What is it?
The L461 Range Rover Sport is the third generation of Land Rover's performance-led full-size SUV, sharing the MLA-Flex platform with the L460 Range Rover. The Australian lineup runs Ingenium inline-six MHEV, P440e and P550e PHEVs with 113 km WLTP EV range, and the BMW V8-powered SV flagship.
The lineup runs from Sport SE P360 at $156,652 plus on-roads, through to Sport SV at $376,990 plus on-roads. Warranty cover sits at 5 years, 150,000 km.
Interior and Technology
113 km WLTP EV range from the P440e and P550e PHEVs is class-leading among performance SUVs. Real off-road kit (900 mm wading, 274 mm air-suspension ground clearance, Terrain Response 2) survives the luxury wrapper. Rear-wheel steering up to 7.3 degrees on most grades.
P440e and P550e PHEV tow drops to 2,500 kg braked. JLR reliability history remains a real long-term ownership consideration. SV pushes past $370k plus on-roads.
Should you buy the Range Rover Sport?
Reasons to buy
- 113 km WLTP EV range from the P440e and P550e PHEVs is class-leading among performance SUVs. Real off-road kit (900 mm wading, 274 mm air-suspension ground clearance, Terrain Response 2) survives the luxury wrapper. Rear-wheel steering up to 7.3 degrees on most grades.
- Warranty: 5 years, 150,000 km.
- Braked towing rated at 3,000 kg.
Reasons to wait
- P440e and P550e PHEV tow drops to 2,500 kg braked. JLR reliability history remains a real long-term ownership consideration. SV pushes past $370k plus on-roads.
- You want a deeper reliability record (Lexus LX, Mercedes GLE), seven seats (Audi Q7, Discovery), or a sharper performance flagship under SV money (Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT).
- Option packs inflate sharply, an entry SE with the right boxes ticked easily pushes past $180k plus on-roads. Confirm PHEV charging access for the 38.2 kWh battery before signing.
- Top trim climbs to $376,990 plus on-roads.
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