ONE WEEK TEST DRIVE: 2023 Range Rover LWB - Is This the Best Luxe SUV Out There?

The Range Rover practically invented the luxury SUV segment decades ago and now an all-new generation is back.
Highlights of the powertrain include a base turbocharged and supercharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine with 395 horsepower or an optional twin-turbo V8 with 523 horsepower, an eight-speed automatic transmission, all-wheel-drive, and an anti-roll air suspension.
This generation is about three inches longer than before, and short-wheelbase and long-wheelbase versions are available, the latter of which can now be had with three rows of seats for the first time. That's what we tested here. The exterior has been given a thorough makeover, and while the front design looks much like the previous version, it's the sleek rear end that we love best.
Interior highlights include butter-soft leather seats (that smell amazing, a curved infotainment display and digital instrument panel, heated/cooled/massaging front seats, and power-folding everything.
While there's plenty of room in the front and middle row of seats, we sat in the third row and found it pretty tight for real adults.
So is all of this enough to top rivals like the Mercedes GLS, BMW X7, Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator, and Lexus LX600? Check out our review to find out!
0:00 First look
0:42: Walk-around the exterior
1:47: A look at the cargo space
2:23: Pricing details
2:53: Interior Inspection - Smell that leather!
3:23: Cool trick to the main screen
3:39: Frustrating climate controls
5:09: Plenty of second-row space and goodies!
6:05: Third row of seats -- space for adults?!
7:16: Under the Hood
7:54: Driving impressions
9:10: Key difference between it and the truck-based Escalade and Navigator
9:58: What'd We Get for MPG?!
10:12: Conclusion -- What'd We Think?
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Presenter: David Undercoffler
Editor: Phil Shuyler

[@NaimTajzai-dn9vw]

The reviewing was absolutely Perfect.👍

[@goodtimetraveler8261]

good vid. btw, there is no 'short wheel base' version, it's called _standard wheel base_

[@balthezor]

Great video. How is the 2nd row middle seat with the two toddler car seats?

[@CMCNestT]

I prefer the dials on the RR than the toggles in the GLS or worse the in screen tiles in the X7.

[@Ghanshyam00000]

This car is one of my favorites looking great with ginormous space inside the car if someone has a big family then they probably should buy this car however wheels are so powerful I think 21 inches whatever it is mainly the infotainment screen hefty than any other cars Alcantara leather

[@mathayodarvy9299]

I like it I admire. I need one just cash limiting

[@harrshabashettybashettyhar9643]

I love this steal end my life I am going to buy this

[@fablima87]

Amazing vehicle all-around but they should added length if they were going to do a third row as it makes no sense to pay that kind of money for a cramped third row. They should of keep the second row depth the same but add another 6 inches to total wheel base to give a true 3 seat third row with reclining third row seats for adults. Since they have the rear wheels articulating for a better turning radius, the extra depth would make the third row seats much more usable as that third row is insanely tight.

[@msalzberg4962]

Set the temperature to AUTO, and you don't have to play with the fan speed often enough for it to get tiresome.

[@user-ch9tc4yk9y]

Lovely car's for me

[@borjallanos201]

How's 18.5miles/gallon considered impressive fuel economy?

[@balthezor]

Ford Explorer stole the front when Ford owned them.

[@TheLastJayL]

Well, not really stealing. The same guy who designed the Range designed the Explorer.

[@CMCNestT]

I would rather have a German made V8 than an English made I6 to pair with the ZF 8 speed transmission. And the average American adult is 5'6.5". Because the RR can't fit three 6'1" adults in a row doesn't mean the 3rd is exclusively for children.

[@arthurwasunna1060]

That v8 has been less reliable than the I6 if the forums are to be believed

[@telliesmith9825]

I always said it looked like the old Ford explorer

[@MercOne]

I would say the answer to the question is YES.

[@papichulogrande]

Beautiful truck but not a fan of the 7 seats. These were mid sized English trucks originally not Suburbans or Tahoes

[@CMCNestT]

Originally, Land Rover didn't have Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar and Range Rover Evoque in addition to the original Range Rover. I am a big fan of making a 220" L by 80" W LWB Range Rover.

[@BrainFuck10]

Good thing it’s optional most I’ve seen don’t have the 3rd row

[@chegekinya2454]

Oooh yes these is the best SUV

[@inchlorIentztJiIu]

Looks the same 🥱🥱🥱😴😴😴