Used Range Rover 2022-present review

Amazingly, there have only been five generations of Range Rover since the British 4x4 was launched in 1970. Since then, the car has evolved dramatically from the original, which was more of a utilitarian tool than a luxury car.

Fast forward to today and the latest fifth-generation Range Rover is more luxurious than ever. That said, it still hasn’t forgotten about its roots, because it’s an incredibly capable off-roader – even if its glamorous looks suggest otherwise.

Launched in 2022, the fifth-generation ‘L460’ Range Rover arrived with an evolutionary but minimalist design, with a cleaned up front end and finessed detailing. It also brought with it a line-up of brand new mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) engines, as well as new underpinnings and the option of seven seats for the first time.

Engines: The Range Rover’s engine line-up kicks off with the D300, which is Land Rover speak for a 3.0-litre six-cylinder diesel engine with 296bhp. It’s the entry-level engine, but it certainly doesn’t feel like it. It’s incredibly smooth and refined, plus it delivers 0-62mph in a brisk 6.9sec. There’s also a 345bhp D350 version available, which drops that time to 6.1sec.

If diesel isn’t your thing, there’s a range of petrol engines available. The P400 is powered by a 395bhp 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol engine that’s even more hushed than the diesels, plus it’s a bit quicker, with 0-62mph taking 5.9sec.

For the range-topping engine, Land Rover replaced its characterful but aging supercharged V8 with a BMW-sourced 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8. In P530 form, it produces 523bhp and delivers 0-62mph in just 4.6sec. But if that’s not enough, you can get it with 607bhp in the P615, which means this 2.5-tonne SUV can go from 0-62mph in an astonishing 4.3sec.

The PHEV engines in the fifth-gen Range Rover are really impressive. They combine a 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol engine with an electric motor and a 31.8kWh (usable) battery, with 0-62mph times well below 6.0sec for both the P440e and the P510e versions.

The real headline figure with the PHEVs is range, because both versions have an official electric-only range of up to 70 miles, which is the longest available in the luxury SUV market. In real-world driving, you can expect to see around 50 miles, but it’s still farther than equivalent versions of the Bentley Bentayga and Porsche Cayenne.

On 2024 cars onwards, the PHEV versions are slightly different. Called the P460e and P550e, they received a slight boost in power but a similar electric-only range as before.

In terms of towing capacities, the diesels can tow up to 3500kg and the PHEVs up to 2500kg.

Trims and equipment: There are two different sizes of Range Rover to choose from with the fifth-generation model. You can have a regular short-wheelbase (SWB) or a long-wheelbase (LWB) car, both with five seats. If you want seven seats, you can only have them with the LWB.

The trims in the Range Rover are more simple than in other Land Rover models, because it's limited to SE, HSE, Autobiography and SV. The LWB version is only available in HSE trim upwards.

The entry-level SE is very well equipped. You get a plush leather interior with wood veneers and luxuriously thick carpets, along with 21in alloys as standard (they can be swapped for 20in alloys for no extra cost). Adaptive cruise control and a Meridian sound system are also offered as standard.

HSE adds bigger alloys as well as heated and ventilated rear seats. Autobiography adds massaging seats, while SV has pretty much every option fitted, as well a few bespoke styling details inside and out.

Ride and handling: The Range Rover is supremely comfortable to drive and it’s particularly good on the motorway. All cars come with adaptive air suspension as standard, which means the car stays very level over bumpy surfaces. The ride is wonderfully supple too, but cars with enormous 22in or 23in alloy wheels fitted will thump over harsh imperfections.

Considering its enormous size, the Range Rover is surprisingly easy to drive in urban areas. That’s partly down to the standard fit rear-wheel steering, which enables the car to make surprisingly tight turns.

Thanks to a much stiffer body and clever active anti-roll bars, the Range Rover is a composed car to drive on country roads. It’s not the most agile luxury SUV, though. The Aston Martin DBX and Porsche Cayenne are more resistant to body lean, but those cars are geared towards a sporty driving experience.

The Range Rover is one of the most refined luxury SUVs out there. Wind and road noise are barely noticeable, although you can hear a bit of fluttering from the door mirrors. For optimum refinement, you can go for cars with an active noise cancelling feature that’s part of an upgraded sound system. It includes microphones in the wheels which monitor exterior noise, while headrest-mounted speakers transmit a frequency to cancel it out.

Interior and practicality: A lot of people buy Range Rovers for the feeling they give you behind the wheel. And in this fifth-generation car, you get that unique driving position that so many buyers crave. You sit up very high with a great view over the dashboard and bonnet, while a low window line gives you fantastic all-round visibility. All cars get a 360-degree reversing camera too, while range-topping models get a ‘Clear Sight’ rear-view mirror camera that’s useful for towing.

It’s super easy to get comfortable behind the wheel of the Range Rover. There’s plenty of electrical adjustment available in the steering wheel, while the seats are 20-way electrically adjustable as standard. Upper trims get 24-way adjustable massaging seats.

Every version gets a 13.1in ‘Pivi Pro’ infotainment touchscreen. While it responds quickly and the resolution is crisp, the menu layout is a little confusing.

Unfortunately, Land Rover removed the physical climate controls when the car was lightly updated in 2023. This made the infotainment system more cluttered than it was before, because the climate controls were moved to the screen. As such, earlier examples are less distracting to use while driving.

The Range Rover’s interior is as luxurious as you’d expect. Most surfaces are covered in thick, high-quality leather (or plush vegan fabric) or beautifully-textured wood veneers. Range-topping SV models get ceramic detailing too.

Almost every switch, stalk and surface feels plush and luxurious, but it is a shame the steering wheel buttons feel cheap and flimsy. A Bentayga, by comparison, offers little to no compromise inside when it comes to quality.

Unlike some previous generations of Range Rover, the car is hugely spacious inside. There’s loads of leg and head room in the front seats, plus there are numerous cubbies to hide your odds and ends.

In the back seats, space is very generous – especially in LWB models. There’s plenty of space for three adults to sit comfortably, while the LWB model gets a luxurious two-seat rear set-up as an option.

The third row seats in LWB cars are comfortable enough. Tall adults might find their heads pressed up against the roof if they sit up straight, but they'll have enough leg room if the middle row is moved forwards slightly. The BMW X7 is slightly better for third-row seat space.

Whether you go for a SWB or LWB Range Rover, the boot is the same size and it's absolutely vast. There’s also no reduction in boot capacity if you go for a plug-in hybrid.

In terms of space, the Range Rover has an 818-litre capacity boot, but it’s measured up to the roofline (whereas rivals are measured up to the parcel shelf). To give you a better steer on size, we managed to fit 10 carry-on suitcases in the boot, which is the same as the Audi Q7 but more than a DBX. The X7 could fit in 11.

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Prices for a used Range Rover start from around £68,000 for 2022 SE cars with above average mileage. You’ll also have a choice of six-cylinder petrol and diesel engines at this price point.

HSE cars cost a bit more than SE models, with prices moving up to £75,000 for 2022 cars. This will also get you into a plug-in hybrid version.

Autobiography and LWB HSE models start from £80,000, while newer 2024 cars start from £90,000. You can expect to pay upwards of £105,000 for range-topping SV versions.

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MPG

According to official tests, the diesel versions can average almost 40mpg, which is pretty good for a car of this size. Petrol versions are more thirsty, though, especially the V8s.

The plug-in hybrid versions can officially average up to 375.7mpg. However, don’t expect to get near this figure in real-world driving. We’d recommend keeping the battery topped up as much as possible to maximise efficiency.

In terms of charging, the PHEVs can charge up at a maximum speed of 50kW, which gets them a 0-80% charge in under an hour (a 0-100% charge from a 7kW home wall box takes five hours).

Road Tax

All mild hybrid Range Rovers will be taxed at a rate of £190 and plug-in hybrid models at a rate of £180. An extra £410 in luxury car tax will be applicable for all models from years two to six.

Servicing

Land Rover recommends a service every 12 months or 10,000 miles with the Range Rover. Unfortunately Land Rover doesn’t include free servicing with its manufacturer warranty.

Insurance

The Range Rover sits in insurance group 50, so it won’t be cheap to insure. Prices are estimated to cost around £1195 per year.

It’s worth noting that Range Rover insurance skyrocketed in 2024 because of the number of thefts that year. Insurance costs have now settled slightly, since Land Rover has improved the car’s security with a number of software updates. It’s also launched its own bespoke insurance service to help tackle the issue.

Safety

The Range Rover was awarded a full five-star safety rating when it was tested by Euro NCAP. For added peace of mind, it also comes with lots of safety equipment, including blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning and automatic emergency braking (AEB).

Warranty

Every Range Rover comes with a three-year/unlimited mileage warranty from new.

Reliability

The fifth-generation Range Rover wasn’t included in our latest Reliability Survey, but the closely related Range Rover Sport placed fifth out of eight luxury SUVs, scoring 92.6%. That’s better than the Cayenne and Mercedes GLE, but below rivals like the BMW X5 and Lexus RX.

Land Rover’s overall reliability record remains weak. While it has improved to 27th out of 31 brands in our 2024 rankings, it’s still one of the least dependable premium manufacturers – only Alfa Romeo fared worse.

Engine

There’s no denying the range-topping V8s give the Range Rover a special feel, but the D300 six-cylinder diesel is much better for real-world use, especially if you do high mileage. It’s a strong and smooth performer, plus it’s surprisingly fuel-efficient. The plug-in hybrids are a good option too, but these do cost more to buy on the used market.

Specification

SE trim offers more than enough kit. It comes with all the plush leather and wood you expect from a Range Rover, as well as 21in alloy wheels, a fixed panoramic sunroof, a powered tailgate, three-zone climate control and soft-closing doors. It also comes with adaptive cruise control and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

Our favourite Range Rover: D300 SE

The BMW X7 is a fantastic luxury SUV that majors on space. It's supremely comfortable and quiet on the move, plus it has a huge interior that’s as practical as it is plush. It’s available with a range of impressive engines too, but there are no PHEV options.

The Porsche Cayenne is one of the best-handling luxury SUVs. It offers incredible agility for something so tall, plus every version offers incredible performance. Practicality is a strong point too, but it’s not quite as comfortable as the Range Rover.

The Bentley Bentayga is one of the most luxurious SUVs you can buy. It offers a great sense of occasion and an interior that’s better built than the Range Rover’s, plus it’s an absolute brute to drive. Prices are competitive when buying used, especially for early examples, but it is expensive to run.

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