If you want evidence of how far the modern automobile has come, allow us to propose a slightly less glamorous but hugely sensible candidate.
Visually, it is decidedly more substantial than dinky alternatives like the Honda Amaze or Suzuki Dzire, with their stubby ends being a result of undercutting a four-metre size regulation that allows for tax benefits in the Indian market.
Following our first drive of the model at launch, we've listed five things you need to know about the car.