INTERIOR COMFORT, SPACE AND STORAGE

THE vehicle’s bespoke seats have been embroidered with GR Sport logos, and they’re comfortable and supportive with plenty of adjustment. Second-row seating is comfortable and spacious, with my nearly-two-metre lanky frame having no space issues when seated in the back with the driver’s seat set to my preferred position

As expected from a large wagon, especially one with no third row, there’s ample space for tourers and families (with no more than three kids), and it would be an easy affair to accessorise the large cargo area with aftermarket drawers to maximise available space

The dash features a nine-inch infotainment system that is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and nine speakers throughout the cabin remain clear when pushed to their limit. A sporty vehicle needs a good sound system, and the GR Sport has that in spades.

One peeve with this model compared to the 200 Series is the single-piece tailgate, as the split tailgate in the 200 provided a handy space for preparing a meal or a spot to sit After speaking with a mate who recently purchased a 300 Series, he explained that, while he also misses the split tailgate, he can see why they have made the change as the single-piece tailgate allows absolutely no dust in – he couldn’t say the same about the 200 Series