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    First Drive: 2023 Land Rover Range Rover P400 Delivers the Royal SUV Treatment

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

    2023 Land Rover Range Rover P400 driving Photo: John Powers/Consumer Reports

    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.

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    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. 

    If you’re a Consumer Reports member, our initial expert assessment of the 2023 Land Rover Range Rover is available to you below. 

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    What we rented: 2023 Land Rover Range Rover P400
    Powertrain: 395-hp, 3.0-liter turbocharged and supercharged six-cylinder engine; 8-speed automatic transmission; all-wheel drive 
    MSRP: $104,500
    Options: 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: $1,475
    Total cost: $127,925

    2023 Land Rover Range Rover P400 side
    The silhouette is unmistakably Range Rover.

    Photo: John Powers/Consumer Reports Photo: John Powers/Consumer Reports

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    Jeff S. Bartlett

    Jeff S. Bartlett is the managing editor for the autos team at Consumer Reports. He has been with CR since 2005. Previously, Jeff served as the online editorial director of Motor Trend for 11 years. Throughout his career, Jeff has driven thousands of cars, many on racetracks around the globe. Follow him on X: @JeffSBartlett