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2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport review

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Land Rover Range Rover Sport highlights

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Pros

  • Many engine choices
  • Head-turning exterior design
  • Opulent interior

Cons

  • Price jump compared to previous generation
  • Many rivals have smoother on-road driving manners
  • Infotainment system has a learning curve

Mileage (EPA estimate)

16 city, 21 highway, 18 combined

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Sleek styling, new engines and off-road capability highlight the redesigned 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

The 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is fully redesigned this model year. With its sleek exterior and remade cabin, the Range Rover Sport is positioned in the Land Rover lineup above the smaller Evoque and below the mighty Range Rover (the one minus “Sport” in its name). There are four choices of engine, including a pair of turbocharged six-cylinder mild hybrids, a turbo six-cylinder plug-in hybrid, and a storming twin-turbo V8.

What truly sets the Range Rover Sport apart from many rivals is off-road capability. It can venture places that would leave many competitors stranded thanks to features like an air suspension, standard four-wheel drive, rear-wheel steering, and driver-adjustable traction control modes. Granted, some competitors like the BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz GLE have better driving manners on paved surfaces.

The interior features a 13.1-inch touchscreen and tech touches like wireless smartphone charging, navigation, wireless charging, and an available Meridian audio system.

All Land Rover Range Rover Sport years

What is new for the 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?

  • The Range Rover Sport is available in a variety of new trims, including the First Edition and SE Dynamic.
  • The Autobiography, HSE Dynamic, HSE Silver Edition, HST, SVR, and SVR Carbon Edition trims have been discontinued for 2023.
  • Range Rover Sport trims have been upgraded with Automated Cruise Control, Head Up Display, and Seat Massagers as standard equipment this year.
  • Rear Sunshade features are now available as options on select trims.
  • The SE trim now comes with Front Seat Heaters, Heated Steering Wheel, Blind Spot Monitor, Panoramic Sunroof, Alloy Wheels, and Meridian Audio as standard equipment.

2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport trims

Curious how Land Rover Range Rover Sport trims differ? Use our side-by-side vehicle comparison to see the differences and similarities

First Edition:

  • 523-hp, 553-lb-ft of torque 4.4L
  • Panoramic Sunroof
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Leather Seats
  • Power Seats
  • Memory Seats
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Power Mirrors
  • Traction Control

SE Dynamic:

  • Includes all features available on the First Edition
  • 395-hp, 406-lb-ft of torque 3.0L
  • Adjustable Suspension

SE:

5 reasons to buy the 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

What We Like

Sleek styling: The sleek Range Rover Sport has a shape that’s equally elegant and full of attitude. From its ultra-slim headlights to its flush-mounted door handles and dual exhaust outlets poking out from the rear bumper, this is a head-turning luxury SUV.

Powertrain choice: With no fewer than four engine choices, there is a powertrain for all types of Land Rover customer. True, the 523-hp twin-turbo V8 is the performance hero of the range. Though even the standard 355-hp mild hybrid six-cylinder is a compelling choice. The EPA-estimated 51 miles of EV range

on the plug-in hybrid is another interesting alternative.

All-terrain capability: Like its forebears, the Range Rover Sport has off-road capabilities that many rival SUVs don’t come close to matching. How many owners will actually take it off paved roads, well, that depends how comfortable they are scaling boulders in a vehicle costing this much money.

What Needs Improvement

On-road agility: The Range Rover Sport excels off-road and dares to venture where many of its competitors simply can’t. But the same technology and equipment that makes it good off-road also compromises its on-road behavior. It’s still nice, but competitors like the BMW X5 and Mercedes-Benz GLE offer more comfort and maneuverability in town.

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Ratings & reliability

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RepairPal gave the Land Rover Range Rover Sport an overall reliability rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks Land Rover Range Rover Sport 19th out of 20 among Luxury Fullsize SUVs.

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Land Rover Range Rover Sport features and specs

SE 4WD/AWD 4D Sport Utility

Standard Features

  • 20 Inch Plus Wheels
  • 4WD/AWD
  • ABS Brakes
  • Adjustable Suspension
  • Air Conditioning
  • Alloy Wheels
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Android Auto
  • Apple CarPlay
  • Automatic Transmission
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • Cruise Control
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Head Up Display
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Lane Departure Warning
  • Leather Seats
  • Memory Seat(s)
  • Meridian Audio
  • Navigation System
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Panoramic Sunroof
  • Parking Sensors
  • Power Hatch/Deck Lid
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Rear View Camera
  • Satellite Radio Ready
  • Side Airbags
  • Smart Key
  • Traction Control
  • Turbo Charged Engine
  • A/C Seat(s)
  • Automated Cruise Control
  • Automated Parking
  • Head Up Display
  • Heated Steering Wheel
  • Rear A/C Seat(s)
  • Rear Air Conditioning
  • Rear Seat Heaters
  • Rear Sunshade
  • Running Boards
  • Tow Hitch

Drive Wheels

Four Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD)

Engine size

3.0L

Horsepower

355

Torque (ft-lbs)

365

Engine type

Turbo Gas

Fuel capacity

23.8

Wheelbase

118"

Overall length

195"

Width

81"

Height

72"

Leg room

F 40"/R 38"

Head room

F 38.8"/R 39"

Front tires

P275/50YR21

Rear tires

P275/50YR21

Seating capacity

5

Max towing capacity

772/7716 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

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