The i hasn’t been crash tested by Euro NCAP and is unlikely to be, due to the small number of cars that are being imported from Japan. However, it does have twin front airbags, Isofix child seat anchor points and ABS with electronic brake force distribution. There’s little bonnet to speak of as the engine is at the rear of the car, though crumple zones at the front absorb the force of a front-on impact.

The i is more practical than its city car dimensions suggest. The amount of bootspace with the seats up is enough for a couple of shopping bags. However, lift the tailgate and the opening is wide and square, which allows large items to be loaded. Plus with the seats folded flat, there’s actually a decent amount of loadspace. Inside, there’s a glovebox with reasonable capacity (and a built-in tissue-box holder), narrow door-bins and a few other small storage areas.