If I understand the question and she wants a model that just recently hit the market, then I can think of Kia Sportage and Hyundai Tucson. VW Tiguan is fairly new too, but would cost a little more. If it doesn't need to be an all-new redesign, than a Rav4 is always a great Canadian choice
If it has to be new on the market, Mitsubishi RVR is another one.
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