The Good, the Bad &the Ugly
GIANT TEST WINNER
1 RANGE ROVER
THE GOOD: Masterful and hugely desirable reinvention of an icon. An EV version is due soon
THE BAD: Reliability remains a worry. EV could be v v heavy
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), though the V8 is fun
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: Filthymoney associations
THE ONE TO BUY: It’s ‘standard’ or long-wheelbase, from £380k. All cars are built to order and most owners spend £500k
GIANT TEST WINNER
3 MERCEDES S-CLASS
THE GOOD: Techfest with timeless waftability. Few cars are more calming
THE BAD: Surprisingly unrefined petrol six; doesn’t ride as well as it should
THE UGLY: Now usurped by the electric EQS
THE ONE TO BUY: Two petrols, two diesels and a hybrid. Base AMG Line trim is
