The Caravelle was awarded four stars out of a possible five in official Euro NCAP crash tests and also scored maximum points in the side impact test. All models come with driver and passenger front and side airbags, as well as head airbags while rear curtain airbags are available as an optional extra. As well as ABS and traction control, there is also an ESP stability control system fitted as standard.

The interior is very flexible thanks to floor-mounted slide rails on which all the interior furnishings are fixed. As a result they can be positioned anywhere. The front row of seats in the back can swivel, allowing passengers to face the rear bench while most models come with a rear bench seat – which can also slide – and all three seats have three-point seat belts.

The bench can also convert into a completely flat bed. As well as the standard seven-seater, a six-seat layout is available which has two individual rear seats instead of the three-seat bench. On top of this, there’s a multi-function table which folds out and features a host of cupholders and cubbyholes. Elsewhere there’s almost endless amounts of storage including trays under the rear seats and a removable bucket.

The only gripe is that it’s tricky to move the seats as they are heavy and don’t slide very well. Creating a flat load floor involves removing them completely which is a two person job. Luggage room is impressive when the rear bench seat has been moved forward, but slide it as far back as possible and it’s quite limited.