Don’t think I don’t like the Grandland, though – thus far it’s been a relaxing motorway companion – because I’m actually shocked how desirable I think it is. Vauxhall’s signature ‘Vizor’ front-end design goes a long way to accentuate the SUV’s fittingly ‘grand’ proportions which, in our particular test car, are picked out with striking Impact Copper paintwork that really pops in the sunlight.

Unfortunately, the inside is less striking. The hodgepodge of cheap and premium materials is a bit of a letdown, however I am a fan of the way different fabrics have been used to adorn the inside of the doors. Vauxhall also talks much about the car’s illuminated ‘Pixel Box’ mobile phone charger, although after using this for a while, my phone, much like the Grandland’s infotainment screen, tends to overheat.

Finally, on the topic of illumination, I must say that I remain sceptical of the illuminated Vauxhall logo and script that dominate the front and rear of the car respectively. Both are certainly well executed – they really add to the sense of occasion as you approach the car at night – however any other logo or combination of letters would make a lot more sense in my eyes. There’s nothing overly wrong with announcing to everyone that you own a Vauxhall, but it’s a little bit like bragging that you shop in Tesco – it’s not anything particularly special.