There are dual 12.3-inch displays, one for the multimedia and the other for the driver display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Satnav and a 12-speaker Sony Stereo are other highlights.

It also has a panoramic sunroof, perfume diffuser, dual-zone climate control, power adjustable steering wheel, a head-up display that projects vital information such as your travelling speed on to the windscreen in front of the driver and a wireless device charger.

The Ridge AWD adds a heated steering wheel, suede headliner, heated and ventilated rear window seats, privacy glass and electric door handles.

The J8 has a roomy cabin with plenty of high quality materials used throughout. The Ridge AWD also has a suede headliner.

There are lots of storage options in the centre console and front doors. Each row has cupholders, USB charging ports and air conditioning vents.

Both J8 variants are powered by a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine that makes 183kW and 385Nm. This is matched to an eight-speed automatic transmission that drives either the front or all four wheels depending on the variant.

The J8 has five seats with the front pair power adjustable, heated, ventilated and massaging. The back row can be split folded 60:40. The Ridge AWD adds heating and ventilating functions to the rear window seats.

All seats are wrapped in real leather upholstery.

8.8 seconds for the Track 2WD and 9.0 seconds for the heavier Ridge AWD.

The J8 drinks 8.3L/100km in the Track 2Wd and 8.6L/100km in the Ridge AWD. Both have a 65-litre fuel tank, which puts their theoretical driving range at 784km and 755km, respectively.

Both variants need premium unleaded 95RON petrol as a minimum.