In fact, as our Range Rover review will show, it has more rivals than simply other luxury SUVs. Such is its combination of space, refinement and ability, it presents itself as a compelling alternative to premium saloons such as the Mercedes-Benz S-Class or another German offering, the BMW 7 Series...

That means – in theory – it's more car-like to drive, and should tempt family buyers away from big, expensive SUVs. And while it still looks like a van with windows, you can jazz it up with two-tone colour schemes and wheels measuring up to 19-inches in diameter. There are petrol and diesel engines...

The compact executive estate class is highly competitive. Both the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate and Audi A4 Avant are excellent cars but we think the BMW 3 Series Touring is quite possibly the best of the bunch - especially now it's been brought bang up to date with sharper looks and a new infotainment...

Shall we start with the interior? That’s probably the most important area for most SUV buyers, while it’s also the area you’ll notice the biggest difference over the old Skoda Kodiaq. It ticks all the boxes: you get a high seating position, a big boot and plenty of space for passengers. As before,...

This is one of the most desirable premium SUVs on the planet. For 20 years, the BMW X5 has been the go-to car for buyers who aren’t prepared to sacrifice ride and handling when buying a tall and slab-sided vehicle. There were SUVs before the original X5, but none drove as well as the BMW. Launched...

Despite its undeniable abilities, both on and off road, the first Range Rover Sport was, frankly, something of a marketing-facade phoney.  Underpinned by the tough but gently unsophisticated ladder chassis of the Land Rover Discovery, it shared the same mechanicals and some of the engines, as well...