They'll need to drive to tell. People, especially non-car people, often end up completely surprising you with what they like.
I wanted a Rav4 for the wife's next car, but she vetoed it immediately after the test drive. She's not a "car person" but hated the engine, felt it was underpowered. Numbers were comparable across the board for most models, but she hated driving it. We got a Rogue.
I know this is an anti-Nissan fan forum, but honestly the Rogue gave her everything she wanted, price was better, she felt the engine was peppier, she's much happier with it.
The Rogue was recently rear-ended and she has a Rav4 rental while her car is in the shop, and it just confirmed that she still hates the engine and doesn't like driving it.
Just my .02
Whoever is owning the car really needs to test drive, because you'll be amazed at the comments you hear from people who aren't "into" the car stuff. What makes them happy about cars can be amazing.