Despite a growing band of talented luxury SUV rivals, the Range Rover still feels a class apart and the new P400 mild-hybrid petrol engine is another useful mid-range option. With its mix of effortless performance and almost diesel-equalling efficiency, the new 3.0-litre turbocharged and supercharged unit gels very well with the Range Rover’s relentlessly cosseting character. Even 395bhp can’t turn Land Rover’s flagship into a sporty drive but, as fans of this elegant SUV will tell you, that’s not the point.
The Range Rover’s position as the luxury SUV of choice, whether you’re double parking outside a Belgravia restaurant or cresting sand dunes in the Omani desert, has been coming under growing threat in recent years. Not only has the sheer number of options facing buyers of big, posh 4x4s expanded dramatically, but there are also increasingly pertinent questions around the environmental impact of using such large and salubrious vehicles when something smaller and greener might suffice.
Nothing is quite like a Range Rover. It has long been the luxury SUV benchmark, and even rivals luxury limousines for upmarket style, grace and refinement. Its regal image, exquisite interior, powerful engines and unrivalled off-road ability make it the go-to vehicle for those who want a luxury car that can do it all.
There’s lots of hi-tech kit on board, including adjustable driving modes that help with varying terrain. But, the car’s real trick is to tackle all sorts of off-road terrain while surrounding you with a sumptuous, leather-lined interior and luxury car comfort.
There's virtually no rival that can match the Range Rover’s multi-tasking ability, as the big British 4x4 combines its posh, upmarket image and imposing looks with incredible all-road capability.
