I have had various "prestige" cars in my time before settling on a series of Lexota vehicles. Least reliable were Mercedes and Jaguar, the Volvos were good but expensive to service and the Audi was terrific, but I need an auto due to a foot issue and DSG gearboxes dont chime with me. However my choice these days is driven by comfort, reliability and safety moderated by the quality of the local dealer.

I am fortunate to have a very good Toyota/Lexus dealer nearby and, of course, reliability is excellent. I particularly like that Lexota stand by their vehicles. If there is an issue they put their hand up and address it rather than weasel their way around it and the warranty terms as some companies tend to do.

Within the family we have had at least half a dozen Toyotas and all excellent, I cant think of a significant issue with any of them. The Yaris we bought new is still being driven by our younger daughter. In its lifetime, apart from routine tyres/brakes/service costs, it has run up a bill of less than £600 - in 16 years.

I now have a Lexus NX. Understated admittedly and wont necessarily score in the driveway stakes next to a BMW or Mercedes. But very comfortable, even on a 10.5 hour, 425 mile drive to Dortmund last year. It regularly delivers 40mpg as well. Most of them are 4 wheel drive, but not in the Land Rover mud plugging sense of the term. Michelin Cross Climate tyres were the talk of the forum I looked at when checking it out, and had these fitted shortly after purchase. What a difference! Great tyres and 35k later still good. I now know why people were so enthusiastic. Hills wont be a problem in this vehicle.

I bought mine as a 2017 model, low mileage used vehicle. It has proved to be excellent after 3.5 years. Nothing required other than routine servicing. I love the car and later models have even more toys such as Apple Car Play and the wider display screen. The only thing I am not keen on is the mouse style controller for the ICE, the somewhat clunky satnav and the poor quality DAB reception. I gather later models have been updated. I think it is the sort of car you have to discover and drive to appreciate its advantages.