2023 Range Rover Ready to Rule

 

Jaguar Land Rover’s top-of-the-line Range Rover has been with us for 50 some-odd years. In that time, the Range Rover has evolved from a proper British go-anywhere mobile to a bespoke, luxury-laden go-anywhere mobile. This is upscale transportation, to say the least.

Now available, the fifth-generation 2023 Range Rover (L460 factory code) continues a tasteful evolution maintaining the identifiable design ethos of the marque.

Stature.

JLR’s chief designer Gerry McGovern has done his usual superb work with interior and exterior visuals. Available in both short- and long-wheelbase versions, the longer Range Rover provides more passenger space and utility but loses some of the proper visual proportion of the short-wheelbase model.

The mechanical bits have been thoroughly worked over, including rear-wheel steering, the requisite height-adjustable air springs, anti-roll system, adaptive dampers, and enough off-road hardware to get you anywhere. Engine choices start with a mild-hybrid inline-six making 395 hp, my recommendation as the best option. Next up the ladder is a BMW-sourced V8 churning out 523 hp. Coming soon will be a plug-in 6-cylinder hybrid and an all-electric version. Diesel variants are also available in Europe and elsewhere.

The new Range Rover looks, feels, and drives impressively. Natural competitors include the BMW X7, Mercedes-Benz GLS, and Bentley Bentayga, with the Range Rover comparing favorably. I highly recommend a test drive if you are in the market.

Standard wheelbase versions start at $104,500. Tack on 6K for the longer wheelbase. Highly equipped Autobiography, First Edition, and SV models are available for a substantial upcharge. I’ve curated a pair of standard wheelbase, 6-cylinder SE versions to get you started:

Feldy Range Rover Classic

Feldy Range Rover Urban

Cheers!