[nicholasn]

If she wants an SUV, the only reason to buy any of the European CUVs you listed over an upper-trim CX-5 is due to badge (or needing a shit ton of power), and it sounds like she wants something that flies under the radar. Mazda's current interiors are highly regarded as being basically luxury level without the luxury badge or price premium. Also if it's gonna be a long term car and reliability is a big factor, I would trust Mazda ahead of everything else on your list.