This range-topping trim is too pricey for us to recommend, even though it adds keyless entry, ambient interior lighting, sports seats, part-leather seats and even bigger (18in) alloys to everything that comes with cheaper Design trim.

In many ways, this is the best version of the Corolla, because its 177bhp 2.0-litre hybrid is much punchier and responds far more eagerly when you squeeze its accelerator pedal. However, it's a pity you end up with a much smaller boot than the 1.8-litre hybrid.