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Interior

There are few changes to the overall layout of the interior: the infuriating mouse-style central screen controller remains, there remain more buttons than a haberdashers, but comfort and ambience are plush and both space and layout are hard to fault. The rear of the long-wheelbase car is vast.

Quite a place to enjoy the new Climate Concierge air con, fitted as standard to this version. A world first, it uses infra red sensors to watch passengers' faces and assess their body temperature. Creating truly bespoke climate control for anyone. Quite incredible.