In addition to the aforementioned traction-control system, standard features include ABS brakes, electronic brake assistance, child safety locks and driver, passenger and side-head air bags.

FORBES: Overview

They regularly drop in on Mr Gold, who quizzes them closely, his wild greying locks and well-stuffed shirt pocket giving him the air of a rumpled physics professor expounding an exotic retail calculus.

ECONOMIST: Face value

Not only did our compact car end up having power windows and locks, but it maneuvered easily with its zippy engine, and the air conditioner had no problems handling the Houston heat.

FORBES: The Pain of the Public Upgrade