2022 Land Rover Range Rover

The Range Rover once had the ultra-luxe SUV market virtually to itself. Now, with nearly every luxury brand obsessing over SUVs, Land Rover has to work even harder to reassure six-figure buyers that they’re choosing the very best. The all-new 2022 Range Rover seems up to the task, in everything from stunning design and bespoke-level luxury to new long-wheelbase (LWB) models—with a choice of five or seven seats—tailor-made for America’s supersized tastes. 

Although the Range Rover is entirely new this year, for a few months in early 2022, Land Rover continued to sell the previous-generation model. For information on that vehicle, see last year’s review. What’s new is really new and big. The redesigned chassis uses its space more efficiently, and the LWB models are nearly a foot longer overall than before, with an eight-inch wheelbase stretch. The result is a third-row seat that comfortably accommodates a pair of six-foot adults and a middle row where LeBron James can stretch out. 

Jaguar Land Rover expects at least 40 percent of buyers to choose LWB models, starting from $111,850 (including destination charge) in SE trim. A five-passenger SE starts at $105,850, ably powered by a 3.0-liter inline six with 395 horsepower from the combo of a turbocharger, supercharger and mild-hybrid electric motor. Power users can choose a twin-turbocharged, 4.4-liter V6 with 526 horsepower and 556 pound-feet of torque. By 2023, a powerful plug-in hybrid Rover will join the lineup, followed by the first all-electric Range Rover around 2024.

A revamped, stiffer chassis combines with slick noise-cancellation tech to deliver what Rover claims is among the quietest road cars in the world. Lavish technology, including standard air suspension, four-wheel-steering and electronic anti-roll bars, conjure a serene ride and remarkably poised handling for an SUV that can top 5,500 pounds. The Range Rover needs to be poised, however, because it slots in between very stiff competition. On the low end, the BMW X7, Cadillac Escalade and Mercedes-Benz GLS are its primary competition, but the top trims also vie with the Bentley Bentayga and Rolls-Royce Cullinan.

The Rover’s body, as streamlined as a private jet’s, is subtly improved, but the biggest story may be inside. And on the bottom line. The Rover’s ridiculously posh cabin brings tech such as Jaguar Land Rover’s Pivi Pro infotainment, a welcome upgrade over JLR’s historically cumbersome systems. To lure people from pricier Bentley or Rolls-Royce SUVs, Rover has doubled down with high-end Autobiography and SV trim levels fit for the CEO class. Those include a five-passenger SV at $194,450, and an LWB SV at $219,650. 

Those SV models bring themed exterior and interior treatments, top-grade leathers, metals and woods, 35-speaker Meridian audio systems, and a range of bespoke options. The fantasy peaks with the Signature Suite, a $19,740 option that adds airliner-style reclining rear seats (with massage), a fixed center console with a touchscreen and motorized club table, a hidden refrigerator, crystal champagne flutes and more. It all adds up to making the Range Rover feel just as much the real deal as it did back when it was the only vehicle of its kind.

Performance: 14/15

The Rover is among the world’s most-cosseting SUVs, but it can also hustle—on or off-road. There are two engine options, a 3.0-liter inline six (with a turbocharger, supercharger and mild-hybrid assist) that produces 395 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque, and a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8. The big V8 belts out 523 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque. Both engines can move this big machine with authority and are mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission.

Six-cylinder models are plenty quick, but V8 versions hustle the Range Rover to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds, faster than many sport sedans. An adaptive, height-adjustable air suspension affords off-road adventure and aids a sumptuous ride, even on the largest 23-inch wheels. All-wheel-drive, standard electric anti-roll bars, four-wheel-steering, active locking rear differential and selectable Terrain Response System make this Rover a versatile, surprisingly agile wingman. Few buyers get their Range Rovers truly dirty off-road, but if they wanted to, they could, and that’s part of the flex it offers.

Fuel economy: 12/15

Six-cylinder Range Rovers deliver an EPA-rated 18 mpg city, 26 highway and 21 combined, which is quite good for this class of battleships. V8 versions don’t do as well, with 16 mpg city, 21 highway and 18 mpg combined. It’s important to put this in perspective, however. The eight-cylinder Bentley Bentayga earns similar numbers though it’s slightly better on the highway, and the Mercedes GLS is a couple of mpg worse in every measure. The BMW X7’s numbers are about even with the Range Rover’s, while Cadillac’s diesel Escalade is at the top of the class with up to 23 mpg combined.

Come 2023, Rover will sell a plug-in hybrid Rover with a potent 434 horsepower, a company-estimated 48 miles of all-electric operation (at up to 87 mph on electricity alone) and a five-hour recharge time on a home Level 2 charger. The brand plans to make history with the first all-electric Range Rover in 2024. 

Safety & Driver Assistance Tech: 11/15

Standard safety gear includes automated emergency braking, blind-spot assist, traffic sign recognition with adaptive speed limiter, lane keeping assist and rear traffic monitor. Adaptive cruise control is also onboard, along with 3D surround cameras that can sense water depth to ensure safe crossings. Digital LED headlamps feature 1.2 million micromirrors for powerful, adaptive illumination. New maneuvering lights wrap the Rover in a 360-degree blanket of light in dimly-lit, low-speed situations. Next year’s plug-in hybrid model will use navigation data to save energy and optimize EV operation. 

Unfortunately, the new Range Rover has not been crash tested by IIHS or NHTSA, which costs it some points in our evaluations. The previous Range Rover earned a top five-star rating from the European New Car Assessment Program (Euro NCAP), an EU agency that provides similar tests, but they haven’t tested the new version yet.

Comfort & Room: 14/15

Between a stiffened, mixed-metals structure, generous insulation and a leading-edge noise cancellation system, Jaguar Land Rover claims the Rover is among the world’s quietest automobiles. Upright, throne-like front seats feature 24-way adjustments, heating, cooling and hot stone massage. Multiple grades of leather—all creamy and fragrant—are offered, along with an animal-free interior that blends poly Ultrafabrics with Kvadrat wool blend. 

LWB models bring genuine space for seven adults, with smooth ingress and egress via powered second- and third-row seats, and heated seats in all three rows. A five-passenger LWB model (only in mid-range Autobiography trim) affords a limo-like 48 inches of legroom in the second row; even short-wheelbase models offer a spacious 40 inches. The LWB’s third row isn’t as large as that of Jeep’s Grand Wagoneer or the Cadillac Escalade ESV, but it isn’t far off, and the Range Rover is far posher than the Jeep.

SV models take things over the top with bespoke-level materials and optional, $19,740 Signature Suite, with its massaging airliner-style rear recliners (with calf rest and footrest), fixed rear center console and touchscreen, motorized club table and deployable cupholders, hidden refrigerator and Dartington crystal glassware. 

Infotainment: 12/15

Jaguar Land Rover’s historically behind-the-curve infotainment gets a welcome upgrade with Pivi Pro and its 13.1-inch curved center touchscreen (with new haptic feedback), though a few menu functions might be better handled by traditional switches. Amazon Alexa handles voice commands, with wireless Apple Car Play and Android Auto, Wifi for up to eight devices, up to eight USB-c links and over-the-air software updates. 

A striking 13.7-inch driver’s screen fronts the leather-topped dash. Optional rear-seat entertainment brings a pair of 11.1-inch screens (or 13.1 inches in SV models), with HDMI ports and Wifi for streaming on the move. The 1,600-watt Meridian sound system is spectacular. And that system banishes unwanted noise—measured by microphones outside the Rover—through its 35 speakers, including industry-first, noise-canceling headrest speakers for four primary occupants.

Cargo Space & Storage: 13/15

The LWB models bring a bounteous new level of cargo space, including a vast 92.9 cubic feet of maximum storage, more than a BMW X7 or Mercedes GLS-Class. Those models can squeeze 43.1 cubes behind the second row in seven-passenger versions, a touch more than the 40.9 cubic feet for short-wheelbase models, but only 8.7 cubic feet live behind the raised third row. Even so, the Range uses its space well and is only topped in cargo volume by its jumbo-sized American competitors, the Escalade and Grand Wagoneer.

There’s a double-stacked glovebox, generous door pockets and a roomy center storage console. And since you’re back there, an optional Tailgate Event Suite wraps the lower tailgate section with a leather seating cushion, overhead LED light and audio speakers. 

Styling: 10/10

From the outside, the subtle, sleek Range Rover easily out-styles mega-buck SUVs from Bentley or Rolls-Royce—while mounting a serious challenge inside in top-shelf versions. An alluringly streamlined, aerodynamic body features Rover’s floating, falling roofline, with flush door handles and pricey flush metal glazing heightening the private-jet effect. Industry-first “Hidden Until Lit” taillamps form a striking black tailgate graphic until their hidden LEDs burst to crimson life. 

The Rover’s interior recalls a five-star London hotel, with beautifully restrained, tasteful design and every material and detail worthy of the six-figure price. SV models bring curated design themes (Intrepid and Serenity) with contrasting colorways, exclusive wheels, white ceramic badging and trims, lustrous plated metals, intricate mosaic wood marquetry and more. Rover estimates SV models allow some 1.6 million personal configurations. 

Is the 2022 Range Rover Worth it? Which Range Rover is the Best Value? 

With the Range Rover starting at nearly $106,000 and brushing $250,000 for an SV with Signature Suite, it’s clear many buyers are price-no-object sorts. Still, “basic” SE models, generously equipped, are the clear value play—especially with the inline six-cylinder engine that saves money versus a V-8, boosts fuel economy and still provides sprightly acceleration. A five-passenger, six-cylinder SE starts from $105,850, a seven-passenger LWB from $111,850. 

How Much Does it Cost to Insure the 2022 Range Rover?

The Range Rover doesn’t come cheap, and neither does its insurance bill. According to our data, a typical 30-year-old female driver with a clean record can expect an average annual premium of $4,084, though this averages all 50 states. That compares to $3,125 for the Cadillac Escalade, $3,100 for the Mercedes-Benz GLS and $3,618 for the BMW X7. To get a more accurate picture of your potential insurance expenses, visit our car insurance calculator.