Sitting in the hideous rush hour queue between Brighouse and Chain Bar doesn’t seem quite so stressful when your driver’s seat is capable of giving you a back massage while you relax in the luxurious surroundings of your vehicle.

And the icy winter wind whistling against the windscreen as you climb the hill at Hartshead Moor on the M62 doesn’t seem nearly so unforgiving when you’re sitting in an ultra-comfortable heated leather seat gripping an equally warm wood and leather steering wheel.

You see, this is a vehicle designed to take every ounce of stress and discomfort out of the driving experience – and it succeeds in a big way, with a large dollop of style added into the mix for good measure.

Then again, it should do – considering it comes with a princely price tag of £91,550 on the road, or £96,500 with the options added to this test vehicle.

If the sheer comfort and refinement provided by the Range Rover Autobiography isn’t enough, then it’s capable of providing a few driving thrills too.

Indeed, the 3-litre turbodiesel V6 engine is capable of hauling this hefty chunk of metal from a standing start to 60mph in just 7.4 seconds, with the potential to go on to a maximum speed of 130mph.

It’s hard not to be impressed by the effortless acceleration as the vehicle eases its way up to motorway speeds in quick time. Such is the smoothness of the Range Rover under acceleration and at higher speeds that it’s imperative to keep a close eye on the speedometer to ensure you haven’t glided over the limit.

The ride-quality is helped by the soft suspension setup. The chassis absorbs rough roads and tricky terrain with ease.

All that weight and the soft air suspension results in some inevitable body movement, while big bumps do occasionally hit harder.

Returning 40.9mpg and emitting 182g/km of CO2 according to Land Rover, despite its size it’s not quite as thirsty as you might think.

A new Surround Camera System with improved graphics has been added to help when manoeuvring the large vehicle, and given this is a Land Rover, it also helps avoid obstacles off-road.

In terms of looks, it’s a handsome beast, with notable features including the trademark large grille at the front and the imposing 21-inch alloy wheels.

The vehicle also features stylish-looking Xenon headlamps with LED signature lighting.

But it’s once you step inside the beautifully-crafted machine that you appreciate that it’s packed with quality from top to bottom.

Starting from the top, the panoramic roof floods the cabin with light, further enhancing the feeling of space.

And the seats provide such comfort that it’s a tad disappointing when the journey ends and you have to get out.

Increased comfort for longer journeys comes courtesy of the massage function on the seats, which features five programmes and is available for both driver and front seat passenger.

This new Range Rover also gets Land Rover’s InControl technology to improve connectivity.

The dashboard features a nicely-integrated eight-inch high resolution touch screen, from which you can access DAB radio, Bluetooth phone connection, the premium HDD navigation system and digital television.

When listening to music, I found the sound quality to be outstanding, thanks to the Meridian surround sound system.

And then there’s the overall quality of materials used in the cabin, which provide an added touch of elegance and refinement.

Contrast-stitched semi-Aniline leather combines with high-grade hides for a supple and natural feel to the interior.

Incredible refinement, imposing styling and robust performance make this vehicle an imperious luxury off-roader.