The 2025 Range Rover draws attention wherever it goes. It does have its quirks, but owners will probably say they’re worth the trouble.
It’s the SUV people want to be in and be seen in. The 2025 Range Rover serves up oodles of smoothness, style, poise and lavishness, though all that comes at a very premium price.
The eponymous Range Rover sits at the top of JLR’s lineup, and competes with high-end family-friendly machinery such as the Bentley Bentayga, the BMW XM, the Cadillac Escalade and Escalade IQ, the Lexus LX, the Lincoln Navigator, the Lucid Gravity and the Rolls-Royce Cullinan. There’s also the German trio composed of the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV, the Mercedes-Benz GLS and the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. The latter is probably the Range Rover’s most direct rival from prestige, and desirability standpoints.
The Range Rover is available in two wheelbase lengths as well as SE, Autobiography and SV trim levels. The regular-wheelbase variant offers room for five passengers, while the LWB can seat five or seven people.
For the North American market, five powertrains on are the menu as well, including the mild-hybrid 3.0L I6 with 395 horsepower and 406 pound-feet (named P400), the plug-in hybrid turbo 3.0L I6 developing either 454 horsepower and 487 pound-feet (P460e) or 542 horsepower and 590 pound-feet (P550e), and the mild-hybrid twin-turbo 4.4L V8 that belts out either 523 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque (P530) or 606 horsepower and 553 pound-feet (P615). All engines are connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission, while the PHEVs are fed by a 38.9 kWh battery pack (31.8 kWh usable).
A fully electric Range Rover has been promised by the British brand since the current generation hit the market, and as these lines are being written, we’re still waiting for it.
The 2025 Range Rover can tow up to 3,500 kilograms or 7,716 pounds with the P400, P530 and P615 engines, and up to 3,000 kg or 6,614 pounds with the P460e and P550e PHEVs. It can also survive downtown Montreal burst-water-pipe floodings with a wading depth of up to 900 mm, thanks in part to the air suspension that can vary ride height from 209 to 284 mm.
Here are the fuel consumption ratings for all of these engines:
| Engine | City/Highway/Combined L/100 km | Combined Le/100 km | EV-Only Driving Range (km) |
| Turbo 3.0L I6 MHEV (P400) | 13.3 / 9.8 / 11.7 | – | – |
| Turbo 3.0L I6 PHEV (P460e) | 11.4 / 10.6 / 11.0 | 4.4 | 85 |
| Turbo 3.0L I6 PHEV (P550e) | 11.4 / 10.6 / 11.0 | 4.4 | 85 |
| Twin-Turbo 4.4L V8 MHEV (P530) | RWB: 14.5 / 10.2 / 12.6 LWB: 15.2 / 10.8 / 13.2 | – | – |
| Twin-Turbo 4.4L V8 MHEV (P615) | 15.2 / 10.8 / 13.2 | – | – |
The list of standard features is obviously long, and includes heated power-folding outside mirrors, a power two-piece tailgate, an air suspension, four-wheel steering, soft-close doors, a sliding panoramic sunroof, a heated windshield, rain-sensing windshield wipers, automatic headlight levelling, a power-adjustable steering column, a heated steering wheel, perforated leather seating, three-zone climate control, a 360-degree camera system, blind-spot monitoring, front and rear park assist, wireless phone charging, a 16-speaker Meridian surround sound system, the Pivi Pro infotainment system with a 13.1-inch touchscreen as well as wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The Autobiography and SV variants upgrade to 20- or 24-way power-adjustable front seats with heating, ventilation and massage functions, executive-class rear seats, four-zone climate control, a rear-seat entertainment system, a 34-speaker Meridian surround sound system, a front console refrigerator and semi-aniline leather seat upholstery, among other things. Options include deployable side steps, a towing package, Body and Soul rear seats with vibro-acoustic technology and tailgate seats. There’s also a wide selection of paint colors, a black-painted roof, interior color schemes and accenting, as well as 21-inch to 23-inch alloy wheel designs.
2025 Range Rover pricing starts at $135,250 and climbs to $243,950 for the regular-wheelbase variant, while the Range Rover LWB ranges from $163,850 to $272,800. These numbers include the $4,850 freight and delivery charges, but not the Canadian luxury tax.
Why You Should Buy a 2025 Range Rover
- When we’re behind the wheel of this SUV, or even in one of the passenger seats, we can’t help but feel relaxed, wealthy, and admired. There’s a plethora of customization options to suit our tastes, too.
- Each and every powertrain is muscular and refined, while the PHEVs provide massive torque as well as great EV-only range and low fuel consumption when we charge the vehicle on a daily basis. The BMW-sourced V8s are smooth as silk, sound great and are perfectly suited to the RR’s mission as a prestige ride.
- Modern-day Range Rovers don’t spend much time off the beaten path, if at all. However, they’re suited to do so with their height-adjustable suspension, their water fording ability and their drive mode system for various types of terrain. If we get stuck aboard the RR, it’s because we messed up.
- Ride quality is, as expected, supreme. The Range Rover glides over bumps and crevasses, the cabin is ultra-quiet and the Meridian systems provide exquisite sound quality. Fit and finish is impeccable as well.
Why You Shouldn’t Buy a 2025 Range Rover
- Well, its MSRP isn’t for the faint of heart. Sure, its base price is just a little higher than those of its direct competitors, but very few buyers likely settle for a no-options stripper. The average transaction price for a Range Rover is likely closer to the $200K mark.
- The P460e and P550e plug-in hybrids are plenty powerful and allow us to save some fuel, but when their battery pack is depleted, they’re barely more efficient than the base P400 powerplant. Not only that, but the more desirable V8 engines are about 2 L/100 km thirstier and in that price range, buyers won’t be too concerned with fuel costs. During our test of the V8-powered Range Rover LWB Autobiography P530, we managed a surprisingly good average of 11.2 L/100 km.
- Despite the Range Rover LWB’s size, the third-row seat isn’t the most spacious. It’s ok for short commutes or for children, and it even includes heaters, but the cushions are low, so we’re left sitting with our knees high up. Cargo space is also deficient compared to those of some of its rivals, such as the gargantuan Cadillac Escalade and Lincoln Navigator.
- Again, this isn’t a dealbreaker, but the on-screen controls for climate and audio volume adjustment are distracting to use while driving, and unnecessarily fussy for the front passenger while the vehicle is moving. We’d prefer hard buttons instead of the on-screen sliding gestures on the edges of the display—even though physical controls would spoil the clean, minimalistic design.
Should You Buy a 2025 Range Rover?
If our budget allows it, why not? From a prestige factor, it’s as alluring and almost as capable off road as the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. It’s as smooth as the Bentley Bentayga and the Rolls-Royce Cullinan, but not as outrageously expensive. It’s a more aspirational vehicle for the youngest generation of money-making professionals than the Cadillac Escalade, the Lexus LX and the Lincoln Navigator.
There’s a lot to like in the Range Rover, though its high level of sophistication means electric and electronic issues may occur, and that’s when the ownership experience may become a little challenging. It also depends on how well our local dealership will treat us when we’re obliged to get things fixed under warranty. All in all, it looks great, it drives extremely well, it’s comfortable and our neighbours will admire it. Can’t ask for much more than that.
| Specifications | |  |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Range Rover RWB / LWB | 2025 Cadillac Escalade / ESV | 2025 Lexus LX | 2025 Lincoln Navigator / L | 2025 Mercedes-Benz G-Class | |
| Price Range Before Options and Luxury Tax ($CAD) | $135,250 to $272,800 | $120,899 to $214,699 | $124,200 to $173,330 | $125,895 to $129,895 | $193,995 to $253,995 |
| Engines | - Turbo 3.0L I6 MHEV - Turbo 3.0L I6 PHEV - Twin-Turbo 4.4L V8 | - 6.2L V8 - Supercharged 6.2L V8 | - Twin-Turbo 3.4L V6 - Twin-Turbo 3.4L V6 HEV | - Twin-Turbo 3.5L V6 | - Twin-Turbo 4.0L V8 |
| Output (hp) | 395 to 606 | 420 to 682 | 409 to 457 | 440 | 443 to 577 |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 406 to 590 | 460 to 653 | 479 to 583 | 510 | 413 to 627 |
| Combined Fuel Economy (L/100 km) | 11.0 to 13.2 | 15.0 to 17.7 | 11.7 to 12.7 | 13.5 | 13.1 to 16.2 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,997 / 3,197 | 3,071 / 3,407 | 2,850 | 3,112 / 3,340 | 2,890 |
| Length (mm) | 5,052 / 5,252 | 5,383 / 5,765 | 5,095 | 5,334 / 5,636 | 4,875 |
| Width (mm) | 2,047 | 2,059 | 1,990 | 2,032 | 1,913 |
| Height (mm) | 1,867 | 1,948 / 1,941 | 1,895 | 1,981 | 1,973 |
| 1st-Row Headroom (mm) | 999 | 1,074 | 960 | 973 | 1,027 |
| 2nd-Row Headroom (mm) | 997 / 1,005 | 988 | 990 | 963 | 1,028 |
| 3rd-Row Headroom (mm) | N.A. | 970 | 895 | 950 | - |
| 1st-Row Legroom (mm) | 1,013 / 1,014 | 1,131 | 1,045 | 1,105 | 983 |
| 2nd-Row Legroom (mm) | 1,027 | 1,060 | 930 | 1,067 | 1,003 |
| 3rd-Row Legroom (mm) | 864 | 886 / 933 | 790 | 1,105 | - |
| Cargo Volume Behind 1st Row (L) | 1,841 / 2,050 | 3,412 / 4,027 | 1,772 to 2,010 | 3,030 / 3,443 | 2,010 |
| Cargo Volume Behind 2nd Row (L) | 818 / 857 | 2,065 / 2,665 | 877 to 1,303 | 1,979 / 2,393 | 640 |
| Cargo Volume Behind 3rd Row (L) | - / 212 | 722 / 1,175 | 205 to 311 | 648 / 1,059 | - |
| Towing Capacity (kg) | 3,500 | 3,674 | 3,629 | 3,946 | 3,500 |
