The Bravo performed very well in the Euro NCAP crash tests, gaining the maximum five stars for adult safety and an impressive three stars for child safety. All but the entry level car are fitted with six airbags and every model has Isofix child seat mounting points on the outer rear seats. Traction control (which helps prevent the front wheels from spinning under acceleration) and electronic stability control (which can help correct the car’s line when skidding) are available as options.

The Bravo offers a minimum of 365 litres of boot space with the rear seats in place and up to 1165 litres when they’re folded flat. That’s among the best in the sector, however the boot lip is high and the opening quite narrow. Cabin storage is decent but nothing special, with an average sized glove compartment and decent bins in the doors.