While the Nissan Ariya is no class leading electric SUV, it offers plenty of space and a plush interior for an eye-catching price.

What we like

The styling is bold and stand-out, the interior attractive, while four-wheel drive models give plenty of all-weather confidence and impressive acceleration. Space may not be the best in class, but it’s still good

What we don’t like

The handling is predictable and safe, but there’s never any sense of fun when you fancy cheering yourself up on the long way home, while the ride quality is disappointing. Perhaps the biggest fly in the ointment is the related Renault Scenic which is a more rounded package for similar money.