Kia plans to take the automotive world by storm with its new wave of family cars. Hyundai is a vast manufacturing empire eager to grab a chunk of the lucrative Western car market. Both have seen the potential for raising their profiles – and sales – by entering the fashionable four-wheel drive sector. Bob Cooke puts their best offerings to the test. Photos AnthonyButler

Hyundai's Terracan comes in one, well-priced specification. Fortunately it includes all the electrics, climate control settings and safety features you could want. We see if it offers ability as well as value