The bells and whistles model adds (over the SE L trim) a 10.3in digital instrument screen, 18in alloy wheels, adaptive suspension, a heated steering wheel, heated and ventilated front seats, heated rear seats, rear climate control, a gesture-controlled powered tailgate, a rear-view camera, park assist, lane assist, blind spot monitoring, a 9.2in infotainment screen and on-board Wi-Fi.

The PHEV is highly recommendable. This uses an 85kW electric motor paired with a 1.4-litre petrol engine for a total power output of 215bhp, and it's one of the quicker versions of the Superb (0-62mph takes 7.8sec). It also has an official electric-only range of 35 miles, can be charged in 5 hours from a three-pin plug (3.5hrs from a home wall box) and has CO2 emissions of just 38g/km – that means very low company car tax.