WILL the third time be a charm for Citroen’s cheerful C3? Actually, the all-new 2018 version is the first we’d actually truly recommend, since it adheres to brand values of comfort, luxury and elegance, within the confines of a handy light hatch.

We’re also pleased with the performance and economy on offer, but at $23,490 (plus on-roads), this French baby ain’t cheap. And nor is it as fully equipped as we’d hoped, with AEB and keyless entry and start AWOL for the time being. Still, there’s a lot to like here.