Vauxhall Ampera review - What's it like inside?

The cabin has some suitably high-tech features, like a digital driver information display behind the steering wheel and a touchscreen system to operate many of the car's functions.

The dashboard doesn't have conventional buttons, either – instead, it has touch-sensitive markings on the fascia panel that do the same job. There are a lot of them, but they're spread out enough that the dash doesn't feel cluttered. Granted, the hard cabin plastics don't feel particularly tactile, but they look reasonably smart and the assembly feels solid.

There's lots of adjustment for the seat and steering wheel, so it's easy to get comfortable. Rear visibility isn't the best, though, because of the small rear screen and thick pillars.

You get only two seats only in the back, too, but they're surrounded by plenty of head- and legroom, so a quartet of adults will travel comfortably. Also, the boot is a half decent size at 300 litres.