This highest trim will be a step too far for most budgets. It does come with leather seats, heated front seats, keyless entry and start, and other luxury goodies but it’s too expensive, particularly when compared with family hatchbacks offering more space.\n,

This small turbo engine is altogether more refined and efficient than the 1.6-litre petrol. It has a decent amount of low-down pulling power, and is faster and more flexible. Its VED costs are lower, too.