Rear leg and headroom is sufficient for adults to get comfortable, though the middle seat is raised so whoever has to sit there gets a raw deal. If you have kids to get in and out then you’re unlikely to have too many problems – access is good and there are Isofix mounting points for child seats – so there’s not much to complain about from a practical point of view.

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The Fiat 500L is a compact five-seat MPV that expands the retro look of the 500 city car to much larger proportions. Our expert review reveals whether it’s blend of style and space is a winner. The basic 1.4-litre petrol is cheap to buy but is an old engine and offers a best combined figure of 37.2mpg combined under the tougher WLTP rules, so expect mid-to-low 30s in normal driving. The turbocharged version of this engine is no better at 36.7mpg, but this is offset by significantly better performance that makes for easier driving.The Fiat Tipo Station Wagon is a family estate car for the price of a supermini. Find out whether its combination of space and value is a winner in our expert review.

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Your only engine choice is a 1.5-litre petrol engine which uses mild-hybrid technology to boost efficiency and to allow very brief driving on electricity alone. The engine gives you 128bhp to play with and is spritely enough for most situations. While it struggles to compete in some areas, the Fiat Tipo is at least impressively roomy inside. There's plenty of head and leg room in the front for those who are over six feet tall, and even if the driver is quite broad, a similar-sized adult will fit besidethem easily enough without rubbing shoulders.

The 1.6-litre MultiJet 120PS with the DCT gearbox offers 1000kg braked, while the rest of the range including the 1.4 petrol and T-Jet, and the 1.3 and 1.6-litre MultiJet diesels with a manual gearbox can tow up to 1200kg. Engine