Designed to turn heads, the Austral boasts a subtly muscular body style, a raised ride height and a debonair profile, each contributing towards a truly dynamic aesthetic. Claw-like LED lights flank an attractive honeycomb grille, while a contrasting roof provides an extra point of interest.

A 1.2 litre 200hp petrol engine and an electric motor combine to deliver a more rounded driving experience. Whenever you need it, you have the impetus provided by combustion power. This setup returns up to 60.1mpg while producing CO2 emissions from just 105g/km. What’s more, all full hybrid petrol engines feature a Stop/Start system, which aids efficiency and ensures cleaner driving in town.

An elevated ride height and five door body make getting in and out of the vehicle as easy as can be. Inside, there’s room for five to relax in comfort, plus up to 555 litres of boot capacity. Comfortable, ergonomic seating throughout, completed with premium upholstery, make the interior as attractive as the outside.

With up to 30 advanced driver assistance systems, the Austral makes your job as easy as possible. The Austral will intelligently select electric only driving where appropriate, making up to 80% of your city driving as impressively efficient. '4Drive' four wheel steering gives you more freedom of movement and a tighter turning circle.

An obvious example of the Austral’s ‘sensual tech’ ethos is its onboard technology, which includes a large glass panel touchscreen. Featuring an anti-smudge, anti-reflective and light-responsive interface, it’s just one reason why OpenR technology – available with higher-spec trims – is so compelling.

The Austral features Google Android Automotive technology, providing intuitive access to a whole host of apps. Included are Google Maps, Google Assistant and Google Play, all of which are available without the need for smartphone integration. Of course, you can still opt to connect your smartphone for access to your own library of apps.