Why I can’t buy this new Range Rover Sport SV!

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The most powerful Variety Rover ever created is lastly here, and Mat's ready to see if it's worth the ₤ 169,000+ price!

Starting off with the style, this thing is definitely plastered in carbon fibre! There's a carbon fibre bonnet, and carbon vents throughout most of the front end. There's also an upgraded bumper and splitter compared to the basic Variety Rover. The automobile likewise features optional carbon fibre alloys and a little side skirt along the and truck. Around the back, you'll find quad tailpipes, but all-in-all the still sets sophistication with sporty styling well.

Step inside and the SV is simply as glamorous as the regular Variety Rover. There's leather throughout the cabin, in addition to Alcantara on the roofing lining. The SV also comes with carbon fibre-backed sports seats as well as a ceramic gear selector, and obviously all of the normal high-ends like a fridge in the centre console and soft-close doors.

Under the bonnet, the 5-litre supercharged V8 has been swapped for BMW's marvelous 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 – the exact same V8 from the M5 CS, no less! As an outcome the SV now puts down 635hp and 750Nm of torque. Power is sent to all 4 wheels through an 8-speed automated gearbox, and the vehicle can hit 60mph in simply 3.6 seconds.

So it's extremely effective and incredibly enjoyable to drive – however it costs an unbelievable ₤ 169,000! So is it worth it? You'll need to stick with Mat and see for yourself!

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:29 Insurance coverage
02:06 Fuel Economy
02:47 Reliability
04:37 Infotainment
05:29 Revs
07:38 Engine
08:17 0-60mph
08:51 Style
10:23 Interior
12:00 Driving
12:59 Chassis & SV Mode
14:56 Boot
15:31 Functionality
16:12 Back Seats
16:43 Decision

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Comments

84 responses to “Why I can’t buy this new Range Rover Sport SV!”

  1. @carwow Avatar
    @carwow

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    1. @beastyfast302 Avatar
      @beastyfast302

      your the best mat

    2. @user-fy4ln5cf4w Avatar
      @user-fy4ln5cf4w

      good🥰🥰

    3. @purwantiallan5089 Avatar
      @purwantiallan5089

      The 2005 Range Rover Sport is quite reliable like 2023 Range Rover Sport.

    4. @jahswillekele7894 Avatar
      @jahswillekele7894

      Why don’t you review Japanese luxury cars, Matt Watson?

    5. @boost420 Avatar
      @boost420

      20th like

  2. @pablohell630 Avatar
    @pablohell630

    What I don’t understand is why can’t they just work on the security of the damn car ???

    1. @BF1GUN Avatar
      @BF1GUN

      They’re spending £10M doing just that, but the thieves will overcome it or the people to get the vehicle.

    2. @spudhead1161 Avatar
      @spudhead1161

      Exactly

    3. @A1pha012 Avatar
      @A1pha012

      I believe they are, all new cars have better security and update are being rolled out to older vehicles, but the insurance companies don’t want to take the risk as there is no hard evidence yet.

    4. @gypsyemperor7535 Avatar
      @gypsyemperor7535

      Security of the car is fine, it’s the 1000s of foreign criminals in the UK that is the problem

    5. @spudhead1161 Avatar
      @spudhead1161

      @@gypsyemperor7535 Security of the car is NOT fine. get a grip.

  3. @SubjectiveFunny Avatar
    @SubjectiveFunny

    Benefit in Kind taxes for vehicles in this country are ridiculous..
    How they can legally justify these disgusting taxes, except for EVs, is beyond me..

    1. @thefastlifestyle Avatar
      @thefastlifestyle

      they dont have to justify it thats the whole point, the motorist is fleeced from top to bottom

    2. @caolkyle Avatar
      @caolkyle

      I’m currently loving the Bik rate for my ID.3 (about £500/year I pay the company and that includes insurance too )

    3. @VibesInMotion Avatar
      @VibesInMotion

      The idea is you’re paying for the pollution you create.

    4. @justinfabbott Avatar
      @justinfabbott

      Remember that the next time you vote…

    5. @purwantiallan5089 Avatar
      @purwantiallan5089

      ​@@VibesInMotioni remembered a lot that 1995 Celica GT-Four Rally Car ST205 also produced less pollutions like the 2023 EV cars.

  4. @richardpatton2502 Avatar
    @richardpatton2502

    This is some proper Range Rover bashing 😂

    All the best to everyone

    1. @purwantiallan5089 Avatar
      @purwantiallan5089

      EV9 KIA alone is very reliable like Range Rover Sport SV.

    2. @hassyg4083 Avatar
      @hassyg4083

      yeh he wouldn’t make a video on german brands and say they are poorer reliable quality than Toyota and that Rang Rover has BMW engine and parts lol

    3. @sizla8837 Avatar
      @sizla8837

      There’s no incentive to lie 😅😅😅

    4. @seanb9698 Avatar
      @seanb9698

      @@hassyg4083 He’s British thus he’s allowed to say anything he wants about the quality of British cars. But even when he’s putting them down, you can tell he has pride for them.

    5. @hassyg4083 Avatar
      @hassyg4083

      ​@@seanb9698 far from British its full of BMW parts

  5. @armanirose7243 Avatar
    @armanirose7243

    No way you have a Range Rover with no garage 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

    1. @wanabevideographer1613 Avatar
      @wanabevideographer1613

      In the UK, I kinda believe it. Then depending on the thief, that’s not gonna stop them unless you have a older car blocking it in

    2. @armanirose7243 Avatar
      @armanirose7243

      But how would said person know you have such an extensive car if it’s not in plain sight?

    3. @VibesInMotion Avatar
      @VibesInMotion

      Sometimes you’ve got too many cars and the rangey won’t fit

    4. @wanabevideographer1613 Avatar
      @wanabevideographer1613

      @@armanirose7243 people would stalk cars by the plates most likely, track it down to its address by either airtag or Google the information (this is what I’d do if I were to steal). For these big luxury cars, some 2-bit thief won’t be stealing it, it has to be someone who has done it before, and they probably have a system.
      Or land Rover just won’t fit in their garage

    5. @purwantiallan5089 Avatar
      @purwantiallan5089

      ​@@wanabevideographer1613is that also happening in Denmark?

  6. @danwilkes8964 Avatar
    @danwilkes8964

    “land rover is aware of the problem” fucking right they are, every time a car they built gets nicked they sell another one via the insurance.

    1. @purwantiallan5089 Avatar
      @purwantiallan5089

      “Isuzu and Mitsubishi also are aware of the problem”.

    2. @user-zg9oo5bj4f Avatar
      @user-zg9oo5bj4f

      They sell another one, but it takes five months for the dealership to deliver it. Back-orders on the SV models etc.

    3. @GeneralKato Avatar
      @GeneralKato

      Evil but clever. Thieves get a nice Range, don’t get the harsh punishments from the Gov, Range Rover Corporate helps them bypass the security systems and get’s to sell another one and you’d think the insurance companies would be stuck footing the bill but of course not, that gets presented to the owners via higher premiums. Honestly I don’t even think any of them wants anything to change. One way or another it’s the owner who get’s shafted at every turn.

    4. @TheSuperSwain Avatar
      @TheSuperSwain

      @@GeneralKatoRange Rover definitely want a change. I guarantee there sales in the uk will plummet this year, second hand prices are crashing like mad so I doubt they’re moving a lot of new models either

    5. @1maico1 Avatar
      @1maico1

      They are fitting the latest UWB security system to older models. Only 11 cars have been stolen with that fitted because the keyless theft method doesn’t work. The problem is there are thousands of older vehicles not upgraded.
      They have also engaged a security company at the ports to check Land Rover container exports.

  7. @AlanTPT Avatar
    @AlanTPT

    The government needs to implement heavier sentencing for car thieves in general to also manage this. There needs to be multi-tier work done to safe keep vehicles.

    It’s madness with luxury item crime these days.

    1. @Rampagedd Avatar
      @Rampagedd

      Our government protects criminals. They have an incentive as our justice is so weak. Government can only take money from law odibing people. It is obliged to give criminals everything.

    2. @purwantiallan5089 Avatar
      @purwantiallan5089

      Same goes to 2004 Range Stormer Concept…

    3. @daboss1539 Avatar
      @daboss1539

      The government is useless they probably don’t care

    4. @danwilkes8964 Avatar
      @danwilkes8964

      Never going to happen under the current sentencing guidelines. Judges are told the prisons are full and to try to avoid custod where possible and to give short sentences. We need an overhaul from the top to the bottom of the whole justice system because it’s completely broken.

    5. @hassyg4083 Avatar
      @hassyg4083

      The gov has gone woke. cops dont even turn up to car thefts . its so insurance makes more money which gov pockets

  8. @mikadavies660 Avatar
    @mikadavies660

    Getting a sensible insurance quote on any Range Rover or Land Rover is a major concern. I am surprised that anyone in the UK can afford to keep one or buy one.!

    1. @purwantiallan5089 Avatar
      @purwantiallan5089

      Did Caterham 7 is as reliable as these Range Rover cars?

    2. @1maico1 Avatar
      @1maico1

      I tried confused the price comparison website and the quote was £650. Range Rover garaged at night and not in central London. The AA wanted £4k they clearly didn’t want the business but smaller specialist insurers do.

    3. @mikadavies660 Avatar
      @mikadavies660

      @@1maico1 £650 is totally OK…. I know the garaged thing helps massively.

  9. @v_stands_for_value124 Avatar
    @v_stands_for_value124

    The real thieves are insurance companies, the moment their service is really needed they quit, god forbid they actually help people

    1. @aiexielplays8028 Avatar
      @aiexielplays8028

      it amazes me how they manage to make such a killing but hardly anybody notices

    2. @marklasy6209 Avatar
      @marklasy6209

      It’s not the insurers fault. It’s a 100k car if it gets stolen they would need to sell 50 people 2k a year policies to make it up.

    3. @WSKRBSCT Avatar
      @WSKRBSCT

      Put yourself in their shoes: you know there is a high likelihood that a very expensive vehicle will get stolen; if it is your money, do you put it there or with a different vehicle? I know what your answer is, so I am not sure why you feel that they should do it.

      Additionally, as pointed out by someone else in this thread, if one gets stolen, they need to sell more than fifty £2K policies without any losses in order to just break even. The number would really be closer to sixty because about 20% of premium goes to operating expenses.

    4. @WSKRBSCT Avatar
      @WSKRBSCT

      ​​@@aiexielplays8028 Do yourself a favor and look into insurers’ loss ratios. I cannot speak for the UK, but in the US combined ratio (loss ratio plus expenses) was 111.8 in 2022. That means that for every dollar in premium they paid out nearly $1.12. I ask you: is that making a killing?

      Just because you had no losses does not mean lots others did not. The whole basis of insurance is spread of risk, where the losses of the few are paid for by the premiums of the many who do not have losses. It is a calculated risk where you are betting you’ll have a loss and they are betting that you won’t.

      You can always feel free to self-insure – at least you can in the US. But, you had better believe that you need to have sufficient cash on hand to pay losses out of pocket, pay attorneys, pay adjusters, etc. when loss time comes around. And, even if you do have that kind of money, do you want to take that chance?

    5. @jerryseinfeld1797 Avatar
      @jerryseinfeld1797

      @@WSKRBSCT Dude you are literally defending insurance companies. Thats like defending an abusive partner

  10. @al1356 Avatar
    @al1356

    Try getting that insured. £2680 annual for me and I’m nearly 50. Utter bonkers how insurance companies are being allowed to continually rip us all off. Something needs to be done across the board

    1. @pauljohnson9326 Avatar
      @pauljohnson9326

      Totally agree, insurance companies continue to charge us extortionate amounts of money . Mine has doubled since last year so not impressed.

    2. @purwantiallan5089 Avatar
      @purwantiallan5089

      ​@@pauljohnson9326the 2007 Ford Espace Concept surprisingly has better reliability than even 2024 Range Rover Sport SV despite it has 626bhp.

    3. @Jisei13 Avatar
      @Jisei13

      not bad for a 100k car tbh

    4. @scottishfanta Avatar
      @scottishfanta

      Suppose they believe if you can afford and Range Rover you can afford the ridiculous prices

    5. @hassyg4083 Avatar
      @hassyg4083

      yep giving away thousands of pounds of money, just vanishing to run a car . uk is a joke scam nation

  11. @Lauraprince-rr3hi Avatar
    @Lauraprince-rr3hi

    Getting a sensible insurance quote on any Range Rover or Land Rover is a major concern.

    1. @purwantiallan5089 Avatar
      @purwantiallan5089

      Or even any Ford SUVs?

    2. @v4skunk739 Avatar
      @v4skunk739

      Land Rover do their own policy now.

    3. @saratov99 Avatar
      @saratov99

      Pleasures of “cultural enrichment” as enshrined on London tube now.

    4. @didntask3261 Avatar
      @didntask3261

      @@saratov99just say “I am racist and the overwhelming amount of none white people around me is concerning”. I’m sure that’s what you meant.

    5. @saratov99 Avatar
      @saratov99

      If beign anti-crime is racist, what does is say about whites and non-whites@@didntask3261 🤔

  12. @josephgittos3787 Avatar
    @josephgittos3787

    A shame about the issue he had , things like that are not doing JLR any favours. No doubt this is a fantastic piece of luxury/tech vehicle with probably all the tech you need and more

    1. @DameAndThatGame Avatar
      @DameAndThatGame

      Did you see the the touch screen? That’s so far behind, and that thing controls the whole car it’s entire life.. its terrible tech. Bmw Cs engine tho. 👌

    2. @DrivenPlus Avatar
      @DrivenPlus

      Hi Joseph,

      We have posted a more in depth analysis on the problem Troy had with the car 👍

  13. @claudio5432154321 Avatar
    @claudio5432154321

    “How much carbon fibre do you want?”

    Land Rover: Yes

  14. @sizzleflutter Avatar
    @sizzleflutter

    0:00: ⚠️ Challenges in insuring the new Range Rover Sport SV model in the UK.
    3:32: ⚠️ Issues with the transfer box in a new Range Rover Sport SV due to lack of oil
    7:38: 🚗 New Range Rover Sport SV features powerful BMW twin-turbo V8 engine with 635 horsepower.
    10:40: 🎵 Luxurious feel enhanced by unique features like carbon fiber seats, ceramic gear selector, and subpac stereo system.
    14:10: 🚗 Impressions on the handling of the new Range Rover Sport SV and its practicality.

    Timestamps by Tammy AI

  15. @myownsite Avatar
    @myownsite

    14:23 that’s why Xantia Activa was programmed to have some roll, because while system could corner entirely flat, people found it weird feeling

    1. @ollie9506 Avatar
      @ollie9506

      Rolls royce created a entirely soundproofed car but people got nauseous driving it so they allowed a small bit of sound in.

  16. @aarong9378 Avatar
    @aarong9378

    Q: Why don’t Range Rover drivers wave at each other?
    A: Because they’ve seen each other at the service centre already.

    1. @supersamosa7153 Avatar
      @supersamosa7153

      they’ve seen each other at the service centre already**

    2. @helipeek2736 Avatar
      @helipeek2736

      Which shop? Waitrose? Sainsbury’s? Tesco’s? Not ASDA!

    3. @ognacyyoutuification Avatar
      @ognacyyoutuification

      That actually happened for me and my pal when we both owned JLR cars. Loved my RR but it was a money pit

    4. @SRTCasper Avatar
      @SRTCasper

      Corny

  17. @thedrvn Avatar
    @thedrvn

    6:13 yes but whatever Hybrid or electric you do buy you’ll be hit with around 20k depreciation when selling anyway!

  18. @reteptetep5078 Avatar
    @reteptetep5078

    It’s amazing how such a low-quality vehicle can be so expensive and sought-after. It’s not like Land Rover is new to building cars. They’ve been building the Range Rover for over half a century, and they still can’t get it right.

  19. @user-de2qg8ls6q Avatar
    @user-de2qg8ls6q

    I think it is mindboggling that when a car manufacturer replaces physical buttons with a screen that controls literally everything, they decide to install a tablet with lousy performance? The car might drive like a dream, but that screen will annoy you all the time, every day, all year around.

    1. @mikeporro3311 Avatar
      @mikeporro3311

      A touch screen controlling mechanical operations? what could go wrong? Not for me.

    2. @TheWarback1 Avatar
      @TheWarback1

      Well a lot of companies are cutting costs now so putting all the buttons and switches into a tablet saves them a lot of money

    3. @MagicWok Avatar
      @MagicWok

      @@TheWarback1 Not many of those companies install a tablet with a CPU from 2001 though.

  20. @NikenCristine-lb2fj8hq2d Avatar
    @NikenCristine-lb2fj8hq2d

    my god the savagery towards RR/LR in this video, loving it hahaha 🤣🤣

    1. @jerome8670 Avatar
      @jerome8670

      They are horrrrrific to have and to own …. Actually it all feels really old …

      And to be fair we don’t need you to insurer us … we need you to stop making your cars suuuuper easy to steal!

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