Pyzar gets electric mirrors, central locking, power steering, rear window wash/wipe, driver footrest and cupholders

A five-speed manual gearbox is standard with a four-speed optional

Tailgate does not open quite high enough so watch your head when using it

The Pyzar shares its mechanicals with the Charade

The 1.6-litre engine develops 67kW of power at 6000rpm and 126Nm of torque at 3600rpm

Suspension is independent by MacPherson struts front and rear

The Pyzar has been designed to tap into the booming recreational vehicle market in Japan

The tall, two-box body offers more room for people and luggage than a conventional hatchback

The large, wide opening doors make getting in and out easier

With the rear seats folded, luggage space jumps from 400 litres to 800 litres

The seats can be folded into a bed for two

Disc brakes are used at the front and drums at the rear

Pyzar's steering has 3.75 turns lock to lock

Speed-sensing intermittent wipers, which increase the number of wipes as the car gets faster, are standard

The rear seats are set higher than those at the front, increasing vision for back seat passengers

Seatbelt height-adjustable anchorage points