There’s loads of standard kit, too; base cars come with a 14.6-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple and Android connectivity, a Wi-Fi hotspot and a digital instrument cluster. There’s a full suite of (over-sensitive) driver-assistance systems, plus 360-degree parking cameras, front and rear LED lights and 17-inch alloy wheels. The heat pump should help preserve range in the colder months. Prices start from £28,950 – or £349 per month with an attractive zero per cent finance offer at the time of writing.

But for just £1,200 more, you can add the Premium Pack. This brings a lovely panoramic roof, powered tailgate, wireless phone charging and electric-folding door mirrors among other niceties. We reckon it’s worth the extra.  

Interior and dashboard design

At first glance, the Aion UT’s dashboard looks clean and clutter-free. The complete lack of buttons gives it a futuristic feel, even if in reality, it’s not that easy to navigate.

The controls for the door mirrors? Those are on the screen. The sunshade, to let light in through that glorious panoramic roof? You guessed it – on the screen. Even the headlight controls are buried in the main display.

It’s a shame, because otherwise, the UT feels like a pleasant place to be. There are lots of nice materials, and the driving position feels well thought through. Visibility is very good, and Aion claims there’s as many as 24 storage spots dotted around the cabin. Not that we managed to find that many…

Materials and build quality

On the whole, the Aion UT’s cabin feels really well built, and a cut above those of most B-segment superminis – including the MG4 Urban and Citroen C3. Every version comes with a soft-touch leatherette steering wheel and similarly trimmed seats, plus pleasing textured surfaces on the doors.