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Dec 29, 2023

First Drive: 2023 Land Rover Range Rover P400

Fresh styling, new powertrains, and a pampering interior build on a storied

Fresh styling, new powertrains, and a pampering interior build on a storied tradition

The 2023 Land Rover Range Rover is a regal, ultra-luxury SUV that pushes boundaries, with new tech and a streamlined, elegant design. It is available with a choice of two powerful engines, including a 523-hp twin-turbo V8 Plus; a plug-in hybrid with up to a 51-mile electric range ($110,500) is also available. Joining in 2024, there will be a full electric version.

And for the first time, the Range Rover is offered with a third row in the long-wheelbase configuration. All told, there are many configurations for this exclusive luxury SUV, even before exploring the lengthy options list and special SV edition—an even more upscale treatment from the company's Special Vehicle Operations group starting at $193,100.

The exterior and interior styling has a minimalist design, but there's no shortage of comfort, convenience, and performance features, including those that heighten off-road capabilities.

Pricing for the range starts at a princely sum of $106,500. For that, drivers get the royal treatment, but there are some shortcomings, as we found in our time with a Range Rover P400 rented from Land Rover.

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What we rented: 2023 Land Rover Range Rover P400Powertrain: 395-hp, 3.0-liter turbocharged and supercharged six-cylinder engine; 8-speed automatic transmission; all-wheel drive MSRP: $104,500Options: 22-inch Diamond Turned wheels ($2,300), Hot Climate Pack ($2,200), Premium Interior Pack ($2,000), heated and ventilated seats with massage ($2,000), Technology Pack ($2,000), Charente Grey paint ($1,950), Deep Garnet Semi-Aniline leather seats ($1,850), natural black birch veneer ($1,300), Tailgate Event Suite ($1,250), Meridian 3D stereo ($1,200), Shadow Exterior Pack ($1,000), black contrast roof ($1,000), Pixel LED headlights ($550), black brake calipers ($550), 22-inch full-sized spare wheel ($500), and heated steering wheel ($300). Destination fee: $1,475Total cost: $127,925

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