Perhaps more than any other segment, luxury cars take a wide, diverse variety of forms. Of course, there are still traditional sedans like our 2021 Motor1.com Star Award–winning Mercedes-Benz S-Class, but the field also includes EVs, sporty crossovers, compact hatchbacks, and a healthy number of SUVs.
But in spite of the diverse crowd that contended for the 2022 Star Award for best luxury vehicle, our decision wasn’t particularly challenging. After a full week of testing, the Land Rover Range Rover set itself apart with a consistently enjoyable and comfortable driving experience in a variety of situations. But before we could decisively name a winner, we had to suss out the praise and pain that each particular vehicle in our test brought with it, with a few surprises along the way.
