Highlights include the FlexDoors, which are rear-hinged back doors that swing open towards the back of the car at an angle of nearly 90 degrees, to improve access.

There’s also the FlexRail system, which converts the conventional centre console into an adaptablle storage area, and the FlexSpace seating system, which offers a range of cabin configurations without having to remove any of the seats.

The new Meriva will be available in UK showrooms in June with a choice of six turbocharged powertrains available providing power outputs ranging from 75-140PS and including a high-mpg/low-CO2 ecoFLEX model.

Prices start from £15,495 OTR for the 100PS 1.4 S model.