It’s insurance Group 3 and will average around 55mpg (more, if driven sensibly). Residuals look good for now, but service intervals are very short at 6000 miles. Most won’t do too many miles, but it would be easy to miss a service without realising.

Charade scores remarkably well on the eco front. With an average of 127 g/km CO2 across the range, its emissions are comparably low for a mini hatchback. It’s worth noting that the line-up does not feature any diesel models, which typically produce less carbon dioxide than petrol engines with similar power outputs. Eco-conscious buyers should consider the 1.0-litre petrol, which is one of the greenest models in the range.

The range is very frugal, averaging 53 mpg.

A long history of building go-anywhere off-roaders has given Daihatsu a proven record for reliability. The Charade may look cheeky and feel a bit flimsy when you slam the doors, but it has the makings of a tough little car.