Thinking of buying a used Range Rover Sport?
The style of the car
The Range Rover Sport is a five-door large SUV that conveys luxury and performance. It’s impressive in looks and sound, especially in the powerful SVR version. It’s very practical, with lots of interior space and Land Rover’s famous off-road ability.
How it drives
The Sport is the performance Range Rover. It’s great to drive whether in town, on a long motorway journey or through winding country roads. It’s also extremely capable if you want to go off-road. In the city the large dimensions of this SUV are easy to manage thanks to multiple sensors and cameras, especially helpful when it comes to parking. The all-wheel drive make it one of the best SUVs for towing.
The interior
The five-door Sport is a big car that can comfortably seat three adults in the middle row of seats. Some models have seven seats with a third row of seating. Boot space is huge with ample room for a number of large suitcases or two dogs. The interior is all about luxury with comfortable seats and a great view out of the windows for all passengers. There’s also the latest in technology from adaptive cruise control to Bluetooth infotainment, courtesy of Jaguar Land Rover’s InControl system. All models are well equipped, but the Autobiography versions are the most luxurious, while the R-Dynamic or SVR has the sportiest look and feel.
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Running costs and reliability
Pricing for the Range Rover Sport is similar to most of its luxury rivals, like the BMW X5 and Volvo XC90. Diesel engines are the most efficient, but there’s also a plug-in hybrid version offering some electric range and lower emissions. Insurance and road tax costs are about the same as rivals. Servicing and maintenance costs are also similar to competitors, whilst Range Rover reliability is improving. There’s plenty of safety equipment and while Euro NCAP has never tested the Sport, the Range Rover received a five-star rating.
How it compares with similar cars
The Range Rover Sport is significantly bigger than the brand’s Evoque model and smaller than the Range Rover. It’s more luxurious than the BMW X5 and Volvo XC90 giving owners a wonderful, indulgent experience behind the wheel. It was awarded Best Large SUV by What Car magazine and has a number of awards for towing.
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