What we like

The EX40 is stylish, refined in most areas and can deliver fantastic performance in the right spec. With so much standard safety kit, it offers a unique opportunity for security on the road. Hard to think of many rivals that inspire so much confidence by how planted and steady they feel on the road.

What we don’t like

Though generally commendable in terms of quality, the interior is starting to look a bit old hat, especially compared to newer offerings in the EX range. A couple of the dashboard buttons are also a little plasticky, plus the boot could be bigger.