With order books opening in October, the compact estate will hit the UK early next year attracting a modest £825 premium over its five-door stablemate making the starting price an affordable £16,675.

Boasting a generous 1.470 litres of load space with the rear seats folded flat – something that can be done with a lever in the boot – plus a high level of standard equipment, engine, gearbox and trim options will mirror that of the five-door Leon.