Awarded three stars in the Euro NCAP crash test, but the third star has been struck through, as there was a chance of a fatal neck injury in a head-on impact. Security is more reassuring, with Vauxhall’s excellent deadlocks, an engine immobiliser, remote locking and an anti-theft alarms.

Better load capacity than most rivals. Quite roomy when the rear seats are out of use. A few cubby holes and quite a large glovebox.