2021 Range Rover Autobiography on/off-road review: Not hard to see why the Queen loves it!

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You know that when the Queen likes a car, it can't be too bad on the luxury front. While the 2021 Range Rover platform has been out for longer than my hair style, it still has a certain luxury nature about it. It's also built for off-road driving.
Paul Maric tests out the 2021 Range Rover Autobiography D350 to see if this luxury SUV is any good. This review includes some on- and off-road driving.
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Intro: 00:00
Exterior 01:17
Interior 03:59
Infotainment 05:55
Safety Tech 09:02
Practicality 09:57
On Road 18:18
Off Road 23:14
Verdict 29:40
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@HughRussell06 2 жыл бұрын

Love how casually Paul says “if this is too expensive, the model range starts at $200,000”

@CarExpertAus 2 жыл бұрын

😅

@zealman79 2 жыл бұрын

Do you get wheels and tires in the base model or are they optional

@mixalis6168 2 жыл бұрын

@@zealman79 Base model comes with electrical issues as standard too

@rsoul7282 2 жыл бұрын

Wait two years and pick one up for next to nothing.

@letsseeif 2 жыл бұрын

@@CarExpertAus you'd want it gold plated for that money.

@oooosq 2 жыл бұрын

Safe to say Paul Maric is the leading Aussie car journo right now. Great videos and reviews mate.

@NeilDecierdo 2 жыл бұрын

never been more hyped to see that durometer test

@CarExpertAus 2 жыл бұрын

😅

@dermotwallace5533 Жыл бұрын

The reasoning so love your channel is cos you often test great vehicles performance offroad. Love it.👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@arunatarcadia 2 жыл бұрын

Superb Paul. Range Rover is lucky to have you reviewed their car. Congrats Range Rover. 🥰😍

@CarExpertAus 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@sigmasl7506 2 жыл бұрын

I watch your video series related to jeeps review ,your work is awesome man keep it up the good work ,We are from Sri Lanka ,love your work

@baronlowe9579 2 жыл бұрын

Nice review and format!!

@TheHayabusa09 2 жыл бұрын

Another great review Paul, thou I had to chuckle when you did the interior 'build quality' test...Normally you'd wrestle the driver's armrest/dashboard and centre console with both hands, today you chose the 2 pinky test!!

@joysimwaba1924 3 ай бұрын

Great video for off-road creds of the RR-V. Loved it. Leaving comment so I can keep coming back to it quickly. Many thanks.

@abdulmuizz3752 2 жыл бұрын

i was looking for this review thanks

@CarExpertAus 2 жыл бұрын

🙌

@nzaliemlahlwa6923 2 жыл бұрын

i got one of these in Rossello Red with Black rims and I absolutely love it so much

@AD28197 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Paul, great idea with the two offroad courses, would also be nice to see how AWD SUVs like the Rav4 perform on these two courses.

@autonewstv86 2 жыл бұрын

*Love the interior luxury and design!*

@auststrayaman1817 2 жыл бұрын

I've always absolutely loved the look of this generation Range Rover.

@davidhorobin1060 2 жыл бұрын

Agree with everything you say. I have exactly this car (Autobiography) and am delighted with it.

@1NG_ 2 жыл бұрын

Great review Paul! Well done. When you get an opportunity, please review "offroading" capabilities of Volvo XC90 T8. Your reviews are authoritative

@Cashewnutter112 2 жыл бұрын

I am so glad you did a review on this. I was looking to buy 5 of them.

@kimjong-un5466 2 жыл бұрын

Already have 10. Trust me they break down in like 2 mins.

@CarExpertAus 2 жыл бұрын

😅

@Rally4Life1982 2 жыл бұрын

@@kimjong-un5466 Gold

@boratborat8045 2 жыл бұрын

5 matchbox versions 😉

@v12-s65 2 жыл бұрын

@@kimjong-un5466 you don't have anything kim

@aaronreddy5781 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing review!

@CarExpertAus 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@IamJay02 2 жыл бұрын

Bro the video came out 4 minutes ago

@stefonsamaroo3974 2 жыл бұрын

Love the review u do

@arkad4105 2 жыл бұрын

i really like your reviews

@CarExpertAus 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate!

@tylerhaines2023 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the video! Ive always been a subtle admirer of Range Rover, to me its the brand where there is just no compromise at all. I would not mind driving one of these one day!

@CarExpertAus 2 жыл бұрын

They’re a beautiful thing!

@spiffleable 2 жыл бұрын

There were so many compromises mentioned in this video though 😂

@davidhorobin1060 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve wanted one all my life - got one two years ago and have been delighted.

@fahdssekanyo5480 2 жыл бұрын

Man you really review well👍

@simoncouch1523 2 жыл бұрын

another wicked review, Thank you! Must be hard going from a $270k Range Rover to Suzuki Swift the next day haha

@CarExpertAus 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! And very true 😅

@boratborat8045 2 жыл бұрын

Ironically the Swift may prove more reliable long term....😂

@dimsoneill 2 жыл бұрын

@@boratborat8045 may? Will.

@TheZakk28 2 жыл бұрын

I LOVE these rovers. Can’t wait to see the new model soon. I will say, I don’t do too much off road driving but really great review and cool to see one get dirty. I’d happily drive one daily 💯

@dimsoneill 2 жыл бұрын

Until you started getting the repair bills. Very unreliable cars.

@dennismarisamhuka5432 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve waiting for this video 😭omg!!!

@CarExpertAus 2 жыл бұрын

😁

@tharinduwijayasena309 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant review Paul. Covered everything well. Could you guys please do the Defender D300 X-Dynamic HSE variant please?

@tuningemporium815 2 жыл бұрын

love it, great video :)

@metalmick99 2 жыл бұрын

Very enjoyable and informative. Just listening between the lines, I got the feeling Paul thought this was in a bit of a no-man's land price-wise, and that the money spent for it wasn't getting an appropriate amount of design and execution quality. That take-off ramp formed by the rear seats "folding" is woeful as is rear room - this is a 5-metres-long vehicle. I noted the Ssang Yong Rexton in the background and couldn't help but wonder is the RR was actually worth 5-6 times its price.

@saliloza5461 2 жыл бұрын

Nice review. India only sells the long wheel base version. This one which you have reviewed is cluster phobic.

@i4u4 2 жыл бұрын

Nice detail info.

@CarExpertAus 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate

@i4u4 2 жыл бұрын

@@CarExpertAus welcome bro.

@StephenFogarty2023 2 жыл бұрын

Ageing very well, still looks great. Still the luxury SUV benchmark I’d def buy the LWB model for huge Row 2 space. Pity they did not upgrade the tech to be Pivi Pro system. Really love the D350 motor. All new model RR getting released in UK late 2021.

@kmuinde 2 жыл бұрын

Very good looking, we all fear reliability issues but I would buy one if I have the money

@StephenFogarty2023 2 жыл бұрын

Did very well off road, on its standard road based tyres. Did a lot without going into Low Range...

@Football_juvra12 2 жыл бұрын

It looks nice in my opinion

@currybh 2 жыл бұрын

Can you review the Land Rover Discorvery

@CathodeRayNipplez 2 жыл бұрын

I would love a Rangie and for as much as I don't pay too much attention to reliability scuttlebutt (I own Alfa's 🤣) the track record of these really does scare me off. Fantastic off road vehicle. I've seen these casually walk thru geology that has mainstream 'tuff' trucks struggling.

@CarExpertAus 2 жыл бұрын

They’re a beast off-road!

@dimsoneill 2 жыл бұрын

A beast in the repair centre too!

@501pj Жыл бұрын

@@dimsoneill But apparently no more than the others complex luxury cars.

@ajaychoudhary9817 2 жыл бұрын

good day paul!

@CarExpertAus 2 жыл бұрын

G’day!

@shrek6389 2 жыл бұрын

Being the owner of a 2016 RR I can tell you that their fuel consumption claim is not way off. I get 8.1 L/100km day in day out - but I don't drive it like I stole it either. I have towed a 2.6T 20' caravan around Australia - using the cruise control @ 90kph up hill & down dale, averaging 14.1L/100km for the 16,000km travelled. Pulled it like it wasn't there! I was surprised that you didn't mention the constant all wheel torque vectoring? It's a big plus for the car. Also, for the naysayers concerning Range Rovers reliability, speaking for myself I haven't had any problems either mechanically or electrically at all, just the one little piece of crappy plastic on the drivers seat control cover = nothing. I have only done "soft" off road driving in a bit of mud and some shallow water crossings and all too easy. It has been and still is a great car and an absolute pleasure to drive, with heaps of grunt for a 3L diesel. I'd buy a new one tomorrow - except I couldn't afford one! I had to chuckle when you said their only problem was that they are not expensive enough.

@DavidRamseyIII 2 жыл бұрын

What kind of mechanical issues have you had? I’ve had a suspension failure and 3 replacement coolant tanks so far (2018 v8 diesel)

@smeary10 10 ай бұрын

Great review but my only criticism (constructive of course), is that when reviewing the rear seating and complaining about the lack of leg room, your drivers' seat was so far back that if you were driving and turned your head 45º to the right, you'd be looking straight at the B-pillar. The drivers' seat was actually parallel with the rear door - that's how far back you had it. If you're THAT tall that you need the seat THAT far back and you carry passengers in the rear, that's what the LWB Autobiography is for. Apart from that little whinge - awesome!!~ Thanks.

@fhclappen8595 2 жыл бұрын

Had the first-gen 3 doors 3.5 V8. I was thee, man. Unbeliveable off-road. Crisscross the Kalahari in style. Then fuel pump problems. Front left drive shaft snapped. Transfer case oil ended up in the gearbox. (different oils) If you ever took a transfer case out of an LR you will know it weighs a ton. Spare parts are very very expensive and got to be imported. All fixed, I'm a King again, for two weeks. The electric window, wipers, horn stop working, smoke from behind the dash, burning. wires. All fixed, cost a fortune, bye-bye Range Rover. Just too unreliable.Two Defender pickups , one diesel, one V8.Same transfer case problem.Never again.Drove a friends 4.6 HSE, nice, but no thank you .

@Splits-man 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve owned two Range Rovers over the years. They are frighteningly expense to maintain and repair. Never again!

@CarExpertAus 2 жыл бұрын

Were there issues during the warranty or was it after?

@tonys8243 2 жыл бұрын

Perfect choice if you're keen on paying off your mechanics home loan early 😜

@Splits-man 2 жыл бұрын

@@CarExpertAus after.

@DavidRamseyIII 2 жыл бұрын

@@djjames6576 Australia doesn’t have leases like America. Leasing is an insanely expensive and ridiculous way to pay for a vehicle

@fhclappen8595 2 жыл бұрын

Wise man

@Fadesism 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Paul, when are you going to be reviewing the Haval H6 2021?

@sbGOM 2 жыл бұрын

Interesting, after watching this review, yesterday and being quite taken aback by the poor response on the infotainment screen, I drove about 4 hours in our 2020 RAV4 using Android Auto; and it drove me crazy. Having to hit the infotainment screen 3 or 4 times to get it to work. I hadn't really noticed how bad it was. But, then again, it did cost me less than 50 grand.

@wasdwasdwwasd 2 жыл бұрын

Immensely capable off road and on but I'd wait for the MLA based new one.

@CarExpertAus 2 жыл бұрын

I’m looking forward to the next gen!

@jakubjelinek8212 Жыл бұрын

Hi, Very @paulmaric nice review, I was wandering if you could take Ranger Wildtrak to same off-road track, to see how Ford worked with the basically same engine, turbo V6 but differently built with kinda same architecture? Thank you!

@nzaliemlahlwa6923 2 жыл бұрын

and for someone who has a family of 4: me,my husband my 2 toddlers I like it so are my twins they always get entertained with their peppa pig I never even stress I just know that they are safe with mum and dad and for me a stay at home mom when I need to go run errands I have to go with them my husband is an engineer we live in luxury and I'm soo blessed to have found this car another fun part is that we always go on trips with this car and my husband hs a Defender and a Discovery sport and the ultimate sport and the fact that we both love range rovers is a win we have been obsessed since we were kids and since we were at the age of 5 we have loved each other nd fun fact both our parents were rich and they really really love Range Rovers I'm the luckiest girl in the world and we always drive in confidence which I absolutely love and our parents just bough a new one

@geetharao3723 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing review I always enjoy these.

@CarExpertAus 2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

@IamJay02 2 жыл бұрын

Dude the video came out 4 minutes ago as of writing this. How did you come to the conclusion that this was a great review already?

@CarExpertAus 2 жыл бұрын

😅 he watched it at 9999x speed.

@IamJay02 2 жыл бұрын

@@CarExpertAus lol

@geetharao3723 2 жыл бұрын

Even though they say never judge a book by a cover, I could already tell.

@gojo5265 2 жыл бұрын

Could u do an Audi A1 35TFSI 2021 review with the style and technik packages?

@drishaykaflay1026 2 жыл бұрын

Sir, is the range rover built in Australia also or it's imported?

@d.k.1394 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely

@brainsmatterpodcast 2 жыл бұрын

Another great review Paul, didn’t realise the back seats were so small! I’ve heard terrible things about RR/LR reliability though, any thoughts on the stereotype? 🤔

@DavidRamseyIII 2 жыл бұрын

The reputation is well deserved. Appalling. And the Australian dealership service outside of Sydney don’t see enough of these cars to know how to resolve the issues

@RaGoCars 2 жыл бұрын

Very good 💯💯🚀🚀💯💯

@markmerlin3424 6 ай бұрын

Landrover is a Super Computer on wheels. 💯💯

@dennismwangi6918 Жыл бұрын

I wish you can do a review of range Rover velar 2.0 litre turbo diesel

@eddiemoore7562 2 жыл бұрын

I wonder how you fit a bullbar now?

@patrickchebos6041 2 жыл бұрын

If I could afford one it would be very important for it to have the go anywhere capability. Pretty disappointing rear space and seating position though! I look forward to your review of the Discovery (not the 'Sport').

@harmansaroa8055 2 жыл бұрын

That panic button is a must in a Range Rover. Would be used every now n often. 😆

@stefonsamaroo3974 2 жыл бұрын

You guys should do the land curier 300

@kyleb5518 2 жыл бұрын

The rear seats can go further back, I have a 6ft 7in friend with a swb l405 and he can comfortably sit behind himself

@colinashby3775 2 жыл бұрын

Where is the video of your trip across oz. that you mentioned to broome in LRs?

@CarExpertAus 2 жыл бұрын

That was before video was a thing 😅

@dal5225 2 жыл бұрын

Nice.

@CarExpertAus 2 жыл бұрын

🤑

@HSE2inc 2 жыл бұрын

Thoughts on the new look Paul?

@RndmStfz Ай бұрын

Why are there no new Range Rover Velar/Evoque reviews in any main Australian car review channels?

@deanbennett1909 2 жыл бұрын

Paul I don’t own the Crown Jewels, so what’s your recommendation for a 5 seat SUV for $45 thousand and under please

@amateurtorque6709 2 жыл бұрын

Hi there, I really enjoyed your video, I am putting together an off road compilation of the L405, and wondered if you would like to be included?

@miesteryt 2 жыл бұрын

you can get the pre facelift version from 2014 for around 80K. Bloody Bagain

@CarExpertAus 2 жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@HughRussell06 2 жыл бұрын

At least the screen didn’t crash unlike the f pace svr you guys had last year

@CarExpertAus 2 жыл бұрын

True!

@IamJay02 2 жыл бұрын

Typical land Rover/jaguar quality lol

@lukes5533 2 жыл бұрын

Why didn't the doors get opened when 2 wheels were off the ground?

@dhruvtimblo3580 2 жыл бұрын

Waiting for the 2022 autobiography....

@stephentoohey6329 2 жыл бұрын

Does it come with a drone to follow you around

@CarExpertAus 2 жыл бұрын

😅

@crittendon1000 2 жыл бұрын

great video. Hope things are ok down under. We keep hearing it's totally locked down again with helicopters flying around looking for people. I hope that's not really the situation.

@anmolgandhi Жыл бұрын

range rovers are such beautiful cars, such a shame that they aren’t up there in terms of reliability

@AlanAJRoberts 4 ай бұрын

I'm getting me one of these :-)

@sebtrident 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Paul, I’m just wondering where the off-road course you are at in this video and all the other 4x4 vehicle videos I would like to go there and test out my car. It’s ok if you don’t want to tell me

@CarExpertAus 2 жыл бұрын

It’s a private test track :-) it’s not open to the public at the moment.

@sebtrident 2 жыл бұрын

@@CarExpertAus oh ok, know anything if and when it’ll be open to the public ?

@shuebsuhaib3607 2 жыл бұрын

please review the new toyota LandCruiser 300 series

@leighwilson1524 2 жыл бұрын

The best value for money is the Discovery, more room, same off road and now cheaper than the V6 Landcruiser. Mine is 3 years old and reliable .

@malhaarrayan9872 2 жыл бұрын

Please Review The Lexus Ls570 And Toyota Corolla 2020 Mercedes S500 Honda Civic 2020

@boratborat8045 2 жыл бұрын

The car design is stylish & costs a bomb, but the key looks like it belongs to a base model ford from twenty years ago! 😂

@kavindumalinda8986 Жыл бұрын

we want like this 2023 jeep grand cherokee 4xe on and off road video

@DPK12 2 жыл бұрын

Genesis interior is ahead but you can’t bet the design and presence of a RR

@shukurumgimba4884 11 ай бұрын

I hope to own two cars that will fulfill all my need 1. Range td6/v8 lwb 2. Q5 sportback I like these two

@-TJ- 2 жыл бұрын

Nooo! Please don't convince Range Rover to price the car higher! I want to buy one in the future.

@kimjong-un5466 2 жыл бұрын

Already have one.

@CarExpertAus 2 жыл бұрын

😅

@rogerbaluran5552 2 жыл бұрын

🥲 The mux already has been launched in Australia

@andyh5666 2 жыл бұрын

Hilarious - that scepitical look Paul, when quoting the official fuel economy @ 19:36.

@CarExpertAus 2 жыл бұрын

😅

@fhclappen8595 2 жыл бұрын

I thought he was going to say lying bastards.Ha ha

@jackjoyce1744 2 жыл бұрын

I own a 2017 Vogue sdv8 and I average 30 UK mpg on motorways and about 18 mpg in stop start traffic.

@oliverwabwire2836 2 жыл бұрын

This design has hit redundancy....quite like the Porsche 911. Would be nice to carry it along for a few more generations to come....let's evolve more the interior and tech. To be honest, the Range Rover is really in a class of its own....the only real off-road dealer at these strato levels....

@tattttu9 2 жыл бұрын

The Range Rover is truly unlike any "competitor". The off roaders costing the same prices lack the luxury, confort and feel of the RR and the Suvs like the Maybach, Rolls-Royce or Bentley don't have either the off road capabilities of this or, in my opinion, look as classy. It's really nuts to think this thing is built like a normal car this days and will hold itself together on some tough terrain with street tires and embarass some purpose built trucks.

@dimsoneill 2 жыл бұрын

@@tattttu9 Air suspension and electrical gremlins galore, xfer case issues, would have to be a brainless yuppy wanker to want one.

@dimsoneill 2 жыл бұрын

911 shape going strong. Redundant my arse. What are you on about?

@Leney735 2 жыл бұрын

You’d think something that big would have decent leg room in the back smh. But I guess that’s what the long wheel base is for 🤔

@nelsonclub7722 2 жыл бұрын

Of course you could always be like me and spend another 32K on 1 particular extra. A New engine at 65K. The injectors were over fuelling and this caused the 4.4V8's pistons to melt. Was it covered by warranty you ask? 1 stamp in the book (before me) which was not a main dealer - just a land rover specialist - says no. Car is a special edition autobiography signature which cost 120K new. Thanks LR - I shall get a German designed and made vehicle next - Porsche - lets talk warranties.....

@d.k.1394 2 жыл бұрын

Think I will stick to my Mazda 3

@peekaboo.. 2 жыл бұрын

6:46 viber is still around ????

@jorgeson3586 2 жыл бұрын

Aren’t those screens behind the front seats mean danger in a frontal collision?

@williamdrijver4141 2 жыл бұрын

I fear the glass of those screens will end up in the face of rear seat passenger in case of a frontal collision. Better not to select that box on the options list.

@carlosmiguelabadilla1282 2 жыл бұрын

Pls review the f150 ecoboost

@CarExpertAus 2 жыл бұрын

We don’t get them in Australia 😢

@carlosmiguelabadilla1282 2 жыл бұрын

@@CarExpertAus 😢

@carlosmiguelabadilla1282 2 жыл бұрын

But can you review a mercedes g350d?

@peterlbaldwin511 2 жыл бұрын

As far as the legendary Off-Road Capability of Range Rovers is concerned. I would far rather prefer to have that ability and Not/Need or Use it than Need it but Not Have it.. Such instances might be in sudden flood situations, or really equally sudden, heavy rainstorms when in a rural situation, with unexpectedly deep, muddy ground conditions. I have had experience of such..Thank God for my Range Rover at the time...

@raus_mit_Islam 2 жыл бұрын

Waiting for car to warm up?! You use a car heater (like Webasto) for that!

@raus_mit_Islam 2 жыл бұрын

I6 or V6?

@lukes5533 2 жыл бұрын

Those screens in the back seat would be nice to headbutt in an accident in a so called 5 star car lol🤣

@rghl5617 2 жыл бұрын

The cargo space is huge! Why didnt they give a little more space to the rear seats than such a big boot? Seems like a tactic to push people to buy the long-wheelbase version.

@seanlovi8798 2 жыл бұрын

Even the long wheelbase version only has two rows... I guess its for that executive feel. Discovery and sport do have third row though

@jackdennis5683 2 жыл бұрын

My 2019 Mercedes sprinter work van has wireless apple car play, how are manufacturers like Bentley and Land Rover not including it as standard with their luxury vehicles if my work van has it! Winds me up

@smartman1074 2 жыл бұрын

MPG ??

@vsboy2577 2 жыл бұрын

Imagine driving that in a busy city.

@tyronebarnett537 2 жыл бұрын

Need the prado back to show who's boss on the offroad

@ubernoob103 2 жыл бұрын

Are you high?

@tyronebarnett537 2 жыл бұрын

@@ubernoob103 cmonnnn you know the prado would flog that thing offroad

@ubernoob103 2 жыл бұрын

@@tyronebarnett537 negative. Stock for stock, Rangies are more capable, objectively speaking. Landcruisers (prado or full size) are simply more rugged, therefore people are actually willing to take them off road. You cannot tell me a Prado has the wading depth and the advanced traction control programs a Rangie does, because it simply doesnt.

@tyronebarnett537 2 жыл бұрын

@@ubernoob103 the wading depth no. But nothing tyres and lift cant fix. But the prado would be definitely better with rocks. And its reliability ya just cant beat no use taking a range rover if it breaks

@ubernoob103 2 жыл бұрын

@@tyronebarnett537 bruh, read my comment. I said stock for stock, *unmodified*. And I actually said that the toyota product WAS more rugged. Not arguing with you there mate.