A large SUV or 4WD is a great solution for those with a sense of adventure.

Hyundai Santa Fe Active CRDi

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Then there’s the Santa Fe’s superior 56 percent three-year retained value – though there’s only four percentage points between the top three – and its class-cheapest insurance premium. The only field the Hyundai doesn’t have its Korean kid brother’s measure is warranty, but five years is hardly stingy.

Kia Sorento Si

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Mitsubishi Pajero Sport GLX

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