Price: £21,995

Co2 emissions: 191g/km

Tax band: F/£210

Average petrol costs: £1,573 per 12,000 miles

If you absolutely must have a large 4x4 then the Santa Fe is the one to go for. The vehicle excise duty may be steep (and bound to rise further) but Hyundi have seen to it that damage to the environment and fuel consumption is minimised.