Fleet

The Range Rover Sport is a luxury SUV from Land Rover that blends off-road capability with sporty on-road performance. It sits below the full-size Range Rover in the lineup and has become one of the brand’s most popular models.

Quick Overview

• First introduced: 2005
• Manufacturer: Land Rover
• Class: Luxury performance SUV
• Layout: Front-engine, four-wheel drive
• Available with petrol, diesel, plug-in hybrid, and high-performance V8 engines

The Range Rover Sport was designed to offer a more dynamic and driver-focused alternative to the larger Range Rover while still retaining strong luxury and off-road ability.

First Generation (L320, 2005–2013)

• Air suspension
• Terrain Response off-road system
• Supercharged V8 performance variants
• More aggressive styling than the standard Range Rover

Popular engines included:

• TDV6 and TDV8 diesels
• 4.2L and later 5.0L supercharged V8s

Interior & Technology

• Premium leather and materials
• High driving position
• Advanced infotainment systems
• Strong comfort and refinement

Higher trims can include:

• Massage seats
• Meridian sound systems
• Rear-seat entertainment
• Four-wheel steering

Performance & Capability

The Range Rover Sport is unusual because it combines:

• Genuine off-road capability
• Strong towing ability
• High-speed motorway comfort
• Sports-SUV handling characteristics

Performance versions can achieve:

• 0–60 mph in under 4 seconds on some V8 models

At the same time, it still offers:

• Low-range gearing
• Adjustable air suspension
• Terrain management systems

Reputation & Legacy

The Range Rover Sport became extremely popular because it offered:

• Luxury image and comfort
• Strong road presence
• Performance-focused driving feel
• Everyday practicality