Test Vehicle's MSRP: $106,865
(Base
Trim: $85,325)
Seating Capacity: 5 (Test
Model)
Standard Safety Features (Test Model): airbags; ABS; a 360-degree rearview camera; a terrain system for on/off road driving; a hill launch assist system; a traction control system; a tire pressure monitoring system; a blind spot electronic system; a radar activated cruise control system; a lane keep assist system; a rear traffic monitor system; parking aids; a roll stability control system; and stability control
Options: 23-inch wheels; exterior paint
color; a heads-up display system; tow hitch receiver; advanced tow receiver;
black contrast roof; premium interior protection storage pack; clear sight
interior rearview mirror; heated windshield; heater washer jets; wi-fi enabled
with data plan; emergency pack; Range Rover handover pack; and leather seats
Standard Audio On Test
Vehicle: Meridian AM/FM with SiriusXM
Bluetooth
Connectivity: Standard
USB Connectivity: Standard
Apple/Android Connectivity: Standard
Bumper-to-Bumper Warranty: 4
years or 50,000 miles
Powertrain Warranty: 4 years or 50,000 miles
EV Warranty: 8 years or 100,000 miles
Standard Engine/Horsepower: 3.0-liter
turbocharged, 6-cylinder/454-hp
Plug-In EV Range: 56 miles
Recommended Fuel: Premium
Standard Fuel Mileage: 51-
MPGe/21-hwy (based on fueleconmy.gov)
Towing Capacity: 5,511-lbs
What’s New: For
the 2025 model year, the Range Rover Sport adds a new plug-in and a V8 gasoline
powertrain.
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Why:
A sleeker and more contemporary design than the Range Rover
Plug-in hybrid
A heated steering wheel
Contrasting roof
An in-vehicle wireless charger
Privacy rear glass
Powerful engine
Reclining
rear seating
A large infotainment system
A
premium audio system
Choice of wood options
Ability to wade through water too
Embodies
luxury, while making a statement
A
panoramic roof
A
power operated height adjustable suspension system
Towing
capabilities
Comfortable,
roomy cabin
An
air-suspension system
23-inch wheels available
4x4 off-roading capabilities
Additional cargo space when second row is folded flat
Luxurious appointed interior
But:
Pricey
The co-pilot system didn’t always keep the vehicle centered on the
highway
We were unable to secure a charge after plugging-in the vehicle
The cabin warms immediately, after the ventilation system is turned off
No digital key is offered
No hands-free steering like some of its competitors
Not as agile as car-like crossover competitors from BMW and Mercedes-Benz
Verdict: The sleek looking Range Rover Sport, with its body-on-frame design, is available as a plug-in model for the 2025 model year.
The midsize Range Rover Sport is a modern take on the larger and more expensive flagship Range Rover and Range Rover SV.
With its optional 23-inch wheels and contrasting roof color, the Range Rover Sport with its more youthful appeal was designed for those seeking style, luxury and electrification.
Out the gate, our test vehicle had a starting price of $85,325 before adding on accessories. While we weren’t able to use of the plug-in as of result of technical malfunction with our Range Rover's charging system, when working appropriately, the vehicle is capable of garnering up to 56 miles of electric only driving range, according to fueleconomy.gov, before the gasoline engine kicks in.
And, while the SUV oozes luxury and surpasses the competition in terms off-roading and wading through water in style, if necessary, Land Rover's engineering team has yet to add a digital key, where one's smartphone can activate many of the vehicles features, and we found the co-pilot radar-controlled highway steering system needing to be tweaked - keeping the vehicle centered on the highway.
Overall, the ride, handling, power and luxury accoutrements means this vehicle is capable of short drives in the city, long distance road trips and/or expeditions to vacation cabins located on roads with a variety of terrains.
Competition: Jeep Grand Cherokee PlugIn
Indirect Competition: BMW X5 xDrive; Lexus RX Plug-In; and Mercedes-Benz GLE Plug-In
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