
Today’s multifunction sports utility vehicles (SUVs) are equally at home on the motorway, a bustling urban street or on a country road Photograph: Leon Hargreaves

Peering over mountains might be a stretch, but SUVs such as the New Hyundai ix35 provide a commanding view of the road ahead, often helping the driver to react more promptly to changing traffic conditions Photograph: Leon Hargreaves

High-tech features such as Bluetooth® connectivity with voice recognition, available on the New Hyundai ix35, can help the driver to stay focused on the road Photograph: R Thackham

The New Hyundai ix35 can be kitted out in luxurious leather upholstery or hard-wearing cloth, while the raised seating position can make it easier to strap children safely into place Photograph: Leon Hargreaves

Dual zone climate control allows the driver to keep cool even if their passenger prefers to feel more toasty Photograph: R Thackham

The stylish design of modern SUVs such as Hyundai’s ix35 have made a big contribution to their growing popularity Photograph: Leon Hargreaves