SsangYong has been struggling to break into the British market and the Rodius isn't going to buck the trend. While you might be delighted with the amount of space, a lowly price tag and the standard equipment list, it's already been singled out as the ugliest car money can buy. There's little to please the eye and owners should be prepared for some raucous pavement tittering. The rear quarter, in particular, leaves a lot to be desired. If you can cope with that, then this enormous MPV can seat seven people in comfort and has the benefit of a 2.7 litre Mercedes diesel engine that should last the course. There's no lack of innovation inside, with rear seats that can be folded flat to create a decent bed, a middle row that rotates to face the rear, plus every VW Beetle lovers must-have accessory - a flower vase on the dashboard. Unfortunately, build quality doesn't match VW standards and Rodius feel cheap to the touch. Inexpensive but you might not feel so cheerful when depreciation has taken its toll.