TOP 5 LUXURY CARS
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
ROLLS ROYCE PHANTOM
THE GOOD: Money-no-object pinnacle of serenity and craftsmanship
THE BAD: |s this really you? And is this really appropriate in 2024?
THE UGLY: Filthymoney associations
THE ONE TO BUY: |t’s ‘standard’ or long-wheelbase, from £380k. All cars are built to order and most owners spend £500k
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: Trying not to crash while using the Hyperscreen
THE ONE TO BUY: Two petrols, two diesels and a hybrid. Base AMG Line is more than enough
BENTLEY FLY|NG SPUR
THE GOOD: The definitive modern limo: e¨ortless, but rewarding when you want to put some e¨ort in
THE BAD: W12 is fast but short on soul; hybrid V6 a bit lame; go V8
THE UGLY: Air of feigned aristocracy
THE ONE TO BUY: V6 hybrid starts at £180k, before the limitless options
ROLLS ROYCE SPECTRE
THE GOOD: A joy to drive, and exquisitely built
THE BAD: Eciency not great
THE UGLY: Fabulous detailing and engineering will benefit so few
THE ONE TO BUY: |t’s £330k in theory, but in reality, as every one is spec’d from a large and flexible options list, it’s going to cost you more than £400,000