Strengths
- BMW V8 is excellent
- Cabin design class-leading
- Sportier than full Range Rover
Weaknesses
- Reliability ranks bottom-quartile
- Pricing has crept up significantly
- Heavy and thirsty
Notable tech
- JLR MLA-Flex bonded-aluminum platform
- 8-speed ZF automatic
- Permanent AWD with rear-wheel steering
- Air suspension with predictive damping
- Pivi Pro infotainment
Common issues
- Air suspension compressor failures
- Pivi Pro freezes (early production)
- Door handle motor issues
Used-market budget
$60,000
Typical price point for a well-maintained example with full service history. Cars priced significantly below this often require remedial work.