GROUP TEST WINNER
1 RANGE ROVER
THE GOOD: Masterful and hugely desirable reinvention of an icon
THE BAD: Reliability remains a worry and the EV version is years away
THE UGLY: The D350 mild-hybrid straight-six diesel is sublime. Can you live with the guilt?
THE ONE TO BUY: The above (from £104k/£1.4k pcm), though the V8 is fun
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2 ROLLS-ROYCE PHANTOM
THE GOOD: Money-no-object pinnacle of serenity and craftsmanship
THE BAD: Is this really you? And is this really appropriate in 2023?
THE UGLY: Filthy-money associations
THE ONE TO BUY: It’s ‘standard’ or long-wheelbase. Or the more affordable Ghost. From £380k, but all cars are built to order
GIANT TEST WINNER
3 MERCEDES S-CLASS
THE GOOD: Tech-fest with timeless waftability. Few cars are more calming
THE BAD: Surprisingly unrefined petrol six; doesn’t ride as well as it should
THE UGLY: A dinosaur facing extinction
THE ONE TO BUY: Two petrols, two diesels and a hybrid. Base AMG Line trim is more
