• Infotainment looks crisp and is intuitive
• Logical, high-quality cabin design
• Optional head-up display available

How is the quality and layout?

As it stands, the Range Rover’s interior is possibly its crowning glory. The clean design and choice of trims and materials are very impressive indeed, combining to create a restful and elegant place to spend time for the driver and passengers. It’s far less fussy inside than the Bentley Bentayga, with fewer buttons and a light, airy feel helped by huge windows and light materials (should you choose them).

There’s a big step up in quality compared with the old car, although the optional fabric interior doesn’t feel as plush as leather. The bespoke models built by Land Rover’s Special Vehicles (SV) division offer the scope for interior detailing, finishes and individualisation to rival the Bentayga. But that all costs serious money.

One of the things we really appreciate are the chunky heater control knobs that also control the seat temperature if you give them a prod. Unfortunately, a 2024 update will remove these and replace them with controls on the touchscreen. We’ve tried it in the smaller Velar and while it makes the dash look even cleaner, they’re just not as easy to use on the move.

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Infotainment and tech

The Pivi Pro infotainment is driven via a 13.1-inch landscape-oriented touchscreen and it’s a joy to use, with clear, crisp graphics, no lag and intuitive functionality. What that means is you get a simple-to-use system that’s quick and can be used safely on the move.

It also interacts seamlessly with the physical controls clustered around the gearlever. The digital driver’s display is equally clear to look at and to use, and while it offers a choice of display set-ups, anything racier than an old-school twin pair of dials just feels wrong in a Range Rover. 

Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard so you can use your phone apps rather than the in-built system.

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Comfort

• Supremely comfortable up front
• Supportive, well-shaped seats
• Electric seat adjustment and heating standard

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

There’s a large range of electrical adjustments available in the steering wheel, and the front seats are 20-way electrically adjustable as standard, with 24-way adjustable seats on higher trim levels. As you’d expect, it’s easy to get comfortable, and from our experience that remains the case after hours on the road. Heating is standard, with plusher trims getting seat ventilation and even massage.

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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 that they move so slowly when powered – sometimes manual adjustment is preferable.