All-New 2023 Range Rover Sport review // Has reliability improved?

This is a Motormouth couple car review of the all-new 2023 Range Rover Sport ;usury SUV.
There are plenty of Range Rover Sport powertrain options to choose from, we are driving the Dynamic SE model with a 3L turbocharged 6-cylinder and a mild hybrid system, it has an 8-speed automatic transmission, 395 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque.
The Range Rover Sport Autobiography model is a plug-in hybrid with the same 3L turbocharged 6-cylinder but with more power, a combined 543 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque. It gets up to
82 km/51 miles of EV range.
There is also the Range Rover Sport SV with a 4.4L twin-turbo V8 and a mild hybrid system, 626 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque which is 51 horsepower and 38 lb-ft of torque more than the outgoing Supercharged 5L V8.
In the US, there is one more option, a base Range Rover Sport SE model with a 3L turbocharged 6-cylinder with 355 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. All models come standard with AWD and dynamic air suspension.
With its beautiful, upscale interior design, it’s tough to beat a Range Rover Sport for sophistication and elegance. The Range Rover Sport model comes standard with a 13.1” touchscreen with Amazon Alexa, 13.7” digital driver display, wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto, a wireless Charger, Windsor leather seats, 20-way power heated memory front seats, a heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, a 15-speaker Meridian sound system, panoramic sunroof, a power tailgate and 21” wheels.
In Canada, theRange Rover Sport Dynamic SE starts at $108,900 CAD, Dynamic HSE $113,850 CAD and Autobiography PHEV $141,550 CAD. Price as tested for the SV Edition One $236,555 CAD.
In the US, Range Rover Sport SE $83,600 USD, Dynamic SE $90,700 USD and Autobiography PHEV $118,200 USD.
Fuel economy, the V8 with the mild hybrid system gets 15.2L/100 km, 15.5 MPG city and 11L/100 km, 21 MPG highway. The SV model can tow 8200 pounds.
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[@TheITNerd]

"Urban Assault Vehicle" - Best. Comment. Ever.

[@damham5689]

Back in the 80s and 90s when I was into off roading we use to call them Pavement Pounders.

[@omendarklight1526]

This car is the perfect example why reliability is priceless. Bells and whistles are really nice until they fall off. 😂😂

[@sentryion3106]

You just need to have enough money to get the next one before your current one falls off

[@cheezybread7783]

ur better off with a Lexus or Acura :), I wouldn''t buy one Rover anyways!

[@sentryion3106]

@@cheezybread7783 i mean acura looks like they are stuck in the 2010s. I can see why people wanting to buy range rovers instead

[@DavidSingerSongwtr]

@@cheezybread7783 Acura are not reliable

[@MrJeffhart24]

@@sentryion3106 This is accurate. I can not speak for everyone but as a Range Rover owner, I lease. At the end of 3 years I am moving on to the next model.

[@K..C..]

Andrea: It's hot! It has such a great road presence, I mean it's a tough one to beat. It's muscular! It's sexy! It's sleek! It's sporty! All rolled into one. Zack: But what about the car Andrea, you're talking about me! 😂 I wasn't feeling well but Zack's humor made me felt better. 😆 I am not even into cars and don't even own one. I have a driver's license, but I haven't been on the road driving except when I was learning how to drive and when I took my test 😅 But oddly, watching your videos has been an enjoyable form of therapy and education. Keep it up!

[@Motormouth...]

Wow, thanks for this!

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thank you so much, very nice of you to say.

[@K..C..]

@@andreaspencer9813Thank you. As a female, I admire you as a driver. I'm an absolute novice when it comes to driving and I hope one day I will be able to emulate your confidence and knowledge. More power to your channel!

[@venividivici1982]

I've been watching your reviews for quite a while. I have to say that you guys stand out because the friendly,charming and professional style. Both very professional. Andrea is purely sophisticated,and is the cherry on top of this channel. Keep it up

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thank you so much! 🙏

[@gt-c-]

Andrea makes about 80% of the show !

[@thetroothhurtz]

Excellent video, phenomenal work team

[@seshagiribhamidi9]

Love the video guys..... could you also please drop a review on the updated Velar☺

[@A3A4Tom]

Although I have never been a JLR fans. But your channel continues to provide great reviews, nonetheless.

[@happycanadianguy]

Hey Andrea! Back from the South of France. What a place! If you want to test cars, THAT'S the place to be! Question: Are mat finish paint jobs more difficult to keep clean? I'm thinking since the paint isn't as glossy, that dirt might stick to it more. What has your (or Zack's) experience been with keeping mat paint clean as opposed to gloss. Thanks!

[@ktpinnacle]

JLR needs to organize a Manhattan Project internally to conquer their reliability issues. They do so much engineering and design right, and then they shoot themselves in the foot year after year by not producing a vehicle (especially one that pushes offroad chops) that isn't relatively reliable. It's so frustrating.

[@amirjon]

How can they not do bluetooth in 2023!! Just outsource it!!!

[@bcluett1697]

@@amirjon Like Ford's sync by Microsoft, it worked well. The only reason windows has problems is advert nonsense and you don't have that in automobile software...yet.

[@richardescoffery5266]

One of the best reviews ive seen

[@SkinnyGeek_1010]

The matte paint tends to be harder to match because the texture of the paint has to be spot on to look correct. If the paint goes on too light it can look flat and too heavy can be more like a semi-gloss.

[@josuemelendez4300]

Hi! You make great videos. You have an entertaining dynamic and provide well-researched information. Thank you for this :) I'm wondering if you have plans for a video that explains the differences between the new Range Rover and Range Rover Sport. In the past, it was easier to tell the difference in what they provided. Now, they look and seem very similar, including nearly identical interior designs and dimensions. I've watched some videos that try to explain the differences, but didn't seem well researched... For some, they didn't even cover differences I already knew, like the split vs traditional tailgates. In the end, they essentially note that these are mostly the same and which to buy comes down to aesthetic preferences. However, when building these vehicles to what seems like nearly identical specifications, the Range Rover PHEV is nearly 20K USD more than the Range Rover Sport PHEV. It doesn't seem logical that there wouldn't be more to that price difference than design. But maybe I'm wrong... After all, buying a Land Rover is more of a passionate endeavor than a logical one... Apologies for the long comment and thanks again for the great content! Stay well :)

[@Beer20001]

Amazing vehicle review at first glance... thanks Andrea and Zack!

[@ahmedzubaidi258]

Guys great channel, very insightful reviews, been waiting for a JLR RR sport video, I'm considering buying this vehicle LR - RR Sport 440BHP hybrid vs BMW X640i, which do you recommend more for a Regular driving situation, keeping in mind its not a constant daily driver as the daily is a Tesla M3 Performace. I live in Abu Dhabi, upgrading from a 2016 X650i, any suggestions? (Or is it worth spending the extra 20K to get the V8 from both models)

[@owenmcdonald5922]

Another great review. I believe matt paint is harder to look after in terms of washing the car. And LR charge a pretty penny for it. A matt wrap might be cheaper and easier repair if there was ever a scratch.

[@mrtyrang]

0:06 You can see the coffe cups going backward as Andrea stepped on the gas. Nice vehicle.

[@masonwilson8959]

I bought a 2018 BMW 328d in 2021 with 19k miles. In the first year I owned it, it spent over 2 months in the shop because my fuel pump exploded... twice. Of course that happened before they notified me that the fuel pump was recalled. Even with all of the troubles I've had, I would buy 10 more diesel cars. I can go about 550-600 miles on a tiny 15-gallon tank and it feels so good!!

[@Moroo1976]

Hello--nice video smooth driving --cool

[@meanwhileinsooke]

I've been watching Zack for 20 years, wow we are getting old!

[@lightmonkey1520]

It's a shame they removed the HVAC controls for the 24MY.

[@timphillips4147]

Been waiting for this video Andrea. What a smooth looking car. Land Rover with sporty side skirts! Never thought I'd see the day. Be careful at the four seasons Andrea lol

[@andreaspencer9813]

Such a gorgeous SUV!

[@timphillips4147]

@@andreaspencer9813 Absolutely wins hands down.

[@EGW769]

Hi guys another great review - I was sitting here in Edinburgh Airport watching the video and I kept noticing that the driver’s door does not match the rest of the car hence I am guessing why, Zack, you have been asking for opinions from body shops on how difficult it might be to re-spray!

[@666DW]

Obviously had some ‘sun standard’ paint refinishing!😬

[@CapitalJ25]

Great review! Would you prefer this over a Jaguar?

[@avisilvermann2838]

I’ve owned several land rovers over the years in the uk 🇬🇧, I always get rid of them just before the 3 year manufacturer warranty runs out. Not sure how many years warranty you get in North America. One can always get an extended warranty from the manufacturer after the 3 year warranty expires

[@BanditApache-nd6lu]

Those are the perfect sandals for you to do some nice long pedal pumping videos!

[@Akandbharat91]

Does it have sun blinders?

[@alexioannidi7503]

what a great review! I absolutely love the way you guys flawlessly cover topic by topic. just one thing I wanna say - in my view, germans are NOT direct competitors to RRS because they are NOT in a luxury segment of the market. RRS is a peace of true luxury in every single inch of it, disregarding reliability 🙂

[@ronydagher3012]

great video, we have this model son order, and this will be our third range rover sport. the issue with reliability is non sense, we had more trouble with BMW X5 and Acura MDX and Porsche Cayenne than we ever had with RRS. great prestigious and Fun SUV to drive

[@dirkdesouza5975]

Great review guys, I have had 5 JLR products and they have all had some issues, but then again so have my BMW X6, middle of Jan in a snow storm, drivers window went down and wouldn't come back up, V10 M5 spent more time in the shop than on the road. M/B E63, endless transmission programming issues. So all the cars/brands I've had have not been perfect, but I will keep coming back to Range Rover as the ride is truly sublime, and the foul weather capability and confidence, second to none! Reliability, meh, any high end car with as many sensors and complex driving dynamics will have issues. What bulletproof reliability, buy a Toyota/Lexus, want to feel great and have the ability to go off to the road less travelled in comfort, style and confidence with capability off - road, Land Rover or Range Rover. The big shame with the group is Jaguar.... That was such an icon of luxury, it was held in the same esteem as Bentley and Roll Royce back in the day. Through the "checkered" ownership, it truly lost its way. I hope JLR can bring back the "J" to the former days of glory it had.

[@pantera6]

will you be reviewing the chevy blazer

[@sk-un5jq]

If I were loaded and only drove in safe areas I would definitely lease one of these for 3 yrs!

[@daviotkelly1267]

This colour makes it pop!

[@10OF9OFBORG]

Handsome vehicle but cough cough the price. Great video Andrea!! 👍🏻👍🏻☕️☕️

[@agnesf2659]

My fancy neighbor used to have a Range Rover and a Discovery. He just replaced them with Porsche Cayenne and an MB GLC. That says something to me.

[@WayApp]

Wow, the All-New 2023 Range Rover Sport is an absolute beast!

[@peterlbaldwin511]

HOLA...Please correct me if I am wrong, but I seem to recall reading somewhere recently, that Land Rover(parent company of Range Rover of course) is now offering a FIVE YEAR UNLIMITED WARRANTY on all new models...? If so then Hopefully this reassurance will finally lay to rest the "Reliability Issues" the brand has suffered in the past..?

[@gianfrancoa]

Speaking of the paint ,, this one has the left front fender and driver door not matching with the left rear door

[@MarioDallaRiva]

I noticed too in multiple frames. Optical illusion? Don’t think so…

[@chrisgray4239]

A solid ride yes indeed, a nice design as well

[@Agent77X]

It pretty reliable now!😊

[@stephenbell-booth2648]

You guys love your Porsche Cayenne, and rightly so, how do rate the Range Rover Sport in comparison, there or still shy of the mark?

[@DavidSingerSongwtr]

I own a 2020 Velar P380 HSE R-Dynamic with 22 inch wheels and all black with rare red accent on front bumper, hood and rear and black out package and rebadged. Only one oxygen sensor in 3 years covered by warranty. Was worried about reliability but so far it has been reliable.

[@philedwards7174]

Great video guys. I've just taken delivery of the D350 Autobiography. Here in Wales diesel is still an option and a very good one. I traded in a 2019 Velar P300 which over 29K miles was faultless. Only one Velar problem, excessive brake wear. Delighted to note Land Rover now specifies Brembo. Fingers crossed the new Sports stays reliable.

[@volvo_3877]

How has it been? I really want to get this car

[@philedwards7174]

@volvo_3877 to be honest one word: faultless. Fantastic car. Performance from the 3 litre diesel is excellent. Plenty of torque for ease of overtake. So frugal, 40 mpg is the normal. With 45 on longer runs. It's just brilliant. And I'm not just saying that because I bought one. I'm an enthusiastic driver, also own BMW z4 M40, frankly prefer driving the RR Sport.

[@JamesBond-vz5bk]

It looks like the paint is slightly mis-matched on the driver's door in some angles. I suspect that is due to what Zack mentioned about how difficult it is to do touch ups on a matte finish paint. Not a good look on such an expensive vehicle.

[@michaelkhisa1692]

Can it handle pot holes and broken roads without breaking?

[@user-wd1kj8ts2l]

We’ve had 2020 Evoque for 65k miles. Just tires and oil. 2023 Velar for 16k miles and 2023 Defender 6k miles. Every once in while the privi pro software glitches. Otherwise very well built and reliable. I think they are doing better on reliability.

[@DavidSingerSongwtr]

I own a 2020 Velar P380 HSE R-Dynamic with 22 inch wheels and all black with rare red accent on front bumper, hood and rear and black out package and rebadged. Only one oxygen sensor in 3 years covered by warranty. Was worried about reliability but so far it has been reliable.

[@NewEra0G]

That’s barely any miles, once you get to 100k plus then give it some credit

[@tomdrummy4984]

Has reliability improved ? Excellent question ! 👍.

[@stevielowe2853]

Love this car ❤

[@steltoronto7553]

Land Rover is kicking BUTT keep it up guys ! 😊👍

[@Pumpmaster77]

Love these reviews! Are the coffee cups reusable/recycled? Just thinking from an environmental standpoint.

[@JeffSpicoli80]

Recycle coffee cups? Really? That is your concern........here is a thought, take a sea trip on a raft and land on some deserted island, this way you can be as environmental as you wish! The rest of us are here to watch a review of this Range Rover. SMH

[@didinos]

02:58 I am pretty sure that is a check engine light - how come this wasn't mentioned in the reliability section?

[@foxlake6750]

I think you are correct, right side, above the gear shift

[@Beck248]

Funny about the coffee 😂. Can you give this US gal some Tim Hortons Love? Since moving from Detroit, Michigan/Windsor area…I can’t get it anymore 😢. Great Volg, as always 😊

[@josesamar]

nice car. Zack and Andrea is a great perfect endorser.

[@scottanderson4175]

Am I the one person to notice that the drivers door is a different color than the other panels on the vehicle 😳

[@michaelgarvin8621]

A beautiful looking SUV both exterior and interior. Just hope they can get better reliability in the coming years. Also another great review guys 👍👍

[@nicholassmith7048]

10:02 that is far from a traditional shifter. It's one of those unintuitive electronic mono-stable shifters.

[@HerNameWasMcGillShe]

I have to admit I miss diesels. 30 years ago, I had a VW diesel and got an average of 900km on a tank. 1000km when driving purely on the highway.

[@Brian-jv8iy]

My parents had 2 car with 1.9 tdi, and I used one for a year and a tank got you 1300-1400 km. Then a 2.0 and a 1.6, but those did a bit worse

[@anthonys2021-BD]

One of the things that is really interesting to me is when I looked at the outside view, say at 5:41, and it seems like there are two different paint colors on the driver's door vs. the rear passenger door and rear quarter panel. It looks like the SUV was painted at two different times or something. This is how some vehicles appear after an accident or incident with a door and they only repair and paint one door. Bizarre look for a new vehicle; it makes me question the painting process and long-term appearance.

[@deanmuccioli5973]

I noticed that too!

[@paulkelly-zx3nu]

Was thinking exactly the same thing. More poor JLR quality?

[@meanwhileinsooke]

Love matte paint..

[@Christopherliddle]

I am English and I don’t drink tea just coffee for me Love the Range Rover sport

[@reestyfarts]

A fabulous car to lease.

[@leeeeee22]

2024 Cayenne Vs. New RRS. Which one do you recommend more for family SUV?

[@Fastandcurious8]

Contemplating the same!

[@watchmanic]

can you provide any actual reliability data??

[@daloliveira5209]

beautiful.. I'll take 2 please.

[@SachBains]

2017 RRS TDv6 owner here with less than 80k kms - engine crankshaft broke, truck broke down on the Coquihalla. Get rid of those diesels before the warranty is up. Bill came back from LR Vancouver for $50,000! Get a plug-in hybrid if you want fuel savings. Diesels are done now in North America except American companies.

[@HoangLe-nw4xg]

thanks

[@genepatrick4232]

Beautiful 🥰😍💘🌻 and breathtaking SUV, both interior and exterior, but the price is not only ridiculous, but completely insane.$236 000 is madness.

[@siquanwu3131]

Not so proud last gen RRS 3L diesel owner here, bought it brand new in late 2018 as a 2019 model, electronic issue within 2 weeks, in less than 2 years ownership, it spent collectively more than 7 months in the dealership to be fixed (not due to accident or thanks lord not causing any accident). The problem is so deep, sometimes the technicians at the dealership weren’t able to diagnose what the problem is on the spot. Kind of like some complex syndrome needs many tests and diagnostics before it can be fixed. Although everything is free because it was well within warranty, the time my wife and me had to spend on (rather than working to make money) and stress it brought are just too big and not worth whatever nice complimentary small gifts (like champagne and courtesy car) the dealership offered. The only good thing after so many repairs is that the dealership was nice enough to allow us to sell it back to it and cover the gap for lease. I will never ever buy a JLR product again. As shit as it gets. Looks fancy and very expensive but extremely low quality and these problems are not usually identified from outside, all hidden deep inside and can be deceptive.

[@blaineschmidt1]

All the same issues with mine, 2020 RRS v8 in the shop every 3-4 months with a new issue. I’ve had 4 Range Rovers and all have been headaches. Ive heard the reliability has not improved with the new ones either. Cant wait to get rid or it

[@jaxsonhugh9334]

If I saw you in my area I would care less about the car I’ll be looking at the driver 😍😍😍

[@lane5686]

Definitely buy this vehicle if you know a certified mechanic who specializes in repairing Range Rovers. This brand is infamous in the auto industry for bootlegged maintenance

[@DavidSingerSongwtr]

I own a 2020 Velar P380 HSE R-Dynamic with 22 inch wheels and all black with rare red accent on front bumper, hood and rear and black out package and rebadged. Only one oxygen sensor in 3 years covered by warranty. Was worried about reliability but so far it has been reliable.

[@TheJ1s]

Yeah, I saw this one a few weeks ago and I was amazed. I do wonder if they can get their EV plans going maybe, just maybe they will have a reliable vehicles. I know, I know that's controversial to the diesel and ICE lovers out there.

[@MrPeterthepilot]

Terrific video and understandable comments on reliability. But don’t runaway with the idea that they all have problems all the time. They don’t. I’m on my 5th LR and have never had issues with any of them. Perhaps the day will come……

[@jamesvelvet3612]

Can't wait to buy one in a few years to play around with: For about 20 percent of MSRP ;-)

[@garthhowe297]

Speaking of matching the paint on a respray. In several shots, the drivers door appeared to be a different shade. Did you observe that in person?

[@Motormouth...]

Not in person but in video, yes.

[@nicholassmith7048]

14:43 the all-red brake/indicator combination lamps are a big fail. They're not like that over in Coventry. Why do European brands downgrade their taillights for North American customers?

[@ctclardy]

I feel complete now that I know you really drink coffee in your videos... I would have been devastated if I had found out that those cups had no coffee.

[@andreaspencer9813]

LOVE coffee!

[@ctclardy]

@@andreaspencer9813 Me too.

[@fpartidafpartida]

I don’t understand why people like to be able to to 1,000 km per tank. I recently did a round trip from Minnesota to Key West Florida, my bladder and legs demanded I take break every 3 hours.

[@Reko_89]

I have a 2023 Defender with this same P400 motor, zero issues! I drive quite a bit too as the vehicle is 6 months old and I already have 11,500 miles on the dash! Far more reliable than my BMWs!

[@user-jf8gd3lv7q]

bla bla dude

[@Reko_89]

@@user-jf8gd3lv7q hilarious

[@christiantoro2154]

Regarding this Range Rover Sport (& Defender or any other Land Rover product) you mention “dependability” from the report you mentioned, but later you mention “you hope that Land Rover” can overcome their “reliability” issues. These are two very different things, so are you using those words interchangeably? Most modern vehicle manufacturers make all of their engines and drive trains last nothing less than 150k miles. There may be some electronic gremlins, and other minor things go wrong, but I can’t imagine anything major failing on one of these new Land Rovers or Range Rovers.

[@Shimra8888]

Why do they depreciate so drastically??

[@MichaelPolera]

Because they're unreliable money pits

[@angiec8487]

Which car doesn’t? Toyota?

[@denault3985]

I see you two in a 2023 Range Rover Sport, but a Porche Cheyanne should do...

[@jeree477]

Such s beautiful suv but it sucks that the reliability is what its Achilles' heel. Now they using the bmw v8 again will that further it down

[@foxlake6750]

Looks like it made it through the test drive without going into limp mode or breaking down……..😂

[@GooseVan]

My friend's sport has half car replaced. lol

[@20yearsofblueskies]

For what its worth my wife has a 2020 Range Rover sport and it has needed more repairs than any other car weve ever owned

[@brakgosi6271]

Great review as usual, thanks. I love that you don't edit out your disagreements. Please consider including Nm and litres for boot space for your non North American followers so that we don't have to pause the videos to do the conversion. Again, thanks.

[@ENGBriseB]

Wait until 2024 until the V8 606hp SV comes out.

[@glynn1301]

JLR reliability is like Apple battery life. Its not a problem just people like talking about it. Had many rangerovers and had very little problems.

[@titusbc]

Me watching the review of the 100 grand Land Rover after down grading my aspirations from a Kia sportage to the seltos for less cash ….

[@EGW769]

You guys have invented a new vehicle category: ‘UAV with no reliability!’

[@foreverrving3281]

looks like the drivers door has been repainted on your test vehicle. It doesn't match...

[@papadougpapadougsadventures]

I’d recommend leasing it but I wouldn’t buy it. Also get a glass option on your insurance because that front windshield is ridiculously expensive to change

[@bill4632]

Let's see the Tim Horton cups... 😅

[@peterbland7227]

Beautiful vehicle. However, we keep our cars 10+ years, so reliability would need to drastically improve.

[@MelvinDlaCruz]

When you accelerate I completely sure you use at least 2 gallons

[@mikeymyke]

Crazy how after many years they still haven’t figured out the reliability thing, and even crazier people still buy them.

[@newbe46]

Andrea is ❤‍🔥

[@bobdadruma]

Great car to lease and dump at the end.

[@loriengle3197]

I loved my Land Rover Sport but spent too many days at the dealership. It’s really a shame because when it runs it’s a great traveling, roomy vehicle.

[@angiec8487]

Which year did you buy? What were your issues?

[@loriengle3197]

2017, engine, stop start, door molding, struts that I can think off right now.

[@angiec8487]

@@loriengle3197 sry to hear that. We just bought the 2024 sport so far so good we also purchased the extended warranty.

[@craigo2142]

Good thing they have a SV edition that is fast so you can get it to the dealership before having to have it carried in on a truck.

[@sammyt3514]

Definitely a lease only car, and for those who have multiple cars to drive when this one is inevitably being fixed at that. But God is it gorgeous; why can't Lexus build a car that looks this good, inside and out? Having said that, the new Lexus GX looks interesting and is a nice departure from Lexus' recent design language.