Should You Buy a Range Rover Sport? (Test Drive & Review L494)

Today, I'm taking a look at the 2017 Range Rover Sport, and I'm going to try and answer the question, 'Should you buy it?' We’ll cover everything from its design and driving dynamics to its technology and practicality to help you decide if this luxury SUV is the right choice for you.

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[markrichardson]

Haha, I had to laugh. I had a Discovery 3, which snapped its crankshaft. So, just as you quipped, I swapped it for a nice, sensible XC90—which, just last week, decided to eat its own auxiliary belt, throwing the timing out and grenading the engine.

I’m just going to buy a horse next!

[FirstnameLastname-qery]

The range rover is a huge part of my childhood. Guy my uncle worked for had a large farm, restaraunt, o2 shop and vintage tractors. He always drove a range rover and I always knew it was him with the R9 CGH reg plate. Rich people sometimes aren't pleasant but he was the nicest happiest chap who will always help you out and always gave a wave. I was in his range rover 2011, not sure the spec but we collected a car in Belfast, and it was such a lovely pleasure to be in. Such an iconic unit. Last year before he passed, he got his lasy new range rover sport in black, just to get that last new thrill. Rest in piece Cyril, I'm sure the man above gave you a new range rover!

[dansimmons]

Really happy you've brought back the reviews. The 'I bought a cheap' series is good but these videos are what brought me to the channel all those years ago when you started out. Keep doing your thing mate, you're killing it. You talked a while ago about your sense of confidence and I hope you're feeling better. I think this stuff affects way more men than most care to admit due to pride - I personally have experienced pretty low lows too in the past and I have a lot of friends who have. I know it feels exposing and vulnerable talking about it on the internet but it actually really helps normalise talking about this stuff, which is much needed, and especially amongst men, so thanks for that man. All the best and keep doing your thing.

[charlotteanddavestorey]

I’ve owned a Range Rover velar for the last seven years, ok not a sport, but it’s honestly the best car I’ve ever owned, been all over the U.K. with it, never had an issue, treated with respect, serviced regularly they are fantastic machines.

[donmezdonmez]

My current L494 has 197k on the clock. 2nd owner was well looked after, I kept up in oil changes with approved oil and genuine filters. I do nearly 30k miles a year and my car gets 3-4 services a year.

Never let me down and it’s the early 2014 model with 3.0 diesel aswell.

It tows well and goes pretty much anywhere off road. These cars meant to be driven and not do 5k miles a year.

[Archieausberlin]

I just bought a 2014 model with TDV6 based here in Germany. Not the craziest power but does the job that I need. Changed oil and service as usual. Not a single issue as of now. It has 160K Kilomoters on the clock. Handle like dream on the german autobnah. 195kmh feels like a sofa!

[shahzain]

I bought a 2017 Range Rover Sport HSE with the 3.0l supercharged V6. After 8 years and about 75, 000 miles, i have had zero mechanical issues, though it had a transmission fault once which disappeared upon restart. I also had a couple of check engine lights, which again disappeared after a day. The current issue it has is a coolant leak from the y pipe underneath the supercharger, pretty common for the 5.0l too. Honestly it is an awesome car, and after looking at it for 8 years in my garage, it looks like it's brand new even today.

[georgesemple]

Lovely place to sit with a diagnostic machine or waiting to be recovered, And YES, I have owned and work on them

[jeffrichards]

I've just bought a 2017 V8, in no small part because of Matt's advice. And 2 year's warranty. If you want a Fiesta or Yaris life, good luck. Or if you want to drive and feel special... Job done.

[stephenlane]

Been waiting for this video Matt. Mine back in New Zealand was superb. Ultra reliable for me. I looked after it as I do all my cars.

[jjll]

Problem with Range Rovers is people buy them who really can’t afford them. Then run them into the ground on a shoe string budget with Asda own brand oil and cheap tyres. They then complain about how ‘unreliable’ they are! They’re easy to spot as they’ve either been diy blacked out or covered in extra chrome! 😂

[daffybeauashblue]

Had my 2017 494l, hse 3.0 d for 5 years, I pull a large fully laden caravan, last year the rear window winder motor needed replacing, as well as the air conditioner radiator, apart from those issues zero problems, the gearbox is fantastic, I've had shoguns, bmw x5 's, this car has been superb, I can drive from east Anglia to cornwall regularly always arrive fresh, oh, fitted a ghost 2 from new, for peace of mind.

[hmp_handmadeprojects]

Been driving my 2014 5.0 SC now for 3 years, and 50 000km, best car owned to date, and i've owned the L322 SC, Discovery 3 V8, Defender 2.2, Defender V8, and my other daily is a 1978 Series 3, 109. All been great cars .

[andyliptrot]

Nice to hear some very positive comments. Bought 2021 RRS D300 HSE Dynamic just before Xmas from JLR dealer. They also had a special offer on and bought a 3yr warranty for extra piece of mind. I absolutely love the drive but obviously aware of the issues. Hope i don't live to regret it 🤞

[markturner]

Matt, what a timely choice of subject for a video- I’m just about to close a deal on a 2016 RRS Autobiography with 70k on the clock for ~£20k. All of the points you’ve highlighted such as service history, LR specialists and rainy day fund are all things I’ve considered and have in place so I do feel comfortable about my impending purchase 👍👍

[freecitizen]

When people complain about the reliability of Range Rover’s what they’re talking about is the 10+ year old Range Rover they bought and expecting it work without error. Any 10+ year old car is going to breakdown.

[bryanquinn]

I bought a RRS 2019 with 34k on the clock owned for 18 months fantastic car and with LR warranty extended every year. Love it.

[ruperthorne]

My wife has had 2017 RRS for about 6 years and is now on 110, 000 miles, it has been no more expensive or less reliable than the Touaregs or X5s we have owned. It has never broken down unlike one of the Touaregs and one of our X5s. Think the crank breaking was Discovery and early RRS see LR Time who talks about it and how they developed and improved it. RRS are nicer places to be than the other large SUVs, have just bought myself one, as once you have one nothing else seems as good an all rounder. Not sure what experiences others have had, the comments dont seem to say why they advise against ownership, but complex large cars will not be kept on the road without some maintenance and costs. We previously had a petrol P38 for 15 years that was very tough and outlasted both Touaregs on our smallholding. The RRS accepts abuse in muddy conditions, towing large trailers and muddy large dogs etc without getting wrecked better than any other large SUV. Then with quick clean up is nice for holiday trip giving you lots of comfort and chill out vibes. Ours also manage between 36.5 min and 41.5 mpg max depending on amount of motorway miles, speed and tyres, although we dont drive aggresively.

[ISO-guys]

Took a petrol plug in for a test drive last week, after years saying I would never buy one, both son and I are smitten, what a beautiful car. Only thing is I’m not sure about hybrids long term so may go for diesel. Another good video thankyou.

[normanjedidiah]

Great video lad. I love the part where you say if you want sth luxurious, u have to treat it with respect 🙏