The Sonata scored a respectable four out of five stars in Euro NCAP tests (although there are better scoring rivals for the money). Safety kit includes six airbags, traction control and an electronic stability programme.

A 462-litre boot is reasonable for a saloon of this size and the Sonata also comes with a split/folding rear seat as standard which means larger items can be carried without sacrificing all of the rear passenger space. However the there’s no hatchback version, which limits its appeal and there’s no estate version available either. In the front there’s a twin cupholder between the front seats, a decent glovebox and good-sized door pockets.