Chevrolet will add to its fleet range potential at the end of this year when the Mondeo-sized Epica is due to go on sale.

The conventional saloon will be powered by a straight-six, 2.0-litre 140PS petrol and four-cylinder 2.0-litre 150PS diesel engines with six-speed manual and auto’ ‘boxes.

A Chevrolet source said: “It is likely the larger car will join our portfolio by the end of this year. Previous volume forecasts ruled that it would not wash its face but these have been reviewed. The car has obvious appeal in the private hire sector