With over 45 years under its belt, the Range Rover nameplate is a difficult one to live up to, but the Range Rover Sport certainly exceeds expectations even after three generations (and two facelifts).
Land Rover’s sporty SUV is specifically designed to deliver rapid performance on and off the road. The Range Rover Sport offers the best of both worlds with luxurious comfort and 4×4 driving.
For twenty years now, the Range Rover Sport continues to take the auto industry by storm, with a few stand-out models deserving a shoutout. Here are the top Land Rover Range Rover Sport models in history:
In 2005, Land Rover changed the game with the first sports SUV in the Range Rover series: the Range Rover Sport. With a supercharged engine and cross-linked air suspension, this first-generation Range Rover Sport was all about enhanced performance.
Taking notes from the Land Rover Discovery’s success, the manufacturer installed the same chassis on the Range Rover Sport. Under the hood, the sporty SUV had two V8 engine options. The base model featured a 4.4-liter V8, while the premium model had Jaguar’s supercharged 4.2-liter V8.
The Range Rover Sport’s upgraded suspension also meant a higher ground clearance, making it perfect for off-roading.
Among the best model years of the Range Rover Sport, the 2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR stands out as the first to wear the SVR badge. Produced by the Special Vehicle Operations team, the SVR was designed with high performance while retaining the signature Land Rover luxury in mind.
It features a 5.0-liter supercharged V8 engine with a two-stage active exhaust. With an all-aluminum body, it’s 39% lighter than earlier models of the Range Rover Sport. As for the interior, passengers can expect comfortable sports seats with an Oxford leather finish.
Introduced at the 2015 New York Auto Show, the Range Rover Sport HST Limited Edition is a step above your standard Range Rover. Its engine isn’t as powerful as the supercharged Rovers, but it still produces more horsepower.
The HST Limited Edition is known for its exterior design, which features a new bold look that sets it apart from the Range Rover Sport line. It has a Santorini Black contrast roof, dark glossy headlight and taillight bezels, and new vented bumpers. This model also features red Sport badges on the rear with the HST logo on the front fenders.
The Range Rover Sport HST Limited Edition is also among the first to offer advanced technological features, such as the Hands-Free Gesture tailgate and InControl Remote & Protect app support.
It’s been a long time coming, but the Range Rover Sport finally received a facelift when the 2018 model hit the market. The 2018 Range Rover Sport featured an upgraded exterior, interior, and drivetrain, setting it apart from previous model years.
Land Rover fitted brand-new headlights on the SUV, with four level options: LED, Matrix, Pixel, and Pixel-laser LED. The 2018 model also received an upgraded bumper, slimmer fog lights, and a bigger spoiler to efficiently keep dirt off the windscreen.
The upgraded cabin came with a dual-view touchscreen monitor, an optional third-row seat, and a new air ionization system. Under the hood, consumers have three engines to choose from. In the classic Range Rover Sport style, each option is powerful on and off the road.
With a top speed of 180 mph, the 2025 Range Rover Sport SV takes the Land Rover mantle to new heights.
This model boasts a 626-horsepower twin-turbocharged V8 engine under a carbon-fiber hood. Several other engine options are available, including a hybrid version with a 3.0-liter six-cylinder petrol engine with an electric powertrain.
With a 6D Dynamics suspension system, this SUV feels just like a sports sedan. This technological advancement combines hydraulic interlinked dampers, an adjustable air suspension, and impressive pitch control to reduce body roll and improve handling.
While it’s significantly more expensive than its competitors, the 2025 Range Rover Sport SV’s base model is jampacked with features you won’t find on other standard models.
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