Used Range Rover Sport 2022-present Review

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The Range Rover Sport is like a first-class airline suite compared with a private jet. Both deliver exceptional comfort and luxury, but one offers a slightly more focused and accessible take on the same experience. The relationship between the Range Rover Sport and the full-size Range Rover is much the same, with the Sport retaining much of its larger sibling's appeal in a sleeker, but slightly more affordable package – even on the used market. Launched in 2022, the third-generation Range Rover Sport borrows heavily from its full-size sibling, from its underpinnings to its mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) power options. As with its predecessors, it’s a close rival for the Audi Q7 , BMW X5 and Porsche Cayenne . Engines and performance: Let's start with the diesels, because there are three of these to choose from, all with a 3.0-litre straight-six mild-hybrid engine. The first is the D250, which produces 247bhp and delivers 0-62mph in 7.7sec. That’s pretty good, but the D300 boosts power to 296bhp and drops that time down to 6.4sec. The quickest diesel is the D350, which goes from 0-62mph in 5.8sec. If you want a petrol engine, there are five of these. The first is the P380, which has a 3.0-litre straight-six mild-hybrid petrol engine, which produces 375bhp and delivers 0-62mph in 6.0sec. The P400 version, meanwhile, produces 395bhp and drops this down to 5.5sec. Want a bit more firepower? How about the P530 or SV, which both feature 4.4-litre V8 mild-hybrid engines. These can go from 0-62mph in 4.5sec and 3.8sec respectively, which are crazy-fast acceleration times for an SUV of this size. Lastly, there are the PHEVs: the P440e and P510e, but these were later updated to P460e and P550e. All come with a 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol engine, an electric motor and a 31.8kWh (usable capacity) battery. All have an official range of 72 miles, which is farther than the X5 xDrive50e can manage (62 miles). Ride and handling: The Range Rover Sport is a very comfortable and quiet car to waft around in. All cars come with air suspension as standard, which cushions you from bumps better than a Cayenne or X5. If you can, avoid the largest 23in wheels with low-profile tyres, because these cause the car to thump over bumps and imperfections. In the bends, the Range Rover Sport isn’t as sporty as its name suggests. An X5 and Cayenne offer more grip and tighter body control, but it’s still tidy enough for a big luxury SUV. It’s slightly more agile than the full-size Range Rover. Interior and practicality: The Range Rover Sport has a brilliantly high driving position, placing you above most other road users, including those in family SUVs . As such, all-round visibility is excellent, a matter which is helped by the big door mirrors, all-round parking sensors and high-resolution 360-degree camera. The driving position itself is superb. The steering wheel adjusts electrically for rake and reach, while the front seats offer 12-way power adjustment on S trim and 20-way adjustment with SE. Overall, the position is similar to the full-size Range Rover, although the Sport has a raised central console and a three-spoke steering wheel to help give it a sportier feel. The quality of the interior is excellent. You get swathes of leather and metal trim on most surfaces, including the dashboard, doors and centre console. It’s a lovely place to spend time, but if we’re to nit-pick, the steering wheel buttons and scroll wheels feel a bit flimsy. It’s a bit of a shame, considering they’re main touchpoints, but otherwise the Sport is on par with the X5 for quality. Behind the steering wheel, there’s a 13.7in digital driver's display. The screen has clear graphics and a good level of customisation. It can even show the map from the Apple CarPlay display, which is a rare feature on most modern cars. In the middle of the dashboard, there’s a 13.1in infotainment touchscreen , called Pivi Pro. Unfortunately, it houses most of the car’s functions, including the climate controls, since Land Rover removed most physical buttons with an update in 2023. This was a backwards step for interior usability because there are too many functions buried within the screen, but otherwise, the infotainment system is crisp, responsive and easy to get along with. It’s not a tricky set-up to navigate once you know your way around. If you want to bypass the system, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are standard. Up front, the Range Rover Sport provides generous space for taller occupants. Storage space is good, too. While in the back, six-footers will have no trouble with head or leg room. If you want limo-like space in the back, though, the BMW X7 and Volvo XC90 offer even more space to stretch your legs. The boot is a really good size, with no reduction in space if you opt for the PHEV (as you’ll find in the Q7 or X5), due to the battery being located beneath the passenger area as opposed to the boot floor. In terms of capacity, we managed to fit nine carry-on suitcases below the parcel shelf, which is the same number as the X5 and Lexus RX . That said, the Q7 and Volvo XC90 managed 10 cases. If you want to carry long items, the rear-seat backrests split and lower in a 40/20/40 configuration, which is the same as most rivals in this class, including the Cayenne, Q7 and X5. Trims and equipment: The main trim levels in the Range Rover Sport include S, SE, Dynamic SE, Autobiography and SV. There are also a few top-spec limited edition models. Entry-level S is only available with the D250 engine, but it’s really well equipped. It offers 20in wheels, keyless entry, two-zone climate control, leather interior, 12-way electrically adjustable front seats, adaptive cruise control , a powered tailgate, a panoramic roof, power-folding door mirrors, keyless entry, a heated steering wheel and a heated windscreen as standard. It also gets a Meridian sound system. SE adds a few more features, including 21in wheels, 20-way electrically operated front seats and heated rear seats, while Dynamic SE adds mostly black styling touches to the SE package. Above that, Autobiography comes with 22in wheels, heated and ventilated rear seats, four-zone climate control, soft-close doors, 22-way electrically operated massaging front seats and an upgraded Meridian sound system. The flagship SV sits at the top of the range. It offers 23in wheels, more aggressive exterior styling, bespoke suspension and sports front seats. Carbon-ceramic brakes and carbon-fibre wheels could be had as options from new. "I’m a big fan of the Range Rover Sport’s interior, but I’d go for a pre-2023 model. These versions have physical buttons and dials for the volume, climate controls and drive modes, which are really user-friendly." – Mark Pearson, Used Cars Editor If you're interested in buying a used Range Rover Sport or any of the cars we've mentioned, head over to our Used Cars For Sale pages to find lots of cars listed at a great price.