2007 Santa Fe 2.2 CRTD CDX seven-seater named the best used SUV you can buy in Britain this year, by What Car? magazine.

There are prettier SUVs, and there are cheaper SUVs, but almost none of them offers Santa Fe’s blend of practicality, equipments, quality, and affordability. In fact the car’s biggest winning card is its value for money.

The car has an average dealer cost of £12,000 and an average private cost of £11,210. Hyundai also offers an award-winning Approved Used Scheme: This includes a minimum 12 month Hyundai approved warranty, 12 months roadside assistance, a Hyundai approved safety and condition check, an independent vehicle history and mileage check and a 30 day/ 1000 mile exchange agreement on every vehicle purchased through this scheme.

If you want to get one, make sure it has the diesel engine. It’s might not be as refined as the petrol units, but it is much much more economical. And let’s be honest, with a Santa Fe that’s more important than speed and drivability.

Chris Mobley, Sales Manager, Black Horse Car Sales, explains why the Santa Fe stood out: ‘The Santa Fe is superb value and it deals with rugged terrain as well as the school run. It also comes with a five-year warranty from new.’

What Car? magazine added: ‘The Hyundai Santa Fe has improved with age, offering space, practicality and reliability and an ever-more bargain price. The only drawback is its rarity, so you may need to hunt to find the perfect car. However, invest a little time and you’ll find it’s worth the effort.’