The 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is a luxury crossover SUV. It has four main trims for the Philippine market. There’s the Range Rover Sport SE, Range Rover Sport Dynamic SE, Range Rover Sport Autobiography, and the Range Rover Sport First Edition. Pricing for the said model starts at Php 13.490 million.
All four trims come with a variety of engine options. This includes a 4.4-liter V8 twin-turbo gasoline engine that can make up to 523 horsepower and 700 Nm of torque. Other gasoline options like the P360 and the P400 are likewise available.
A hybrid version, the P510e, is likewise present in the Philippine market. It can make up to 503 horsepower. There’s also the P440e, which can dish out 503 horsepower.
Lastly, there are also several diesel engine options. There’s the D300 inline-6 turbodiesel, the D250, and the D350 mild hybrid. These in turn can make up to 295 horsepower, 245 horsepower, and 350 horsepower, respectively.
All trims come standard with an all-wheel-drive. Their engines are then paired to an eight-speed automatic gearbox.
For dimensions, this new model from Land Rover is 4,946mm to 5,052mm long, 2,047mm wide, and 1,820mm to 1,870mm in height. It then has a wheelbase length of 2,997mm. Ground clearance for this model is variable thanks to its adaptive air-suspension system.
Locally, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport rivals the Maserati Levante, Porsche Cayenne, Mercedes-Benz GLE, BMW X7, etc.
Launch
The 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport was introduced to the local market on February 28, 2022. Note that this is the third-generation model, which first saw the light of daw on May 2022. The Philippine market has seven engine options and four main variants. Prices for this model start at Php 13.490 million.
Range Rover Sport Exterior
The outside of the Range Rover Sport assumes a smooth and minimalist design. Present on its front are LED headlamps and LED daytime running lamps arranged neatly in a sharp-looking cluster.
Likewise present on this model are a pair of power-folding side mirrors. From its side, one will likewise see its standard 21-inch alloy wheels. For some trims, it then gets a black-colored roof.
The rear meanwhile, comes with a pair of LED taillights. Access to the trunk is then made easy thanks to a power tailgate.
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Range Rover Sport Interior
Step inside the 2023 Range Rover Sport and you’ll see a plush interior that can fit up to five occupants. This comes with perforated leather seats, 22-way power-adjustable front seats with heating and ventilation, and a dual-zone automatic climate control system, among others.
Technology & Safety Features
Providing entertainment aboard this model is a 13.1-inch Pivi Pro touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Wireless Android Auto. This headunit is then linked to a Meridian sound system.
The said headunit is then paired to a 13.7-inch digital driver display. Other tech features found inside the Range Rover Sport includes a wireless smartphone charging pad, adaptive cruise control, over the air software updates, etc.
Handling safety for the Range Rover Sport is a driver condition response system, rear collision monitor, occupant protection assist, a total of six airbags, a 360-degree 3D surround camera, lane keep assist, traffic sign recognition, autonomous emergency braking, and plenty of others.
Platform & Chassis
The 2023 Range Rover Sport is classed as a midsize luxury crossover SUV. It then uses a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout.
Braking for all trims is handled by disc brakes for all four wheels, and an electronic parking brake with auto-hold.
All trims then use an adaptive air-suspension system which provides varied ground clearances depending on the needs of the driver.
Engine & Drivetrain
There are a variety of engine options for the Range Rover Sport. The most powerful of these is a 4.4-liter V8 twin-turbo gasoline engine that can make up to 523 horsepower and 700 Nm of torque. Other gasoline options like the P360 and the P400 are likewise available.
Hybrid powertrains are also available for this model. Choices for this category includes the P510e which can produce up to 503 horsepower. There’s also the P440e, which can dish out 503 horsepower.
There are also several diesel engine options. There’s the D300 inline-6 turbodiesel, the D250, and the D350 mild hybrid. These in turn can make up to 295 horsepower, and 245 horsepower and 350 horsepower, respectively.