As with all Range Rovers, driving is a full-boat luxury experience, combining an exquisitely crafted interior with a commanding view of the road. There’s not a lot of sport in this ute as steering is a tad vague and it shows some real nautical grade listing when pressing through corners, but by all the Lords in London, the Td6’s air suspension delivers a marvellously smooth ride. Best this side of a Rolls-Royce Phantom in my books. And that spells luxury in no uncertain terms.

New for 2016, the air suspension settles to it lowest position when the vehicle is in park, allowing for easier access. But make no mistake, this is a big ute, and for those shorter of stature it’s still a fair way up. Worth the trip though.

Done up in Ebony and Ivory leather (Sir Paul would approve), this cabin exudes unbridled British elegance from its creamy hides to the finely polished Grand Black Lacquer Wood Trim. The Rangie’s blocky architecture is holding up well, although some elements are showing their age. The central digital gauge cluster is not state-of-the-art crisp and the infotainment touchscreen is clunky and slow to respond. Poking away at a recalcitrant screen is just so… bothersome. Additionally, the voice command system was useless when trying to select radio stations. Say “ninety-nine point one FM” in just about any other vehicle and it knows what you want. Here, I just got “Sorry?”

The complaints pretty much stop there. The optional 825-watt Meridian audio ($1,850) is truly wonderful, massaging the ears with clear, even and uncoloured sound. Your back gets the same treatment from the fine massage function in the heated and vented front chairs. At the risk of sounding like a spoiled first-world dingus, I’ve experienced much worse seat massage systems in some German luxury cars. To whit, the Rangie does not feel like there’s a maniacal gnome trapped in the upholstery, trying to punch his way out.

Just like in the real world, massages aren’t free. This feature is part of the $3,900 Front and Rear Seat Climate Control package that also bestows four-zone climate control, Oxford Leather, 18-way driver and passenger front seats with adjustable seat bolsters, climate front and rear seats, driver and passenger memory, rear bench seat with load through facility and power recline, and a front cooler compartment.

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