Land Rover Range Rover SVAutobiography Dynamic Black 2022 Review

By offering a unique mix of impressive all-terrain capability with traditional British luxury, Range Rovers have long defined what a luxury SUV should be. And with an array of available paint colors, engine options and other premium features, the Range Rover can be tailored to suit the taste of the most discerning buyers.

The existing 2022 Range Rover (the one that is part of the fourth-generation model that debuted in 2013) doesn't see too many changes, though the range of available engines has decreased as both the plug-in hybrid and diesel engine options are no longer offered. There's also a new trim level, known as the SVAutobiography Dynamic Black Edition. As you might expect, it's an essentially all black (inside and out) version of the standard SVAutobiography Dynamic.

However, an all-new Range Rover is on the horizon, and is set to debut later in the model year. Though it has a similar look inside and out, the new Range Rover is fully redesigned. It rides on a new platform and boasts an improved infotainment system, a new V8 engine, and — for the first time in this luxe SUV — a third row of seating. Look for more information in the coming months.

For now, the current Range Rover can certainly find its way up a slippery slope in the countryside, but it's having a much harder time finding traction against deeply impressive competition from BMW and Mercedes-Benz. Even the Cadillac Escalade and Lincoln Navigator offer features and capabilities that the Range Rover can't match, and for less money too. Read our Expert Rating below to help you decide if the Range Rover is the best choice for your next luxury SUV.

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The current Land Rover Range Rover is available in a head-spinning number of configurations but comes in six main trim levels: Base, Westminster, Autobiography, SVAutobiography Dynamic, SVAutobiography Dynamic Black Edition and SVAutobiography. The Base and SVAutobiography Dynamic and SV Autobiography Dynamic Black Edition trims come with the standard wheelbase, but the Westminster and Autobiography are also available in a long-wheelbase configuration. The SVAutobiography is long wheelbase only. Every Range Rover comes equipped with all-wheel drive.

Four powertrains are available, all of them mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission:

• P360: turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder (355 horsepower, 365 lb-ft)
• P400: turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder (395 hp, 406 lb-ft)
• P525: supercharged 5.0-liter V8 (518 hp, 461 lb-ft)
• SVO: supercharged 5.0-liter V8 (557 hp, 516 lb-ft)

All Range Rovers come extremely well equipped and offer a near endless array of customization options. Highlights include:

Base Starts off with:

• P360 six-cylinder engine
• 19-inch wheels
• Adaptive air suspension
• Two-speed transfer case (low-range gearing for enhanced off-road capability)
• All-terrain driving modes
• LED exterior lighting
• Leather upholstery
• Panoramic sunroof
• Wood interior trim
• 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen
• Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility
• Power-adjustable, heated front seats
• 13-speaker audio system
• Three-zone climate control
• Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
• Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
• Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)

Westminster Adds more engine options and extra luxury with::

• Choice of the P400 or P525 engine
• 21-inch wheels
• Foglights
• Special exterior trim
• Upgraded front seats with heating and ventilation
• Four-zone climate control
• Soft-close doors (catch as they're being closed and gently pull shut)
• Adjustable ambient lighting
• Refrigerated front console
• 19-speaker audio system
• Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line onto the windshield)
• Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Range Rover and the car in front)

Autobiography Adds more capability and luxury with:

• P525 engine
• Tow hitch
• Terrain Response 2 (Range Rover's more advanced off-road driver assist)
• Locking rear differential (used in off-road situations to increase traction)
• 21-inch wheels
• Upgraded leather seating surfaces
• 24-way power-adjustable, massaging front seats
• Captain's chairs (replace rear seat bench)
• Wood and leather steering wheel
• 29-speaker audio system
• Parking assist (automates some of the parking duties in parallel and perpendicular parking situations)

SVAutobiography Dynamic Cranks up performance with:

• SVO engine (575 hp, 516 lb-ft)
• Sport-tuned suspension
• Performance air intake
• Black-painted roof
• Unique exterior trim
• Rear seats with more adjustability
• Upgraded leather upholstery
• Aluminum and carbon-fiber interior trim

SVAutobiography Dynamic Black Edition Adds blacked-out styling elements for a sinister look, with:

• Black exterior paint
• 22-inch gloss black wheels
• Black-painted brake calipers
• Black leather with red stitching
• Gloss black interior trim
• Unique interior badging

SVAutobiography Maxes out luxury with:

• SVO engine (575 hp, 516 lb-ft)
• Long wheelbase
• Unique suspension calibration
• Special 21-inch wheels
• Quilted-leather seats
• Unique interior wood trim
• Rear-seat entertainment system with 10-inch screens
• Power-closing rear doors
• Leather-covered tray tables
• Power sunshades for rear passenger windows