Depreciation should be your biggest concern – it was a weak point on the previous generation model. Insurance and servicing costs are expensive. Buyers covering more than 10,000 miles a year should go for the diesel.

Ulysse performs fairly badly on the eco front. With an average of 206 g/km CO2 across the line-up, its emissions are a touch high for a people carrier. However, it’s worth noting that the line up has a high number of diesel models, bringing the average down and giving buyers more choices of low-emission versions. Diesels typically produce less CO2 than petrol engines with similar power outputs.

The range is not particularly economical, averaging 35 mpg.

Much improved over the previous generation model, with good quality plastics and attractive fabrics used throughout.