All-New 2023 Range Rover PHEV review // The best EV range!

[@L3x4Pr0ne]

i have zero need for this vehicle, nor the money to be fair...but i still watch because i enjoy your content so much

[@CDIPERRI67]

Zack, Andrea does such a complementary job of delivering the technical points and also her sincere opinion on the cars that you test you should have an episode of presenting Andrea with a bouquet of Flowers thanking her for the Great Job that Andrea does every time. You can tell that Andrea loves what she does. Thank You Andrea

[@andreaspencer9813]

Wow, thank you so much, that is just so kind of you to say, it's much appreciated.

[@Reko_89]

I love your reviews! Totally unbiased considering you two are Porsche owners and I love how you all give the Range Rover it’s true kudos! I am a landrover owner and being on my second brand new model, I couldn’t imagine owning anything else!

[@massimo7219]

Any problems or issues you have come across ?

[@ronhudson3730]

Would love one but I suspect I would own it for about fives minutes in Toronto before i was carjacked or have it stolen from my driveway.

[@jasonhebert2577]

Recently picked up a 2025 550e PHEV. 1100 miles in and still on the original tank of gas. Like you said, the seating position is amazing along with the air suspension and rear wheel steering.

[@beagle249]

Always enjoy your entertaining & informative car reviews! Looking forward to a future review of the all-electric version of the Range Rover when it is eventually released.

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thank you! We are really looking forward to driving it too.

[@williamscott7763]

Another great review guys. I think Andrea really likes this one! I could see myself owning the new Range Rover. Gorgeous design!

[@Jd-di1dj]

Great review Andrea and Zack! Black on black would be sweet to head up to Whistler.

[@nicholassmith7048]

10:29 the long wheelbase version has a third row but the standard wheelbase version is only two rows, at least for now.

[@ghenry85]

Can you get the PHEV in the long wheel base?

[@JOHNTSHEA]

@@ghenry85 Yes.

[@kiuklee90]

in Korea, we say 50% of the Range Rover on the road is on the way to the service centre and the other 50% is coming out of service centre. Awesome reliability. PHEV is much more expensive and it's not efficient when you don't fully charge overnight. Places like in Europe, it's attractive option for rich people because of low vehicle tax and convenience of parking (you can just park in EV spot and charge even if you don't need to) in in-city parking

[@Brian-jv8iy]

I don’t like the usual lack of interior color and material choices, but give me one in green and I’ll drive it forever. Love the full sizes, can’t wait for the EV, it’ll be about what the best we can get from electric motors, comfort and performance and quietness, and more pollution in total than any v8 car out there.

[@Brian-jv8iy]

Europe gets separate rear turn signals in the horizontal trim, better for safety

[@owenmcdonald5922]

In the UK, we get a longer version with a choice of 5 or 7 seats.

[@TalismanPHX]

Handsome SUV, very understated and elegant. Thanks for the thorough review.

[@JohnSmith-me2wg]

Hi guys, how come it doesnt have green plates - I thought the plug in hybrids have them?

[@Trades46]

Kind of wish Land Rover Canada brought over more of the PHEV lineup in the more affordable echelons of the market, like the new Discovery Sport, Range Rover Evoque and the Range Rover Velar as well.

[@petehelme7714]

They're coming, but JLR is being tight lipped about when.

[@islandon22]

One thing I learned working with Land Rover Carlsbad: Land Rovers are like personal water craft in that, the the happiest days with a L.R. is the day you buy it and the day you sell it. 🥺

[@kcd2120]

Were Land Rover Carlsbad decent to deal with? Asking as I live nearby and am finally considering a Range Rover.

[@davidd1621]

How's does the PHEV drive compared to the gas version. More specific.. powertrain smoothness and handling. Do you notice the extra weight from the battery and emotor?

[@jpmackin]

They are working on their reliability….best part of the video..

[@davidmichalek3477]

Can you turn on the AC remotely to cool down the cabin in the summer using only battery power?

[@Driven-Productions]

Great content, the best Range Rover hybrid review I watched. Shooting my review on a Portofino Blue one tomorrow.

[@peterfessier9780]

I have a Rav4 Prime and I've looked to see if there is a plug in hybrid that beats it at any price. The answer depends on your priorities. I wanted a PHEV that would be the best "electric car" possible. Most PHEV's, and the Land Rover falls into this category, have a fairly weak electric motor. It has range because of the large battery, but my smaller and lighter Prime has more electric horsepower. Now if you want combined horsepower of electric and gas then Volvo, BMW and land Rover have a lot more. But I'm satisfied with my 310 hybrid horsepower, in part because it's enough, but also because it's efficient. The new Volvo XC60 and this Land Rover have good range, but they are not nearly as efficient. This car has an MPGe of 51, I think, that's the number I found. My prime is 94. My Prime has an average MPG of about 36 on regular gas. I can't find the MPG of the 2023 land rover PHEV, but the 2022 model had an MPG of 19 on premium gas. I'm guessing your average Land Rover driver is not too concerned with the MPG or MPGe of their car, but I do think it kind of gets lost in all the talk of electric range. MPGe of 51 sounds high, but it's actually pretty low. These are lovely cars, but I don't think I could bring myself to drive one even if I could afford one. I'd go for the Lexus 450 h+ because it's the only luxury PHEV that is actually efficient. If you are really going off road then there are better options, but how many people really take these vehicles on anything worse than a few miles on a well maintained dirt road? Finally, I enjoy watching these two charming Canadians review cars. : )

[@richardh3587]

Yeah I'd say you'd buy the PHEV version of this to increase the comfort and convenience of having one. As you know, driving in EV mode (especailly when you're in slow traffic) is more relaxing. Plus you have the convenience of being able to charge it at home so you reduce the number of times you need to go to a gas station. I dont think efficiency is a big selling point or consideration for buyers in this segment (other than maybe a token nod to looking like they are trying to be "green").

[@ghenry85]

I have a Rav4 Hybrid and I don't think I could justify the phev. My trip to work is a little more than 70kms and I can't plugin at work. The gas milage is fantastic and the performance is very easy to live with. If my commute to work was 20ish kms(one way and leaving a buffer for cold weather), the RAV4 Prime would be a very tempting option. It's price is competitive with full EVs of similar size but no range/charger anxiety. I do agree, efficiency would be in the calculation for a daily driver for me always.

[@peterfessier9780]

I got $10,000 back from state and federal so it was about as much a regular hybrid for me. Without that I wouldn’t have gone for it.

[@ghenry85]

@@peterfessier9780 It was 7000 in my area, and I got the Le hybrid(I didn't care about the extra features in the SE aside from the long ev range)and that was about half the price difference. But I'm happy thus far. If you run your ev battery out and ask the system to recharge the battery while driving, how long does it take(if it's possible to do so)?

[@paulholterhaus7084]

Your prime is pint sized..........A little Girl's car................Paul

[@happycanadianguy]

I love love love the interior of this vehicle. It's a simple, timeless, blood pressure lowering escape. In a crazy fast paced world, the interior of this car hides you from it all. One thing I'd like to see different is the "U" on either side of the car where the door meets the front fenders. I find them distracting and interrupts the clean line of the car (perhaps not a problem on a darker paint colour). Everytime Z & A review a range rover I want to test drive one!

[@dioralcide8490]

When is the new Evoque coming out?

[@kellingtonlink956]

The BEST 4x4xFar! There is simply no competition. Even at $140 whopping Grand (worthy of remember: that Jeep Grand Cherokee was ‘up to’ $92,000!). This latest iteration just proves it. Every… yes every!… Dream Garage has a Range Rover in it. It simply has no competitors. Thanks for the video.

[@andreaspencer9813]

It's a fabulous SUV, we certainly enjoyed our week with it!

[@LafemmebearMusic]

I agreeee but it’s just… all my friends with range rovers and land rovers are like very often in the shop… and I own a bmw x5 45e and I’m not saying bmws are super reliable but just folks why do they have to break soooo often sheesh. Like I can afford one I just like driving my vehicles 😅

[@kellingtonlink956]

Clearly reliability is questionable at best. As is the case with an Aston Martin. But… My word! …. What marvellous creations!

[@ghenry85]

Nice you love this vehicle and all but personally my dream garage has a one of the old Defender 90s in it. Not a Range Rover. To each their own.

[@kellingtonlink956]

The Defender 90 or 110 is also acceptable. Any Land Rover… other than the Evoque.

[@Mr35000000]

I know you dont like the seat controls located on the door, however I am the opposite. I have a 2014 Range Rover and a 4'10" girlfriend. Every time someone gets in my car, they try to alter the seat, they are fumbling around, not knowing what they are looking for. Many times, I have parked up and adjusted it for them! This will be my next car and I am looking forward to visible seat controls.

[@A3A4Tom]

If you can afford to lease a Range Rover, you can afford the fuel economy. V8 always the best application in those upper luxury SUV. PHEV, more or less likely, a compliant vehicle for government's fuel economy standard. Long live the V8. V8 First Edition is the one to lease. Even if I can afford one, I would only lease instead of own one.

[@contecrayononpaper]

You buried the lead: Reliability matters.

[@danielgiammarino9068]

I ordered a regular P400 - turn around time is up to TWO YEARS. I can only imagine how long the wait is for this. Why even bother selling/promoting it if there’s no production…

[@jayjayrite1]

I love watching your reviews! Keep it up

[@Wombat52]

$140k and … you say I should have another car as a backup due to Land Rover reliability issues. 🥴 You want to waste your money so you look like you have money … go to town. I’ll keep shopping for something else.

[@bobbender5858]

These videos are very well done!!!

[@Scott-cu4ol]

it would be wonderful to be able to buy one of these for US$110,000. The problem is the dealerships are adding a market adjustment price of $20,000 on top of the MSRP. I was in the dealership in southern Maine two weeks ago looking at the non-plug-in range rover and they had a market adjustment price of $18,000 over the MSRP on that model.

[@ryanhanna1549]

My sister and Bro in law get new vehicles every 3-4 years, my sister has never stayed with the same company for her vehicles. If I leased a car every 3 years I’d stick to Volkswagen, that’s been my favorite car maker since I was in my teens.

[@juandoza98]

Hey guys ive seen that you posted a few years ago fiat car reviews. Can you please review the fiat cars again please!!!! I can’t seem to find informative reviews like your videos.

[@ryanhanna1549]

The plug in EV motor is a great feature. The all black model is beautiful, I’d have to see the Nickel color and Black in person to choose which color I would get? I’m leaning towards black, if I could ever afford the monthly payments of course!! *Great review by the way, very in depth.

[@itssuperkaur]

Hi, great review guys! Thanks…. You have earned a new subscriber today :) I really want to buy a RR but i hear lot of negative comments about after sales/ service etc. Any comments on that? Considering the reliability issues, should this be your first car ?

[@Motormouth...]

Thanks for the sub, so glad you enjoyed the review - Andrea

[@chadhaire1711]

Dont watch this channel...they are shills......Range Rover are for the very rich only...nice styling but unreliable.

[@MrPeterthepilot]

Inevitable to mention reliability but despite what you might think, they don’t all break down. I’m on my 4th LR/RR and had no problems with any of them….

[@tombrodzinski157]

On your 4th in how many years? Have you kept any of them for more than 5 years and/or over 200k mileage?

[@MrPeterthepilot]

@@tombrodzinski157 I average around 25k a year. I had the first one for 3.5 years and upgraded to the second one for 8 years. Changed it 7 months ago. In the meantime, my wife has had hers for coming on 12 years.

[@nicholassmith7048]

0:33 the USDM taillights are so disappointing on the new RR. Unacceptable all red brake/indicator combination lamps like it's 1930...

[@mariannalacrosse2886]

I love range rovers vehicles but not the msrp . But I would consider leasing it either way . The plug in hybrid is ok. The options and comfort is supposed to be worth the $$$$. Thanks for the review .

[@sbmartinbergeron396]

14:24 you guys just killed me there. I know it wasn t personal. Carry on, good show. -Is it time to trade my 2009 -300k kms RRsport in?

[@juandanzilo9324]

Most dependable car ever. Get that extended warranty 😅

[@marclangman4836]

People lease vehicles at this price point, they don’t own them. After three years, dump it and move on to the next one. No worries, just a permanent $2K/month vehicle payment.

[@Uptownv]

Just lease it. It’s not that deep. They sell service plans.

[@Uptownv]

@@marclangman4836exactly. Lease it and register it to your LLC and write it off at the end of the term. Get the service plan. It’s not that deep to worry about long term reliability. I literally don’t know anyone who purchases these. They lease them.

[@MW-uh1xv]

So it needs 37 kwh battery to get a 50 mile range. RR are planning to release an all electric version soon. How big will the battery have to be to get a 300 mile range. 🤔

[@eric777a]

Great job reviewing this PHEV, I believe you guys are the first Canadian review of it. I notice it's a Ontario license plate but I guess the review was done in Vancouver. What happen if you dont charge the battery or run out of juice? Will the in-line 6 engine powerful enough on the highway? or the system wont allow you to drive it without charging?

[@charliet3881]

a plugin that doesn't have a greenplate. Interesting...

[@alonhaim5643]

The V6 on it own has a lot of power.

[@weirdshibainu]

The problem with unreliable vehicles is the risk they'll strand you far from home...and a second car at that time won't make a difference.

[@111danish111]

5:35 what happened there the slight backup after making the stop sign ?!

[@johnlu9368]

just curious, why do you need to take off the license bracket in most of the videos , is the car from one of the dealership?

[@alonhaim5643]

How is the acceleration in EV only mode? I heard it was very slow. Once you're going it's ok. I had a chance to test drive a PHEV but the battery was not charged.

[@chadhaire1711]

takes 38 hours to charge in a 120 volt household socket...

[@PorscheguyGT3]

How fast could this be charged? Lv2 & Lv3. How many amp?

[@maureendonnelly9075]

Great review. Well done. Thank you very much.

[@troothhertz6297]

Living in SA we have planned black outs 6-8 hours per day.. I need a PHEV that can run my home or shop like a generator.

[@WILLIAM1690WALES]

If you want a seven seater, perhaps you could think of getting the new defender, 130.

[@inderpreetsingh7820]

Out of curiosity...Which car you guys drive ? 😉 I watch most of your reviews which are awesome.

[@Motormouth...]

We have two Porsche Cayenne's and a Honda Civic

[@rong8889]

Waiting for you guys to get your hands on the new 2024 Porsche cayenne e-hybrid. I heard it gets 56 miles of pure electric range

[@BocaAtractivo82]

I wouldn't mind the cost of parts but it's always the labor cost (particularly post warranty) that turns me away from Landrover/Jag products :(

[@markgoldner3083]

Okay , Andrea & Zack, America wants to know what purpose of the “U” shaped symbol on the front doors ?

[@derekmorrison4191]

Gorgeous vehicle. Awesome review

[@disbanzai]

My biggest issue is the battery I’d 2x the RAV4 but it gets only 15 miles more

[@Nabilllllll]

S580e has 100km of electric only range. What do you mean the best?

[@h8rry]

With 38 kw battery has only range of 81km. My 2016 Chevy Volt Premier has 18kw range of 85 km.

[@Trades46]

Might have something to do with the fact the Volt is based on a Cruze and weighs in at ~1800kg, while the Range Rover is about as much a small house.

[@alisedighi3844]

I wonder if they will sell the diesel PHEV in Canada.

[@kbmblizz1940]

Good luck with an even more complex drivetrain. L-R are ❤️ by mechanics for job security.

[@richardh3587]

hoping they come out with a PHEV version of the Range Rover Sport in the regular (SE) trim level. I'd love one of those or a full size but can't justify spending over 100k on a vehicle.

[@cameronpoole7274]

Unfortunately I believe the sport PHEV will cross over that 100k price point but I totally agree to what you said.

[@richardh3587]

@@cameronpoole7274 right - it does currently because they only offer it in autobiography spec (atleast in US).

[@inchlorIentztJiIu]

I don’t see this new 2023 Range Rover doing very well. These days we’re being spoiled by all the luxury and high-tech in the Escalade. I’ve tried both and the Escalade is more stable and not as bouncy as this Range Rover. These days the Escalade is unrivaled with the level of integration with the flowing, beautiful 38 inch 4K OLED Screen and Super Cruise. Is just too easy to choose the superior technology of the Escalade. This new Range Rover is in need of a redesign interior wise, add an autonomous system get rid of all the slapped on screens and add better looking seats.

[@08vtec6]

When the gas engine now breaks down now you can drive to the maintenance department instead of dispatching a tow truck.

[@Superdada]

Great review you two. Would you take this or a Merc G Wagen?

[@Motormouth...]

Both!

[@wilsonwai8120]

Why is this PHEV not using green plate?

[@111000san]

love both of you

[@andreaspencer9813]

Awe thank you so much!

[@syxepop]

Zack, it's not "scratch n' sniff" what we need to know the SMELL of that interior at 7:38. It's SMELL - A - VISION (you'd know if you saw enough Bugs Bunny classic cartoons).

[@agustinliden6189]

2023 Range Rover plugg-hybrid is guaranteed to be an SUV that I can imagine buying.

[@nyplantings2420]

Beats the 12 mpg we get from our 2012 160k mile Supercharged RR Sport!

[@bbwlc]

Give me a PHEV with 150 km of EV range...that would be the sweet spot for my commuting needs and ensures I will never need to use gas. Does one such PHEV exist?

[@andreaspencer9813]

No there isn't one that exists with 150 km of EV range.

[@ke4755]

"Clean drive" is a contradiction. But great review!

[@oralpowers7932]

White with a black roof and tailgate would be fantastic.

[@jpmackin]

Complexity, brings anguish.

[@ssing7113]

Price will never be there for years. 2023 are going for about 50k markup last I checked…

[@randolphyuen388]

You didnt mention it but that ridge on the middle of the steering wheel is annoying. Chrysler and volvo does it and its just not comfortable to have that under you palm. Major flaw for the feel for the driver.

[@TheLastJayL]

A little fun fact. Ford and Land Rover used the same designer. Neither stole from the other.

[@vastworldknowledge]

What about reliability though?

[@ilord112]

Hello another great review! Thanks for sharing. Land Rover, just improve the quality,I'll save money from now on!!!

[@redriver15262]

The Ultimate Leased Machine lol thats the only way to go, lease it for a few years then get the new one

[@seunbejide1243]

My favs ❤

[@andreaspencer9813]

Thank you so much!

[@neergewleinad]

wow, 38-kWh battery pack only gives 80 km of electric range (0:45)?! Our RAV4 Prime has a battery pack about 20 kWh smaller and we routinely get 80 km of all-electric range in local driving (not highway driving) in warm weather... A 38-kWh battery should give 150-200 km of all-electric range.

[@dygardion9130]

It’s a vehicle id love to own if rich since I could get a new one when it craps out lol

[@Mrnovanova]

I'm sorry Andrea did you say 20-way?🤣🤣 Okay I get it. Worth having even if it's at the dealership one week out of every month 😅😅

[@taylortaylor4985]

Like the most satisfying video

[@rjcolombe]

First, from a design standpoint, the horseshoe on the front doors is a deal breaker for me. Just seems like design for the sake of design. Secondly, is it just me or has Land Rover dash aesthetics not changed in a decade? It's nice, but kind of feels dated from the outset.

[@LafemmebearMusic]

Nothing wrong with design for the sake of design. At this price point I expect some extra for the sake of extra no? Agree with you on the not changing for decades

[@happycanadianguy]

The horseshoe probably wouldn't be as noticeable on a darker colour paint. I agree tho. What is its purpose? Scrap it.

[@petehelme7714]

I believe the connected gill or horseshoe represents the Autobiography edition. As RR currently is removing badges it's a way to identify it.

[@verdonrocksphotography3510]

this one is the one to get, if $$$$$ is no problem, love e it, cheers V!

[@GoOp790]

1st class… when can we expect an Ariya from Nissan review? Take care!!

[@sohelhussain2689]

The US version has the 3 row already available

[@Motormouth...]

It's available as a hybrid but not the PHEV with a 3rd row - Andrea

[@jimschmidt1992]

oh the Range Rover, a snobbish soccer mom's favourite car!

[@LafemmebearMusic]

My x5 45e has better power to weight ratio why? Also the top version uses the v8 from BMW watch out for that ingenium and yes I know 3 folx with loaners right now who own this and the Range Rover sport… sigh

[@10OF9OFBORG]

Beautiful vehicle! It’s makes me want this but can’t afford it! It’s looks tall. I love the interior design. It’s looks comfortable. Great video! 👍🏻👍🏻☕️☕️

[@andreaspencer9813]

Super comfortable and very luxurious!

[@10OF9OFBORG]

@@andreaspencer9813 I agree!

[@bengt_axle]

13:55 I think you really have to take those reliability statistics (problems per 100 vehicles) with a grain of salt. A Porsche may not be driven in the same conditions as a Toyota Corolla or a Honda Fit. So even when you normalize by the number of vehicles, it may be meaningless. Also, not all problems are equally serious. An engine failure is not the same as an exhaust pipe corroding or a door being improperly aligned.

[@georgesmasebi6159]

✋🏾 I'll take the Bentley continental gt muliner 2022 😤 color blue please, thanks

[@Repparc1]

My 2014 Chevy volt goes over 140 km/h in pure EV mode lol.

[@Antiorganizer]

What you spend THAT much money on a car, I highly doubt the owner is going to care about fuel consumption. This PHEV makes absolutely zero sense at all. Also, this one uses SO much electricity in EV mode, it makes its EV mode actually MORE expensive than driving a smaller SUV using gas.

[@Antiorganizer]

@Motormouthcanada00 reported !

[@adamwright9741]

Wow! I would pick this over any Mercedes, BMW, and even the Genesis big SUV can't TOUCH this thing!

[@adamwright9741]

I think you found your new "new" vehicle!!! Let's see how long the Cayenne lasts haha

[@timphillips4147]

Amazing to see a giant land rover plug in hybrid, 3+ liter engine, that's powerful Andrea. No wonder Zack was a little sheepish. Loaded with full tech package as you'd expect from such a big beast!

[@andreaspencer9813]

Like I said, if you have the budget for it, you have got one sweet ride!

[@timphillips4147]

@Andrea Spencer I lease my cars Andrea as a person with a disability here in UK but your right even leasing this model requires some serious monthly spare or budgeted income!

[@andreaspencer9813]

@@timphillips4147 It certainly does, big bucks!

[@MichaelPolera]

*"Just Another Endless Money Pit"* - Scotty Kilmer

[@ronh2660]

Scotty Kilmer hates cars.

[@timcreelman3540]

I still can't get used to the "iPad stuck on the dash" look. Why can't the design brains figure out how to integrate the tech systems in such expensive vehicles?

[@MarwanKhan-u8g]

Any one who buys a range Rover should make a relationship with car mechanic.