The Land Rover Defender 130 is the sort of car you buy if you need to plenty of people or objects around in considerable comfort – with serious off-roading ability thrown in. From that point of view, it’s pretty much unrivalled. Cars like the Volvo XC90 and BMW X7 are also excellent at the people carrying part, but their off-roading ability is severely lacking in comparison.

In order to match that, you need to look at something like a Land Rover Discovery. Even then, you’re limited to seven seats rather than eight. It won’t be for everyone and the sheer size may put some off, but as a method of luxurious and unstoppable transportation there’s little better. Check out our favourite luxury SUVs if you’re after something a little different.

What we like

Adult-sized seats in all three rows and extreme levels of comfort in every environment from the Atacama to the M25.

What we don’t like

The sheer size. Street parking can be a nightmare and you’ll drive under every multi-storey car park height restrictor with your eyes shut. Fuel economy is also a step below rivals.