Worth $250,000? | 2023 Range Rover SV - One Take

It's all about the details. Does the all-new Range Rover have enough tech, leather, and luxury to compete with the Rolls-Royce Cullinan, Bentley Bentayga?

This is not a simple model refresh. There's a new unibody that's 35% stiffer. The suspension uses a 48 volt stabilizer system and GPS to improve handling. A variety of engines- including an upcoming plug-in hybrid- feed power through a buttery 8-speed transmission.

But propulsion is only a piece of the puzzle. If you want to take money away from Rolls and Bentley, you need fancy things. This Range Rover SV LWB (long wheelbase) has them. It starts at $218,000 but just three options push this one over $250k. That said, a base Rover starts at $104k, comes with a 400HP twin-charged inline-6, and still has the gorgeous shape of the blue blood models.

Is it worth it?

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Note: Land Rover's Press Release refers to this as the 2022 Range Rover but their configurator site calls it a 2023.

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[TheSmokingTire]

How would you spec your new Range Rover? 4.4L TTV8? Plug-in hybrid? Or wait until the full EV is available?

[Feller]

That "driving by my mom" line was excellent.

[twowollyeight]

This is such a great breakdown for the video runtime. Kudos to Zach on this one.

[crh]

Great review! I've had my new 7 seater about 2 weeks. It's great in every way. Zero complaints in the first 1500 miles. I literally feel more relaxed after my drive when I get where I'm going. My 6th Range Rover. My n=1 in all that ownership was 2 mechanical problems, none ever left me stranded. 4.6 P38 had electronic gremlins but was a joy to drive. Water pump blew on my 2003 HSE. No way am I rich enough to pay $250k for the SV though. The 6 banger 7 Seat SE is plenty luxury for me. It's an all weather luxury commuter and might see a couple ranch roads but certainly no "off road." I'll leave that to my 232k miles 100 series Land Cruiser.

[the-boring-car-guy]

Really love how much they've cleaned up the design. I think with this gen, the gulf between the sport and a proper range rover is much bigger. At least in terms of looks

[fyrecow]

I laughed out loud watching that rear cupholder reveal itself over the course of what felt like 30 seconds. It's got good comedic timing if nothing else.

[venom]

A lightly loaded HSE is all most people need, anything else is for ballplayers and their wives. It's always amusing to see the comments about Range Rovers and their unreliability and then go to the expensive mall near me and see the sea of moms driving them who clearly DGAF about any of that. LOL

[Real_JustNonsense]

This car seems very luxurious. I like the interior materials, sounds quiet and the 4 wheel steering is a big plus. It's also cool that it primes for upcoming turns. Rear seat room seems good and I like that it comes with the appropriate extras to do things like eat/drink, cut drugs, and sleep. However, I wonder what the long-term reliability of the drive train and the various screens is.

[Landshark]

Zack forgot to mention the Range Rover went back to BMW and used the engine currently in X5 /X7 M50is for this generation

[Kmaaq]

I agree with you on the rear wheel steering statement. I have the 812 and when I’m taking a fast turn accelerating actually causes the car to rotate more which feels counter intuitive. On the other hand I actually didn’t know my 991.2 GT3 had RWS until someone told me because of how well implemented it is.

[yanetoliva]

Yes my husband changed my tires with new rims on mine and it completely change the driving. Over 60 miles it shakes a lot and I do have wind noice coming in which it happen to be a loose seal on the windshield which they are known for that.

[lordhyperkill]

Great video! Your sound quality has been getting better and better lately. I don’t know if it is because the vehicle is so quiet or the noise canceling headrest but in this video you almost sound too good. If that’s possible.

[backseatdriver]

Rear steer on the EQS feels like the entire rear sub frame is connected by rubber, very intrusive and unnerving. Good to see Land Rover get it right.

[alex]

The doctor joke was a good one. Congrats for doing what you love!

[Petrospect]

Kind of a Rapide moment. Charging that much because they can lol

[boydwyatt]

Agreed on the rims, i off road my Rangey sport 4.4 turbo all the time in the aussie bush where I live. The 22" low profiles get trashed to destruction. I put discovery wheels and better off road tyres on now. Better ride on rough tarmac and no bent rims. Way better in the muddy stuff. Pity most Rangey owners dont get them dirty, thats what they are built for. Mine is seldom clean.

[robertdrayton]

Very well put. So many are focused on “how quick is it” but it’s nut about that. It’s a statement & experience wrapped in one… great review!✊🏾

[cadriver]

Even a little noise in a car of this class is a dealbreaker.

[britm]

Brilliant advice on challenging the in car caste system to uptier off that 3rd row

[ranjanthomas]

This will depreciate by a brand new LX600 in 3 years ! Truly for the money is no object crowd