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Tough ladder chassis and 4WD system mean the Hexa feels surprisingly at home going over the rough stuff.

Accessing it is not easy, but Hexa’s third row is better of the two; not so much on space but on comfort and feeling of airiness.

Hexa has great seats in all rows, with good support and cushioning; middle-row legroom is good but AC console impedes the third passenger.

Drive modes alter engine responses and 4WD system.

Gearshift is heavy, wide-gated and hard to slot.

5in touchscreen is too small and feels clunky to use.

Hexa is the clear winner on boot space with all the seats in use, but loading lip is high.

XUV feels more at home on the road, but inconsistent steering and body control prevent it from being truly fun.

Accessing the XUV’s third row is easier thanks to the lower floor; it’s comfy enough, if not quite as plush-feeling and roomy as the Hexa’s.

‘Theatre’ seating position and lighter colours make the XUV’s second row feel a bit more spacious; seats are slightly firmer, but still very comfy.

Engine and car on the whole is not very refined.

Sunroof is a big point scored over Hexa.

7in touchscreen feels slick and modern.

Kia Stinger (Representational image)