Renault’s reaction to the executive car marketplace is typically quirky; Vel Satis is big, spacious, and full of all manner of neat detail touches for example inlaid marquetry where others would use faux burr walnut, and seats that could not look odd in a sofa superstore.

Appearing like a massively distorted Megane, Vel Satis has got the comfort of the occupants since it’s higher priority, but this isn’t at the tariff of performance, that is especially good once the 3.5 litre V6 engine continues to be specified.

This really is possibly the world’s largest five door hatchback, but Renault would ask what’s wrong with that.