2009 Hyundai Tucson

The Tucson is a player in the rare breed of tiny 4WD vehicles that offer little off-road capability, but drive rather well on the road. It comes with either a weak 2.0-litre 4-cylinder or, surprisingly, a 2.7-litre V6, with a range of manual or automatic transmissions depending on model. It also comes in either a blasphemous front-wheel-drive version or a more realistic four-wheel-drive version with full-time 4WD. Standard features include power steering, power windows, power outside mirrors, central door locking, roof rack, cloth seats, front fog lamps, rear wiper with washer, AM/FM radio and cassette player with 4 speakers and a range of storage spaces, while riding on 16-inch alloy wheels. Optional features include dual airbags, sunroof, probably faux leather upholstery, two-tone paint job, body-colour outside mirrors, AM/FM CD and cassette player with 4 speakers and tweeters, dual mufflers and a whole lot of cuteness for an affordable amount of cash.