Not crash tested by Euro NCAP. It’s an old design, too, so possibly wouldn’t perform as strongly as newer rivals. It does have size on its side, however, and gets dual front airbags. Not all cars have ABS, but those from 2003 do. Basic security means that many models do without an alarm and remote central locking, though later models are better equipped.

The boot isn’t as practical as you may expect from a car of this size, the seats in the back don’t fold totally flat and it’s quite high off the ground. For small boxes and odd-jobs it’s fine, but it’s no load lugger – you’re probably better off towing a trailer, if you’ve something larger to shift.