The Car Connection Expert Review
Likes
- PHEV range
- Classic Range Rover style
- Mild-hybrid tech across the lineup
- Impressive cabin
Dislikes
- Too many drive modes?
- No hands-free driving tech
- Gets massively expensive
- Base engine’s a dud
Buying tip
features & specs
The 2025 Range Rover Sport is a luxurious, capable, and semi-frugal SUV that offers something for just about everyone—everyone with six figures to spend, that is.
What kind of vehicle is the 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport? What does it compare to?
The 2025 Range Rover Sport is a high-end midsize SUV that squares off against the BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz GLE Class, and Audi Q7.
Is the 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport a good SUV?
This is no bargain basement luxury SUV, but it feels worth the money thanks to its prodigious performance and spectacular interior. It scores a high 7.6 on the TCC scale. (Read more about how we rate cars.)
What's new for the 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
A new Stealth Edition package combines blacked-out exterior accents with a matte wrap. Otherwise, the Range Rover Sport sees few tweaks.
This is Land Rover’s second-biggest model, and it carries all of the Range Rover division’s typical styling cues, like a low roof and big proportions. It’s a beast that can get nicely dressed for a night out on the town—or maybe it’s the opposite, a city slicker who isn’t afraid to get dirty.
The cabin is just as appealing, with its almost soothing lack of buttons, knobs, and adornments. You’ll find a big 13.1-inch touchscreen that has haptic feedback plus a 13.7-inch digital instrument cluster.
Land Rover offers numerous hybrid powertrains, none of which are slow. The base P360's turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6 puts out 355 hp, but we’d spend up for the Dynamic SE for its 395-hp version of the turbo-6 that slices half a second off of the 0-60 mph run but manages to deliver better fuel economy and offers far better mid-range punch. The P460e plug-in hybrid adds to that setup an electric motor and a bigger battery pack. It’s not really any quicker, but its ample electric range makes it a viable gas-free commuter. V-8 fans will find a 4.4-liter unit borrowed from BMW, which offers up to 626 hp in the top-end configuration.
All models use an 8-speed automatic transmission and come with permanent four-wheel drive, though a 2-speed transfer case costs extra on some versions. You’ll also pay extra for Land Rover’s Terrain Response system on some versions, which offers far more off-road traction control modes plus an off-road cruise control that adapts automatically to whatever conditions the forward-facing cameras predict the vehicle is about to encounter. It works really well to partially cancel out the short tire sidewalls and relatively limited ground clearance.
The standard air suspension and adaptive dampers soak up pockmarked pavement with aplomb, even if the sportiest versions can ride a bit firmly.
Most models offer combined fuel economy estimates between 18 and 21 mpg, though Land Rover says the plug-in hybrid powertrain delivers up to 53 miles of range on a full charge before the gas engine kicks on. That’s actually quite impressive.
These SUVs have a reasonably roomy interior that’s outfitted with top-notch materials as well as comfortable seats. The front seats are perfect thrones for exploration, and even row two is spacious. Keep spending your way up the lineup and Land Rover replaces the standard model’s quality leather with exceptional hides. Myriad interior color choices can trend toward garish, though, so select carefully.
Range Rover Sports come with a full bevvy of basic crash-avoidance and driver-assistance tech, including a good adaptive cruise control system as well as automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection. You can’t go hands-free here, though.
How much does the 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport cost?
The base Range Rover Sport SE is $85,325, which is a lot of money, but there’s not much lacking at this price point. You’ll find wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, leather upholstery; heated and cooled front seats with memory, Meridian audio, and 21-inch alloy wheels.
Another $5,000 buys the plug-in hybrid powertrain in the Sport Dynamic SE, and the range can easily go up by another $90,000—yes, really—as you work your way to the top SV Sport Edition Two with its 23-inch wheels and astoundingly capable chassis revisions.
Where is the 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport made?
In England.
2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Styling
The latest incarnation of the 2025 Range Rover Sport is a standout.
Is the Land Rover Range Rover Sport a good-looking SUV?
It may very well be the most stylish model in the entire lineup thanks to its just-right proportions and fine detailing. Last updated a couple of years ago, the 2025 Range Rover Sport scores a 9 out of 10 here.
It distills the bigger Range Rover’s looks into a more garage-friendly package, plus you’ll find hints of the stylish Velar in the pinched front end. The roofline isn’t nearly as low here, but it gives off the same illusion, especially as it sweeps rearward toward the functional spoiler jutting out past the rear window. The thin taillights at the rear are just divine.
Land Rover offers wheels as large as 23 inches, though you’ll want to budget accordingly for tire replacement. No rubber will last long here.
The cabin features a gently curved 13.1-inch touchscreen and a 13.7-inch digital instrument cluster that heighten the spare, but luxurious appearance. Dig deep into the myriad trim options Land Rover offers; there’s life beyond light beige or black leather.
2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Performance
There’s plenty of sport in the Range Rover Sport.
The 2025 Range Rover Sport is polished in any form, while all but the base version are exceptionally fast. This is a comfortable, good-handling, and reasonably off-road-capable SUV that earns an 8 on the TCC scale.
Is the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 4WD?
Yes, but with the notable caveat that the base setup is a permanent all-wheel-drive system without a low range, though there are many drive modes here. If you plan to go off-road, you’ll need to pay up for the 2-speed transfer case. And, at that point, you’ll also want to spend for the various off-road tools in the Sport’s arsenal, including Terrain Response that monitors the trail ahead and picks a drive mode based on what it detects. It’s very good.
How fast is the Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
There’s no slow Range Rover Sport, but anything about the base P360 version is really fast. The base model’s 355 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque are more than adequate, though, and this setup pairs just as well to the 8-speed automatic transmission as the other powertrain options.
The P400’s 395-hp output is a marked improvement, as it scoots the Range Rover Sport to 60 mph in just 5.2 seconds. That’s actually a smidge faster than the P460e, which is the plug-in hybrid. That model has more power (454 hp, to be exact), but it’s a lot heavier. It does, however, offer emissions-free commuting, even if it’s not the smoothest of powertrains.
From there, the 4.4-liter V-8 in the P530 puts out 523 hp for a 4.3-second run to 60 mph, per Land Rover estimates, and the P635 at the top of the range offers up an astounding 626 hp for a mere 3.7-second 0-60 mph zip.
There’s also a plug-in hybrid version called P550e that puts out 543 hp, though it’s likely to be a very rare beast.
Every Range Rover Sport has a composed, smooth ride thanks to the fully independent air suspension and adaptive dampers, though those with more power come with bigger wheels wrapped in low-profile tires that can respond a bit harshly to sharp impacts. That said, the Range Rover generally belies its considerable heft with quick responses on winding roads and well-weighted steering. Exceptional brakes bring these 5,000-6,000-pound SUVs to a halt quickly, too.
Though as its name suggests, it's sportier than the Range Rover flagship, the Range Rover Sport also has some off-road chops. The air suspension helps it get over obstacles, the 2-speed transfer case lets it creep along in technical terrain, the the Terrain Response system adjusts the traction control for different surfaces while also looking at what's coming and prepping the vehicle accordingly.
2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Comfort & Quality
Few SUVs have as luxurious a cabin as the 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
Sure, it’s the second-highest priced Land Rover, but you’d hardly know it lacks anything from the flagship. The Range Rover Sport has a gorgeous interior that’s beautifully outfitted in every trim level. It’s a 9 here thanks to great front seats, a comfortable second row, plenty of cargo space, and divine materials.
The 118.0-inch wheelbase is shared with the Range Rover, though that model has far more cargo space. Still, the Sport is plenty roomy inside with a reasonable 37.8 inches of rear-seat legroom and a 31.9 cubic-foot cargo hold that expands to 53.0 cubic feet when the rear seats are flopped down.
The Sport welcomes occupants with door handles that extend automatically on approach. Climb in and you’ll be greeted by the scent—not to mention the sight—of fine leather trim throughout. It’s best with available real wood trim, especially since Land Rover is a bit too reliant on shiny black plastic in some areas.
Comfortable front seats offer at least 20 ways of adjustment, though admittedly we don’t like the fact that fine tuning has to be done via the central screen. Even the standard leather is plush, but the top-end stuff you’ll find in vehicles priced north of $100,000 is even better. There’s even a spectacular leather-free fabric that gels well with the plug-in hybrid’s eco-friendly(ish) mission.
2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Safety
The 2025 Range Rover Sport’s driver-assistance tech set is good but not top tier.
How safe is the Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
It hasn’t been crash tested by either the NHTSA or the IIHS, so we can’t assign it a score.
That said, it does check off all of the basic boxes for crash-avoidance tech, including automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, blind-spot monitors, active lane control, and adaptive cruise control, plus a surround-view camera system. However, most competitors now offer some sort of hands-off driving tech, which you won’t find here.
2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Features
The 2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is as well equipped as its hefty price suggests.
Land Rover packs a proper amount of luxury into its 2025 Range Rover Sport, though you can keep going with ultra-plush extras and more power if you need.
Even the base SE trim level has 21-inch alloy wheels, LED lighting, Meridian audio, leather seats, power-adjustable heated and cooled front seats, power-reclining second-row seats, a 13.1-inch touchscreen, and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. It’s $85,325 to start.
That standard fare earns it a point, as does the big screen with decent tech. All the additional features you can pile on notch the Sport up to an 8.
The 4-year/50,000-mile warranty is nothing special for a luxury model.
Which Land Rover Range Rover Sport should I buy?
The base Sport hardly lacks for features, but the step-up $92,425 Dynamic SE provides some styling tweaks plus it includes the mid-level P400 powertrain. It’s worth the extra spend, while another $4,500 or so nets the plug-in hybrid powertrain.
We’d probably add the $2,190 Comfort Pack with its acoustic glass, four-zone automatic climate control, and additional cabin filtration system. The $2,225 for textile upholstery adds a unique, ritzy feel for drivers not convinced they must have leather seats. Beyond that, you might want the 2-speed transfer case (it is a Land Rover, after all), and a full-size spare wheel and tire seems like a safe add-on. Figure around $100,000 so-equipped, or a bit more if you want snazzier paint.
How much is a fully loaded Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
Well, then. The top SV Edition Two with its 6D Dynamics suspension designed to essentially eliminate body roll in corners and 626-hp BMW-sourced V-8 will set you back $182,325. Oh, it’s also loaded up with just about every feature you can add on other trims, including a cabin outfitted just as beautifully as the top Range Rover. It truly reminds us that the Sport isn’t necessarily a step down from the big Range Rover; it’s simply a smaller package.
2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Fuel Economy
The 2025 Range Rover Sport is generally not an economical choice, though it does offer a pair of plug-in hybrids.
Is the Land Rover Range Rover Sport good on gas?
While you’ll find 48-volt mild-hybrid tech in the 2025 Range Rover Sport, don’t look for great fuel economy. All models score about the same, so more power doesn’t necessarily have to mean far more gas station trips.
Our score of 2 out of 10 here is based on the P400, and it’s worth noting that we’ve gleaned some figures from the 2024 EPA test results and some from 2025; we’ll update this space when this model has been fully tested for 2025.
The mid-level P400 is the least thirsty at 19 mpg city, 25 highway, 21 combined, while the base P360 is a bit thirstier at 18/24/21 mpg.
The 4.4-liter V-8 is rated between 18 and 19 mpg combined, depending on the configuration.
Curiously, plug-in hybrid versions have not been posted to the EPA’s site for either model year though Land Rover has said these models can go up to 53 miles on a full charge.
