2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Review

　　

2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Review

byReese CountsVehicle Test Editor

　　Reese Counts has worked in the automotive industry since he started as an intern at zzdcar in 2015. He has written or edited thousands of car-related articles and tested and reviewed hundreds of vehicles over the course of his career. Reese is a vehicle test editor at zzdcar and has also contributed to Autoblog. Reese has also been featured on Yahoo! Finance, Engadget and AOL reviewing cars and covering automotive technology, auto shows and more. Reese learned to drive in his father's C4 Chevrolet Corvette and now owns his grandfather's 1999 Mercedes-Benz C43 AMG. A love for cars runs deep in his family.

　　The 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport — besides being somewhat of a mouthful to say — is the brand's midsize luxury SUV. It slots between the top-level Range Rover and the smaller Range Rover Velar. Understand that while it wears the Range Rover name, the Sport is considerably less expensive than the Range Rover.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport P360 SE 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.78 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$222/mo  for Range Rover Sport P360 SE

　　Range Rover Sport P360 SE

　　P360 SE 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) - $69,500 MSRPP360 HSE Silver Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) (Most Popular) - $78,500 MSRPTDv6 HSE Silver Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 8A) - $79,500 MSRPP400e HSE Silver Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A) - $83,000 MSRPP400 HST 4dr SUV 4WD (3.0L 6cyl Twincharger gas/electric mild hybrid 8A) - $84,000 MSRPP525 HSE Dynamic 4dr SUV 4WD (5.0L 8cyl S/C 8A) - $87,500 MSRPP400e Autobiography 4dr SUV 4WD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric plug-in hybrid 8A) - $90,000 MSRPP525 Autobiography 4dr SUV 4WD (5.0L 8cyl S/C 8A) - $98,500 MSRPSVR 4dr SUV 4WD (5.0L 8cyl S/C 8A) - $115,500 MSRPSVR Carbon Edition 4dr SUV 4WD (5.0L 8cyl S/C 8A) - $130,000 MSRP

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　　$183/mo

　　Avg. Midsize SUV

　　So what do you get by going with the Sport? Well, as the name might imply, it can be relatively sporty if you get it with one of its more powerful engines. A 355-horsepower six-cylinder engine is standard, but there's also an available diesel engine, a plug-in hybrid powertrain and a top-dog supercharged V8 with a thumping 516 hp. And being a Land Rover, the Range Rover Sport has respectable off-road capability, too.

　　The Range Rover Sport competes in a competitive class. Rivals include the Audi Q8, BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz GLE and Porsche Cayenne. Among this group the Range Rover Sport comes up a little short on polish — especially in terms of in-car technology features. There's also a fair amount of overlap within Land Rover's lineup, so cross-shopping the slightly smaller Velar, the three-row Discovery or even the new Defender could be a wise idea as well. But overall the Range Rover Sport's strong performance and appealing style make it worth checking out.

　　

Which Range Rover Sport does zzdcar recommend?

The base SE trim comes relatively lightly equipped, so we suggest stepping up to the HSE Silver Edition. It's available with more powertrain options as well as more standard and optional features such as heated front and rear seats and blind-spot monitoring.

　　

2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport models

The 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is available in seven trim levels: SE, HSE Silver Edition, HST, HSE Dynamic, Autobiography, SVR and SVR Carbon Edition. Land Rover offers an array of engines for the 2021 Range Rover Sport, all paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive. Engine offerings include a gasoline inline-six, a diesel V6, a supercharged V8 and a four-cylinder plug-in hybrid powertrain. Availability varies depending on the trim.

　　SE

　　The base trim comes with a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine (355 horsepower, 365 lb-ft). No other engine is offered on the SE. Standard features include:

　　19-inch wheels LED headlights Power liftgate Proximity keyless entry and push-button start Power-adjustable front seats Dual-zone automatic climate control Digital instrument panel 10-inch touchscreen infotainment system Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integrationEvery Range Rover Sport also comes with:

　　Lane keeping assist (steers the Range Rover Sport back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker) Parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking) Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)HSE Silver Edition

　　The HSE Silver Edition opens up the feature list, building on what the SE offers. In addition to the inline-six, the HSE Silver Edition is available with:

　　Turbocharged 3.0-liter diesel V6 (254 hp, 443 lb-ft) Turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. It generates a total of 398 hp and 472 lb-ft and gets an EPA-estimated 19 miles of all-electric range.Other features for the HSE Silver Edition include:

　　21-inch wheels Panoramic sunroof Upgraded power-adjustable front seats Heated and ventilated front seats Heated rear seats Heated steering wheel Front console refrigerator Four-zone automatic climate control Cabin air ionizer 19-speaker Meridian audio system Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse) Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued) Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the Range Rover Sport and its surroundings for tight parking situations)HST

　　The midlevel HST trim is only available with the turbocharged inline six-cylinder engine, though it gets a slight bump in output, up to 395 horsepower and 406 lb-ft of torque. It's a sporty trim that builds off the base SE, though features generally mirror those on the HSE Silver Edition. Changes include:

　　Adaptive suspension (enhances ride comfort and handling) Contrasting black roof Black exterior trim Aluminum interior trim Leather and simulated suede upholsteryHSE Dynamic

　　There's only one engine available on this trim, but it's a whopper. All HSE Dynamic models are powered by a supercharged 5.0-liter V8 (518 hp, 461 lb-ft). Features are similar to the base SE trim, though it does include a few additional features from the HSE Silver Edition.

　　21-inch wheels Air suspension (can adjust the vehicle's ride height) Upgraded power-adjustable seats Panoramic sunroof 13-speaker Meridian audio system Additional leather trim Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert Driver attention warning Autobiography

　　This is the most luxurious trim available on the Range Rover Sport. It's available with either the 5.0-liter V8 or the plug-in hybrid powertrain. It builds on the HSE Dynamic trim with:

　　Black contrast roof Even more adjustments for the front seats Heated and ventilated front seats Heated rear seats Heated steering wheel Soft-close doors (catch as they're being closed and gently pull shut) 19-speaker Meridian audio system Surround-view camera system SVR

　　The Range Rover Sport SVR is one of the fastest SUVs on sale today. SVR models get the Autobiography's features and more power for the supercharged V8 (575 hp, 516 lb-ft) plus:

　　SVR-tuned air suspension Upgraded brakes Front sport seats Sport steering wheelSVR Carbon Edition

　　While Land Rover breaks this out into a separate trim, it's more of a package for the standard SVR. Upgrades include:

　　22-inch gloss black wheels Exposed carbon-fiber hood Carbon-fiber engine cover Carbon-fiber interior and exterior trimThe Range Rover Sport is available with a number of options. Notable ones include:

　　Drive Pro Pack Blind-spot monitor (SE trim only) Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front and can also react to traffic signs and set speed) Upgraded frontal collision mitigation system Towing Pack Off-Road Pack Additional drive modes Transfer case with low range 23-speaker Meridian audio system Cabin air ionizer Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)

　　

2021 Range Rover Sport Highlights

Type: SVRSVR Carbon EditionSUVPlug-in HybridDieselSUV

　　Trim: P360 SEP360 HSE Silver EditionTDv6 HSE Silver EditionP400e HSE Silver EditionP400 HSTP525 HSE DynamicP400e AutobiographyP525 AutobiographySVRSVR Carbon EditionP360 SE

　　

Base MSRP	$69,500
Engine Type	Mild hybrid
Combined MPG	21 MPG
Cost to Drive	$222/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	27.5 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	four wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles