The Ssanyong Rexton will have to make it to my shortlist! Thank you, fwippers.
I’ll make a comparison to the BMW X1 in due course. I like to think the X1 has competitors but at this point I don’t believe that’s entirely true. Have you tried the iDrive infotainment on a BMW? The X1 reminds me of the proper models (think 5 series rep mobile). If the Ssanyong has iDrive and the air vents align with my political views then it could be a serious contender, however for now, reluctantly it’s looking like the excellent X1 is top of the list.