There were more cars than hours to drive them, but AMS had the chance to experience the latest in everything from budget superminis, a diesel MPV and multiple SUVs to the show-stopper vehicle, a BMW iX. We approached with a healthy sense of fear on learning in advance of its four-second 0-60 mph acceleration. Few words can do the experience justice, but we found the non-removable headrests sensible.

The Suzuki Vitara hybrid SUV was unexpectedly relaxing with its more familiar-looking analogue dashboard and physical switchgear while the growing prevalence of touch-screens in many cars present took a little patience to get the hang of. Our reporter was not alone in seeking help to find out how to start a few of the cars.