a 4x4 car. All models come with six airbags as standard as well as ABS brakes with electronic brakeforce distribution. Traction control is standard on top models but not even available as an option on lower spec cars.

Boot space in the Tucson is fairly good with 540 litres available with the rear seats in place – although that’s smaller than other offroaders like the Toyota RAV4. The tailgate opening is wide though and there’s no boot lip, so loading and unloading is easy. The rear seats split and fold 60/40 and when down create a flat load space which can swallow large and boxy objects.

In the front there’s plenty of stowage with a deep cubby between the front seats and a useful tray underneath the front passenger seat.