This Alhambra has a stiffer chassis than the previous model making it safer than before and was awarded the top score of five stars in the Euro NCAP tests. Safety kit includes seven airbags as standard – including driver’s knee airbag. All models also come with stability control as standard, ISOFIX mounting points and electric child locks for the sliding doors.

This is where the Alhambra really shines. Even with all seven seats in place there is 267 litres of space available in the boot, which easily allows for two suitcases or even a buggy in the back. But drop the two rear seats and the boot size expands to an impressive 809 litres of space. Fold down the rear and second row of seats and there’s a mammoth 2,297 litres of on offer.

The seats are incredibly easy and quick to fold down and can be operated with just one hand. Both the rear two seats and the second row of three seats can all be folded completely flat. Electrically operated sliding doors and an electrically operated boot are also available.