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- Highs Big V-8 power, muscular styling, impressive off-road capability plus on-road speed..
- Lows Adding features costs a pretty penny, infotainment system is slow, third row is for little ones only.
- Verdict For luxury-SUV buyers who want a big wallop of performance with their prestige, the Range Rover Sport Supercharged and SVR models deliver.
Overview
The 2021 Range Rover Sport Supercharged and SVR models are for a different breed of luxury SUV buyer—one who's looking for something with attitude and a thumping V-8 engine. The 5.0-liter mill under the hood of these beasts is supercharged and churns out a healthy 518-hp in its standard guise and a meaty 575-hp in all-out tune for the SVR. High-performance SUVs aren't a new concept; Land Rover has plenty of competition from the likes of BMW, Mercedes-AMG, and Porsche. But what makes the Range Rover Sport Supercharged special is how easily it can transition from back-road pounder to off-road superstar. It's got a softer side as well: both the Sport Supercharged and SVR offer luxuriously-outfitted cabins with lots of room for the family. Of course, all this goodness comes at a stiff price—one that reaches quickly into the six-figure range.
What's New for 2021?
A new range-topping SVR Carbon Edition model joins the lineup for 2021. It doesn't offer any additional performance upgrades but instead focuses on a more sinister appearance thanks to exposed carbon fiber on the hood, front bumper, and grille. More carbon fiber trim can be found inside the Carbon Edition's cabin and under the hood; 22-inch gloss-black aluminum wheels are also included.
Pricing and Which One to Buy
The price of the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport SV starts at $88,850 and goes up to $131,350 depending on the trim and options.
The extra horsepower that's offered on the top-of-the-line SVR trim is nice, but in our opinion it's not quite worth the extra expense. Go with the Dynamic trim and use that savings to add some cool options—or save it for your fuel bill. There's still a lot to love with this "base" model, including 21-inch wheels, a power sunroof, a 13-speaker Meridian sound system, 16-way power-adjustable heated front seats, leather upholstery, blind-spot monitoring, and a 360-degree exterior camera system.
Engine, Transmission, and Performance
The supercharged 5.0-liter V-8 engine under the hood is what separates Supercharged and SVR models from more run-of-the-mill Land Rover Range Rover Sports. Simply put: It's a beast. Making 518 horsepower in "regular" Supercharged models and 575 in the tuned-up SVR trim, the supercharged V-8 that powers these models is smooth, guttural, and eye-wateringly quick. Paired exclusively with an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive, this setup readily and easily blasts past legal speed limits. True to its off-road heritage, the Range Rover Sport Supercharged features an all-wheel-drive system with six selectable drive modes. Auto mode will suffice most of the time, while Dynamic dials in sportier settings for the engine and transmission. If the mood strikes you to take this nearly $100,000 SUV off the beaten path, there are modes for snow, mud, sand, and rock crawling. The Sport Supercharged grips the road tightly when cornering. The steering in our test car was well weighted (perhaps a little too heavy for soccer-drop-off duty, but perfect for back roads) and accurate. The Sport's tall body leans perceptibly in tight corners and sweeping curves—as you might expect in a top-heavy SUV—but it never loses its composure. The Range Rover Sport Supercharged's maximum towing capacity is a stout 7716 pounds.
Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG
It's difficult to enjoy the visceral pleasures of a supercharged V-8 without suffering at the pump, but the Sport Supercharged is about as efficient as rivals such as the Mercedes-AMG GLE63, the Porsche Cayenne Turbo, and the BMW X5 M. The most efficient model is rated at 17 mpg city and 22 mpg highway. In our real-world highway fuel-economy testing, the Range Rover Sport Supercharged delivered just 18 mpg. Drivers who are more interested in the Range Rover Sport's cachet than in the Supercharged models' performance may be just as happy with the supercharged 3.0-liter V-6 version (reviewed separately). It boasts an EPA rating of 23 mpg highway, while the turbo-diesel model has a highway rating of 28 mpg.
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
The Range Rover Sport Supercharged comes standard with sumptuous leather interior trimmings and can have 20-way adjustable, massaging front seats and four-zone automatic climate control. The Autobiography model we tested, with its top-of-the-line, super-luxe interior treatment, had attractive aluminum trim and plenty of baubles. However, it failed to feel significantly more expensive or comfortable than the interior of any other Land Rover we've driven. Driver and front passenger enjoy acres of space to spread out in the Range Rover Sport, and second-row passengers will be comfortable even if they have slightly less space than those in the second row of the Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT. The optional third row should not be considered a realistic solution for families who frequently need to seat more than five. The Range Rover Sport Supercharged has less cargo space than many competitors, but it still offers enough storage for most every-day use. Cabin cubbies are ample, especially in the front row. In our testing, the Range Rover Sport held fewer carry-on suitcases than its key rivals, but the nine we fit behind the second row of seating (our test vehicle was not equipped with the optional third row) should be enough for most families.
Infotainment and Connectivity
The Range Rover Sport Supercharged and the SVR both come standard with Land Rover's InControl Touch Pro Duo infotainment system, which offers both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration as standard. The dual-screen setup looks great, impresses with its crisp graphics, and comes standard with a 4G LTE Wi-Fi hotspot. The lower screen handles vehicle functions such as climate control and drive-mode settings, while the upper one provides access to music, navigation, and communication. As much as we like the way it looks, however, it proved problematic both from a stability and usability standpoint in our long-term Range Rover Velar.
Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
The Range Rover Sport hasn't been tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The Sport Supercharged models do offer a useful array of driver-assistance technologies, but lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring, and adaptive cruise control are all optional. For drivers who prioritize those features, the cost is reasonable (at least in comparison with the already hefty base price). Key safety features include:
- Standard automated emergency braking
- Available lane-keeping assist
- Available adaptive cruise control
Warranty and Maintenance Coverage
Land Rover's warranty coverage very closely matches that of the competition, but it's outdone in a few spots by the offerings from BMW, Jeep, and Volvo.
- Limited warranty covers 4 years or 50,000 miles
- Powertrain warranty covers 4 years or 50,000 miles
- No complimentary scheduled maintenance
Specifications
VEHICLE TYPE: front-engine, all-wheel-drive, 5-passenger, 4-door hatchback
PRICE AS TESTED: $111,837 (base price: $81,645)
ENGINE TYPE: supercharged and intercooled DOHC 32-valve V-8, aluminum block and heads, direct fuel injection
Displacement: 305 cu in, 5000 cc
Power: 510 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque: 461 lb-ft @ 2500 rpm
TRANSMISSION: 8-speed automatic with manual shifting mode
DIMENSIONS:
Wheelbase: 115.1 in
Length: 191.2 in
Width: 78.1 in Height: 70.1 in
Passenger volume: 108 cu ft
Cargo volume: 28 cu ft
Curb weight: 5564 lb
C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 4.7 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 11.0 sec
Zero to 130 mph: 19.7 sec
Rolling start, 5-60 mph: 5.1 sec
Top gear, 30-50 mph: 2.5 sec
Top gear, 50-70 mph: 3.5 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 13.1 sec @ 109 mph
Top speed (governor limited): 140 mph
Braking, 70-0 mph: 175 ft
Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad*: 0.92 g
FUEL ECONOMY:
EPA combined/city/highway: 16/14/19 mpg
C/D observed: 13 mpg
C/D observed 75-mph highway driving: 18 mpg
C/D observed highway range: 490 mi
*stability-control-inhibited
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