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Looks Great But Doesn’t Work Great
Pat Q, 08/13/2018
2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Supercharged Dynamic 4dr SUV 4WD (5.0L 8cyl S/C 8A)
91 of 91 people found this review helpful
I custom ordered a 2018 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Dynamic V8 in February 2018 and took delivery in late May of 2018. The vehicle looks awesome both inside and out. I test drove the V6 which was pretty unimpressive so I got the V8. Tons of power, fast and the exhaust sounds great. Now for the negatives. Nothing but problems with the electronics and infotainment system. Back-up camera did not work consistently. Visibility when backing up is limited using the mirrors so the camera is pretty much a necessity. It’s very nerve racking backing this thing up when the rear camera doesn’t work. One night the vehicle just would not start for about 20 minutes. A couple of times the Air Conditioner randomly decided to turn itself off. 3G WiFi frequently doesn’t turn on after starting the vehicle. I complained to the dealer and they had me bring it in for repair. They did a software update to the system to address the problems. After the update the back-up camera works most of the time - but still occasionally won’t turn on when I put the vehicle in reverse. After the update some new problems appeared that were not present prior to the update. The interior ambient lighting resets to the highest setting after the ignition is turned off - and sometimes the vehicle will randomly change my color selection to the white light setting. Radio presets on the lower touchscreen also developed a problem where they would appear for about a second and then disappear before I can use them. Other one off random glitches occur every couple of days. I contacted the dealer regarding the new problems and I was told there is currently no fix for them. Some sort of corrupt software problem that they are trying to sort out. The dealer put me on a list with other people having problems and will call when a new software update is available. Everyday is a new adventure in problems and glitches with the electronics. Do a quick search on the internet for 2018 Range Rover Sport Problems and it won’t take you long to see what I am talking about. It’s unbelievable that any brand new car could be sold with so many defects, let alone one in this price range. If I knew then what I know now, I would have bought another Mercedes or BMW. So bottom line, if you really want the vehicle doe to it’s awesome looks and performance, just be prepared to live with some glitchy electronics problems that Land Rover doesn’t know how to fix.
Drives Fantastic, Technology Awful
Chris Cook, 08/15/2018
2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE Dynamic 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A)
42 of 42 people found this review helpful
The Range Rover Sport is looks great, drives great, but the new technology is awful! I specifically waited for the 2019 model with the new touchscreen technology throughout, and this vehicle was delivered in May of 2018. It is clear that this tech had not been thoroughly tested. It is slow and VERY buggy. Some screens take a long time to come up and other times the screens are completely blank. I sent to dealer to update to the lasted version, and not much has changed since that update. My prior vehicle was a Tesla, which occasionally had to reboot, but otherwise worked seamlessly. The interior technology and the accompanying mobile apps are so bad, that it almost outweighs how great this car drives.
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My terrible, no good very bad experience
Kevin Pishkar, 09/15/2018
updated 03/19/2019
2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Supercharged Dynamic 4dr SUV 4WD (5.0L 8cyl S/C 8A)
43 of 44 people found this review helpful
I would like to describe my experience with my "2018 Range Rover supercharge" that I special ordered from this dealership (Land Rover Houston, North). I finally got the car in March after much delay. Since then the car has been in the shop total of 6 times. Yes 6 times!! By the way this is my 6th Rover and I know the brand well. But there is definitely something wrong with this year model. As they have described it like this: "there is a ghost in this car"! The car has been at the dealer total of 2 months while they put me in one of their fancy Discovery loaners. Meanwhile I have made multiple car payments. Range Rover (Land Rover Houston, North) puts 50 miles on my car each way. They have driven my new car more than I have! The service department (Land Rover Houston, North) has been cooperative (Jason Baisden - Service Manager) but the issues have continued to happen. We discussed a "buy-back" option but the area Land Rover USA representative has refused and is now asking me to bring the car back AGAIN for another software update coming out soon. This is a disaster for the brand which I have defended for years. I strongly suggest to take your $129,000 and buy something else. It is a shame that Range Rover (Land Rover Houston, North) has decided to continue to keep me in this car which is a bundle of electronic disaster. NEVER again I would deal with this product or this dealership (Land Rover Houston, North) if they refuse to buy this car back. Gorgeous car with bunch of bugs!! They are about to open another Dealership in West Houston and I will make sure we pass the word to all friends to avoid the car!! My next step is a legal action and applying the Texas Lemon Law to my car. This manufacturer has failed to deliver a promise you make to the customer when selling a car. This car is a driving hazard!! Update! The dealer agreed to buy my car back and I ordered me a 2019 version of the same car which arrived December of 2018. As of this writing in March the new car has only been in the shop once due to factory recall which they took care of it in one day. This car is my 8th RR and am very happy with it. Can't wait to see the next one.
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Look Elsewhere to Spend Your $100k
Rico Magsipoc, 09/25/2018
updated 10/13/2020
2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Supercharged Dynamic 4dr SUV 4WD (5.0L 8cyl S/C 8A)
52 of 54 people found this review helpful
Bought a brand new Range Rover Sport V8 Supercharged. While test driving the vehicle, BEFORE purchase, the center console went out. I should have taken that as a sign how problematic this vehicle was. Went ahead with the purchase. Now, every 2 days, the center console goes out. To correct it, I have to park the car, shut the engine completely off, and restart the car. The center console is where you control the climate as well as the vehicle's driving characteristics (Eco, Dynamic, 4x4, etc.). When it's out, you cannot control any of these features! I went back to the dealer for a software update but that didn't fix the issue. Now, a new problem has come up where the car no longer detects the keyfob. You can imagine how nerve wracking it was when this issue came up as I wasn't sure if the vehicle would start if I shut the engine off to correct the problem! I am taking it back to the dealer this week and will be provided a loaner. No commitments from the dealer when the issue will be fixed. This is a 2-week old, brand new $100k car. Take your hard-earned money elsewhere. Update: 10/03/18 Another trip to the dealer. Another software update. Same issue. As I drove home after picking up the vehicle from the Service dept, center console goes out again. In the 3 weeks since I purchased this vehicle, I’ve driven it 2 weeks and it’s spent 1 week at the dealership for repairs. No less than 4 trips back for Service due to center console and keyfob not working. Update: 10/10/18 The vehicle has been with the dealership now about 5 days, since dropping it off 10/05. The update is their technicians are working on identifying the problem. Note that when I dropped the car off on 10/05, there were two other customers, one with a new Velar and another with a new Range Rover Sport having the very same center console issue. This is a widespread problem. Buyer beware. Update: 04/10/19 After numerous trips to the dealership and multiple software updates, Land Rover finally swapped out the center console. I am glad to say that the problem has gone away! While their service is fantastic every time I went into the dealership, I am extremely disappointed that they didn't arrive at the solution faster. In my first 3 months of ownership of this *brand new* $100k vehicle, it spent more time in the shop getting diagnosed for this widely-known problem (please do look up the center console issue online). It has completely left a bad taste in my mouth. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that issues with the vehicle will be far in between. Time will tell. Update: 10/11/20 After the center console swap, happy to report that I haven't had any issues with my RRS. Drives like a dream. Loving how the supercharged engine growls when I give its some gas. Updated my review from a 2-star to a 3-star. Here's to hoping for long term satisfaction on this car!
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Best Truck and Land Rover ever owned!
Kenyan Strong, 01/06/2019
2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE Td6 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
20 of 20 people found this review helpful
We bought HSE with their expensive silver paint( called halcyon I think? Ridiculous cost $1650 or something? and black matte powdercoat beautiful rims trading in LR4 and really happy and impressed most with RR 6 cylinder diesel. Our friend at a Ct dealer paid me what I paid LR4 2016 so they must have wanted my safari rigged LR4? Our beautifu HSE l RR sport is now over year old with 11000 miles and flawless with great fuel economy. HSE is way to go with 20 inch rims and sunroof that opens. Favorite Features- BLindspot syste., parking package sensors , diesel engine torque/ efficiency, and above all else HEATED AND COOLED SEATS THAT ARE VENTILATED in beautiful British stitched leather. That is huge and cannot believe I ever lived without this now looking back as I am 47 now. We like the simplicity of the touch pro system and no non sense interior which in simply elegant. Everything works when needed , smartphone integration seamless, and we are simple people with children and love all the safety features you dont even notice working for you until you need them. Brakes and transmission best in class. Fit and finish top notch and this is our go to vehicle for family travel and taking the bikes,skiis, or boat on vacation or bags to airport. Trailer hitch was installed by me aftermarket and easy to do yourself as truck has simple quick connect for wiring and saved a "boatload" of cash getting factory done. Brilliant towing vehicle with diesel for long trips and etrailer is great support if you use for hauling trailer with it. We bought HSE off lot with makeover coming in 18 with every solid option minus Meridan upgrade because we use our phones and music sounds great streaming on stock speakers. I also saw this was rated top 10 for holding resale value recently as well for this model even though we never plan to sell. Very popular here in CT. Dealer gave us 4 year maintenance plan too free after bought car which really makes this cheap to own and confident. The dealer /service network has been excellent no matter where we go. Efficiency wise, wife and I are averaging 32 mpg to date since we picked up overall which Is amazing considering the size and heft of this truck as well as the fact we tow 5000+- lbs alot. Highly recommend to own if you can trade up as RR lease awful and waste of money. This is certainly not the range rover of old we all think of. I am tough customer to please and quality assurance much better under Tata and exceeds expectations. The truck is also a beast in bad northeast weather and to take to the mountains. We paid cash as upgrade and plan to keep this forever well maintained for children and stored in garage daily. I dare to tell people here the truck is good value for all we get from it if you go in with right mindset and can afford it. Would buy again and my wife and I are both Jaguar Land Rover buyer /customers for life and passionate about the brand.
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Junk Rover 2018 Range Rover sport
Suckered customer, 09/03/2018
2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE Td6 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
58 of 61 people found this review helpful
Received order mid May 2018. Had electronics issues day one. Within first 24 hours parts started to fall off the vehicle. Engine issues with warning lights started within a few days of receiving the vehicle. Had 19 return trips for ongoing issues. Trailer package never worked. Park assist never worked. Camera system failed while at the dealer. Touchscreen would not accept touch input. Cruise control had total failure on the interstate with engine shut down. Engine failed on return trip to dealer. In 4 months of ownership the dealer had the vehicle for over 3 months. The engine and cabin were repeatedly torn apart to change out parts and boxes. Land Rover engineers repeatedly played with software so one time the vehicle was not in English. All the increasing electronic issues resulted in the dash being torn apart so many times that you could not open the glove compartment. Filled “lemon law” under state statutes and finally Land Rover USA had to refund my money. My parting comment is that the vehicle looks great but in my experience it is JUNK. I personally would avoid Land Rover products. I had to wait 5 months from time of ordering to receive my junk. I ordered all the options in the Diesel engine and option packages all for one month of intermittent possession and 3 months at the dealer before got a refund.
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Fit For Anything But Mars
Rover Realist, 03/21/2019
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2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport SE Td6 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
17 of 17 people found this review helpful
This is a vehicle that is so much more than the sum of its parts. A Range Rover Sport is amazingly comfortable on the highway, has handling almost as good as a Cayenne and is the best off-road vehicle money can buy. Comfort, handling and off-road prowess all require very different mechanical elements and design. Therefore, the Range Rover Sport is an engineering miracle. Add the British styled luxurious interior which is much more than even the best Teutonic designs from Audi, and there is nothing that competes with the completeness of a Range Rover. The only con is fuel consumption. If you want a car that no matter the weather or the road you are taking will get you safely and comfortably to your destination, this is it. Every time I get in my Range Rover Sport it feels like the car is giving me a big hug. As for reliability, there has not been a single issue. Now done 77,000 miles without an incident or warranty claim and the car looks and drives like new. This is a great vehicle.
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My best car yet
Garp, 08/30/2017
2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Autobiography 4dr SUV 4WD (5.0L 8cyl S/C 8A)
28 of 29 people found this review helpful
After ordering my Autobiography, I waited a long 5 months (ridiculous) until collection day. After having finally received the vehicle, I can say I am truly impressed with the quality, ride, performance and design. Literally my only two minor complaints are that the rear seats are rock hard and after doing a six hour road trip, my back hurt compliments of the front seat. I never had that problem on my 2008 BMW X5. Perhaps the seats will break in over time. The second complaint was that I had to pay $650 to get a black Morzine fabric headliner. You get the same headliner in beige for free. After paying $108,000 for this vehicle, the headliner should have been Alcantara at the very least and preferably leather as on the big Range Rover Autobiography. That kind of short sighted decision by Land Rover to save a few bucks makes you feel a little cheated. You might want to reconsider that one Land Rover. But in the end, I love everything else about this vehicle and it is truly the best vehicle I've ever owned. It looks fast standing still and people are awed at the perceived and real high-end quality that this vehicle exudes. I never thought I would love the Driving Experience of another vehicle more than my BMW X5. The Range Rover Sport is that vehicle for me. I was a little concerned about what I've heard about supposed reliability issues but I sprung for 3 extra years of the Land Rover extended warranty, and I felt that warranty was a good value. So I feel confident that my experience with this Range Rover Sport will be a good one over the next seven years. I highly recommend this car.
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Best car I ever owned
Tom Mancini, 05/17/2018
2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR 4dr SUV 4WD (5.0L 8cyl S/C 8A)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
50,000 absolutely trouble free miles....and a pleasure to drive...get the supercharger...
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Do your homework before buying or leasing
San Antonio, TX, 01/13/2019
2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE Dynamic 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
I bought a 2018 Range Rover Sport several months ago. 24 hours after my purchase while on a family trip, I started experiencing software issues. The infotainment system has been a consistent issue. The answer was to do a software update at the dealership once I returned. The local dealership has been very nice and supportive applying these updates now monthly, but now we have given up. Since these updates would correct the problem for about 24 hours, it was not worth the time or effort. It is a product issue. My issues are now daily and extremely frustrating. The dealership helped me as much as they could and had to refer me to their Customer Support folks out of NJ. I hope you NEVER have to interact with the team out of NJ. The Range Rover team out of NJ are the worst support team that I have ever experienced. My assigned representative denied further assisting me and basically stated by email that I need to wait for a new update to resolve my issue. There is no ETA on this issue being resolved. No call back to discuss this over the phone. I had multiple emails and calls into my rep. trying to further discuss my issues. I reached another representative, then no return call for additional assistance. Again, calling and finally reaching someone who escalated my case with a promise of a return call within 5 hours. Well, again no return call. Calling again, I reached someone who did help me and a person who did call me back. Basically, they are review my case and it will take at least 30 days. So, I continue paying for a luxury car that is not working as advertised and share negative press. I work full time, have a family and don't have time for these issues. I have been very patient and nice, but extremely frustrated and now sharing this experience with other's PRIOR to their purchase or support other's out there with the same situation. This is a widespread issue. Buyers beware. (I bought my car the middle of August 2018 - it is now the middle of January 2019. Still no resolution!
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Second Vehicle seems to work
SrS, 10/20/2018
2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Supercharged Dynamic 4dr SUV 4WD (5.0L 8cyl S/C 8A)
20 of 21 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2018 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Dynamic for my wife. It's an expensive SUV at over $100k. We've had Mercedes, BMW, etc... in the past. We got our vehicle the end of February 2018 and it had technology issues from the beginning. Back-up camera was a consistent issue as well as other software related glitches. The car always started and ran great but the technology/software issues were a nightmare. I tried to get the car replaced but was told no by Land Rover USA so the car was at the dealer at least 8 times for software updates ect… I got the name of a Lemon Law attorney from counsel for my company and shared with my dealer that if the next software update didn't fix it I was calling the Lemon Law firm. They knew the name and we just got our new vehicle. The new one seems to be functioning as it should with the issues we were dealing with on the first one apparently resolved. One nice thing is the new once had about $2500 of additional options that we got for free with the exchange. Also the warranty and any packages purchased (wheel/tire protection, prepaid maintenance etc..) start new from the new delivery date so it's like you just purchased a new vehicle. The first months were a pain in the $*% but now that we have one that functions as it should we're happy with the vehicle and love the power of the supercharged V8 and other Range Rover touches in and out of the vehicle. Just make sure you get one that was manufactured after July of 2018. Good Luck!
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Buyer beware! We filed and won lemon law
Range Rover 2018, 10/01/2018
updated 10/12/2021
2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
Has spent more time In service than our garage. Even friends and neighbors have running joke about how many loaner cars we’ve had. Little to no support from Range Rover corporate. However, dealership has been great. Had many Lexus’s without ever an issue. I’m beyond disgusted and disappointed by the engineering of this vehicle.
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I’m having amazing classy fun
JLewis, 12/30/2019
2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport SE 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
So i our purchased a used 2017 Range Rover Sport HSE and I love it. I purchase the extended warranty to cover my concern over repairs but so far it has more electronics than I can fathom so I had to read the owners manual. This car is Chic, Gorgeous and has an incredible ride
fantastic vehicle
gphin, 06/14/2020
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2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Supercharged Dynamic 4dr SUV 4WD (5.0L 8cyl S/C 8A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I've owned over 30 cars over the years....all kinds. Over the past 15 years, I prefer to lease my vehicles and then purchase if I like it and has been major problem free. I leased this vehicle in July 2018 and now have almost 19k. The car has been fantastic. Has only been to dealer once at 15k for oil change and software update. Have never had any of the issues mentioned here.....vehicle has been totally problem free. Power, ride, handling, features, sound of the V8, and look of the vehicle is simply a standout on the road among all the Audis and BMWs. Assuming no upcoming issues, I'll be buying at lease end. Update December 2021. Bought the car at lease end and two months later (Oct) had a water leak and had a water pump failure. Car had to be towed to dealer and replaced pump.....under warranty. Also got oil change and had to replace tires recently at 30k miles. Still rate fantastic vehicle. UPDATE: I don't see a link to update my original review (updated in 2021) so doing another review. Vehicle is 7 years old now and since the water pump issue, no problems. replaced the battery a couple months ago and just replaced the tires. Just turned 50k miles and vehicle still runs and looks like new. No mechanical/electronic issues. Hopefully will keep for another 50k as there's no other vehicle out there that can compare.....unless I want to spend another $100k.
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Solid
Chris, 02/02/2020
2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Stately, elegant, and cushy. The HSE is a trifle underpowered, but a great cruiser. Ultra comfortable and full of great features, this car has been hassle free for three years and 22k miles thus far, with the exception of quickly worn brake pads. Looking forward to driving this into the ground for the next 7 years... Range Rovers always have a timeless, classic quality unlike any other vehicle.
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Poor software ruining my experience
Peter S, 01/23/2019
2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
This is my third RR Sport and the one with the most problems. Within days of leaving the dealership there with issues with the infotainment center - cameras not working, radio, phone, ambient lighting all intermittently failing. The dealership said this was the first time they had seen this happen - based on other reviews this must not be true - but the blame was put on my iphone. The car software was updated from v2 to v4 - again not sure why the sell a new 2019 model with old software - which has fixed some of the issues but gremlins still creep in without warning with the system shutting down randomly. To me not being able to use my phone hands free could be a safety issue as is not having the backup camera functioning when needed. I'm also worried about the reliability of the features like adaptive cruise control. The dealership did tell me all new products like computers or software go through a phase like this and should be expected. My computer didn't cost $83,000 so my expectations are much higher and this seems to be a problem that isn't new. I would avoid the RR Sport until they sort these issues out.
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JUNK CAR
Delfina Santana, 10/08/2019
2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE Td6 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
I wanted to wait before I could write a review. I feel comfortable now to say that this $90,000 vehicle is the most UNRELIABLE car you can purchase. Unfortunately, I went for looks since the vehicle looks awesome but the electronics and software of it feels like it has not yet been perfected. I’ve had issues since the day I pulled it out of the dealership’s driveway. I should have known that I had bought a huge expensive problematic vehicle. First problem a computer problem where the keys would not respond to lock/unlock doors. This took an extensive 12 day at the shop to figure what was causing the problem. Second problem, after only a little over 1,000 miles the water pump broke and that was another 10 days + of wait for parts to arrive since parts come from Great Britain. No parts in the US but yet car is sold here. Third visit to the shop was for a regular service call but when i thought car was ready, the engine light was lit. Another few days passed before I was able to take it home. Fourth visit, a water leak inside vehicle (driver’s side and seat behind driver) drenched in water and also a service was due. . Again, vehicle was kept in the shop for over a week and loaners are never available. After Paying over $1000 in service, leak was fixed which I was told it was an air conditioning fault. Took the car home and after short of a week an engine light comes on and the passenger’s A/C is blowing hot air. Unfortunately, there is no words to describe how unhappy and disappointed I am to own this EXPENSIVE JUNK of a car. I know I will not be keeping this miserable car for very long. A big piece of advice to anyone who might be contemplating the idea of purchasing one, TAKE YOUR MONEY SOMEWHERE ELSE.
Nice Car with lots of expensive maintenance
Bill P, 01/02/2020
2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A)
17 of 22 people found this review helpful
The car looks great but be prepared to regularly put brakes, rotors and tires on the vehicle. The stocks tires that come with the car will wear out between 30-40,000 miles. The brake pads (front and back) will average about 12K before they need to be replaced, depending on miles driven that equates to yearly brake pad service. The cost for dealer replacement is between $950-$1500.
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A joy to drive
Pmccr8, 10/20/2018
2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE Dynamic 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A)
11 of 14 people found this review helpful
I smile every time I get in this car. This is my 2nd RRS(previous was a 2008). So glad I waited for this refresh year. The exterior is stunning. The interior and infotainment is the biggest upgrade to me. Yes, the new touch pro duo isn’t perfect. But to me, it’s one of the best in class. My issues are minor. An occasional glitch on the screen or a lost connection with my iPod touch. Most of this will be resolved with the latest software update. Which will also add Apple car play! I went with the V6 HSE Dynamic this time. I thought I would really miss the V8. Surprisingly, there is not much difference out on the road. Especially in Dynamic mode. I do want the growl from the exhaust. So next time, I will break down and get the V8. As with any luxury car, you get what you pay for. Parts are expensive as the car ages. But you should know and expect this. For the cars I considered (Audi Q7, BMW X5 or X6, Porsche Macaan), this one checked all the boxes for what I wanted. Appearance Style Drive comfort Upgraded technology It’s a joy to drive.
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Delfina Santana, 10/08/2019
2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE Td6 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
I wanted to wait before I could write a review. I feel comfortable now to say that this $90,000 vehicle is the most UNRELIABLE car you can purchase. Unfortunately, I went for looks since the vehicle looks awesome but the electronics and software of it feels like it has not yet been perfected. I’ve had issues since the day I pulled it out of the dealership’s driveway. I should have known that I had bought a huge expensive problematic vehicle. First problem a computer problem where the keys would not respond to lock/unlock doors. This took an extensive 12 day at the shop to figure what was causing the problem. Second problem, after only a little over 1,000 miles the water pump broke and that was another 10 days + of wait for parts to arrive since parts come from Great Britain. No parts in the US but yet car is sold here. Third visit to the shop was for a regular service call but when i thought car was ready, the engine light was lit. Another few days passed before I was able to take it home. Fourth visit, a water leak inside vehicle (driver’s side and seat behind driver) drenched in water and also a service was due. . Again, vehicle was kept in the shop for over a week and loaners are never available. After Paying over $1000 in service, leak was fixed which I was told it was an air conditioning fault. Took the car home and after short of a week an engine light comes on and the passenger’s A/C is blowing hot air. Unfortunately, there is no words to describe how unhappy and disappointed I am to own this EXPENSIVE JUNK of a car. I know I will not be keeping this miserable car for very long. A big piece of advice to anyone who might be contemplating the idea of purchasing one, TAKE YOUR MONEY SOMEWHERE ELSE.
Buttoned down yet screamingly fun to drive
Jonathan, 11/28/2021
2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR 4dr SUV 4WD (5.0L 8cyl S/C 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
The sound, acceleration, and sheer power of this SUV are unmatched in anything I have ever driven. This has to be one of my top two favorite automobiles in life so far. The car buttons up on date night at a formal occasion and yet handles a race to the weekend camping spot. They nailed the design.
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Consumer ALERT, 08/25/2019
2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE Dynamic 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Without warning this LandRover died on a four lane commercial street. The vehicle gave no WARNING that it would come to a dead stop, regardless of Instinctively attempting to pump on the gas pedal. We could have been seriously injured or killed. Our vehicle was going 40mph when we lost complete power. We were able to turn into a commercial shopping area - that’s called pure luck! Owners be aware this is a problem LandRover America is struggling with. They need to immediately Recall the 2018’s & 19’s models. I requested after we brought the car into Service & had the vehicle repaired according to the manufacturer instructions, LandRover issue a guarantee that they solved this throttle problem- they Refused! Even though we could have died because of loss of power LandRover placed the issue with the Dealer. The Dealer fixed the vehicle according to Manufacturers instructions & it’s the Dealer according to LandRover that holds the liability. This is nonsensical. Just like Audi who had a sudden acceleration problem years ago, LandRover better take notice that they Hold the Liability-they are the responsible party for this defect.
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Horrible Electronics
Picartist, 08/09/2017
2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport SE 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A)
17 of 26 people found this review helpful
First off, they forgot or screwed up and not put in voice navigation direction. You have to punch it in each time. The so called apps they have suck. None of the navigational apps they have work for me, despite spending hours trying to learn them. They simply don't work. If I had known the programmers put this car on the market without a good navigation voice assist software, I would never have bought it. Check this out before you buy, make them show you it works (which it doesn't). They keep saying they will have an update to the software soon, but so far zap.
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Absolutely Junk Horrible Customer Service
Crystal Lewis, 07/22/2021
2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE Td6 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
Purchase off showroom floor. Leaking oil took them over 60 days to figure out the problem. Policy is if in shop for over 30 days they will replace. Didn’t happen from local dealership to Corporate. Don’t buy
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The King of SUVs
DB, 12/04/2018
2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE Dynamic 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
This is probably the BEST SUV on the planet. It mixes luxury, capability with technology. If you are not technologically savvy and have difficulty learning new technology - this may not be the car for you. If you catch on quickly you will be able to make full use of the technology and understand how it can help you improve your driving experience and safety.
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My Wife's Birthday Gift !
Marty Orenstein, 01/18/2019
2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A)
4 of 6 people found this review helpful
I assume all 2019 vehicles come with a shut off when idling . If they didn't have the option to shut it off that would be awful. I suggest anyone purchasing this vehicle get a Super Charge or a larger engine. (if available) It has no pick up and difficult to get onto highway . Once rolling you get a wonderful ride. We live in a busy Suburb with a decent amount of traffic. Great Highway vehicle and I guess rough terrain. However, my Wife seems to like it. We're both Seniors and still trying to figure the technology out . The dealer was nice and invited us back for another tutorial .
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Everything works to provide an amazing experience
Michael, 05/02/2021
updated 05/04/2023
2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
It's a large SUV, so if you are timid, get a Honda CR-V. This beauty gets noticed for a lot of good reasons, so if you don't like to chat about your ride, which others will notice, go blander. There is too much good to relate. All systems are a go at just over 50K miles. Translation of is that the original tires have about 10K miles left and my large truck has no electrical or performance issues. I particularly like the power available from the supercharged V-6 when I need it. Sweet is the best descriptor for this big baby. What a looker she is too, gets a lot of questions so be ready for that! Easy to get over 20 mpg if you can control your right foot.
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Range Rover driving
Tom, 01/15/2019
2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR 4dr SUV 4WD (5.0L 8cyl S/C 8A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Car is great. Comfort is fine, visibility good and overall performance fine.
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Great SUV
Jim Shortley , 03/25/2021
updated 09/26/2022
2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Soooo glad I waited for what I consider the perfect SUV! It has all the bells and whistles one needs. Super comfortable and the heated seats are the BEST I’ve experienced. So far so good!!!
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2018 Range Rover Sport .AK.A The Polished Turd
Jeff huish, 03/07/2020
2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Supercharged Dynamic 4dr SUV 4WD (5.0L 8cyl S/C 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I ordered a 2018 Range Rover Sport V8 Supercharged with all the bells and whistles. This has been the biggest vehicular disappointment of my life. The car has been in the shop over and over and over. The majority of the issues center around the infotainment system and electrical issue. The car has stopped recognizing the key. Interior lights come on out of the blue. The bluetooth connection is very faulty and will often freeze. You can not simply plug a phone in via USB to charge without it disconnecting the bluetooth. The control touch screens have burned out. Computer controls via the steering wheel have tons of glitches E.g, up goes down, right goes left etc. The reverse camera intermittently fails to come up on the screen. The tires lose pressure. It is routinely low on coolant. We also had a total loss of power steering, rendering it un-drivable within the first 10 days of owning the vehicle. If you are considering buying a Range Rover. I would strongly caution against it. A family member had a Range Rover full size and had a similar experience. Unfortunately, it is the best looking vehicle in the category. If I could do it over, I would go with Mercedes, Porsche or Audi
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Range Rover Sport
Reed, 11/27/2022
2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport SE 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Everything I expected and more!
Worth the drive
Honey, 03/03/2023
2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR 4dr SUV 4WD (5.0L 8cyl S/C 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I love this suv, drove it back five hours from purchase, well worth the distance
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Horrific Experience
JR, 05/18/2020
2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Needed to replace another vehicle so I made a quick decision. I have had the vehicle in and out of the shop in two years over 12 times. Major problems are with the Infotainment System, Phone System, and tied to the HVAC systems. Worst decision of my life!
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Really Terrible!
Clint Cox , 08/23/2019
2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Unacceptable overall performance and troublesome touch screen technology.
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