FIRST DRIVE: New 2022 Range Rover Review - Still the pinnacle of luxury? | Top Gear

Range Rovers don’t come around that often. In fact, this is the fifth one ever. But there are some things even the Range Rover can’t outrun forever. Namely, the march of technology and connectivity, and more pressingly the need to future-proof it as climate change ceases to be a debate and becomes a genuine existential emergency. But can this new one keep up with the times and take aim at the latest Mercedes S-Class and the Rolls-Royce Cullinan as a curator of the ultimate luxury automotive experience? Top Gear Magazine’s Editor-at-Large Jason Barlow went to America to drive the British icon to find out.
Chapters:
0:00-1:06 Intro
1:07-3:01 Powertrains
3:02-3:52 Features
3:53-4:29 Design
4:30-6:26 Interior & Tech
6:27-7:38 Range Rover vs Rivals
7:39-9:07 Off Road Performance
9:08-10:19 Outro
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[@davyhoogy]

The price of new cars man, they're just bonkers. Literally everything is going up, apart from wages outside the top 1%

[@paulm6481]

Range Rover has always been a rich person’s vehicle. From inception. Poor people need not apply.

[@teabagtowers3823]

Range Rovers have always been expensive.

[@davyhoogy]

I completely agree, however, i'm sure in 2010 you could get a new range from about £55k. My parents got a 2year old one for I think about 38k. Sane goes for everything, last 'new' car I bought was a focus in 2011, cost 15k. You can only get an entry level fiesta for that now 🥲 yet wages haven't doubled lol

[@davyhoogy]

I fancied a new hybrid 3 series, went to bmw and laughed/cried my way out the showroom when he said starting 45k 🤯

[@teabagtowers3823]

@@davyhoogy Yeah that's how inflation works.

[@Lewis2710]

There’s just something classy about a Range Rover compared to other SUVs

[@ahmedhussain8407]

I start with $2,500 at March 20 and I'm almost at $21k now! all thanks to Sharon

[@lex7724]

same! I started with 6k and now 39k...happy I started with Sharon

[@williamjohn9561]

I keep on hearing expert Mrs Sharon name being mentioned here and Does she really worth the credits and reviews?

[@craigmertz1994]

大二大十𝟏𝟓𝟎𝟖𝟒𝟔𝟐𝟑𝟖𝟏𝟒大二大

[@williamjohn9561]

Happy for you

[@rare6499]

A very handsome car, love it. Much more elegant than pretty much all of its competitors.

[@angus928]

Despite the mediocre review, every shot looks like it's from a render, in the best way, really showcased the more streamlined design of the RR; props to the camera crew and editors for capturing its new design/exterior on such a beautiful day.

[@Win7ermu7e]

I can’t get onside with that back end. Last gen was much smoother. It’s just so abruptly cut off.

[@kingsworld8903]

@@Win7ermu7e back end looks amazing actually! I thought the same as you at first but the more you look at it, the more you realize its perfect

[@ananddarnal6702]

This felt like a music video lol. Beautifully shot & edited, kudos to the team 🙌

[@cmb9282]

Recently went out and looked at all SUV's in this class. I've always liked BMW but in all honesty after sitting in the range rover, the BMW seems like a base model Volkswagen. Range Rover has really produced a beautiful product.

[@motheofoundation2729]

That's because BMW is a premium model, Range rover is a luxury vehicle

[@ertugrulbae46]

Tbh I prefer the interior of the previous/current x5 and x7 than the new range rover.

[@mathmanchris666]

best luxury suv out there range rover perioddd

[@mathmanchris666]

@@ertugrulbae46 i prefer range rover, more technology, 100x more luxury, (just look at the back seats, they recline and have cool stuff) while keeping me safe

[@ertugrulbae46]

@@mathmanchris666 more technology? What are you smoking? The Germans are 10 years ahead of technology in cars

[@thesaint8400]

Just wanted to say how good this journalist is. Never seen him before but he has a really nice balanced presenting style. Most motor journalists are either doing OTT Clarkson impressions or whispering nerds like Catchpole.

[@goitsetautona7526]

Looks so good you’d think it’s CGI 😂

[@fazandlaila7538]

So great to see the product which I’ve worked on. The presenter was talking about air suspension, e-dampers and eARC 😊

[@Spleen214]

Something strange about this video. What’s going on with the images? Did top gear not film most of it, are Land-rover controlling the images?

[@Superdada]

Land Rover produced all the b-roll. I’ve now watched several of these reviews from Napa, CA and all of them used the same outside footage.

[@mahir6239]

Top gear has changed 😭 Old top gear was best

[@neilbenton1152]

I need 1 of these in my life ! God I love rangerovers , nice review good to see you back buddy

[@vibhupathak6638]

I remember a time where I used to feel bad that a top gear video is over... and here I am at 2:24 with no desire whatsoever to continue watching this nobody.

[@ENGBriseB]

An incredible bit of engineering.

[@paddymuppy]

The most unreliable car in the world. Calm your tits.

[@iJoey819]

Love hearing a Northern Irish accent on Top Gear, Great presenter and video!

[@cglphotographyni4826]

It’s refreshing to see and hear a presenter from Northern Ireland. We’ll done Jason!

[@Alufakwa]

8:38 is the camera tilted to make the incline seem steeper? Why are most trees at an angle?

[@aidenp5768]

The power train is very similar to BMWs X5, 45e also is a I6 3.0L hybrid system that also makes 393, is the I6 also a BMW power train like the N63TU in the 530 Rover?

[@colingarner6175]

If only Range Rover could be made reliable ! Having said that I still love them .

[@SameJas]

Most unreliable car is also most stolen……… Happy coincidence 😎

[@rajasimanta]

They did a marvelous job. This looks, feels and drives like a piece of art, PERIOD

[@Alby911]

LOL. How do you know if you've never driven it?

[@jimhine]

It's weird that in ~20 years of mountain biking, dirt biking, backcountry skiing, and camping across Idaho, Utah, Oregon, Montana, and BC, I can't recall ever seeing an RR parked off a forest service road. The rigs we see miles from any trailhead are almost always old Outbacks, Tacos, F150s, Rams and frequently Honda Elements! Invariably, where I do see RRs is in new subdivisions - speeding 10 mph over the posted limit - or tailgating someone. Sadly, there's a reason Range Rovers (usually in white) are labeled "Karen-mobiles" - at least here in Boise. RRs are great capable vehicles offroad, but it seems like the ability to project wealth when seen getting in or out is more valuable to their customer base.

[@ENGBriseB]

They are the best off road cars in the world. But many of them don't get to touch the grass. Which is a shame. Hopefully new model new buyers.

[@chrisvldz]

Same thing with Land Cruisers, display of wealth and safety in many countries. Seen in my Caribbean homeland

[@thesaint8400]

I get what you mean. They do seem to be bought almost exclusively by status-obsessed dickheads in the States. They're also too expensive to bring to remote spots (like the trails you mentioned). Here in the UK, we also have annoying city-based people who drive them but there's a larger amount of higher paid blue collar types (like my brother) who drive them too. He uses one because there's no alternative that's even close to being as capable or as nice to drive. He uses it to do light farm work, tow out boat and then commute in comfort. He also enjoys fixing it himself, although there are lots of smaller specialist garages who will fix them cheaply and well. They suit a certain British lifestyle and there is something absolutely lovely about them.

[@homelessmillionaire1]

@@ENGBriseBin theory, maybe, but in the real world, the best offroad vehicles are the vehicles that have endured thousands of miles.. Where? Offroad, the JEEP WRANGLER or Toyota Tacoma

[@mbogaba667]

This is not a CAR this is ART 😎😎😎😎

[@andreas.abrahamsson]

What a great guy to listen to. Excellent review!

[@janb3938]

Really futuristic looking! Makes the old one look old ;)

[@adamsimper6364]

Interior looks incredibly similar to the facelift Discovery - that’s a good thing, both gorgeous. Clearly the Range Rover is a step up, but I’ve got a soft spot for how good the Disco is as a middle ground between Defender and Range Rover

[@hakanserdar1717]

Hello what is this car paint sunset or grey?

[@borisgodunov6]

@@hakanserdar1717 I think it is BATUMI GOLD

[@dennnnnismo]

Beautiful review 👏🏾👏🏾

[@planespeaking]

What colour is that? Looks a bit like cubanite silver? Like Mercedes?

[@AJL_120]

We need Jeremy Clarkson to give this a real review.

[@krane15]

Speaking of refinement and "no compromise", do the rear window go all the way down?

[@brianiswrong]

Not sure about keeping the twin shark fins. I would have thought there was a more elegant solution to the nav and internet aerial needs 🤔

[@DrainCleaningAUSTRALIA]

Can't wait for this to come out and not be able to afford it! Such is life

[@Majid_FA]

Where was this video filmed?! Such a lovely place

[@shazfazal3535]

I mean where was this shot? It's breath-taking!

[@vengadeshkannavathy7225]

Want Jeremy Clarkson back...

[@hkhvr13]

23 inch wheels? Wow. How big will they be on the 2030 model?

[@KyleHubb]

Well, being that the 2023 car has 23 inch wheels, one could only assume that there'd be 30 inch wheels on the 2030 model.

[@kalunkoup]

Growing as big as a BMW grill

[@helipeek2736]

It’ll have tracks or it’ll hover.

[@ThrottleClub-LiveVidsOnYouTube]

Simple 2,300

[@sameermohideen4913]

30 inch and there’ll be 4 more of them.

[@nica080910]

Top Gear in my hometown of San Francisco, what a pleasant surprise.

[@jhashemi782]

A sample and classy without too much details.

[@johnchristmas7522]

You really have to say, if you bought the long wheel base, top of the range new Range Rover at £200,000 plus, why would you want a RR?

[@mrmawson2438]

Great video mate

[@thebritishautochannel]

It needs a different front bumper 😕 The old front looked better

[@melihcigdm]

SV looks kinda better

[@samliu9351]

yep

[@y2kazan868]

And the older one before that looked even better. The 2012 l332 autobiography. Just delicious. I have one white/Peanut butter low mileage and it’s just right.

[@nickbrown6457]

Everything is perfect except that front bumper, not bad, but not perfect like the rest of it.

[@STAG162]

8:10 omg tip it in!! is there a road down there??

[@Alorio-Gori]

Amazing. It's like the car glides

[@mblondon1000]

I tried to get on the wait list for one of these. They simply laughed and pointed me to the grey market. THEY WOULDN’T EVEN ADD ME TO THE LIST 🤣🤣🤣

[@j.k.1198]

Damn the nerve, I’d get mad and go to Benz and buy a GLS lmao

[@vinto34]

Buy something more reliable.

[@mblondon1000]

@@vinto34 what like a Volvo….. I don’t think so 🙄

[@AlexLR]

Maybe you just look like a homeless person

[@nickbrown6457]

@@j.k.1198 And look like a complete knob.

[@niaz_ahmed]

Was this video recorded on Hwy 1 and SF

[@ShakeelAhmed-eu1it]

Whis place boss or which country you give the review

[@paulhunt5873]

The TV review showed the back seats and the electric arm-rest and its screen cover retraction - they are so slow it would drive me barmy. I'd forget what I wanted to do.

[@scotiajinker8392]

If the shut lines are so good , why is the fuel filler cap look so crap? It looks as if it isn’t closed

[@vindevhunta4905]

Top shelf...awesome inside out...but I think they should have done more on the exterior especially the front end to differentiate it a Lil more from the previous gen..

[@ibnQAYIM]

just one question. paid advertising or rea test ?? thank you from morocco africa.

[@rahulgarg2241]

Has a range rover both fuel option, patrol and electric?

[@lucifermorningstar8381]

Is this 2023 range rover sv serenity lwb?

[@Tracertme]

I woke up when I heard v8 petrol… with LWB so, it is still the best.. 👏👍

[@ronshowsyou2]

We waded trough water around 1m deep, bonnet under water....in the older model. No problem.

[@joemadrio8245]

We need Chris Harris! Atleast for the important reviews.

[@RA-xx3og]

This guy isn’t bad. But Amen to that

[@Rich.Aardvark]

Hater, he's old school. Look up wrong car right car

[@SebastianSchaub]

Chris’ review would have been: what a fat expensive cow, nobody needs this cloggin up the streets in front of all the schools around the worlds richest capital cities, …get an estate car instead of this!

[@jhb2376]

Barlow needs to do more video, he’s proper

[@neilbenton1152]

Great review

[@thomashorneman563]

waiting on the savagegeese review this guy was talking as if the jag/range boss was siting next to him

[@WithinTheCharts]

would like to see how the range rover handles itself on that steep incline 2:45 - 2:55 during snowy conditions

[@WithinTheCharts]

that ground clearance is insane though

[@srirakshawoodpressedoils]

Watching 1st video from channel it its informative as real experience and very detailed i will watch and buy basis on your channel reviews

[@Jay_Kay__YT22]

Checked it twice, this was Top Gear? -- Phew!!!

[@kojay18]

Hi guys great video. I just got 1 question to you, which one is more beautiful the new Genesis GV80 or the new Range Rover?

[@muazzam786gmail]

Why are the youtube car journalists so much better to watch than Top gear?

[@myleschilton3473]

Glad the new one is coming out. I can get the old one.

[@sandeepsandhu4286]

Absolutely stunning !!

[@anngo4140]

I saw a new Range Rover in New Jersey last week? Was it this press car? Most likely some other reviewer driving it

[@varunparashar3906]

I loved the car what to say about it it's really beautiful classic

[@ThrottleBody]

wow, I can't remember your name but welcome back to car journalism.

[@shivangsrivastava302]

are hybrids ban in USA?

[@sheikhgamingofficial9922]

Excellent 🤠

[@duncanorr5926]

My alexa kept going off during this video lol 😆

[@natalybristolfisher]

I love ❤ the Range Rover SUVS, they are so beautiful, powerful and imposing.

[@benboard6764]

6:20 The Alexa in my room just read out the address of my nearest Land Rover dealer

[@BIGGELATO]

0:47 OMG a what beauty... ugh Its perfect

[@KK-wk1id]

I can gaze this range rover all day!

[@simonmurfin1910]

Liked the presenter! Car looks stunning

[@SHAMITHADEVINDA]

It looks like a Ford transit connect to me, old ones had rough shapes or at least do something what they did with bronco. A sport one, family suv like this one

[@kanshityadav2841]

Masterpiece on four wheels

[@joefattal7592]

Stunning!

[@VINAYAKSONI007]

Metallic Black would look gr8 on this!

[@danielswarovski6462]

Or matte black ...or gunmetal grey

[@aka3673]

Directly from the future 💯

[@Xtri0s]

How long before you have to take it to the dealer for issues?

[@TheHardik112]

This feels like an average KZbin car channel review, a far cry from the old Top gear ⚙️ Imagine Clarkson reviewing the new Range Rover.

[@zanytwinmagnet2681]

You know it's a special car when they roll out The Barlow. We don't see enough of him.

[@typhoon3s943]

Best presenter on top gear youtube

[@BIGGELATO]

Im just hoping its reliable, I love this thing

[@RAJohnson713]

It does look way better in this video than the initial release

[@mahir6239]

The initial release had Matt Paint this has gloss

[@sdlausen1]

Who the HELL worries about fuel prices when they buy a $130k land yacht SUV? The irony...

[@duplex901]

When will it break down

[@TheDWGThe]

Panel gaps will be showing up on that within days. And it will certainly show on this model.

[@Rikki442]

Jason Barlow. Haven't seen him for years! Have always liked him.

[@ege4584]

Nice

[@dougswamprat5275]

The '4wding' looks like something I could drive in a Camry. Love my RR's but modern ones don't get properly into the mud.

[@mixwellusa]

I heard mentioned in one of the reviews that Land Rover says these don't see dirt until at least the third owner. That said, they still do the dirt thing very, very well with the right tires.

[@gprick40]

What would you get? This or a Bentayga with a rear seat package?

[@almac9203]

Bentley have a far nicer EWB version just released.

[@benjaminjarvis7042]

His Done such a great review on my alltime favorite SUV/Car on the planet i take my hat off to you sir🤠 i haven't gotten my license yet and i can feel that conference already that cabin oh my Lord i actually cried when this one got launched, Thank you land rover and thank you Top gear

[@Paul-mo5zj]

What ? this is literally the worst car review Ive ever seen

[@benjaminjarvis7042]

@@Paul-mo5zj get over yourself

[@Hurricanemarty]

This seems like a throwback to excess and cheap gas. Everything else is going the ID Buzz clean sheet eco route.

[@guinnessharvey4476]

Imagine how good the ride would be if it were sitting on 16s

[@TheDoll69]

But it would also look absolutely disgusting

[@vepromud]

maybe 19s

[@v12-s65]

wobbely it would be, 21 is (hilarious) smallest you should consider

[@jimj2683]

@@TheDoll69 Not if the tires where white/grey, thus making the tire look like part of the wheel and enhancing the visual size.

[@sdlausen1]

The wheel size and ride is mitigated with advance suspension like magnetic shocks and other gimmicks etc. I would assure you this Range Rover rides better with it's current setup as opposed to a Range Rover on 16s with static suspension.

[@homeofshort]

Nice car

[@AndySV25]

How have Top Gear managed to make a review of the new Range Rover so dull? This old school style feels like a review from over a decade ago. So much stock footage too, this isn't a Land Rover PR video, do your own work!

[@craigo2656]

Sublime design

[@timbray1814]

5 axels ! Wow….maybe 5 link axel 😊?

[@XXMETAL4LIF3XX]

So we’re all just going to ignore the ford explorer front head lights and grill? Lol

[@y2kazan868]

Dude. This has to be the ugliest RR of all time. Long live the 2012 L332 autobiography.

[@zakimarzuki8227]

Need a visible dual exhaust pipes at the rear!

[@OnTheRailwayOfficial]

Why

[@khkckhkc]

As awesome as it looks, I hope the Indians have helped the brits up their work ethics to build more reliable cars. Recent models came with ill fitted seat bolts and seatbelts, let's hope all those complicated electronic and hybrid systems last more than 3 years.

[@bennybop5387]

Well it comes with a bmw motor, reassuring enough lol

[@Elijah-cy9do]

Make British cars great again!

[@Thomas-uf8si]

the indians dont design the cars they just own the company jag land rover has the same engineers

[@Elijah-cy9do]

@@Thomas-uf8si indeed, engineering and design centre in Gaydon, Warwickshire

[@joemcnamara4774]

@@Elijah-cy9do Other places around the uk for other JLR products aswell, like Liverpool there's a big plant, I think that does some Land Rovers and maybe also the Evoque