The Ford Kuga. It’s the SUV for people who don’t want to spend silly money on a German badge, but still want all the toys, all the space, and a car that doesn’t feel like it’s been built out of leftover baked bean tins. This one’s the 2.0 TDCi diesel with all-wheel drive, which means you get proper grunt, loads of torque, and the confidence to deal with wet roads, muddy tracks, or a family holiday to Cornwall without breaking a sweat. Despite being AWD, it’ll still return mid-40s mpg, which is nothing to sniff at. Being Euro 6, it’s also ULEZ-friendly. So while everyone else in their older diesels is getting shafted by daily charges, you’re gliding straight through with a smile on your face. And it’s the Titanium X spec – which means Ford basically threw the options catalogue at it. Leather seats, panoramic roof, gadgets everywhere, heated bits, clever tech – it’s the full works. In short: it’s a family SUV that ticks every box. Practical, economical, loaded with kit, and just a bit nicer than you might expect from something wearing a blue oval.