2023 Range Rover Autobiography has already set several benchmarks for luxury, performance, and innovation. We got a chance to experience this remarkable SUV and here’s what we think of it.
The SUV market in the country has grown significantly in the last few years and the luxury SUV space is now more competitive than ever. To get a share of the expanding market, almost all luxury car manufacturers, even the ones that weren’t interested in the segment, have launched chunky SUVs that are loaded with all the bells and whistles that one can think of. Although it's difficult to run out of options for an interested buyer, there’s one SUV that has been dominating this space for decades. From politicians to movie stars, anyone that wishes to have the right balance of power, luxury and dominance owns an iconic SUV that can still make the heads turn. The car we are talking about is the Range Rover and in its 2023 avatar it's better than ever. The car has already set several benchmarks for luxury, performance, and innovation. We got a chance to experience this remarkable SUV and here’s what we think of it.
2023 Range Rover Review: Design and presence
If we have to describe the looks of the 2023 Range Rover in a single word, it would be ‘Venust’. The 2023 model of the Range Rover Autobiography feels entirely new, however its legacy is still recognisable.
The sleek front grille, neatly concealed fog lamps in the lower air dam and sharp looking LED headlamps exude timeless elegance. The car has a very minimalist and royal stance. When you move to the side, the design theme remains simple, modern and sophisticated. Flat doors, handles, the signature gills on the side, everything has been redesigned by the company. Yet one can easily recognise it as a Range Rover Autobiography.
New blacked out vertical lamps and large 22-inch alloy wheels adds to the overall charm of the colossal vehicle. Talking about the dimension, we got the standard wheelbase version of the 2023 Range Rover for the review. The car is around 2 meters wide, 1.9 meters tall, and 5 meters long. Yes, you read that the figures right. The company also offers a long wheelbase version of the SUV too with 200 millimetres of extra length.
Being one of the best SUV makers in the world, Land Rover does not shy away in terms of ground clearance. The standard ground clearance of the 2023 Range Rover Autobiography is 219mm. The ride height can be increased even further while off-roading.
All that size feels great to make a dominant presence on the road but it can be quite tedious to manage in city traffic. Parking and manoeuvring the large SUV on city roads isn’t an easy job, even with all camera’s working.
2023 Range Rover Review: Cabin and features
Step inside the cabin of the 2023 Range Rover Autobiography and you are greeted inside a world of luxury and craftsmanship. The company has picked a few of the best materials to make the cabin of the SUV as plush as possible. The light coloured sumptuous leather throughout the cabin and piano black inserts, create an ambiance that rivals the finest luxury hotels. The seats, both front and rear, are no less than thrones, and offer an unparalleled level of comfort. Especially when you sit in the second row on the passenger slide, you can feel what the SUV can really offer in terms of comfort. Each seat is power-adjustable, ventilated and gets a messaging feature. The comfort of the seats can make even the longest journeys a pleasurable experience.
Another thing that one can easily notice apart from smooth materials inside the cabin is the displays. The cabin of the 2023 Range Rover Autobiography is full of touchscreen displays that can control every aspect of the car apart from driving. The rear seat passengers get a separate infotainment screen apart from the one in the arm rest.
The central console of the SUV boasts of a large primary touchscreen infotainment system. The display is clear and the touch response is crisp. A few controls that once often accessed are fixed on the screen. The company has stacked almost every control in the primary display which can be a bit counterintuitive while you are focusing on the road. The situation is similar with the instrument cluster. It offers all the details that you need to know about the vehicle but it can take some time to get used to.
Ingress and egress from the tall 2023 Range Rover Autobiography can be a bit challenging without a running board but the car allows you to lower the ground clearance to ease out the experience. Similar function to manage the height of the vehicle is provided inside the large boot for better access.
2023 Range Rover Review: Power and performance
Under the hood, the 2023 Range Rover is an absolute monster. The company offers 2023 Range Rover Autobiography in one diesel and two petrol engine options. All of the engines come paired with a 8-speed AT. For the review, we got the smaller 3.0L V6 engine that produces a 395 bhp and massive 550 Nm of torque. The powerful engine delivers effortless acceleration and makes the heavy SUV glide on road.
The 2023 Range Rover Autobiography can be a treat while travelling on city roads, however its massive size can be a bit of an issue. The all-wheel steering, parking assist, 360-degree camera and other driver assistance features ease out the things by a fair margin. Just like other Land Rover SUVs, the 2023 Range Rover Autobiography also offers a range of driving modes that can help to get the best of the SUV on various terrains. As we stuck to the city roads for our review, we didn’t test the off-road driving mode.
The overall ride quality of the 2023 Range Rover is smooth, comfortable and silent. The large 22-inch alloy wheels do mark their presence from time to time by little squeaks and jerks.
2023 Range Rover Review: Conclusion
The 2023 Range Rover Autobiography is undoubtedly the epitome of luxury and capability in the world of SUVs, but that class comes with a hefty price tag. The price of the 2023 Range Rover begins at Rs 2.39 crore in India and only a few SUVs can match seat comfort, ride quality and the size of this mammoth vehicle. If you are looking for a limo that can be used to travel in the city on the weekdays and go on outdoor adventures on the weekends without compromising on the comfort, the 2023 Range Rover Autobiography is the car for you. The lavish interior and cutting-edge technology makes you feel at home while the powerful engine, massive boot, parking assist and other features adds more practicality to the SUV.
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