Buyers will decide for themselves, but all our testers agreed that the new Range Rover’s interior is one of the most original and best executed we’ve seen in years. Despite the complexity of the Range Rover’s systems and a proliferation of materials – the dash alone features wood, leather, rubber, chrome and at least three different grades of plastic – the layout is elegant and logical. The switchgear and many of the functions will be familiar to BMW users but this is no bad thing; these systems are well proven and intuitive. The ‘contour’ seats of our test car offer adjustable shoulder support and are among the best we’ve ever sat on.
From the outset the Range Rover was designed to retain its throne-like driving position. A huge increase in cabin space means that even a six-foot driver can have the seat at its highest setting with the optional sunroof installed, giving excellent all-round visibility and making the car easier to park and manage in traffic. Rear head and legroom are also much improved and the boot is vast.
