If there was a luxury car for all seasons I imagine the Range Rover would be near the top of the list. I know the lady who invented the advertising slogan ‘it does what it says on the tin’ and here we have a machine that will rove over any range.

Why would you want Mercedes S Class when you can sit high and mighty in a Rangey? It is the perfect executive vehicle for town and country.

I sometimes wonder if Land Rover will relent and launch a two-wheel drive version, simply because all that off-road ability is rarely put to any use. Imagine an entry-level Range Rover for about £65k!

The next test car has just arrived, a top spec Mitsubishi Shogun. I took the delivery driver to the station. It was difficult not comparing it to the Range Rover. I’m going to miss the quiet cabin, the refined engine and gentle ride comfort the most…