Pleasure palace

What it lacks in off-roading ability, Hyundai's remodelled Palisade makes up for in ramped-up luxury, then does a mic drop 

- Braam Peens

Price: R1 099 900 Engine: 2,2-litre, 4-cylinder, turbodiesel Transmission: 8-speed automatic Power: 142 kW@ 3 800 r/min Torque: 440 N.m @ 1 750–2 750 r/min 0–100 km/h: 10,5 seconds* Top speed: 190 km/h Fuel consumption: 8,2 L/100 km* CO2 emissions: 192 g/km* Rivals: Ford Everest, Kia Sorento, Toyota Land Cruiser Prado 2.8 VX, Toyota Land Cruiser 300 3.3 V6, Toyota Land Cruiser 76 4.D

+ More space and features and greater value for money than equally priced BMW X3 and Audi Q5 
- Only one engine and transmission choice; exterior styling won’t be for everyone

In parenting terms, because I can is the ultimate argument-ending put-down against headstrong offspring. That said, such obstinacy is seldom a satisfying conclusion to any family fight, and after all, an arm around the shoulder generally achieves more than a threat of violence. There's also a second, less frequently considered option: pampering your brood in the new Hyundai Palisade.