2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

The 2023 Range Rover Sport borrows some of its modernist design cues from the larger Range Rover but also goes its own way, with a tapering roofline and unique front and rear styling. The headlights are slimmer than those on the prior generation, while the view from the side reveals a more integrated look — the windows, moldings and door handles all sit flush with the vehicle's body. In the back, you'll find larger Land Rover lettering with a horizontal black strip that spreads across the tailgate and envelops the taillights. The rear license plate mounting was moved lower, to make the rear end look less cluttered. 

The next-level P400 SE Dynamic trim uses a high-output version of this powertrain and develops 395 hp and 406 lb-ft of torque.

This turbo-six forms the basis of the P440e Autobiography trim, but the electrical hardware is upgraded to be a full plug-in hybrid, or PHEV. The Range Rover PHEV bumps output to 434 hp, but torque gets a massive upgrade to 619 lb-ft, thanks in part to a 105-kW motor fed by a 31.8-kWh battery pack. While the PHEV has not yet been formally tested by the EPA, Land Rover estimates an all-electric range of 48 miles before the gas engine kicks in.

Finally, the range-topping P530 First Edition swaps out all of the fuel-saving hybrid stuff for a full-bore, pedal-to-the-metal twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8. It produces 523 hp and 533 lb-ft of torque — only 5 more hp than the previous model's 5.0-liter V8, but torque from the new motor is up about 70 lb-ft.

Land Rover also says that an all-electric Range Rover Sport is due sometime in 2024.

But there are also high-tech features such as active noise cancellation, which uses microphones throughout the vehicle — including some in the wheel arches — to reduce ambient road noise and make the cabin more serene. There is also a cabin air quality ionizer for the climate control system, which eliminates odors, keeps the air fresh and reduces carbon dioxide buildup. Finally, there are a number of high-definition cameras, which can provide a 360-degree perspective and assist with the automated parking feature. The camera array is so advanced, that it merits its own sharkfin antenna, along with the other fin for the audio system.

Land Rover's latest operating system, Pivo Pro, will now be featured in the Range Rover Sport and is capable of receiving over-the-air updates to add features or address any bugs. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto functionality is included, along with a 15-watt wireless device charger. We weren't huge fans of Land Rover's last operating system, but we've tested Pivi Pro in other models and are comfortable saying definitively that it's a huge step up in terms of processor speed and menu clarity.

An optional Stormer Handling Pack will be available for those who want even more off-road capability. It combines the Dynamic Response Pro 48-volt active roll control system, all-wheel steering, an electronic active differential with torque vectoring by braking, and customizable programs.