Ariel Nomad interior

Although usefully higher-set, the car’s full cage means sliding in isn’t as straightforward as it is with the Atom.

You can either drop in through the roof or go feet-first through the side, monkey-hanging from the upper tube, rally-style. We recommend the latter approach, otherwise the hulking new intake funnel gets in the way.

The cabin itself is much the same as before but more grown-up and generously proportioned. The driving position is still superb, being very similar to that of the Atom.

As before, the seat moves on bolts, rather than sliding, and there’s no adjustability in the Tilton pedal box, but for owners it will be a case of set and forget.