This car is a masterpiece of flexible design, managing to supply accommodation for five adults – as well as an incredibly efficient package of seating flexibility which may allow three adults along with a wardrobe to the car simultaneously – without taking up anymore road space than is completely essential.

Early cars experienced a rather jittery ride, but indicating Honda’s capability to quickly change production, it’s since been remedied and also the car now rides smoothly.

There’s only one engine option – a zippy little 1.4 litre four cylinder – but this is often matched either to manual of constantly variable transmission, and there’s additionally a Sport version offered that provides sharper handling.