I nabbed our long-term Renault Kadjar from its regular occupant Mr Motton to make use of its handy bike rack, which slots onto the tow ball, unlike my normal carrier that straps to the back of the car.

I took the car because I was taking part in the London to Brighton bike ride, and one of the Kadjar’s trump cards is that you can open the boot when the bike is mounted on it – handy when you’re juggling a kid’s pushchair plus bags or stuff that you need to get hold of while the bike is strapped aboard. One thing’s for sure: it’s all a damn sight easier than that big mountain just outside Brighton!

Renault Kadjar dCi 110 Signature Nav

Mileage 2994
P11D price £24,140
Forecast/actual cost per mile 49.6p/51.4p
Our average consumption 53.7mpg
Official combined consumption 72.4mpg