The Vogue Autobiography is the default luxury SUV for a reason, and the reason is not performance. It is quieter than anything else we hold, the air suspension isolates the cabin from road surfaces that make other cars fidget, and after a long day it is the car people ask for again.
There is a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 producing enough for 0–100 km/h in 4.4 seconds, which is more than the character of the car suggests. But the point of a Vogue is the way it covers distance without asking anything of you. On the drive to Penang or Melaka it is the outright best choice in our fleet.
Family and highlands. For the Karak climb to Genting it is the car we recommend most often — the torque handles the gradient without downshifting constantly, and the ride quality means passengers arrive comfortable rather than relieved. Five seats and a genuinely large boot cover a family's luggage. Beyond five people, the Alphard or Vellfire is the answer.
Chauffeur work. The Vogue is our most-booked chauffeur SUV. The rear seat in Autobiography specification is close to executive-sedan standard, and the elevated position makes it easier for older passengers to enter and exit than a low car.
Versus the G63. These two get compared constantly. The Vogue is the better car; the G63 is the bigger statement. If the passengers matter most, take the Vogue. If arriving matters most, take the G63.