The Favourite of Thieves and Footballers: Is The Range Rover Sport SVR Britain's Most Overrated Car?

[@JayEmmOnCars]

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[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

"Drive it like you stole it"...takes on a whole new meaning with a Range Rover....

[@electrikoptik]

As a mechanic and shop owner, I love the the Range Rover Sport!

[@rezamotin7305]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@BibTheBoulderTheOriginalOne]

As a builder and a train set owner I prefer my Rolls Royce.

[@ansarayub1395]

😂😂😂 I bet you do ££££

[@Stratoszero]

Are they really that bad? Asking for a friend...

[@ansarayub1395]

@@Stratoszero not if you have warranty otherwise yes

[@kennyg4744]

My friend has an Autobiography which had 22" wheels. He put on a set of 21" wheels and it completely transformed the ride comfort.

[@eastbaystreet1242]

I have the 22s and they are fine on good roads. On the rough roads most cars don't do well.

[@eastbaystreet1242]

So much of internet commentary is baseless. It would be like me having a strong negative opinion about all of the downsides of being a billionaire. I am not one and never will be. And while we might be able to imagine some downsides, I bet most billionaires live quite well. The KZbin reviewers themselves are often reluctant to come right out and say "this is silly - these are all great cars (RRs, BMWs, Mercs, Bentleys, etc). It doesn't suck to own any of them". The only thing that remains is the RELATIVE difference or pluses/minuses, but a lot of the commenters treat these relative differences as absolutes: all RRs do this bad thing, or that one. I love KZbinrs like James - could listen to him talk about paint drying. And I get sucked into the comments where every baseless comment has the same weight as a reasoned, objective comment.@@ogearhead2426

[@simonburleigh5551]

James that large car that passed you at the end was a Chevrolet Caprice estate from the 1980s. It will make the Range Rover seem small and economical. The Chevrolet is over 5.5 metres long.

[@vibingwithvinyl]

It was the "downsized" Caprice though. 70's models were even bigger.

[@TheBTG88]

My Mom had a 1980 maroon diesel powered one!

[@andrewnorris5415]

Cannot read the reg. Looks like he is using a long shutter speed and perhaps an ND filter, so the plate burs as gets close! Gives a better cinematic effect though and more feeling of speed.

[@mikefaulhaber]

The V8s of that era were frustratingly lacking in power, but did surprisingly well on fuel: 19.2 / 29.9 (22.7 combined) mpg using Imperial gallons. My family had the Pontiac equivalent (Catalina).

[@ReplicantBattyman]

18:26 Jay the reason why so many cars were waiting for parts was because JLR moved their entire parts stock warehouse to a new site - all at once. Was absolute chaos and something like 140,000 parts got misplaced in the process and still havent been found. Also JLR told their parts suppliers 'we are moving to this new site, send new stock here if you cant figure it out we wont be using you anymore' and funnily enough a fair few said fine, so theyve been trying to sort that out as well with new suppliers. Amazing logistics throughout 👍

[@monzarace]

Some parts are really hard to get, and some just take a few days. The ware house move is true though, and every single time, the dealers roll their eyes and say they are sorry. That must be tiresome, as it's really hitting JLR in a not so good way. Without meaning this too harsh, I guess there's a reason that so many British companies wither went bust or got bought by foreign companies. They want the names and brands for pushing their own crap. As for the theft, there are many other brands that gets stolen the same way. As far as I was told, JLR made some software updates and asks owners not to keep their keys close to the car - correspondence. Cheers.

[@ThexMJT]

@@monzarace RR are just desirable to be stolen also, high value cars to order to be sent abroad & issues with part supply means a RR can be nicked and stripped for parts and those parts quickly vanish onto cars awaiting parts.

[@danieldenizen5799]

The growl of the JLR 5.0 block is just sublime, actually reminds me of a big cat growling. Beautiful

[@rosschurchouse2794]

Your shirt game is on point in this one 😂

[@obopileboikanyogaborone9279]

Was about to say... totally digging it🔥🔥🔥

[@MotorTorq_ZA]

Favourite of Thieves and Footballers. Quite right James, quite right

[@alancrisp1582]

🤔 And ,let's not forget the greedy evil 😈 government politicians !..

[@Nickbaldeagle02]

Your spelling of thieves is not quite right.

[@robertdewar1752]

Vehicles of this nature are not about economy, maintenance, technical ability, engineering etc. No, what this vehicle is about is making a consumer statement. And in that respect, it is hands down the clear winner.

[@DimitarStanev]

Making a statement that the driver is a prick? There are cars that project more flattering statements.

[@robertdewar1752]

@@DimitarStanev That's very true. The human condition is a strange thing.

[@gmain1977]

SUVs are horrible and men buy them to please the Mrs

[@gaara4667]

@@DimitarStanevvery much incorrect in my experience. Must be a UK problem then. These owners are always cool.

[@davida7713]

What about the shocking build quality & fit & finish .. jlr are the best of British SCRAP

[@DrivenHard]

Bro, the rotary dial is the PHYSICAL way you can adjust your drive modes, you can also do it on the screen like you said.

[@JonathanMercieca]

JayEmm, you mean you press a button down there and the suspension "May" go up 🤣

[@wiryantirta]

I honestly love the RR Sport since it looks likea Bond villain's henchmen vehicle of choice. A lot of luxury "SUV" try to look all "coupe" like and swooshy. This is square and thug-like and doesn't pretend what it is.

[@shravanav993]

Yes, it was featured in a chase scene in No Time To Die. Driven by the villains of course

[@SeaJayBelfast]

Pretty gay take.

[@chrisl461]

And it actually has a big boot and headroom for adults in the back. The “coupe” SUVs offer the practicality of an estate with the handling and running costs of an SUV.

[@MrSchn3ll]

Don't forget the Ozempic and wine-fueled, teenager moms... they love these too.

[@andrewdavis6226]

…”don’t buy one - but if you do, I totally understand “ - brilliant Jay 😂

[@joetaka7620]

Hi James, would like to hear more of your thoughts on Range Rover thefts, in like a sit-down-and-talk style video you sometimes do. I rarely watchMark McCann's videos but the several ones he's done on car security have been very eye-opening. Its quite crazy that a few people can't get quotes from JLR's own insurance. Keyless entry makes it easier for owners to go in-&-out of their car when they are carrying many things but unpopular opinion I know, I think its one of the worst inventions because it has made owners very vulnerable to car theft.

[@R03333]

Agree, trade off of "having to use a key" VS "getting my car stolen" seems like a no brainer.

[@smilepermile8165]

Yup, we like a good ol' rant video from Jayemm haha

[@chrisl461]

JLR claim the keyless entry in the current generation is secure and thefts have dropped massively. It would be interesting to know about the technology and if that can be believed.

[@ogearhead2426]

I hardly believe that keyless entry made cars safer from being stolen. Only Range Rover had big problems with and they solved it.

[@xx-----------xx873]

By smashing a window I've already got past that. Then it's OBD2 and go. @@chrisl461

[@AK-ck1rk]

Thieves are watching you right now

[@alancrisp1582]

🤔 You mean the government ?..

[@AK-ck1rk]

​@alancrisp1582 this chat session is monitored for quality and training purposes

[@Stijn5]

@@alancrisp1582 Poor you. Do you have to pay taxes like everyone else?

[@AlexKnowles-m4i]

@@Stijn5 what does the fact that ‘everyone pays tax’ have to do with @alancrisp1582 comment about the government displaying thief-like behaviour?

[@Stijn5]

@@Jedimack7 American I suppose? You also pay taxes.

[@Chefleoffduty]

You can tell that James likes this car , just because his shirt is busier then east end market in tourist season!!!

[@yankidiot]

I tried to insure a 2011 tdv8 yesterday I am 48 with NCB the price was £4396 the car was only valued at £6500. A Porsche Cayenne turbo is only £1700 😪

[@Grover91]

The L405 ranger rover generation is nigh on uninsurable. Anytime I see someone driving one, I just think, why bother?

[@robertcorke497]

Not so.......my 2016 5.0SC fully comp is £680. Not in London admittedly and with a clean history 10 yrs +There is no finer way to wade the country lanes, floods and poor weather that in a Full Fat RR @@Grover91

[@don911donny9]

As a Brit I feel proud of it, much like a RR, Aston, Jag or a MINI, they may be foreign owned but they’re home grown

[@usmanfarooq96]

Why on earth would you be proud of any of those cars lol, only ones known for anything are for rich pricks and bond films

[@ehtikhet]

As a motorist its sensibilities offend me.

[@jondanby3790]

That shirt brightens up the ‘bat cave’ interior nicely!!!

[@caymanblack9567]

Owned an 2018 SVR for three years and absolutely loved it.

[@futurenewmedia]

on my second from 2017 to current 2021. Nothing else like it period 👍

[@Matthew-ll9ke]

Do lots of long trips in them and they work perfectly.

[@jms211]

Highly polished film. Great content. Informative and entertaining. One of my favourite car related channels.

[@tofinobeach7093]

Difference between a hedgehog and range rover...pricks are on the outside on a hedgehog

[@Dackah]

rehashing an old statement that used to apply to XR3 drivers a long time ago.

[@flyinghedgehog3833]

Lol

[@eastbaystreet1242]

yes, because nobody has ever been cut off by a hot hatch, an entry-level Japanese car, any model Nissan, a Jeep with a weight lifter dude inside, any of the moderately-priced sports sedans (Chargers, Maximas, etc.). I tend to putter along in my RRS. What's the hurry? All the while, the aforementioned cars are flying up to the merge point at race track speeds trying to "blend" in front of me at the last possible second - which I let them do. No sense arguing. We will all arrive about the same time anyway.

[@rodhewson]

Very old joke!

[@yeshwantdasari2075]

@@eastbaystreet1242 considering you seem to be from the USA, its important to mention the type of people who buy a RR SVR in the US is very different from those who buy one in the UK

[@markevans4088]

Great comments section on this one! I had a RRS Dynamic Autobiography for three years. Great car to drive, was a bit of a dream fulfilled. But three faults, each requiring going into the workshop, in three years on a £90K car isn't acceptable. And it needed an extra oil service despite the low mileage. Just as I was thinking of moving it on my (mainstream) insurers wrote to me saying they wouldn't renew at any price, and I live in the sticks and had as good a record as you could have. I was glad to shift it on when I did at the back end of Covid when used car prices were going up. Jay looked past the SVR MPG which is truly ridiculous for a daily driver and the continuing massive depreciation. All in all this is a great car that no one should own, which to be fair to Jay is sort of his conclusion.

[@FourIntoOne]

Love it, In fact I love pretty much ALL range Rovers, ever. But I would never ever own one - (and I know this has been done to death) - cant afford the repair bills or the stress of its unreliability.

[@M135iboost]

Great review, not only detailed but Jay listens to the owner gets their car history and explains it. Nice work.

[@loopwithers]

While driving a brand new one, I realised that I either drove it like a librarian (making it pointless) or I drove it like a bank robber (making me a sociopath)

[@junit7590]

I found the same not much fun to be had halfway

[@STERNWAERTS]

Looks really good for a big SUV in my opinion. Being quite rare here in Germany, they are actually somewhat special, too. I'd drive one.

[@ThrottleBody]

It’s so weird hearing someone refer to a Range Rover sport as rare! In England they are so common it’s untrue.

[@Discovery_Dad]

@@ThrottleBody I think they're taxed to oblivion across the EU. In France you're facing around a €50,000 initial purchase tax which pretty much makes them unaffordable.

[@ogearhead2426]

@@Discovery_Dad 50??????? Why? That’s an absurd. How much would it cost in total?

[@ThexMJT]

@@ogearhead2426 French just tax rich people properly, and if they are rich enough they move to Monaco & Switzerland.

[@ogearhead2426]

@@ThexMJT it’s not proper to extort the people who make the country work. Also, it’s not good to have people running away from their own country. Economically and ethically speaking. But I understand your point.

[@Mkanagasabai]

Jay In my books your reviews put most reviewers and you tubers to shame. Your pick of cars Like is the F355 Exige SVR DBS says your at a different Level Mate. Awesome work.

[@markgeezey1809]

It’s the guilty pleasure syndrome! You know you shouldn’t but you can’t help it. 😩. Great review and totally agree on the interior. You have a Rangey for the luxurious feel it gives you. Might be worth doing a similar review of the P400 Hybrid🤔👍.

[@paulainsworth3895]

Great review! I am on my second SVR and just love everything about it! Sounds snd goes awesomely and great value for money ! There csn be issues like any other vehicles but if they are well maintained then it will take care of you as well!

[@stevewight2000]

The owner had the same criteria/wishes as me. I loved the 5.0 Super V8. Had XKR's, XKRS, Bentley Conti, XJR 575, S63 AMG Coupe, AMG GTS - and finally I found the perfect car; The 2012 XFR with a tune to 575 BHP. Its the best car I've ever driven.

[@wfifa199]

What made it better for you over the other cars that you listed?

[@stevewight2000]

It struck the perfect balance. First of all, the size is great for British roads. The looks, to me, are lovely also. Mines silver with chrome detailing and the supercharger embossed wheels (found on many an XKR). The build quality is lovely - no squeaks and rattles whatsoever (unlike the facelifts modes that followed). Superb powerplant. 6 speed ZF - I much prefer this to the 8 speed which I had in my XJR 575 (575 rattles and squeaked too much so it had to go). The ride quality is perfectly judged. In comfort it’s comfortable and in dynamic its dynamic but still supple. The ride balance in the XKR was too harsh in comfort and way too harsh in dynamic. Bentley wallowed but didn’t actually ride that well. S63 was just ill judged. AMG GTS was too stiff by a country mile. The bowers and Wilkins sound d system in XFR is majestic. Later meridians are shit and the speakers rattle. Steering is a joy. I’ve upgraded the brakes and they’re a joy with a firm pedal feel. Seats are dreamily luxurious. It’s got the right amount of tech for me - my 2018 S63 was just trying too hard with way too much going on. Throttle response with the supercharged engine is delightful. Noise is perfectly judged. Handling and grip are wonderful with the PS4’s. It’s just a great car that’s been well thought out. And it’s practical as hell. I love it.

[@brianiswrong]

Not sure it premier league footballers anymore The money in the lower leagues means any half decent pro can afford one and not loose any sleep at night.

[@rhone81]

It's almost safe for the rest of us to buy Range Rovers/Sports again as all the bellends have moved to Defenders.

[@Stijn5]

And Teslas.

[@rhone81]

​@@Stijn5Yes indeed.

[@youloveit1]

😂😂😂

[@OBELISK3210]

@@Stijn5my dad has one for work, under the company. A guy who knows at my brothers football academy team has 2 under his business company. His son literally passed had a 1.5a3 crashed it in 6 months of passing & wrote it off on an island motorway, he’s 20. His dad gets him a brand new Tesla for his next car. Absolutely mind blowing decision. He’s gonna kill somebody & himself.

[@flyinghedgehog3833]

Looking forward to Billy update... What a hero !

[@tomcatarchdesign]

Have one for 3.5 years now. Had some issues... had them fixed. But what matters is I love love love this thing. It is simply sublime! Best allrounder I ever had. Now is the time to add a maser gantourismo or (I am leaning towarda this choice) jaguar f-type R to stay "british ish":. Greatings from Poland!

[@tomcatarchdesign]

But if You want to buy one go for autobiography with panoramic subwoof. Just love mine!

[@matthewgodwin3050]

That Chevy Station Wagen is glorious. I don't envy the fuel bills, but that car is epic.

[@franciscocabrerabrito5945]

I've been in the UK a few times. Lot of car moments. But the biggest one I have in my mind is a blue one of these flat out through Glasgow town not caring about red lights at all. Didn't need a Nobel Prize in science to tell that he (or she) was a real gangster 100%😂

[@roboliver9980]

When you have money but don’t understand how to enjoy life or beauty but a Range Rover. Chavtastic.

[@kevincockburn7805]

The sport particularly has that chav image.

[@timleech]

and very well deserved…a good car mostly driven by chavs…at least this is missing the blacked out front windows and tinted number plates with dodgy spacing! For now 😂

[@SeaJayBelfast]

The new money, no originality starter pack: One Rolex, one murdered-out Range Rover and two tickets to Dubai.

[@k17sher]

@@timleech 3D number plate with illegal spacing between characters😆

[@Dan23_7]

Chavs are usually jobless and have “hard” dogs 😂

[@Tzhz]

Have the exhaust tips changed and put a TDV6 badge on the back 😂

[@mra9085]

“The other Range Rover demographic - drug dealers” 🤣🤣 Great review as always 👍

[@adamscarchannel5578]

JLR suffered during the chip shortage. They actually sold new cars for years with only one key fob and then had a recall to provide a second one when available. The generation of fob used on the SVR in the video is the same throughout the JLR lineup and they are still hard to get hold of today. Your JLR dealer would be happy to get you one if they could.

[@julesviolin]

SUV's will always jitter and jostle you side to side due to high C of G And that's why I'll never buy one. James you didn't feature the breakdown truck in this vid 😅

[@k17sher]

Can't agree more. I love car height as low as possible. I used to have a Lotus Elise S1, Z4 E85 and E89. Loved them. Previous 640d GC and current 840i GC are okay😆. Fancy Taycan next time as it is even lower.

[@ogearhead2426]

So comfy the need of almost stopping the car for every pothole. Love cars and the lower/sporty ones, but it’s such an obsession with showing that people who prefer low cars are more car enthusiasts.

[@theukhasgonetosht1704]

Got one of these after my RS3. Sold it within 1.5 years and got an SQ8 instead. Had multiple problems with the electronics, engine went bang at 31,000 miles (covered by warranty) but was in and out of JLR garage for weeks. Had 3 men try to break into the house whilst I was awake for the car. (I live in a fairly low crime rate area also never had a problem with my previous cars). Wouldn’t touch a JLR car ever again. I thought I was unlucky but I knew a few who have had issues (from minor to major ones). My SQ8 has been fantastic, not one issue.

[@wpjohn91]

Driving on the m62 today i went past 6 broken down cars. 4 were rangeys.

[@monzarace]

In all of my adult life, I've yet to see one broken down. They are usually out there pulling other cars free of all sort of obstacles. Cheers.

[@wpjohn91]

Your sir are either very young or not well travelled. Jokes aside, i have been in 2 that have broken down and seen 100s in my 30+ years. They are not well put together. Then there are the electrics.

[@hungrysurfer9471]

I prefer the L322 with the big V8 turbo diesel. Quick, efficient for an SUV with huge towing and off road abilities.

[@Adam1986London]

Hang on, you CAN select drive modes with the rotary selector!

[@eastbaystreet1242]

I think if you do some research, you will find that the other manufacturers have similar backlogs/wait periods for certain parts due to the shortages/delays caused by COVID supply chain issues. I know, COVID was ages ago, right... but it wasn't in manufacturing terms. And I don't know about all JLR dealers, or what they were like in the past, but our dealer is an extremely professional organization with a very high level of customer service.

[@kyle-rj3vy]

To be honest these aren't necessary, but i love them!

[@B0RRAC0]

I owned a BMW X5M years ago. Anytime someone asked how it was on gas, I'd respond "This isn't the vehicle for you!" If your concerned about mpg, reliability etc, get a Toyota not an X5M and definitely not an SVR!

[@Treeburnify]

SVR - Seriously Vexatious Reliability

[@caymanblack9567]

owned one have you?

[@musoseven8218]

I thought Jeep did the first luxury SUV/4x4 with the Wagoneer🤔🤔 I agree re the comparison - interior - between a Range Rover and. Cayenne. I love the look of JLR products, their capabilities, but friends who are design engineers, whove worked for JLR, those who I know of who work on the lines, the reputation of local dealers, awful reliability on the whole - no thanks. But I agree with you - an apt and appropriate, informed review💜👍😀😊

[@richardrockie]

2018 Dark Vader Black Range Rover Velar in my garage! I love it J! Its a Beast no mufflers!

[@Hachithedoggiestofdogs]

"I know he's going to message me later, when he gets home..." I know it's commentary that's been done to death, but that should read "IF" he gets home. I've owned 3 RRs in the last 7 years (Overfinch Sport, a Vogue and a Autobiography). They are fabulous when they work (the operative word being "when") but they are so woefully poorly built, and unreliable...I doubt I'll ever buy another. It felt like mine spent more time at the main dealer, than it did on the road (my 2019 Autobiography was a particularly bad experience). A car shouldn't be a cause of daily stress/anxiety. For me, I need to be confident that it isn't just going to decide not to work when I get in it. For this reason, RR are an epic fail. I've not owned an SVR iteration, but something tells me they're likely to be even less reliable than the standard cars, because performance version always need more baby-ing than the standard.

[@anonymousperson7861]

quite the opposite, since they released the new rrs, JLR has had a 30% drop in warranty claims, and the SV cars use the more developed engines by SV themselves or BMW rather than the ingenium dogcrap they insist on using on the rest of the cars.

[@Hachithedoggiestofdogs]

@anonymousperson7861 the L460 has only been out about 18 months...and let's be honest, LR is well aware that they need to fluff-up (or rather, fluff-down) the numbers re: repairs etc. All new L460s are still under manufacturers warranty, so its unlikely that non-affiliated warranty companies will have figures for at least another year or two. I'm sure they've worked out some of the gremlins, but I won't be jumping back into one anytime soon

[@smorris12]

​@@anonymousperson7861 A 30% drop in a massive number is still big!

[@R03333]

​@@anonymousperson7861never trust a number from a manufacturer. 30% could mean their warranty covers less, so less claims. Could mean they're selling less cars so less claims (unlikely though). Sounds like bs to me

[@SeaJayBelfast]

It's amazing how a 2019 Autobiography (post facelift) can still be unreliable. That's a good seven years of production of that L405 model. Absolutely bonkers.

[@adrianw2506]

You don’t have to use the touch screen to adjust the driving mode; you can also use the rotary control.

[@The-Sea-Dragon-1977]

Not a fan of the RRS SVR. Huge fan of the Full Fat Range Rover. I have a 2015 SDV8. Fabulous vehicle that has averaged 30 mog over the 3 years I have owned it & it has never let me down.

[@ogearhead2426]

Same.

[@alfista-yr2sr]

The RR Sport is an incredibly capable and good car. I’ve had two over the years and they’ve been utterly bulletproof over long tenures. No reliability issues whatsoever despite constant usage in all applications on or off road. I would buy another in a heartbeat were they remotely insurable. Sadly for me, my renewal quote was £22k so it had to go. Too easily stolen apparently.

[@vindevhunta4905]

One of the best looking of its kind..definitely one of my favorite..v8 goodness

[@truckerphil316]

Hi James I have just bought a 2014 sport 4.4 autobiography. I have got a few bits of warranty work to b done and am having to wait 6 weeks for a wiring loom. For my safety airbag.

[@DeanoEV135]

Great car, simply not worth the aggro that comes with ownership. Ex RRS owner here.

[@eastbaystreet1242]

It seems to be hit or miss, which is true of my friends who have Mercs and Bimmers. We have had several RRs and RRSs. A few problems with earlier models (early years of the 2000s), but recent models only go to the dealership for oil changes.

[@Birmingham_racing]

I like it but would never pick one over a full sized Range Rover

[@mikadavies660]

One of my biggest dislikes against the Range Rover, is the fact that JLR are so crap on the Customer Services front. They honestly treat their customers about as well as McLaren. Sad when it is such a nicely appointed interior.

[@andyhunt457]

Despite all the reliability issues and dealer issues etc they still sell more and more....alot of the issues are related to poor electrictronic components... Eg . Dash screens just going blank randomly...while yr driving...turned out its a wiring issue with the harness ,the replacements sometimes have the same problem....still those buying most of the time have other cars in their garage

[@aslkdfjhg]

If the police saw you driving 125mph down a road in this they'll just wait for you at the Land Rover workshop or complaints department.

[@grahamsmith2022]

The very last thing needed with Jaguar or Land Rover ownership is poor parts availability, i would avoid these vehicles like the plague, it would be bad for any vehicle but i can't imagine anything much more miserable than having a vehicle laid up for what may be a relatively minor component.

[@chrisdavidson911]

Februrary 2024 the parts issue was down to 2000 cars, but there was still a workshop backlog for fitting the delivered bits. October 2023; 10,000 cars waiting for parts with 5,000 immobile at dealerships. Reorganising 18 warehouses to 1 big global logistics setup made a mess of everything for a while, but it should all work better and be more "net zero" when it's sorted - says the guy from JLR in the Autocar article i've just skim read,

[@beauwatts7944]

drive mode can be changed by twisting the button that says auto on it! modes appear on drivers display when toggled there

[@motosnape]

I used to work as a contractor to JLR. The RRS SVR was properly raucous and hilarious in the short-term. However, RR in general are just disappointing in most regards. For me, assuming that you're the kind of affluent buyer that can forgive/ignore foibles and reliability issues, I'm guessing that attention to detail would be important, yet reach for the start/stop button, and you've already encountered your first cheap, nasty cost-cutting part. Obviously, you can spec up knurled trim, etc, but it's more bling than quality. Of the all the 'premium auto' companies that I've dabbled for, JLR are the most disappointing. If a company could rightfully suffer from imposter syndrome, I present to you the no.1 contender.

[@BinisaElebo]

Hard truth to swallow.

[@PJ-om2wq]

I really fancy one of these but for me it would have to be a ULEZ compliant 3 litre diesel one. One day my X350 XJ will expire and then I'll have decide between one of these and an XF. I'm guessing that the XF will be quicker and more economical, whereas the RR Sport will be more comfortable.

[@simonburleigh5551]

Having had an XF I can confirm that they are very comfortable cars too. Wiltshire to Edinburgh was very relaxing

[@colinwhite5355]

Just because we can doesn’t mean we should. In its lifetime, it’ll consume around 10,000 gallons (5 tons) of petrol, plus all the other consumables, often just to shift one person (62% of all journeys) from A to B. Sustainable?

[@PunkTiger]

Side note, that "other car" you loved near the end of the video looks a lot like a mid-80s Chevrolet Caprice station wagon (or "estate" in Brit parlance).

[@EAD_0]

The SVR has a strange image. It’s either a bit of a ‘Chav chariot’ or a car to dream to get out of the hood, a bit like the Escalade was back in the day….

[@richardh3587]

You can twist that knob you mentioned to switch modes as well

[@bb-iq6qw]

Sounds like you should drive the same model but autobiography trim which gives softer comfort ride and more luxury including double sun visors, better leather, better seats with massage, cooled seats, tv in the rear, full spare etc…☮️✔️

[@MaybachZ]

I love the SVR. The murdered out look appeals to me (had a 2016 L494 all blacked out). If I were to get another Range Rover I'd probably go british racing green with tan interior.

[@olneydetail1487]

It is the most bonkers car I have ever driven. Things this big shouldn't move like it does, and always made me giggle when you open the exhaust flap.

[@leerose2061]

We sell lots of them, They're like an off road Bentley to drive nothing else comes close, Its the way they make you feel when your behind the wheel which is indefinable and some people just won't get it, Yes they have there faults but so does every Brand and when they reach a certain price point around mid £25 k they become affordable to some people who can't afford to maintain them properly and that's when they become unreliable and problematic, Remember that a £70k car is still going to cost the same to maintain and repair when it becomes a £20k car.

[@9fiveb180]

If something is to be considered "luxury" then it first needs to be able to perform it's basic functions reliably. Then the durability must also prove to be robust enough to provide those functions over the length of time beyond that of cheaper alternatives, and provide the user with an experience that justifies the price they are being asked to pay for the experience. It just seems like Land Rover has forgotten these prerequisites, and the heritage that their new offerings fail to match.

[@ehtikhet]

Like a Ferrari?

[@9fiveb180]

@@ehtikhet Ferrari has been one of the worst offenders of all time.

[@h_477]

Could you do a comparison with a standard Range Rover Sport, maybe a HSE or Autobiography, but with the 5.0 supercharged engine. I believe they had 510bhp oppose to the 575bhp of the SVR. Would be interesting to see if that car would still provide the excitement but with a more comfortable ride at low speeds and when driving around town.

[@Tential1]

I used to hate range rovers. But now... I dunno... Maybe it's the pure idiocy of the vehicle. I love them now. A vehicle that is luxurious, unreliable, off road capable for no reason? Lolololol. This appeals to the American in me.

[@matthewcoleman1919]

This Murcan has one (just the V-6) and rather likes it. It has been oddly reliable, but that may just be dumb luck. I know someone who bought a TD6 and the engine grenaded almost immediately (the crank sheared), which is apparently a thing which they do.

[@ogearhead2426]

V8 ones has no problems at all. As does the supercharged 3.0 V6 petrol. The TD/SDV6 is the issue itself.

[@ihaveacoolhat1]

It's just designed for going from 0-37mph as loudly and as pointlessly as possible in a city centre.

[@alancrisp1582]

Yes ,the pointless government politicians 🚙 car !!..

[@The-Audi-driver]

I love Range Rovers but that back panel was about a week off line

[@daniel-ino]

Can somebody explain why car theft is so rampant in Britain? I mean there is no nearby RHD market nearby to ship full cars.

[@cblack1green]

JLR , have been lucky so far that people still buy the brand, but luck runs out sooner or later, I had one of these and to be honest it got to the point if you made it back home with no issues you we’re lucky, the last time I was stranded by the road with an alternator failure I knew then that was the last time for me.

[@wfifa199]

I have never understood the point of keyless entry. Before it was invented, nobody, literally nobody, said to themselves "using a key fob to open my car and start it is such a chore and really stressful, I can't wait for someone to invent a keyless car".

[@ogearhead2426]

I have always thought how pointless is to have to take your key out of your pocket and straighten it into the key thing to turn on the car.

[@sandersson2813]

You probably think that windows shouldn't be electric or that we shouldn't have replaced carbide lamps.

[@xx-----------xx873]

Children much prefer wind up windows I've noticed. Carbide lamps lol but there was no need for LEDs. Keyless entry is pointless and you know it mate.@@sandersson2813

[@wfifa199]

@sandersson2813 neither of those jeopardise the security of a car. My point is that it is a needless option that makes it easier for a car to be stolen. It's bad design in my view, solving a problem that never existed.

[@wfifa199]

@ogearhead2426 keys can't be scanned without your knowledge using technology that is then used to steal your car.

[@Cloxxki]

I'd love to see this car tested against a Rivian R1S. On road and off road. The Rivian seems oddly affordable in comparios, where EVs tend to command a hefty premium.

[@MrPoopnoddy]

Be an interesting head-to-head just to see which broke first - Rivian is even less reliable.

[@ddold90llff82]

My neighbour had a small prang in his 2021 Defender, and it was gone for over 3 months getting repaired, waiting on replacement parts apparently.

[@darylpike8547]

I'm considering buying the svr, even though I have a range rover sport 4.2 supercharged. Now that is quick 468bhp😊

[@dcs0113]

Great review.....I have the 2021 HST 400HP version and must say, I am smitten every time I drive it. Absolutely wonderful vehicle

[@ytromu]

The "Width" is definitely a concern for "You". 🤣

[@jgh548]

Terrible panel fit at 4:20

[@davida7713]

Yeah that’s standard for jlr scrap . Awful fit & finish

[@ogearhead2426]

@@davida7713just like it’s normal to Ferrari. But one you’re talking badly and the other one is on your profile photo.

[@bradleymeyer9775]

I think the Range Rover Sport looks great, and seems very luxurious, and fun to drive especially off road. But I wouldn’t own one because of their known reliability issues.

[@SteveR-w1q]

The chavs choice of car if you have a few quid

[@tomcatuk]

"Just in case you've missed it" I'm having great difficulty missing them, they're typically driven in the middle of each B road I use.

[@philhawley1219]

I live on the Welsh borders and I have never actually seen one of these in my life.

[@evansisgreat]

I remember being at the Frankfurt motorshow and making fun of the carbon engine cover option that was on show with my friends. We were quickly chased away by men in suits.

[@rogerdarbyshire5664]

People who think RRs are the ultimate SUV have not seen a Toyota Century..

[@adamscarchannel5578]

The biggest problem with any JLR 3.0 or 5.0 Supercharged engine is the engine itself. There's several plastic coolant pipes, manifolds, and thermostats; that will leak coolant, causing the engine to explode. There's the timing chains and tensioner. They always seem to have a bit of slack. Which will cause the engine to jump timing and then the engine will explode. And Wednesdays can also cause the engine to explode. Don't own one without an extended warranty and one must be religious on the maintenance. Even if you are up to date on the maintenance, the engine will eventually explode. I worked as a JLR tech for seven years. I know what I'm on about.

[@adamscarchannel5578]

@richardharrold9736 that too. The coolant leaks are the most common.

[@Suprahampton]

So the supercharged 3L V6 in the F-type isn't any good?

[@adamscarchannel5578]

@@Suprahampton they have the same issues that the 5.0 V8 suffered from. So no, not lond tern they're junk, just like everything else JLR makes. Wouldn't own one without a warranty.

[@bmxaf]

They're crap. Poor build quality and reliability, badly designed and styled, difficult to work on, poor availability of spares/parts, awful customer service/care, now enormous depreciation, hugely overweight, innefficient and they exist simply to cosset certain peoples egos. Almost everyone that works on cars knows they are total dogshit. Also, did i mention they are becoming uninsurable in the UK???

[@topmarques]

I know someone who ended up in a mental health facility abroad over one. Engine light became replacement of cats and then main ECU. 12k plus and the cost of therapy and flights! He couldn't afford any of that.

[@k17sher]

@@topmarques 😂