Simplistic rear torsion bar and front MacPherson struts notwithstanding, the DS 4 handles well. Far better than it probably should, given its size and ride height. The hydraulically assisted steering is sharp and accurate and provides a surprising amount of feedback, while that lofty body is impressively free from roll in faster corners. The suspension stiffness required to achieve this does mean the DS 4 rides slightly less well than the standard C4, but it’s so much more fun to drive that the compromise seems infinitesimal. The Crossback is a bit more tilty, but not excessively so, and the ride less settled as a consequence.

The engines on offer are the usual solid, frugal diesels and a couple of petrols, one the 1.6-litre turbo from the Peugeot 208 GTi. These will give the DS 4 the best chance of living up to its rakish coupe styling, but the reality is that the diesels will sell strongest in the UK with their excellent fuel returns, very low CO2 emissions and a decent level of overall refinement.