Pros: Fantastic off-road capabilities; acceleration is gutsy with base V6 and blistering with supercharged V8; improved fuel economy; classy interior; delivers much of the upscale appeal of the original Range Rover at a much lower price
Cons: Even though its pricing significantly undercuts a regular Range Rover, Range Rover Sport is still really expensive; some complicated controls; legroom could be better in both the front and rear; small-item storage in the cabin is only so-so
CG Says: After its ground-up redesign for 2014, the 2015 land Rover Range Rover Sport gets a super-performance SVR model with a uniquely tuned sport suspension, exclusive trim, and a 550-horsepower supercharged V8. Newly optional is a Driver Assistance Pack that includes lane-departure warning, traffic-sign recognition, and multiple park-assist features. There are other premium SUVs that offer more value for mainstream shoppers, but none of them can match the Range Rover Sport’s blend of on- and off-road handling, invigorating acceleration, regal cabin appointments, high-tech features, and high-end personality. The new-for-2015 SVR model is incredibly expensive, but it should provide an interesting alternative to high-performance luxury SUVs such as the BMW X5 M and X6 M.
| Class | Premium Midsize SUV |
| Body Style(s) | 4-door wagon |
| Passenger Count | 5 or 7 |
| Drive Wheels | 4-wheel drive |
| Manufacturer | Land Rover |
| Nation of Manufacture | United Kingdom |
| Base Prices | SE: $63,350 HSE: $68,295 V8 Supercharged: $79,995 V8 Supercharged w/ Dynamic Pack: $82,745 Autobiography: $92,495 SVR: $110,475 |
| Base Engine supercharged 3.0-liter V6 |
| Horsepower 340 |
| Std. Transmission 8-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 17 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 22 |
| Optional Engine supercharged 5.0-liter V8 |
| Horsepower 510 (550 in SVR) |
| Std. Transmission 8-speed automatic |
| Avail. Transmission NA |
| EPA City Range (mpg) 14 |
| EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 19 |
