The Sienta has always had a personality that punches well above its compact footprint, and this one, finished in a metallic black coat, wears that personality with a quiet confidence that suits it perfectly. The black finish moves across its distinctive, boldly stepped silhouette with a depth that flatters every one of its unconventional lines, the kind of styling that could easily look awkward in the wrong hands but instead comes across as genuinely characterful and instantly recognisable the moment it enters your view. This is a compact MPV that has never tried to blend in, and in black, it simply looks more deliberate about standing apart.

Step inside and the Sienta offers up a lovely interior that makes the most of every inch it has been given. The fabric seating throughout is comfortable and well finished, giving the cabin a warmth and an approachability that suits a vehicle built around real family life rather than showroom theatrics. Seven seats fit into this compact frame with a cleverness that continues to impress, the space arranged with enough thought that nobody feels like an afterthought, whether they are up front or tucked into the third row.

Underneath it all, the 1,500cc engine is the perfectly sized heart for everything this Sienta is asked to do. Light on fuel, easy in traffic, and never once feeling stretched by the demands of carrying a full house, it delivers exactly the kind of dependable, unfussy performance that has made this nameplate a favourite among families who need practicality without the compromise of driving something that feels like a chore.

Small on the outside, generous on the inside, and dressed in a black coat that gives it a little extra edge. The Sienta continues to make its case simply and honestly, one comfortable, well packed journey at a time.