Range Rover Sport Autobiography (2024) - Modern and High-tech SUV!

Thanks: Ava Gmbh Moscow 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Starting at: $ Highs: Attractive styling, plush cabin, comfortable ride with a sporting edge. Lows: Quirky infotainment interface requires some training, costs more than rivals, plug-in hybrid only offered on most expensive trim. Verdict: All the prestige and off-road capability of the top-shelf Range Rover, but in a smaller and sportier package. Overview The Sport in the 2024 Range Rover Sport’s name is not only a reference to its position just beneath the grander Range Rover, but it also stands for the shot of adrenaline it injects into the brand’s lineup. While other Range Rover models aim to deliver comfort and luxury, the Range Rover Sport offers those traits alongside athleticism on par with rivals such as the BMW X5, the Porsche Cayenne, and the Mercedes-AMG GLE53. All its available powertrains pack a reasonable punch, from the 355-hp inline-six to the 542-hp plug-in hybrid. The Range Rover Sport’s cabin is also impressive, with fine materials draped over two comfortable rows of seats. But this mix of prestige and refinement means its starting price is higher than that of other SUVs, so prepare to pay a premium to park the Range Rover Sport in your driveway. What’s New for 2024? The big news for 2024 is the addition of the 626-hp Range Rover Sport SV, but we review that model separately. The regular Range Rover Sport gains a new 542-hp plug-in-hybrid powertrain called P550e. This replaces last year’s P440e model and offers both more power and more electric driving range. Elsewhere, the Range Rover Sport’s infotainment system has been upgraded to the latest Pivi Pro 4 software interface. The update includes sliders for volume and climate controls that Land Rover says are easier to use; the system menus have been simplified as well to make it easier to navigate. The V-8-powered P530 powertrain has been discontinued for 2024 to make room in the lineup for the performance-oriented SV model. Pricing and Which One to Buy The price of the 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Sport starts at $ and goes up to $ depending on the trim and options. P360 SE: $85,075 P400 Dynamic SE: $92,175 P550 PHEV Autobiography: $119,675 We think the more powerful P400 Dynamic SE is the trim to go with. Its extra horsepower will undoubtedly give it a bit of a boost both around town and on the highway, and it offers a litany of luxury and convenience features without requiring a six-figure bill. Engine, Transmission, and Performance The entry-level engine is a turbocharged inline-six that employs a 48-volt hybrid system and makes 355 horsepower in the P360 SE and 395 horsepower in the P400 SE Dynamic. When we tested the P360 SE, it needed only 5.7 seconds to hit 60 mph but felt more sluggish than that around town. Our test vehicle delivered peerless ride quality, though, which was appreciated over the broken tarmac near our Michigan headquarters. A plug-in-hybrid P550e setup is exclusive to the fancy Autobiography trim and pairs an electric motor to the inline-six for a combined 542 horsepower. Land Rover estimates the PHEV powertrain will motivate the Range Rover Sport to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds. All models come with an eight-speed automatic transmission, standard all-wheel drive, and an adjustable air suspension. The Range Rover Sport can also be had with an optional performance driving setup called Stormer Handling Pack, which adds rear-wheel steering and torque vectoring. During our initial test drive, we were impressed with the Range Rover Sport’s blend of comfort and athleticism and noted that its rear-wheel-steering system made maneuvering in tight spaces less challenging than in other similarly sized SUVs. Read More