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The Compass can tow up to two tonnes (braked), which makes it a useful second-hand option for pulling trailers or caravans.

The starting price for a new second-generation Compass in 2018 was £22,995 but the earliest Sport cars can now be had from as low as £14,000 – a reasonable price given the generous levels of standard kit. Mid-range Longitude cars cost from around £15,000 and Limited ones from £17,000. Expect to pay at least £18,000 for a post-facelift Night Eagle.

The Compass has achieved a five-star Euro NCAP safety rating, scoring an impressive 90% for adult occupancy and 83% for child occupancy. That’s thanks to more than 70 active and passive safety features offered on the model, including blindspot monitoring, lane departure warning and adaptive cruise control.