• Infotainment is crisp and logical
• Cabin is minimalist, but very relaxing
• Fantastic massaging seats

How is the quality and layout?

The Range Rover’s interior is its crowning glory. The quality of its materials is very impressive indeed and the sheer minimalism of the design helps to make the cabin feel relaxing and elegant. It’s far less fussy inside than the Bentley Bentayga, with fewer buttons and a light, airy feel helped by huge windows. You can increase this airiness by opting for a light upholstery finish, such as tan or beige – and we think you should.

Quality has vastly improved over the previous generation Range Rover. The fit and finish is excellent on factory-fresh cars – but we recently drove a 14,000-mile example and found some of the trims in the rear of the cabin were already starting to creak and groan. In fairness, this was only when we were off-roading or pedalling the car quickly down challenging country lanes. In other words, tough situations that but the body shell under increased strain. You’d never notice it otherwise.

One of the things we really appreciate about the Range Rover are its chunky heater knobs. They also control the seat temperature if you give them a prod or the fan speed if you pull them away from the dash. They’re fantastically intuitive.

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Unfortunately, Land Rover updated the car in 2024 and – stupidly – replaced them with controls on the touchscreen. We’ve tried the new setup in the smaller Velar and, while it makes the dash look even cleaner, it’s just not as easy to use on the move. We think the change is a huge step backwards.

Another point worth making is that Land Rover’s optional fabric interior doesn’t feel anywhere near as plush as leather. That’s not what you want in a £100,000-plus car, even if does mean a herd of cows can be spared from the slaughterhouse. Don’t go for it – you’ll only end up disappointed.

However, we’re almost certain you won’t be disappointed if you take you Range Rover to Land Rover’s Special Vehicles (SV) division to have it customised. You can have even more opulent seat upholsteries, bespoke interior details and extravagant paint finishes to rival the Bentayga. Just remember – it all costs serious money.

Infotainment and tech

Every Range Rover is fitted with Land Rover’s Pivi Pro infotainment system. You get a 13.1-inch landscape-oriented touchscreen in the centre of the cabin – and it looks every bit as premium as the rest of the interior. It’s a joy to use with crisp graphics, no lag and an intuitive menu layout.

If we had to criticise it, it’s that it controls slightly too much on the car. Almost everything – including items such as the massaging seats and even the lumbar support settings – has its own sub-menu and list of touch commands to dig through, which can be a little challenging to use on the move.

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The Range Rover’s digital gauges are great, though. They’re as minimalist as the car’s dashboard, presenting you with just enough info to be useful. You don’t get a load of excess visual noise from the driver assistance technology or navigation system. It’s clear and simple – almost like an older car with analogue dials.

Plus, if you’d rather not use Land Rover’s built-in system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard. You get a wireless smartphone charger, too – and we found it powerful enough to punch through our tester’s shockproof case.

Comfort

• Supremely comfortable up front
• Supportive yet accommodating seats
• Electric adjustment and heating as standard

The Range Rover’s driving position is very good indeed – it’s a running theme for the model over the years. You get well-shaped and supportive seats, and a driving position that gives you a clear and lofty view ahead. The simplified instruments and infotainment (above) help massively in this score, too.

The steering wheel and seats are electrically adjustable, and both offer more than enough flexibility for both our shortest and tallest testers to get comfortable. Land Rover fits 20-way adjustable seats as standard, although 24-way adjustable seats are available as an option, bringing more adjustment for those in the rear. Heating is standard, while plusher trims getting seat ventilation and massage functions.

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Your drive is accompanied by a very satisfying but barely perceptible whoosh as the Range Rover batters the air out of its way and crushes the road surface into submission. It’s akin to the sound of a distant jet engine – and it’s the only sound you can hear. The engine is utterly silent, and it takes a severe dent in the road to make the suspension pass a clonk into the cabin.

Rear room is also impressive, and overall comfort is benefited by reclining backrests and a wide armrest – both of which are electrically-assisted. It’s just a shame they move so slowly when powered. Manual adjustment would certainly be more convenient, albeit a lot less luxurious.