Top Choice: BMW X5
At least on those mountain roads you won’t feel guilty about having all that technical wizardry and extra weight associated with a 4 wheel drive, as you will probably be using all four wheels. So let the X5 work out all the difficult stuff like which wheel needs most grip, while you enjoy the drive. This has the best handling and still has the stylish looks you’d expect from BMW.

Recommended: Range Rover
The most luxurious, so if you are taking the queen or a footballer on your trip, nothing less will do.

Recommended: Nissan X-Trail 2.2 dCi SE
Worth considering if you feel like trying some “off-piste” before you hit the slopes – that’ll show the satellite navigation who’s boss.