Pitched in the younger end of the market, Bonneville is marketed being an affordable sports saloon, hence the supply of dress-up aerodynamic aids, and also the provision as standard of beefed-up suspension parts.

A minimal stance and slippery body shell provide instant clues towards the car’s intentions; they are confounded when it’s realised how the most powerful engine choices a 175PS V6, which the primary options are a 2.2 litre four cylinder.

Handling is affordable – though front wheel drive means a little too much understeer for comfort.