SKODA Rapid

Sitting behind the wheel, there’s a good range of steering wheel and seat adjustment. Overall, the cabin has a reasonably sophisticated, grown-up look, but it’s worth going for something higher than the basic S trim, as it’s the only one to come without the smarter leather trim on the steering wheel and gear lever. Step up to Sport and you’ll get steel pedals, but you need to go as far as SE L to add floor mats and chrome door handles.

Whichever trim you choose, the plastics look a little brittle and flimsy in places, but there’s no faulting the way they’re stuck together. However, if you touch anything, you’ll discover all the plastics are extremely hard. This is particularly noticeable and rather uncomfortable if you accidentally rub your elbow against the door, or when travelling with your knee resting against the granite-like centre console.