My wife has a 24 RRS, our fourth since 2016 and this one by far is most refined vehicle we have ever had. I drive a 24 BMW X5 M60i and the tech in this latest generation RRS rivals and even exceeds the BMW in some areas. I am pleasantly surprised by everything in this latest iteration, from the driving/handling perspective, roominess, and tech. We have had no significant issues with our Sports, however my BMW X5 left us stranded 600 miles from home because of a drivetrain malfunction last summer, when it was brand new. The bmw had to be shipped back on a flat bed, module was bad. What some may think as bad losing the physical buttons, it is surprisingly intuitive and simple to operate in the latest form. Again, kinda taken aback by this vehicle. Steep pricing I’d say is only draw back.
We own one, gasoline 6 cilinder + battery and man is it good! Extremely good car! All you could wish for, so comfy, makes you feel so good! From a very happy owner, longing every day to go on a ride!
I’ve had my Range Rover Sport since new in 2014, and I never had one fault! I’ve looked after it with the correct service schedule. Ok a sample of one but my experience goes against the narrative!
I hate doing everything on screen. I want physical buttons back. Without them the car looks like a toy, it has no soul. For example, I want to reach out and turn the music player's volume up or down.
My last car was a cullinan and I have got a RR Sport now and I can't believe how refined, comfortable, quick and how great it handles. Think it the best car pound for pound on sale. However totally agree with you, I have the 2024 model and would much prefer the buttons of the earlier car (, plus those ikea fabrics and terrible
Nice review, I’ve had a ‘24 L460, full fat rr for a week and 800mi now. I shared your concern for the loss of buttons for the hvac and terrain modes, but the steering wheel volume roller and the fwd and reverse track buttons work very well. The screen has fixed climate controls on the left and ride portions of the screen which are very easy to use. I adore my RR and the ride is the perfect blend of magic carpet and performance for me.
I've got a 2023 P440e hybrid model, great all-rounder and the physical controls are definitely better having sat in the MY2024 version, too much on the screen for my liking. My guess is they will reverse that in a future upgrade. 24k miles under the belt in 9 months, no issues at all.
Moving of switch gear from centre console is in line with many other manufacturers, I believe this is done to encourage us drivers to use voice activation to set heating levels etc. This is for safety reasons. We just need to get used to talking to the car. Trying to activate aspects of the car off the screen whilst driving is nearly impossible.
The reliability comments are comedy - bet near zero of them are from anyone who owned one or ever will. I’ve had 3 over the years and not 1 single fault.
Reliability comments are from reputation and reliability scores. Your comments are like saying you went to south side of Chicago, and didn’t get shot, so it’s safe there. Anecdotal is not data
Probably you're right but it takes nothing away from the fact that all European car brands are at the bottom of the shit heap pile for reliability and repairability. That's just stats. 😅
Absolutly agree. I've had a Velar and now a 23 plate RRSport. Not one single issue. I have had a new engine, 2 new gearboxses, 3 new JCW steering wheels in my brand new Mini Cooper S. A new transfer Box and front diff in my brand new BMW 335d tourer, new handbrake assemblies on my Z4 M40i. Whole new set of alloy wheels (due to corrosion) on a new BMW 5 series. Why do these people keep on and on about a fantastic British product. JLR employees 10s of thousands of dedicated workers across the UK. Fly the flag.
@@philedwards7174 I drive Lexus and couldn't give a toss who builds them or who buys them. Every brand has had or has it's high days. Stuff changes. Love my 110 built in Spain that always requires this or that every year. Love the Lexus for comfort and reliability and most of all trade in or resell value. Wife's 1992 Cooper because she scares the pants off me when she drives. Finally all the great BMWs I've had (and there has been tons) for pure thrills, power, reactivity. General hooning around, track days, dedicated chassis track specials with reinforced cages. All good man. But running around in nunce mobile made in India with cheap outdated simple style, for overinflated egos just screams of ,🍋, geez it just stinks . All EU car brands suck now.
I have always criticize infotainment system nearly in every car including Mercedes Maybach, BMW, ferrari, Lamborghini I mean all types of car except Bentley, Tesla but car satisfied my infotainment problem. Well RR is really making progress.
@@benjamindavis-rice1548 um not sure why? The SV has 6 d dynamic suspension which is phenomenal, more power and more torque better seats including body and soul sound, which sounds incredible, looks all round better, faster, so keen to why you think it’s better? Done 1200 miles in mine now and absolutely love it 😊
@@NetMillionairebecause I think it’s lost the fiz the SVR had. Got mine in January, and just couldn’t gel with it, didn’t make me feel like the old one. I just don’t think it’s worth the money. The p530 pretty much does what you’d need it to do without the cost. Horses for courses though! I’m glad you’re happy with yours. 👍🏻
@@benjamindavis-rice1548 fair comment yes I agree the SV is expensive compared to the SVR (which I also had) but I also think it’s competitive especially against the urus and Aston DBS (and I think it looks better too, bigger with more stature and presence)
Much prefer the older infotainment system you had in the test car over the new one with everything shoved into the screen. A comment comparing the space in the car, boot size and rear seats, to its rivals would have been useful. I’d buy a used Audi Q7 rather than this. 300kg lighter, cheaper, more mpg & range, seats seven (why have such a vast car if it can’t accommodate as many as possible?), no need for mega off-road ability, more reliable??? P.S. You say that the RRS has been forgotten, but what about the Discovery? I haven’t seen an updated road test on one for years.
RR Sport: Just look at it! Porsche, [Ugly and odd], Audi Q7 ...better... and i could go on. Simply put nothing in terms of Sport SUV comes close. The minimalist [reductive] design is second to none. Stunning. Even though the RR Sport is everywhere [it] still looks stunning and turns heads. [Try spec'ing with 'silver wheels, and without black roof panel. Under the radar.] As for the reliability issues, i know a number of owners and no major issues and the when minor issues occur the dealership network has sorted out. This is an amazing piece of kit!
No matter which fools says it's unreliable, however I am the owner of one of range rover sports autobiography,since one year now,and iam very happy customer, this is awesome machine and that is the resone why almost all the manufacturer are copying its design now a days. This is extremely powerful and best engine in the industry.
Would be the top choice on my list if they didn’t take away the physical buttons in the 2024 facelift. Guess I’ll stick to my Velar for few more years.
For a largeish SUV the BMW X5 and Porsche Cayenne are better. I think the Porsche Macan S is best of all if you don’t need a really big car - it’s such a superb all-rounder. The cabins of the Porsches and BMW are significantly nicer than RR, in my opinion, they drive better, and Range Rover has had such big issues with reliability and parts supply.
I find it the most beautiful of all its competitors…. But I’d still pick all the Germans over this just because of reliability….. hope you’re listening Range Rover
Bring back physical buttons! And what's with the cheap grey cloth strips in the door side panels?? That looks horrible in such a high-end, high-priced car!
The X5 50e is just a better car than this all round. You don't have to suffer the reliability, insurance and depreciation issues. Soft and wafty with the air suspension and can tackle a corner better. Looks, interior and badges are subjective.
Bonkers price, depreciation, insurance cost and terrible reliability…..but people still follow the herd and buy them. When one of your promotions from the manufacturer direct is a contribution of £150 per month for 3 years for insurance, you know there is a problem…..
As usual..... NOTHING said about it being in the UK's top five most unreliable vehicle. Stolen or not.... Try insuring one in 2024...! As usual another review paid for by JLR, so that you are not allowed to be negative. Bring back Clarkson.... he would tell you straight.
Range Rover has proven it’s self year after year…to be unreliable. One of THE most unreliable vehicles you can buy! Every manufacturer has access to the same materials, aluminum, steel, carbon fibre, you name it. They have access to the same level of engineering, either mechanical or electrical. So companies like this either refuse to make reliable vehicles which means they don’t care about their customers or they can’t which is pathetic after being in business for so long, Hyundai has only been is business since the 70s and is far more reliable than Range River, they’re not great but they look what they’ve accomplished.
Can you please advise if this is your first hand experience? I have owned 3 Range Rover Sports and never had any issues. If anything my Panamara has had more issues than my Range Rover.
@@HR-yj9qp I have to agree, the customer service is poor and the product is very 💩, steering rack issues and timing chains keep breaking and electrics are 2nd rate. They need to do better
I feel your being a little biased toward your complaint about Range Rover here as I too have owned quite a few of their cars, x2 Evoque X1 Velar D300 HSE And now into my second year with my Sport and absolutely love them without ever an issue.
