Most normal cars offer...

Most normal cars offer five seats. Anyone who needs more has been limited to vans with windows (MPVs), hearse-like wagons (estates) or boxy trucks (4x4s). But now, thanks to the Japanese, buyers wanting extra accommodation have another solution; sleek looking six or seven-seat cars. And their arrival is contributing to the slow death of the traditional family hatch which, due to its lack of flexibility, has had its day. These tired old driver-plus-four mobiles will limp on for many years, but wouldn"t you prefer up to 40 per cent more chairs in an equivalent-sized model for little extra cash?

A revised engine range...

A revised engine range and sporty new looks head the changes to the fresh-faced Daihatsu Sirion, which goes on sale next week.