Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2023 Review, Price and Specs

We think the more powerful SE Dynamic is the trim to match. Its extra horsepower will no doubt give it a bit of a boost both around town and on the highway and offers an array of luxury and comfort features without the need for a six-figure bill.

Engine, Transmission and Performance

The entry-level engine is a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six that uses a 48-volt hybrid system and produces 355 horsepower in the P360 SE and 395 horsepower in the P400 SE Dynamic. The P440e plug-in hybrid setup is exclusive to the luxurious Autobiography trim and pairs an electric motor to the inline-six for a combined 434 horsepower. The most interesting pieces can be found in the P530 First Edition, which only comes with a 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 engine that churns out a mighty 523 horsepower. Land Rover estimates the V-8 will drive the Range Rover Sport to 60 mph in just 4.3 seconds. All models are equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission, standard all-wheel drive and adjustable air suspension. The Range Rover Sport can also be had with an optional driving performance setting called the Stormer Handling Pack, which adds a rear-wheel steering and torque vectoring system. During our initial test drive, we found the throttle response on our V-8 powered test vehicle too agitated and difficult to operate smoothly. Otherwise, we were impressed by the Range Rover Sport’s mix of comfort and athleticism and noted that the rear-wheel steering system makes maneuvering in tight spaces less challenging than in other similar-sized SUVs.

Range, Charge and Battery Life

The plug-in hybrid model will be the only Range Rover Sport with an all-electric driving range until next year when the EV model goes on sale. The plug-in has a 31.8 kWh battery pack that Land Rover claims is good for an electric driving range of 48 miles.

Real World Fuel Economy and MPG

According to Land Rover, the P360 and P400 models will deliver 20 mpg city and 25 mpg highway, while the V-8-powered P530 carries an estimated fuel economy of 15 mpg city and 20 mpg highway. When we get the chance, we’ll take the Range Rover Sport on our 75-mph highway fuel economy test route and report the results here. For more information on the Range Rover Sport’s fuel economy, visit EPA website.

Interior, Comfort and Cargo

The interior design this time takes a more minimalist approach, with a reduced number of buttons and switches and a sleeker look throughout the cabin. Shoppers can choose from textiles or genuine leather upholstery in attractive two-tone designs. Dark chrome accents look very premium. Power-adjustable front seats are standard, but a seat set with up to 22 ways of adjustment and massage, ventilation and winged headrests are optional. An integrated air purification system is available and is said to reduce odors, bacteria, viruses and allergens from the cabin.

Infotainment and Connectivity

The Range Rover Sport’s redesigned dashboard offers plenty of digital real estate, with a 13.1-inch curved touchscreen serving infotainment duties and an even larger 13.7-inch screen parked in front of the driver to display the gauges. Land Rover’s Pivi Pro interface is the company’s best attempt at in-car infotainment, but as we’ve learned using it in other models like the Defender and Discovery, it’s not without its quirks. The display is sharp and clear, and looks luxurious floating above the Range Rover Sport’s layered dashboard. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto wireless connectivity is standard and all Range Rover Sports come with Amazon Alexa. The wireless smartphone charging pad is also smartly integrated on the shelf just below the infotainment screen. The 29-speaker Meridian stereo system is optional and incorporates speakers in the front and rear headrests of the Range Rover Sport.

Safety Features and Driver Assistance

A number of driver assistance features are standard, including automatic emergency braking, lane guard assistance and a 360-degree exterior camera system. An adaptive cruise control system is also included and it even has an off-road feature. For more information on the Range Rover Sport crash test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) website. Key security features include:

• Standard automatic emergency braking
• Standard lane departure warning with lane guard assistance
• Standard adaptive cruise control

Warranty and Maintenance Coverage

Range Rover Sport warranty coverage is average for its class, but does not include free scheduled maintenance. The purchase price of its three main competitors—BMW X5 and X7 and the Volvo XC90—including three years or 36,000 miles of free scheduled maintenance.

• Limited warranty covers four years or 50,000 miles
• Powertrain warranty covers four years or 50,000 miles
• No free scheduled maintenance

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