Below is our original report on the launch of the all-new Range Rover Sport. The South African subsidiary has just released pricing and the full engine line-up that can be expected on the local listings from October this year. We have added that info to the bottom of this post.

The latest generation Range Rover Sport made its international debut this week. It follows on from its larger sibling, the Range Rover, which was introduced in the latter part of 2021. The new Range Rover Sport will be coming to SA before the year is out.

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All-new

The third generation of Land Rover’s luxury performance SUV is all new from the ground up. It is based on Land Rover’s flexible Modular Longitudinal Architecture (MLA-Flex). MLA-FLex is the same platform that is used in the larger Range Rover.

Land Rover’s Electrical Vehicle Architecture (EVA 2.0) supports an ecosystem of seamless connected technologies, including Software Over The Air (SOTA). The clever technology provides remote updates for 63 electronic modules.

Of course, the new Range Rover Sport features an all-wheel-drive system that should allow it to venture far off the beaten path (as if any owners ever do – Ed). Suspension is via dual-chamber airbags on each wheel. There is also rear-wheel steering for added manoeuvrability. 

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Minimalist

The exterior design is likely to be one of the key talking points. Overall the impression is of a large vehicle, seemingly amplified by thin head and taillamps. The new car seems to be as smooth as a well-weathered pebble. There are no protrusions or ridges anywhere on the body, even the windows are flush-fit with the metalwork. 

Land Rover’s design team say that the Range Rover Sport’s interior features a new cockpit-like interpretation of the trademark Range Rover Command Driving Position. The cabin feature the latest technologies and highest grade materials. A Pivi Pro infotainment interface features a high resolution floating 13,1-inch haptic touchscreen positioned at the centre of the dashboard. This system controls everything from navigation to media and vehicle settings.

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Powertrains

The full local line-up comprises several derivatives with a choice of four engines. This will include an extended range electric hybrid, six-cylinder petrol and diesel options as well as an all-new twin-turbo V8. In 2024, the Range Rover Sport line-up will grow to include a fully electric model.

The range opens up with a six-cylinder turbodiesel badged D350. These versions have 258 kW and 700 N.m. P400 versions are powered by a mild-hybrid straight six turbopetrol. The petrol engine has 294 kW and 550 N.m of torque on tap.

The new P510e electric hybrid is features a 3,0-litre six-cylinder petrol engine with a 105 kW electric motor and 38,2 kWh battery. Total system output is rated as 375 kW. It is capable of a 0-100 km/h sprint time of 5,4 seconds. In addition it has an electric driving range of up to 113 km.

At the very top of the range is a P530. This is for those folks who don’t care too much about the fuel price. The twin-turbocharged V8 produces 390 kW. This allows the large SUV to accelerate from 0-100km/h in 4,5 seconds. The flagship will be available in limited numbers with fewer than 60 units heading our shores.

Range Rover Sport Pricing:

D350 Dynamic S               R2 001 200
D350 Dynamic SE             R2 062 100
D 350 Autobiography        R2 252 300
P400 Dynamic S               R2 001 200
P400 Dynamic SE             R2 062 100
P510e Autobiography      R2 777 000
P510e First Edition           R2 806 500
P530 First Edition             R3 011 600