Should you buy one?

The Tourneo Connect offers supreme roominess and flexibility. If you value space above all else and don’t mind your family car looking like a van, it’s a good choice.

Other van-based cars such as the Peugeot e-Rifter, Citroen e-Berlingo and Vauxhall Combo-e are only available with electric powertrains, so the Ford is much more adaptable and adept at long-distance travelling.

However, the VW Caddy, which is nearly identical to the Ford, comes with a better warranty and can be had for less money if you forgo a few creature comforts. Which ultimately makes the Ford harder to recommend.

What we like

The boot space is epic. It can truly swallow five adults and all their luggage for a long journey, and if you go for the diesel, it’ll handle it with ease.

What we don’t like

It’s louder and more raucous than a family MPV and it does look, and feel, like a van. The infotainment is fiddly too.