Volkswagen Phaeton review

Air suspension with four-stage adjustable damping doesn't tackle nuggety surfaces or abrupt undulations as well as expected but, left in mid-position, proves a competent all-rounder. Levels of grip are high, though, and it can be leaned through corners quite quickly despite its bulk.

Just one engine here, a three-litre TDI, with 230bhp. It's powerful with lots of urge.