We are looking for a bit of car buying advice. My dad recently passed away and my mum is now thinking she needs a vehicle which is a bit more practical (and economical) in a Yorkshire winter, something like a 4x4 or crossover. She loves to drive, and is currently driving a Ford S-Max Titanium - a car she enjoys but which is clearly too large for her current requirements.

Her budget is in the region of £18-22,000, and she would prefer a newer car (12-18 months old). She has looked at a Skoda Yeti, but dismissed it out of hand as ugly. She quite likes the look of the RAV4, but a quick review of the internet would suggest there are a lot more options out there to consider. Any suggestions of where to start, and what would be your preferred option?