Really nice video from a genuine owner. 60% of the videos on YT are made by people who have never owned one of these. I have had my RR S now for 8 months and its the best car I have ever owned. I have always wanted one and none of the german cars come close. Sure, they have tech, but nothing drives like a RR. I went with the Autobiography Dynamic 3.0 V6 D. Around town I get 28-30mpg and on Motorways, I have had 41.6mpg. Very good for a massive heavy car. Just dont expect Ford Mondeo prices when you get a service as it does cost more. But what you get in return will have you hooked for life.
I like the re-telling of the "hoary" old joke.. I first heard thatin the late 1980's in Africa from a neighbouring farmer when I purchased a five year old Range Rover 4 door SE, 3.5 litre V8 Petrol, manual transmission.. He had a 4.2 litre 6 cylinder Landcruiser, which at the time was the chosen vehicle for farmers there.. However the joke was finally put to rest when late one afternoon, I drove down along our mutual boundary fence to check on the wind direction of a menacing but still fairly distant bush fire. The fire was on the far side of the medium sized Gwebi River which ran through both properties. In both properties there was some two hunded foot wide area of "vlei"which in the set season would become a swamp and in the dry season was a very sticky clay type soil.. I pulled up next to him and we discussed the possible threat to our properties, across the standard barbed wire fence. He warned me not to go closer to the river as his Landcruiser was stuck fast and awaiting a tow from one of his farm tractors..However I ignored his advice and set off towards the river to check how damp the area was as a possible likely fire break. I drove about 100 yards further on towards the river from where he was until I felt my "Ranger" begin to lose traction and sure enough , I too became stuck. I sat for a minute or so and then realised that I was staring at the yellow gear knob of the "Diff Lock". I turned the engine off and put her into "Diff Lock" , then started the engine and gingerly pressed the accelator. I remeber thinking that it was as if somehow "grappling hooks " had come out of the tyres as my Range Rover clawed her way forward. I drove on cautiously for about another 50 yards in a wide sweeping arc, and mae my way backto where the Landcruiser was still stuck..My neighbour had an incredulous but also sheepish look on his face and xaid. "Okay.. No more jokes.. That is something I could never do in my cruiser..!! I realised that my beloved Range Rover would go anywhere...Except past a Petrol Pump.. She was very thirsty..especially when towiing a heavy horsebox in blistering (40 deg C) heat over a long distance, I was getting 8 miles per gallon..!!!
Couldn't agree more with your comments, you've highlighted exactly my experiences when I first purchased my 2018 Hse Dynamic 2 years ago. Ive just sold mine and ordered a new Hse Dynamic Black Edition, nothing else out there comes close to this, I looked at the Q8 / Q7 but decided to stick with the RR. Decided to go with the P400E really looking forward to my first part electric and it comes with the heated steering wheel and ive paid extra for the electric roof, ive also bought all black side steps. I totally agree best SUV on the market 👍
Dear sir I appreciate your honest review on Range rover sports indeed,it is finest peace if engineering, this car is awesome Recently I bought one 2020 sports HSE by just seeing your revew thank bro thank you very much for real and honest opinion.
The sport was always my dream car then the Velar came out so I had one of those. 12 months later I had a Sport courtesy car while mine was being serviced.....and now I'm swapping my Velar for a Sport!! Unrivaled comfort, the seating position, heaven on wheels!!
That’s what I’m looking to do this year Tim, I have a Velar now which is a nice car in itself it looks great but I’m likely to get a RRS next I think, does the driving position feel much different between the two?
I had an HSE MY14.5. Sold it in 2020 and replaced it with a Q8. Had the Audi for 17 months and I’m going back to a fully loaded 2022 D300 Sport SE. They’re like gold-dust here in Australia but managed to pick up a cancelled order, a few hours after it was cancelled! It has the straight six ingenium engine so be interesting to see how it rates against the V6 I had last time.
Just found your channel and have subscribed. I’ve owned Range Rover Sports around the world, the turbo diesel V6 Td is super efficient and fantastic to drive. More RR content please 🤞
Nightmare, I hope you had a good warranty to cover it! I’ve been lucky with mine but I have heard of others who have had similar issues with this model as well :(
Just bought one of these. Initial impression is it’s lovely. I had a Mercedes CL500 before. That was a pretty fast car. I feel much more relaxed driving the RR making it more pleasurable to drive in my opinion. I also drive on farm lanes so this ticks that box as well.
The sunroof is a non issue if you ever drive under a rock face in Switzerland or Italy. Had a few near misses with rocks and witnessed some near death ones. Always look for a car without one.
Good honest review👍 I’m very tempted to get a Sport. I won’t comment where you live, but I knew every road in your video. I live around there too. Toon Toon.👍
Good vlog... couldn’t agree more with u. After the problems with my 320 model I said never again Range Rover .. but there ain’t anything as good looking on the road.. so the l494 it was.. I did the same with mine. Straight out and got the steps put on it. But beware as it won’t go on a 2 poster ramp as the aftermarket ones block the jacking points.land rover dealer bounced it back to me and I had to take them off to get some work done .. there back on now .. but beware
Good review, informative and certainly the best of ’real world’ reviews i’ve seen. Clearly very comfortable in front of camera, although now pressure to add jokes into future reviews.
@@RobinsonsSelectCarReviews No your doing really well. I don't live that far away judging by accent (I am North Tyneside) but I am similar in trying to get Insta Lives etc as different way of promoting my Holiday Biz www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/graham.townsley (if interested) but every time! i get in front of camera and think not what to say, but how and do i come across alright. Self doubt, just crazy. That's part of reason i check out You Tube, but definitely one of best i have seen. Well done, keep going
Great, informative video. I am going to lease the HSE in 2024. Thanks for the encouragement to move forward. Question. How does the HSE handle in winter? Snowy or rainy days?
Great video but one question - side steps! I've always shied away from them as the good lady complained that getting in/out, she was always getting the back of her legs or trousers dirty. Thoughts? I'm getting a 2019 RRS Dynamic next week and would be good to know before I buy. Many thanks and look forward to your next video.
Well I bought my RRS and have looked on Direct 4x4 for the side steps. Which make/model of step did you buy for your car, they seem to make several for the Sport. Many thanks in anticipation. G
@@RobinsonsSelectCarReviews Its not standard because people like me don't want them! I hate the damn things. I keep my cars a long time and they always leak and/or seize over time. Also, I always buy cars with light interiors so I really don't see the point in them!
Great review mate!! From an ordinary user to another ordinary user, if you know what I mean. Question here: even though the color of your car is my favorite, I happened to come across a Rio Gold colored version ..... what do you think? Too bright? Cheers from Aberdeen... I guess a few miles from where you are filming this video.
So, 4 years on from the review - did you have any issues with your Sport? Anything to be aware of when viewing them? I am in the market for a facelift RR Sport with the 3L diesel.
Great review. Subscribed. 👌totally agree with your comments too. Spot on. The TDV6is the sweet spot of the range. Great economy & smooth comfortable role
I agree differently I have a 41k FLRSH SDV6 and yes it’s a great engine but very prone to failures mine just blew and as it’s not in warranty anymore I’m face with a Bill of 50% of the cars value! LR know of the fault and choose not to do anything as many have had the same problem! Its a great car but the engines are frail and not really fit for purpose so just be prepared even with a warranty if it’s 3rd party be in for a fight whilst your car gathers dust on the back of a a recovery truck!
Great review! I have an RRS AB 2016 and like you I love it... and yes the heated Steering wheel is wonderful in the winter. I am considering a Full Fat Range Rover now. Have you compared? Cheers
Ah the heated steering wheel! Its freezing up here now so I'm missing that bad boy let me tell you haha I've never actually been in a full fat RR apart from once when I was given a lift home from a night out (fairly smashed), so can't really remember what it was like haha, hopefully I'll get to review one one day 👍🏼
I just bought a sport model love this car fun to drive still getting use to it as dealer did not give me a book.How can I take off odometer miles and put travel distant.Thank you
Completely with you on the look of this car and it’s presence. I have a 2016 Q7 which I’m looking to change soon to the SQ7, but I keep looking at the RRS. The original letdown on the RR’s was the infotainment, which they have obviously addressed finally. We need to seven seats and I’m seriously considering a 2019/20 RRS now, yes a completely different thing to the SQ7 but I think it’s more about practicality these days. As you have had previous RR’s how was the reliability? As that was the other issue, but maybe not...
I'm sure the SQ7 will be a lot of fun! I hear they are excellent motors.. My 1st RRS (2010) had a few minor issues but nothing major, the second one (2014) was fine until about 50,000 miles then it became fairly problematic so I got rid of it. This one has been great and I've had no issues so far, but I have the Land Rover warranty until 2022 so it's care free driving. They all come with a 3 year manufacturer warranty as standard :)
Currently got a disco 4 but looking to change to a disco 5 or a newer sport. Needs to have 3 labs on the back and tow 3.5tons up Ebchester bank now n then. I'm more for the disco due to having the bigger boot but also torn with the looks of the sport. Torn between the 2
Thank you for the review. I just purchased the 2019 Sport HSE. When I use the key fob to open car and have all the windows open the rear seat windows don't go full down. Is that correct or do I have to change a setting?
❤ no other car for me !! Everything about the new Range Rover sport is awesome it's so improved over the last one. It handles like BMW and rides like it's on glass. Just incredible I love my car so much I have the same color too. The side steps I don't like the look. I prefer not to have them. And the boot does seem small and not hold as much due to the angle of the back window a lot of luggage capacity has been lost. Stereo is awesome but the sunroof sucks it should have been in two separate pieces the shade should have opened in the middle the driver can never be out of the Sun and you can't open the back separately should have been two separate like the discovery.
Hey Great review and very normal no bullshit .. fair play .... I am stuck between the 2015 range rover sport or a 2016 BMW 730d... just so hard to decide . Have had a BMW 2008 X5 .. 3 5 series in the past and now driving an Audi A7 black edition.. . Have never owned a Range R sport... just afraid of the reliability stigma!!! Ahhh what do i do !! Thanks Pete.
Thanks mate, really appreciate that. I try not to talk about facts and figures too much and give honest real world info instead. Let me know what you decide to do, although I will say you definitely wont be disappointed by an RRS... just make sure you get one with a good warranty haha
Everyone says they are unreliable mines is a sdv6 5 yrs old and all it has had is disks pads and tyres. A friend has a 4.4 and his is the same. Best car I have had in 40 yrs. svr on order :)
In general there are 2 groups who own them. 1 people who spend all their cash on the car and moan when their non-maintained car goes wrong. 2 those who buy them, love them and look after them. Currently in a 2014 now with 56k (with all the toys) 1 yr in and cost to run has been an oil and filter change, preventative gearbox fluid change. One set of rear pads and an mot. It's a dear luxury car, treat it as such, spend on maintaining before it needs it and it will be fine.
Im planning to buy a 2017 Sport HSE but quite afraid of going forward with the purchase due to so many bad reviews. Dont really feel like buying one of these and then spending most of the time trying to fix it. This would be my entry into the world of Land Rover as Ive always wanted one. What are you view is it worth the risk?
I own a RR Sport here in Thailand. I have the glass sunroof but it heats the car up too much so don't use it! heated steering wheel??? No way! Great car BTW, just hope it doesn't let me down as costs here will be beyond belief! * RR has a 300% import duty imposed on them!
Great review! Glad you are pleased with your car, hopefully in a few months time I'll be able to agree with you since I will be receiving mine. One question though what colour is yours? I'm thinking of Eiger grey and was wondering if yours is the same, looks really nice. Have to agree with your comments on the sunroof I'm also getting mine without.
Thanks mate, I'm sure you wont be disappointed :) Mine is Corris Grey, it's sort or pearlised so changes from looking light to dark depending on the general lighting and sunshine
Liked the way you did the review - common people talk. Looking to buy a RR-Sport, but the diesel version (currently having an Evoque and Benz GLE). Just kind of worried reading rather much negative comments on quality issues on the Sport. Did you have any?
Thanks mate, i personally haven’t had any problems myself but I know of others who have had bad issues so my advice would be to get a very good warranty, so if anything does go wrong you are covered 👍🏻
A very well presented review there young man. Like the hedge hog remark.... Are you not scared of the crank shaft issues tho? 3.0 cranks snapping, 4.4 Not snapping?
Thanks mate, really appreciate that... Nah the car has a full Land Rover warranty until 2021 so its all covered until then, at which point I'll probably change it anyway haha
Great review and very helpful. Looking at getting a RR sport in the coming year. Forgive my strange question but what trainers you wearing 4 mins in ? Also looking for a plain white tread 🤣
Nice review👌 Personally, I think they always look better with the R-Dynamic, black pack, pan roof and 22s but that’s my personal choice. Have you had any issues since ownership…crackling stereo etc? (I own a black D300 Velar, fully loaded and manage 40mph fairly easily on steady short runs which is incredible for the size of them.)
Excellent review. Just would like to know your case, and would like to burry my stereotypes about the brand itself. As a former pre-facelift Range Rover Sport owner, did you had any major expenses, repairs, that needed to be done on the car? Thank you for your help and answer.
Hi mate, yeah before 45,000 miles it was fine but after that it started to break down on me. I had a couple of issues with the gear box and pipework around the engine so I said goodbye to it.
Much lighter but not too light, they've got the balance just right. Its a miles better drive than the pre-facelift version which was a lot heavier in terms of steering
In America, there is really no equal to the RR Sport. The closest pretender would be a Cadillac Escalade with a 6.2 liter V8. The Escalade lacks the refinement and is definitely a truck based luxury SUV.
Its a liquid used to reduce the amount of air pollution created by a diesel engine, the car tells you when you need to top it up and it's pretty easy, you just buy it from a local garage and pour it in yourself. I think it cost me about £15.
Great review!! I am contemplating pressing the button on 2019 HSE dynamic and I am torn about it as I currently the same A6 as you (2ltr) this is my second one and I love them, practical, reliable, looks good!! Question is, is the RRS worth the jump away from the A6?? I have always loved the RRS, reliability worries me to be honest, I would buy from a main dealer with a warranty so shouldn’t be an issue for the first couple of years anyway? What would be your thoughts?
Hi mate, I would say it is 100% worth the jump, the RRS is the better car by quite a distance in my opinion, and as you said as long as you buy from a reputable dealer and get a proper warranty you'll be fine.... and you only live once after all haha
Just watched your video and thoroughly enjoyed it. I've always bought Germain cars Audi/BMW but seriously looking at the Sport. I have some concerns about the reliability of the make. Can you comment on that?
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed the review... To be honest its pot luck when it comes to reliability, I know people who have had major problems and my last one had a couple of things go wrong but my first one (2011 HSE) and this new one have been faultless so its just a bit of a gamble unfortunately. For me, personally, I think they are worth the risk
Really nice video from a genuine owner. 60% of the videos on YT are made by people who have never owned one of these. I have had my RR S now for 8 months and its the best car I have ever owned. I have always wanted one and none of the german cars come close. Sure, they have tech, but nothing drives like a RR. I went with the Autobiography Dynamic 3.0 V6 D. Around town I get 28-30mpg and on Motorways, I have had 41.6mpg. Very good for a massive heavy car. Just dont expect Ford Mondeo prices when you get a service as it does cost more. But what you get in return will have you hooked for life.
What colour did you get? I’m looking to get one this year but can’t decide on the colour
@@Manos-de-Piedra I managed to find a white one with the black pack.
@@Manos-de-Piedra I went for a white one with the black pack.
So easy to listen to and appreciate the genuine owner/user versus reviewer comments. Well done!!!
Thanks Shane, really appreciate that
I like the re-telling of the "hoary" old joke.. I first heard thatin the late 1980's in Africa from a neighbouring farmer when I purchased a five year old Range Rover 4 door SE, 3.5 litre V8 Petrol, manual transmission.. He had a 4.2 litre 6 cylinder Landcruiser, which at the time was the chosen vehicle for farmers there.. However the joke was finally put to rest when late one afternoon, I drove down along our mutual boundary fence to check on the wind direction of a menacing but still fairly distant bush fire. The fire was on the far side of the medium sized Gwebi River which ran through both properties. In both properties there was some two hunded foot wide area of "vlei"which in the set season would become a swamp and in the dry season was a very sticky clay type soil.. I pulled up next to him and we discussed the possible threat to our properties, across the standard barbed wire fence. He warned me not to go closer to the river as his Landcruiser was stuck fast and awaiting a tow from one of his farm tractors..However I ignored his advice and set off towards the river to check how damp the area was as a possible likely fire break. I drove about 100 yards further on towards the river from where he was until I felt my "Ranger" begin to lose traction and sure enough , I too became stuck. I sat for a minute or so and then realised that I was staring at the yellow gear knob of the "Diff Lock". I turned the engine off and put her into "Diff Lock" , then started the engine and gingerly pressed the accelator. I remeber thinking that it was as if somehow "grappling hooks " had come out of the tyres as my Range Rover clawed her way forward. I drove on cautiously for about another 50 yards in a wide sweeping arc, and mae my way backto where the Landcruiser was still stuck..My neighbour had an incredulous but also sheepish look on his face and xaid.
"Okay.. No more jokes.. That is something I could never do in my cruiser..!!
I realised that my beloved Range Rover would go anywhere...Except past a Petrol Pump.. She was very thirsty..especially when towiing a heavy horsebox in blistering (40 deg C) heat over a long distance, I was getting 8 miles per gallon..!!!
Contemplating a RRS and your review is a great insight thanks
Couldn't agree more with your comments, you've highlighted exactly my experiences when I first purchased my 2018 Hse Dynamic 2 years ago.
Ive just sold mine and ordered a new Hse Dynamic Black Edition, nothing else out there comes close to this, I looked at the Q8 / Q7 but decided to stick with the RR. Decided to go with the P400E really looking forward to my first part electric and it comes with the heated steering wheel and ive paid extra for the electric roof, ive also bought all black side steps. I totally agree best SUV on the market 👍
Yes I’ve a Mercedes ml350 petrol 2009 however if I ever sell it Range Rover is my next one nothing less
Dear sir I appreciate your honest review on Range rover sports indeed,it is finest peace if engineering, this car is awesome
Recently I bought one 2020 sports HSE by just seeing your revew thank bro thank you very much for real and honest opinion.
thanks mate, hope you enjoy the car, I’m sure you will :) 👍🏼
A very humble review....loved it!
The sport was always my dream car then the Velar came out so I had one of those. 12 months later I had a Sport courtesy car while mine was being serviced.....and now I'm swapping my Velar for a Sport!! Unrivaled comfort, the seating position, heaven on wheels!!
That’s what I’m looking to do this year Tim, I have a Velar now which is a nice car in itself it looks great but I’m likely to get a RRS next I think, does the driving position feel much different between the two?
You'll love the sport so much more than the Velar mate, just test drive one and you'll never want anything else@@Manos-de-Piedra
Love that Land Rover did not give into the monster grill trend. Handsome and timeless ride!
I had an HSE MY14.5. Sold it in 2020 and replaced it with a Q8. Had the Audi for 17 months and I’m going back to a fully loaded 2022 D300 Sport SE. They’re like gold-dust here in Australia but managed to pick up a cancelled order, a few hours after it was cancelled! It has the straight six ingenium engine so be interesting to see how it rates against the V6 I had last time.
HSE dynamic in the States is the 5.0 super charged 518hp. Almost bought one yesterday. That V8 rumble is amazing.
Excellent positive review. Try and get your hands on the hybrid and give us your comparison, genuinely interested. 👍
Just found your channel and have subscribed. I’ve owned Range Rover Sports around the world, the turbo diesel V6 Td is super efficient and fantastic to drive. More RR content please 🤞
Thanks mate, really appreciate that :)
Until the crank snsps
The best suv I ever owned ❤V8 supercharged. RR rally did a great job on this suv. Love everything on this suv. ❤️
I hope these new shapes a bit more reliable than the old one. I have RRS HSE DYNAMIC and the engine gone in 39k! Thanks for the review
Nightmare, I hope you had a good warranty to cover it! I’ve been lucky with mine but I have heard of others who have had similar issues with this model as well :(
Great review of the car ! Very helpful and informative. Thank you!
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it :)
Loved the shots of your pooch👍👍
I’ve always really like this style of Range Rover thinking about getting one 😊
Just bought one of these. Initial impression is it’s lovely. I had a Mercedes CL500 before. That was a pretty fast car. I feel much more relaxed driving the RR making it more pleasurable to drive in my opinion. I also drive on farm lanes so this ticks that box as well.
The sunroof is a non issue if you ever drive under a rock face in Switzerland or Italy. Had a few near misses with rocks and witnessed some near death ones. Always look for a car without one.
Hi, did you fit the side steps yourself, and can you remember which ones you got. Great video, I just got my RR Sport, Roxy, last week. Love it. 👍
Agree with you one 100 percent .I had old range rover and now got this one 👌
Ah lovely Corbridge , such a beautiful area
Nice, currently have a 2015 sport, definitely looks worth updating
Yeah I'd defo go for the facelift one it's much more refined and you won't be disappointed :)
Good honest review👍 I’m very tempted to get a Sport.
I won’t comment where you live, but I knew every road in your video. I live around there too. Toon Toon.👍
I have the electric deployable side steps, they are cool !
Same, but on my D300 Velar, love them.
What’s the difference between the standard HSE and the HSE Dynamic?
Good vlog... couldn’t agree more with u. After the problems with my 320 model I said never again Range Rover .. but there ain’t anything as good looking on the road.. so the l494 it was.. I did the same with mine. Straight out and got the steps put on it. But beware as it won’t go on a 2 poster ramp as the aftermarket ones block the jacking points.land rover dealer bounced it back to me and I had to take them off to get some work done .. there back on now .. but beware
Ah thanks mate that's a good tip, I wasn't aware of that so will keep it in mind 👍🏼
Good review, informative and certainly the best of ’real world’ reviews i’ve seen. Clearly very comfortable in front of camera, although now pressure to add jokes into future reviews.
Thanks mate, its a weird felling talking to basically no one (apart from the camera) haha but I'm slowly getting more used to it
@@RobinsonsSelectCarReviews No your doing really well. I don't live that far away judging by accent (I am North Tyneside) but I am similar in trying to get Insta Lives etc as different way of promoting my Holiday Biz www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/graham.townsley (if interested) but every time! i get in front of camera and think not what to say, but how and do i come across alright. Self doubt, just crazy. That's part of reason i check out You Tube, but definitely one of best i have seen. Well done, keep going
Great, informative video. I am going to lease the HSE in 2024. Thanks for the encouragement to move forward.
Question. How does the HSE handle in winter? Snowy or rainy days?
So 3 years on from buying rangerover sport ,what do you think now
Thinking of buying one
this was actually quite a good review
thanks mate
I have a 2022 HSE Dynamic D300 - great car! And looks much better than the third generation RRS!
Live in NYC and tempted to trade my 2019 c63 Cab in for this... I love my car but winters really suck..
Great review; contemplating one myself. Thx.
Go for it! you wont regret it.... just make sure you get a good warranty just in case
Great video but one question - side steps! I've always shied away from them as the good lady complained that getting in/out, she was always getting the back of her legs or trousers dirty. Thoughts? I'm getting a 2019 RRS Dynamic next week and would be good to know before I buy. Many thanks and look forward to your next video.
Great video and a very smart sport, shame about no sunroof. What's your thoughts after 3 years of making this video? still own the RRS?
Well I bought my RRS and have looked on Direct 4x4 for the side steps. Which make/model of step did you buy for your car, they seem to make several for the Sport. Many thanks in anticipation. G
a $62,000 car not having a sunroof standard is a problem
Totally agree, you'd think it would be a standard option with the Dynamic and Autobiography versions at the very least
@@RobinsonsSelectCarReviews Its not standard because people like me don't want them! I hate the damn things. I keep my cars a long time and they always leak and/or seize over time. Also, I always buy cars with light interiors so I really don't see the point in them!
Great review mate!! From an ordinary user to another ordinary user, if you know what I mean. Question here: even though the color of your car is my favorite, I happened to come across a Rio Gold colored version ..... what do you think? Too bright? Cheers from Aberdeen... I guess a few miles from where you are filming this video.
Excellent review! I have one as well and I absolutely love it! And as you alluded, it’s a head turner! Enjoy!
Just bought one with sunroof
Love it
So, 4 years on from the review - did you have any issues with your Sport? Anything to be aware of when viewing them? I am in the market for a facelift RR Sport with the 3L diesel.
Great review. Subscribed. 👌totally agree with your comments too. Spot on. The TDV6is the sweet spot of the range. Great economy & smooth comfortable role
I agree differently I have a 41k FLRSH SDV6 and yes it’s a great engine but very prone to failures mine just blew and as it’s not in warranty anymore I’m face with a Bill of 50% of the cars value! LR know of the fault and choose not to do anything as many have had the same problem! Its a great car but the engines are frail and not really fit for purpose so just be prepared even with a warranty if it’s 3rd party be in for a fight whilst your car gathers dust on the back of a a recovery truck!
It’s an amazing motor beautiful design solid
You are fantastic reviewer
Thanks mate, much appreciated :)
Great review! I have an RRS AB 2016 and like you I love it... and yes the heated Steering wheel is wonderful in the winter. I am considering a Full Fat Range Rover now. Have you compared? Cheers
Ah the heated steering wheel! Its freezing up here now so I'm missing that bad boy let me tell you haha I've never actually been in a full fat RR apart from once when I was given a lift home from a night out (fairly smashed), so can't really remember what it was like haha, hopefully I'll get to review one one day 👍🏼
I just bought a sport model love this car fun to drive still getting use to it as dealer did not give me a book.How can I take off odometer miles and put travel distant.Thank you
Thank u buddy but any major issues or is it reliable??? Cz I was planning to grab velar but unfortunately so many bad reviews from literally everyone?
No major issues for me personally but i know of others that have had nightmare experiences. Just make sure you get a very good warranty haha
Which insurance company is better for insuring this car please? Just bought one. The 2019 version Sport HSE Dynamic
Completely with you on the look of this car and it’s presence. I have a 2016 Q7 which I’m looking to change soon to the SQ7, but I keep looking at the RRS. The original letdown on the RR’s was the infotainment, which they have obviously addressed finally. We need to seven seats and I’m seriously considering a 2019/20 RRS now, yes a completely different thing to the SQ7 but I think it’s more about practicality these days. As you have had previous RR’s how was the reliability? As that was the other issue, but maybe not...
I'm sure the SQ7 will be a lot of fun! I hear they are excellent motors.. My 1st RRS (2010) had a few minor issues but nothing major, the second one (2014) was fine until about 50,000 miles then it became fairly problematic so I got rid of it. This one has been great and I've had no issues so far, but I have the Land Rover warranty until 2022 so it's care free driving. They all come with a 3 year manufacturer warranty as standard :)
Currently got a disco 4 but looking to change to a disco 5 or a newer sport. Needs to have 3 labs on the back and tow 3.5tons up Ebchester bank now n then. I'm more for the disco due to having the bigger boot but also torn with the looks of the sport. Torn between the 2
How much different with 2105 model ?
I'm considering buying this model 2019 hse dynamic with the upgraded v6 engine- just heard horror stories of issues- have you had any?
I haven't personally but i know people who have had issues, my advise would be to get a very good warranty and hope for the best haha
Your older one is the same body platform but you still felt bigger?
Best looking RR in any way. Later models came with the new i6 D300 which is a fabulous engine.
Thanks for the thorough review. Just subscribed. I am considering this vehicle. I am 6'4". Would a tall person like me have ample room?
Thanks mate, yeah you'd be absolutely fine. I'm 6'3" and it suits my height really well so you will be the same :)
@@RobinsonsSelectCarReviews Thank you. I will be test driving one this weekend. Can't wait!!
Thank you for the review. I just purchased the 2019 Sport HSE. When I use the key fob to open car and have all the windows open the rear seat windows don't go full down. Is that correct or do I have to change a setting?
Did you fit the side steps youself? Our kids struggle to climb in ours, I think we need to get some!
Just found you like the style you do things . I d like someone do the 1st entry point of one rather than hse etc se i think if you could borrow 1 lol
❤ no other car for me !! Everything about the new Range Rover sport is awesome it's so improved over the last one. It handles like BMW and rides like it's on glass. Just incredible I love my car so much I have the same color too. The side steps I don't like the look. I prefer not to have them. And the boot does seem small and not hold as much due to the angle of the back window a lot of luggage capacity has been lost. Stereo is awesome but the sunroof sucks it should have been in two separate pieces the shade should have opened in the middle the driver can never be out of the Sun and you can't open the back separately should have been two separate like the discovery.
What colour is your car called please?
Awesome video - subscribed!
Thanks mate :)
Hey Great review and very normal no bullshit .. fair play .... I am stuck between the 2015 range rover sport or a 2016 BMW 730d... just so hard to decide . Have had a BMW 2008 X5 .. 3 5 series in the past and now driving an Audi A7 black edition.. . Have never owned a Range R sport... just afraid of the reliability stigma!!! Ahhh what do i do !! Thanks
Pete.
Thanks mate, really appreciate that. I try not to talk about facts and figures too much and give honest real world info instead. Let me know what you decide to do, although I will say you definitely wont be disappointed by an RRS... just make sure you get one with a good warranty haha
Everyone says they are unreliable mines is a sdv6 5 yrs old and all it has had is disks pads and tyres. A friend has a 4.4 and his is the same. Best car I have had in 40 yrs. svr on order :)
In general there are 2 groups who own them. 1 people who spend all their cash on the car and moan when their non-maintained car goes wrong.
2 those who buy them, love them and look after them. Currently in a 2014 now with 56k (with all the toys) 1 yr in and cost to run has been an oil and filter change, preventative gearbox fluid change. One set of rear pads and an mot.
It's a dear luxury car, treat it as such, spend on maintaining before it needs it and it will be fine.
What’s your opinion on the crankshaft issues on the SDV6 models? Really that bad?
Best looking suv
Good video. Where are the side steps from and do they fold in and out or just static? Cheers. 👍
Thanks mate, I got them from Direct 4x4 online, they are the static ones but I think they might sell the folding ones as well
Great review 👏
Thank you!
What breed of dog is that?
Where did you get your running board?
Im planning to buy a 2017 Sport HSE but quite afraid of going forward with the purchase due to so many bad reviews. Dont really feel like buying one of these and then spending most of the time trying to fix it. This would be my entry into the world of Land Rover as Ive always wanted one. What are you view is it worth the risk?
Just lease one
the 2019+ range rover models tend to be more reliable...but still all types of range rovers you would still need a proper maintenance of the car
Love those rims… rather them black
I own a RR Sport here in Thailand. I have the glass sunroof but it heats the car up too much so don't use it! heated steering wheel??? No way! Great car BTW, just hope it doesn't let me down as costs here will be beyond belief! * RR has a 300% import duty imposed on them!
Great review! Glad you are pleased with your car, hopefully in a few months time I'll be able to agree with you since I will be receiving mine. One question though what colour is yours? I'm thinking of Eiger grey and was wondering if yours is the same, looks really nice. Have to agree with your comments on the sunroof I'm also getting mine without.
Thanks mate, I'm sure you wont be disappointed :) Mine is Corris Grey, it's sort or pearlised so changes from looking light to dark depending on the general lighting and sunshine
Liked the way you did the review - common people talk. Looking to buy a RR-Sport, but the diesel version (currently having an Evoque and Benz GLE). Just kind of worried reading rather much negative comments on quality issues on the Sport. Did you have any?
Thanks mate, i personally haven’t had any problems myself but I know of others who have had bad issues so my advice would be to get a very good warranty, so if anything does go wrong you are covered 👍🏻
A very well presented review there young man. Like the hedge hog remark.... Are you not scared of the crank shaft issues tho? 3.0 cranks snapping, 4.4 Not snapping?
Thanks mate, really appreciate that... Nah the car has a full Land Rover warranty until 2021 so its all covered until then, at which point I'll probably change it anyway haha
Final kick I needed! 🤣
You won't be disappointed :)
I own one and love it
Black looks better...the silver looks like it's trying to hard...think this RR is the best looking one yet (2023)!!.😎
nice looking Blue.
Great review and very helpful. Looking at getting a RR sport in the coming year. Forgive my strange question but what trainers you wearing 4 mins in ? Also looking for a plain white tread 🤣
Hahaha thanks mate, really appreciate that. They are Hugo Boss Zero Tenn White Trainers, I'd defo recommend them :)
Nice video mate 👍
Thanks mate
best looking one for sure
Guys is the cranks blowing in these very common
Nice review👌
Personally, I think they always look better with the R-Dynamic, black pack, pan roof and 22s but that’s my personal choice.
Have you had any issues since ownership…crackling stereo etc?
(I own a black D300 Velar, fully loaded and manage 40mph fairly easily on steady short runs which is incredible for the size of them.)
Thanks mate, no issues at all to be honest, been an absolute pleasure to own
Excellent review. Just would like to know your case, and would like to burry my stereotypes about the brand itself. As a former pre-facelift Range Rover Sport owner, did you had any major expenses, repairs, that needed to be done on the car? Thank you for your help and answer.
Hi mate, yeah before 45,000 miles it was fine but after that it started to break down on me. I had a couple of issues with the gear box and pipework around the engine so I said goodbye to it.
Reliability?
How’s the steering wheel? Heavier/stiffer ? Or loose/soft/light/numb?
Much lighter but not too light, they've got the balance just right. Its a miles better drive than the pre-facelift version which was a lot heavier in terms of steering
In America, there is really no equal to the RR Sport. The closest pretender would be a Cadillac Escalade with a 6.2 liter V8. The Escalade lacks the refinement and is definitely a truck based luxury SUV.
3:30 …what a cutie 🥰
Question: any issues so far?
No issues so far :)
i agree....
Any problems with the ad blue ?
Nah no problems at all
What is ad blue ?
Its a liquid used to reduce the amount of air pollution created by a diesel engine, the car tells you when you need to top it up and it's pretty easy, you just buy it from a local garage and pour it in yourself. I think it cost me about £15.
Hey There,
Was you never tempted to go for the Vogue? Why didn't you?
Cheers
Hi mate, to be honest is just a personal preference. I prefer the way the sport looks over the vogue.
Powerfulluk can supply you a heated steering wheel
Great review!! I am contemplating pressing the button on 2019 HSE dynamic and I am torn about it as I currently the same A6 as you (2ltr) this is my second one and I love them, practical, reliable, looks good!! Question is, is the RRS worth the jump away from the A6?? I have always loved the RRS, reliability worries me to be honest, I would buy from a main dealer with a warranty so shouldn’t be an issue for the first couple of years anyway? What would be your thoughts?
Hi mate, I would say it is 100% worth the jump, the RRS is the better car by quite a distance in my opinion, and as you said as long as you buy from a reputable dealer and get a proper warranty you'll be fine.... and you only live once after all haha
😂😂👏🏾 the hedgehog joke was good
Someone just told me it originates from an episode of Auf Wiedersehen Pet haha learn something new every day
Just watched your video and thoroughly enjoyed it. I've always bought Germain cars Audi/BMW but seriously looking at the Sport. I have some concerns about the reliability of the make. Can you comment on that?
Thanks mate, glad you enjoyed the review... To be honest its pot luck when it comes to reliability, I know people who have had major problems and my last one had a couple of things go wrong but my first one (2011 HSE) and this new one have been faultless so its just a bit of a gamble unfortunately. For me, personally, I think they are worth the risk
Hi, is the sport hse a 7 seater??
It's an option
Most aren't, but it is an optional extra from the factory
I know the Q7 looks like a wagon but the X5 and GLE easily has the better or same road presence as this RR Sport!!