2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport review
Land Rover Range Rover Sport highlights
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Pros
- Powerful and varied engine lineup
- Standard four-wheel drive and air suspension
- Top-notch cabin design
Cons
- Overly complicated infotainment system
- Available diesel feels underpowered and unrefined
- Cramped third row of seating
Mileage (EPA estimate)
15 city, 20 highway, 16 combined
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The 2021 Range Rover Sport is an elegant means of scaling mountains and ravines
The 2021 Range Rover Sport is perched below the top-of-the-line Range Rover SUV in terms of both its size and price. Not that you’d consider it anything other than a full-fledged luxury SUV and one that continues the Land Rover brand’s legacy of go-anywhere capability. Fitted with four-wheel drive as standard, the Range Rover Sport has a substantial roster of engine choices. These include two turbocharged inline six-cylinders, two supercharged V8s, a turbocharged four-cylinder plug-in hybrid, and even a turbocharged diesel V6.
Pitted against the likes of the Porsche Cayenne, BMW X5, and Audi Q8, the Range Rover Sport holds its own in terms of straight-line performance, style, and its elegantly appointed cabin. Leather seating is standard and the dashboard layout is minimalist and modern. Where it struggles, however, is in day-to-day driving refinement and an infotainment system that lacks the usability found in many rivals.
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What is new for the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport?
- The Range Rover Sport is available in a variety of new trims, including the HSE Silver Edition and SVR Carbon Edition.
- The HSE trim has been discontinued for 2021.
- Quad Seats, Power Folding Third Row, and Blu-ray Video System features are now available as options on select trims.
- The HST trim now comes with Android Auto as standard equipment.
- The SVR trim now comes with Automated Parking as standard equipment.
- The SE trim now comes with Rear Air Conditioning as standard equipment.
- The HSE Dynamic trim now comes with Automated Parking, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay as standard equipment.
2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport trims
Carbon Edition:
- No significant upgrades found on the Carbon Edition
SE:
- Includes all features available on the Carbon Edition
- 355-hp, 365-lb-ft of torque 3.0L
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Traction Control
- Power Mirrors
- Lane Departure Warning
- Memory Seats
- Smart Key
- Power Seats
- Rear Defroster
- View our Land Rover Range Rover Sport SE inventory
HST:
- Includes all features available on the SE
- 395-hp, 406-lb-ft of torque 3.0L
- Automated Parking
- A/C Seats
- Front Seat Heaters
- Adjustable Suspension
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Leather & Suede Seats
- Meridian Audio
- View our Land Rover Range Rover Sport HST inventory
SVR Carbon Edition:
- Includes all features available on the HST
- 575-hp, 516-lb-ft of torque 5.0L
- Sunroofs
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Supercharged Engine
SVR:
- Includes all features available on the SVR Carbon Edition
- No significant upgrades found on the SVR
- View our Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR inventory
HSE Dynamic:
- Includes all features available on the SVR
- 518-hp, 461-lb-ft of torque 5.0L
HSE Silver Edition:
- Includes all features available on the HSE Dynamic
- 254-hp, 443-lb-ft of torque 3.0L
- Turbo Diesel Engine
Autobiography:
- Includes all features available on the HSE Silver Edition
- Third Row Seat
- Quad Seats
- CD Audio
Land Rover Range Rover Sport photos
5 reasons to buy the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
What We Like
Cabin quality: The interior of the Range Rover Sport is surprisingly minimalist, though it looks every bit a premium cabin. Leather is standard and real metal trim with plenty of soft-touch surfaces create a classy environment in which to spend your time.
Engine choices: Four-wheel drive is standard no matter which engine you choose. That’s good because there are a whole lot of options when it comes to picking the ideal powertrain for this luxury SUV. Most people will likely be more than happy with the acceleration provided by the standard 355-hp turbocharged six-cylinder.
All-terrain prowess: The Range Rover Sport isn’t a posh SUV that looks rugged but falls to pieces on anything more demanding than a grassy parking lot at a local pumpkin patch. Four-wheel drive and an adjustable air suspension give this Land Rover tenacious grip when off-road driving is demanded of it.
What Needs Improvement
Infotainment system quirks: The dual-screen layout in the center of the dash is handsome, but it’s a shame the system’s responses are clunky. This has been an issue with Land Rover vehicles for a while and we’re hoping a fix comes soon.
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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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HSE Silver Edition 4WD/AWD 4D Sport Utility
Standard Features
- 20 Inch Plus Wheels
- 4WD/AWD
- A/C Seat(s)
- ABS Brakes
- Adjustable Suspension
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automated Parking
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Bluetooth Technology
- Cruise Control
- Front Seat Heaters
- 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 Air Conditioning
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Smart Key
- Traction Control
- Turbo Diesel Engine
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automated Parking
- CD Audio
- Fold-Away Third Row
- Full Roof Rack
- Head Up Display
- Leather & Suede Seats
- Rear Entertainment System
- Rear Seat Heaters
- Running Boards
- Seat Massagers
- Third Row Seat
- Tow Hitch
Drive Wheels
Four Wheel Drive (4WD/AWD)
Engine size
3.0L
Horsepower
254
Torque (ft-lbs)
443
Engine type
Turbo Diesel
Fuel capacity
22.7
Wheelbase
115.1"
Overall length
192.1"
Width
81.6"
Height
71"
Leg room
F 39.5"/R 37"
Head room
F 38.7"/R 39.1"
Front tires
P275/45YR21
Rear tires
P275/45YR21
Seating capacity
5
Max towing capacity
772/7716 lbs.
Transmission
Automatic
2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport FAQ
The 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- HSE Silver Edition: 22 MPG City and 28 MPG Highway
- HSE Silver Edition: 19 MPG City and 25 MPG Highway
- SVR: 15 MPG City and 20 MPG Highway
- SE: 19 MPG City and 24 MPG Highway
- HST: 19 MPG City and 24 MPG Highway
- HSE Dynamic: 17 MPG City and 22 MPG Highway
- SVR Carbon Edition: 15 MPG City and 20 MPG Highway
- Autobiography: 17 MPG City and 22 MPG Highway
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport received a rating of 2 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Average. This rating ranks the Land Rover Range Rover Sport as 18 out of 20 among Luxury Fullsize SUV
The 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has a maximum towing capacity of between 6613 and 7716 pounds, when properly equipped. Various factors may impact towing capacity, including weight of passengers, cargo, and options/accessories.
Here is what's new for the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport:
- HSE Silver Edition
- SVR
- SVR Carbon Edition
- Quad Seats
- Power Folding Third Row
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