New Range Rover Sport review: The perfect car?
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Published 2022-11-30
It’s the sportier edition of the world-renowned Range Rover, and Mat’s about to find out if you SUV lovers should go for the sport edition over the standard model.
On first impressions, it’s unmistakably a Range Rover, with a whole load of similarities to the standard edition. However, there are a couple of differences that show off that it’s the Sport edition. Around the back, there’s a big roof spoiler (the largest on any Range Rover, no less!), and both the front and rear are a bit more curvaceous than the standard Range Rover.
On the inside, the similarities continue, with the same dashboard and infotainment screen design. The centre console is slightly different, but overall it’s unmistakably a Range Rover of some description. The infotainment system is good (if a bit laggy) and you’re treated to a large digital dial display. Some areas of the cabin feel a bit cheaper than the standard Range Rover, but you certainly wouldn’t be disappointed if you were driving this on a daily basis!
There are a number of petrol, diesel and hybrid engines to choose from, but the range-topper is a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 that can deliver 530hp! However, the plug-in hybrid isn’t a bad option, with a 3-litre twin-turbo straight-six & electric motor delivering 510hp, along with the option to travel up to 70 miles on electric power alone!
The Range Rover Sport starts from £80,000, but is it really worth choosing over competitors such as the Porsche Cayenne or BMW X5? Or more importantly, should you just pay a bit more and go for the standard Range Rover? You’ll have to join Mat and find out for yourself!
Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:42 Design
02:34 Interior
06:09 Back Seats
08:15 Boot
09:34 5 Annoying Things
11:21 5 Cool Things
14:11 Engines
15:31 Town Driving
16:41 Motorway Driving
17:50 Country Road Driving
19:02 0-60mph & Brake Test
20:01 Verdict
Mat's Range Rover Sport choice: bit.ly/Mats-Range-Rover-Sport-Deal
Range Rover review: bit.ly/Range-Rover-Review-2023
BMW X5 review: bit.ly/BMW-X5-Review-2023
Porsche Cayenne review: bit.ly/Porsche-Cayenne-Review-2023
All Comments (21)
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Range Rover v Range Rover Sport: Which would you choose?
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A disposable vehicle. Fantastic for the first lease owner. The second owner is like the maid that gets to clean the room after Led Zeppelin stayed there.
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As a previous owner of 2020 RR sport, I would never step foot back into LR dealership again. Broke down in the first month due to electrical problem caused by a failure in the entertainment unit, took the service center 3 weeks to fix. 4 months in, air suspension system failed and the roof lining started to sag. Serviced and got back, summer came and the engine was having overheating issues, engine line popping for no reason, happened due to a failure in the water lines. Followed by transmission failure last year. The car is capable and refine, but when it is not reliable, it is not just worth the hassle even if then give you extended warranty.
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I loved this review, it feels like traditional carwow feels like a throwback.
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There is something so cool about this model. Not only this new one, but the older ones are still very very nice aswell… Even the 2012 model is so sick when I see it driving, something is so timeless about these cars!
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its amazing how he took 4 minutes to show us the front seat interior- it shows how in-depth he goes with it
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The ambient lighting in this car looks so beautiful.
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As my friend who’s a service manager said :”the benefits of buying range rovers are, you’ll feel part of the company, as you’ll spend of your time seeing your local technician.”
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This guy should have been picked as a new Top Gear presenter. He’s knowledgeable and entertaining, something Flintoff and McGuinness are missing in droves.
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I really dig UK's weather and how y'all manage to film many of your uploads in rain. Kinda adds the vibe to it.
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Finally! There are hundreds of foreign reviews but so few from UK journalists and the like. I have been waiting for this for a while Mat, thanks
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you need a carwow umbrella that will double up as the stick of truth
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Sorry I haven’t been constantly watching been going through a lot but I love watching these videos ❤❤❤love you Matt ❤
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The way Mat pokes the screen at 15:11... It's priceless
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thanks Mat, for being the only car journalist on earth that tests the middle seat in the back. As a father of three kids I really appreciate it.
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The interior is fantastic, but outside I still prefer the previous model way more
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The most amazing vehicle ever ... for the 10months of the year you'll actually have it.
And in the other 2 months I'm sure the Service Center will provide you with a lovely courtesy car.
My nearest dealership (in NW England) has a night shift in their workshop.
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Was waiting for your Review MAT ♥️
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Hey Matt, great review. After 25 years working in Land Rover, Porsche, BMW and M Benz retailers the BMWs were the brand with the most warranty issues. Personally driving 50,000 miles a year in each, the BMWs had most electrical isssues and the the Land Rovers were the ones that got me home safe, even in a foot of snow.
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Love You Bro Standing in Rain Weather Still Giving Us Real Car Reviews <3
