Every airbag you’ll ever need – twin front, front side and roof mounted side-curtain bags — as standard; ABS with brake assist and electronic stability control; just behind the safety leaders with a four-star Euro NCAP crash test rating. Alarm and immobiliser exceed strict Thatcham standards; effective deadlocks are standard.

Vectra matches or beats most of its rivals on boot space – it’s huge and will do most jobs with ease. And the rear seats can be folded and tumbled. However, in the cabin, Vauxhall’s storage ideas aren’t very innovative.