Name: Range Rover (2022 - present) | Expert Rating | The Car Expert
Item: Range Rover
Rating: 86

Summary

The Range Rover is the flagship model in the Land Rover 4×4 line-up, a position it has held since the first model was launched more than 50 years ago.

The latest version shown here is the fifth-generation model, which reached UK roads in the first half of 2022 and replaced the model that had been on sale since 2013.

Available with a range of petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid powertrain options, the new Range Rover is more spacious, with a larger cabin and boot. It is also available in a seven-seat configuration for the first time.

The latest Range Rover has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from the British media. Many reviewers claim that it is the new benchmark for luxury SUVs, with overall qualities that exceed even the substantially more expensive Bentley Bentayga and Rolls-Royce Cullinan. Top Gear, for example, says that it is “cleverly conceived, intelligently engineered and breathtakingly well designed”.

What Car? describes it as the “undisputed off-road king in the luxury SUV class”, while Parkers says that the Range Rover “has taken great strides over the outgoing car”, thanks to its “opulent” and tech-laden interior.

Carbuyer states that the Range Rover is “uncharacteristically manoeuvrable around urban areas”, while Car adds that the fifth-generation Range Rover is pretty “easy on the eye”, and feels rewarding to drive.

That said, this impressive package comes at a steep price. Prices start at around the six-figure mark, which is significantly higher than the pricing for the old model, and running costs are still quite high overall. In addition, those interested in purchasing an all-electric version of the Range Rover will have to wait until 2024.

As of July 2023, the fifth-generation Range Rover holds an outstanding Expert Rating of 86%, based on 22 reviews published by UK media sources. To date, only a few of the reviews cover the plug-in hybrid and V8 petrol models, so this score may well increase or decrease in coming months as more reviews conducted on UK roads are published.

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Range Rover highlights

One of the most luxurious SUVs around
Available with up to seven seats
More spacious than last generation
Alluring exterior styling
Capable off-roader

Range Rover lowlights

Sharp price increase over old model
Optional extras get pricey
No electric version yet
High running costs
Rivals are more engaging on the road

Key specifications

Body style: Large SUV
Engines: petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid
Price: From £99,375 on-road

Launched: Summer 2022
Last updated: N/A
Replacement due: TBA

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Media reviews

Reviews, road test and comparisons from across the UK automotive media. Click any of the boxes to view.

Auto Express+

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 10 / 10
“For those that can afford it, the fifth-generation Range Rover represents a further shift upmarket for the iconic 4×4. It feels supremely capable, whether on- or off-road.”
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Model reviewed: 3.0-litre petrol-electric plug-in hybrid P510e
Score: 9 / 10
“This plug-in hybrid model is the most relaxing Range Rover yet. Adding a significant dollop of electric torque to boost refinement further still, making the P510e serene on the move. The ride is (mostly) great and it handles surprisingly well for such a big machine.”
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Model reviewed: Range Rover D350 Autobiography
Score: 9 / 10
“A UK drive in the high-spec Autobiography trim reveals a few chinks in the 2022 Range Rover’s armour, but it remains an incredibly convincing luxury car overall, with a vast breadth of abilities.”
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Auto Trader+

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 10 / 10
“Having arguably invented the whole luxury SUV genre the latest Range Rover moves the game on with incredible style, luxury and tech.” (Erin Baker)
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Autocar+

Model reviewed: 3.0-litre petrol/electric plug-in hybrid P510e
Score: 9 / 10
“It’s a heavier solution than pure internal combustion, which will limit its off-road capabilities, but if your use case is right, this could be the answer. For SUVs that actually tow things and are sometimes expected to run big distances in remote locations, PHEVs are a sound technology. And well-executed here.”
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Model reviewed: 4.4-litre petrol automatic P530 First Edition
Score: 8 / 10
“If only the best will do, BMW’s V8 does suit the Range Rover perfectly. However, the price difference is huge – enough to buy a nicely specced example of a Skoda Karoq, and diesel buyers shouldn’t feel short-changed.”
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Model reviewed: Range Rover D350 HSE
Score: 10 / 10
“On our day’s acquaintance with this D350, we experienced near-Rolls Royce luxury and Land Rover Defender off-road ability within 15 minutes of one another. Chuck in much-improved rear space, the practicality of a huge boot, a tailgate you can sit on and a new level of city manoeuvrability via the four-wheel steering and you have one of the most versatile cars on the planet. “
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“From the front, things are better, but there’s still a niggle. The steering is beautifully smooth and accurate and the other controls weights spot on. But there’s something about the way it steers, turns and balances its body movements that doesn’t feel natural.”
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Business Car+

Model reviewed: P440e
Score: 9 / 10
“Is the P440e plug-in hybrid version of the latest seventh-generation Range Rover the pick of the range? We believe so, as there seem to be few compromises, making an already complete luxury package far more affordable to run.” (Martyn Collins)
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Car+

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 10 / 10
“This new Range Rover has taken great strides over the outgoing car, itself no slouch. Easier on the eye inside and out, the L460 is also infinitely more capable and rewarding to drive on the road, no less capable off it, roomier, more practical and quieter.”
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Carbuyer+

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8.8 / 10
“The Range Rover is an outstanding all-rounder that blends luxury, practicality and go-anywhere ability.” (Tom Jervis)
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Carwow+

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“The Range Rover is one of the best luxury SUVs in the game thanks to its smooth drive, posh interior and fantastic looks. It’s a big car, though, and not everyone will like that.”
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Driving Electric+

Model reviewed: 3.0-litre petrol/electric plug-in hybrid P400e
Score: 9 / 10
“Once again, the Range Rover PHEV is the most refined and relaxing version to drive in the luxury SUV’s line-up.”
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Evo+

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“Doubling down on a Range Rover’s best bits, while polishing some of its worst – the all-new model is everything you expected, and hoped, it would be.” (Richard Porter)
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Parkers+

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“This new Range Rover has taken great strides over the outgoing car, itself no slouch. Easier on the eye inside and out, it’s also infinitely more capable and rewarding to drive on the road, no less capable off it, roomier, more practical and quieter.”
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The Sun+

Model reviewed: 3.0-litre diesel (mild hybrid) automatic HSE
“The new Range Rover is completely faultless. Expensive but faultless. Hovercraft-smooth. Whisper-quiet. Supremely comfortable. Safe. And an absolute doddle to drive.”
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The Sunday Times+

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“Range Rovers must look and feel imperious on the road while being able to transport you in luxury across bumpy tracks and surfaces. More than 50 years after its introduction, the new model is the ultimate expression of that winning mix of off-road ability and opulence.”
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The Telegraph+

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“This fifth-generation Range Rover looks very distant from its innovative beginnings half a century ago, but there’s no denying the refined looks and technology give it stunning capability and comfort – as long as it all keeps working, of course. And while it will go off-road just as well as before, it might be best not to mention mud!” (Andrew English)
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Top Gear+

Model reviewed: Range Rover D350 HSE
Score: 9 / 10
“It’s a magnificent bit of kit, and a refreshing modern luxury car, because it doesn’t seek to bombard you with gadgets and woo you with technology. It’s Jeeves with wellies on, not Elon Musk.”
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Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 9 / 10
“This is a car that will be at its imperious best sweeping along the motorway like an automotive super-yacht. The car’s rear end taps into that idea, and is the area of the car that’s most obviously different.”
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What Car?+

Model reviewed: Range overview
Score: 8 / 10
“The Range Rover has a road presence few cars can equal, along with an upmarket interior and a largely comfortable ride. The plug-in hybrid versions make great sense for company car drivers, while the entry-level D300 is the best bet if you’re buying privately. Still, whichever version you go for, the Range Rover is hugely expensive and Land Rover’s reliability record is a big concern.”
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Which?+

Model reviewed: Range overview
“The Range Rover is highly impressive on many levels. It’s an extremely comfortable cruiser with a spacious, luxurious cabin; yet at the same time it’s supremely capable as a load-lugger, off-roader and tow car. Its main downsides are the eye-watering cost of ownership and Land Rover’s brand reliability record.”
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Safety rating

Independent crash test and safety ratings from Euro NCAP

Overall score: 5 stars
Date tested: November 2022
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Adult protection: 84%
Child protection: 87%
Vulnerable road users: 72%
Safety assist: 82%

Eco rating

Independent economy and emissions ratings from Green NCAP

Model tested: D350 Diesel AWD Automatic

Overall score: 1.5 stars
Date tested: December 2022
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Clean Air Index: 6.7 / 10
Energy Efficiency Index: 1 / 10

Reliability rating

Being a brand-new model, we don’t have enough reliability data on the Range Rover to generate a reliability rating. However, it’s fair to say that previous Range Rovers (and pretty much all Land Rovers, for that matter) have a fairly lamentable record for reliability.

The Car Expert’s reliability score is provided to us exclusively from warranty data from our partner, MotorEasy. As soon as MotorEasy has sufficient data on the Range Rover, we’ll publish the score here.

Other reports have lambasted the previous-generation Range Rover, including this one from Warrantywise which rated it as the UK’s most unreliable used car. The good news is that new one is unlikely to be any worse…

Running cost rating

Monthly cost of ownership data provided exclusively for The Car Expert by Clear Vehicle Data

Fuel consumption	Average	Score	Variation	Score
Petrol models	26 mpg	E	24 – 29 mpg	E – E
Diesel models	36 mpg	D	35 – 37 mpg	D – D
Plug-in hybrid models	323 mpg	A	319 – 334 mpg	A – A

CO₂ output	Average	Score	Variation	Score
Petrol models	244 g/km	D	218 – 267 g/km	D – D
Diesel models	208 g/km	D	202 – 213 g/km	D – D
Plug-in hybrid models	20 g/km	A	19 – 20 g/km	A – A

Battery range	Average	Score	Variation	Score
Plug-in hybrid models	69 miles	C	68 – 70 miles	C – C

Insurance group	Average	Score	Variation	Score
All models	50	F	50 – 50	F – F

Service and maintenance	Cost	Score
Year 1	£630	D
Year 2	£1,382	D
Year 3	£2,059	D
Year 4	£2,335	D
Year 5	£3,233	D
Overall	£9,639	D

It’s unsurprising that a £100K-plus, almost-three-tonne luxury SUV costs a lot of money to run. Luckily, Range Rover owners tend to have deep pockets.

Fuel consumption is inevitably poor for both the petrol and diesel models. Don’t be fooled by the impressive-looking scores for the plug-in hybrid, as this is simply a result of unrepresentative EU/UK goverment lab testing protocols. There is no way on this planet that a plug-in hybrid Range Rover will do 323 miles on a single gallon of petrol and some electricity…

However, battery range is actually very good for the plug-in hybrid, so you should hopefully be able to do most of your day-to-day running on electric power alone if you drive gently.

Insurance will also be expensive, with every model in the range being hit with a Group 50 insurance rating from Thatcham. And to round out the bills, scheduled servicing over the first five years is likely to be pricey as well.