Three engine options are on the table, starting with a 1.3-litre 82hp petrol. Of more interest, however, are the two TDCi diesels. There’s a 1.4-litre and a 1.6-litre capable of 68hp (160Nm) and 90hp (200Nm) respectively. All the engines drive the front wheels via a five-speed manual gearbox.

Both diesels are pretty civilised and up to the job, but the 1.4 can run out of puff on the motorway; that’s not the case for the 1.6. SportVan can only be had with the latter, incidentally, with or without a Diesel Particulate Filter.

Electric power steering is fitted and disc brakes feature at the front with drums at the rear. ABS is standard across the range with SportVan also benefitting from ESP.

The load area is accessed via the wide-opening rear hatch and provides 1.0m³ of usable space. Four load-tie rings are provided, the maximum load length is 1,296mm and the width between the wheel boxes is 1,000mm. A half-height composite bulkhead provides protection for the cab occupants.