{"id":2669,"date":"2025-08-25T14:07:50","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T04:07:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/?p=2669"},"modified":"2025-08-18T15:10:17","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T05:10:17","slug":"review-2025-land-rover-range-rover-sport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/review-2025-land-rover-range-rover-sport\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: 2025 LAND ROVER Range Rover Sport"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/land_rover-range_rover_sport\"><strong data-start=\"28\" data-end=\"65\">2025 LAND ROVER Range Rover Sport<\/strong><\/a> still looks like it runs the country club, yet it behaves like it wants a muddy weekend away. It sits on JLR\u2019s MLA platform with a choice of mild-hybrid petrol and diesel sixes, a strong <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/land_rover-range_rover_sport\"><strong>2025 Range Rover Sport hybrid P460e<\/strong><\/a>, and the rowdy twin-turbo V8 SV at the top. The proportions remain taut and muscular. Inside, you get a calm, pared-back cabin that feels expensive without shouting about it. In short, the <strong data-start=\"482\" data-end=\"526\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/land_rover-range_rover_sport\">2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport<\/a> review<\/strong> story is familiar: premium comfort, serious capability, and real presence, now with longer-range electrification and even more polish.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"956\">Pros and Cons<\/h2>\n<h4 data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"967\">Pros<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1066\">Effortless ride quality and cabin hush; still the most \u201cRange Rover\u201d feeling SUV in the class.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1235\"><strong data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1107\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/land_rover-range_rover_sport\">2025 Range Rover Sport<\/a> performance<\/strong> spans from efficient PHEV to a 467 kW SV that sprints to 100 km\/h in a claimed 3.8 sec.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1399\"><strong data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1281\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/land_rover-range_rover_sport\">Land Rover Range Rover Sport<\/a> technology<\/strong> is rich: big curved screens, clever chassis tech, and serious off-road tools.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1505\">Real off-road credibility, including up to 900 mm wading depth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1517\"><\/h4>\n<h4 data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1517\">Cons<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1667\"><strong data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1558\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/land_rover-range_rover_sport\">Land Rover Range Rover Sport<\/a> price<\/strong> escalates quickly with options, and SV money is super-car territory.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1740\">Five seats only; no third row.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1743\" data-end=\"1851\">Brand reliability perception still haunts the badge for some buyers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1880\">How Much Does It Cost?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"2300\">In Australia, the <strong data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1931\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/land_rover-range_rover_sport\">2025 Range Rover Sport<\/a> price<\/strong> list opens around <strong data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"1959\">$139,000<\/strong>\u00a0before on-roads and climbs to <strong data-start=\"1990\" data-end=\"2002\">$364,391<\/strong> for the SV Edition Two. That range covers D250\/D300\/D350 diesels, P360\/P400 petrols, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/land_rover-range_rover_sport\"><strong data-start=\"2092\" data-end=\"2125\">2025 Range Rover Sport hybrid P460e<\/strong><\/a>, and the SV V8. Expect drive-away listings for volume variants in the mid-$170,000-$200,000 bracket depending on spec and state charges.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2302\" data-end=\"2328\">Features and Benefits<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2329\" data-end=\"2706\">Inside, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/land_rover-range_rover_sport\"><strong data-start=\"38\" data-end=\"75\">2025 LAND ROVER Range Rover Sport<\/strong><\/a> focuses on calm luxury and smart tech. The 13.1-inch Pivi Pro pairs with a 12.3-inch driver display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and available Meridian audio; SV models add the Body and Soul Seat that turns music into a gentle massage. Powertrains span smooth mild-hybrid sixes to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/land_rover-range_rover_sport\"><strong data-start=\"374\" data-end=\"407\">2025 Range Rover Sport hybrid P460e<\/strong><\/a>, which can cover short commutes on electric power, while the SV V8 supplies serious punch. Adaptive air suspension and active roll control keep it tidy on rough Australian roads, and Terrain Response 2 with low-speed off-road cruise preserves the brand\u2019s dirt-track credibility, including a claimed 900 mm wading depth. Practicality is strong for a five-seater, with a broad boot and helpful <strong data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"849\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/land_rover-range_rover_sport\">Land Rover Range Rover Sport<\/a> technology<\/strong> like a 3D surround camera, towing aids, and over-the-air updates. Altogether, these <strong data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"969\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/land_rover-range_rover_sport\">2025 Range Rover Sport<\/a> features<\/strong> make it easy to live with during the week and ready for a weekend escape.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3889\" data-end=\"3900\">Safety<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3901\" data-end=\"4211\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/land_rover-range_rover_sport\"><strong>Range Rover Sport<\/strong><\/a> carries a <strong data-start=\"3933\" data-end=\"3949\">5-star ANCAP<\/strong> rating applying to all variants, validated with additional tests on the PHEV. Standard assists include AEB, lane support, adaptive cruise, and a 3D surround camera, with more active features available higher in the range.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4213\" data-end=\"4231\">Running Costs<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4232\" data-end=\"4774\">Official combined fuel use stretches from <strong data-start=\"4274\" data-end=\"4290\">1.6 L\/100 km<\/strong> (PHEV test cycle) to <strong data-start=\"4312\" data-end=\"4337\">around 11-12 L\/100 km<\/strong> for six-cylinder variants, with the V8 thirstier again. Keep in mind real-world PHEV economy hinges on charging habits. Land Rover Australia backs new vehicles with a <strong data-start=\"4505\" data-end=\"4544\">5-year\/unlimited-kilometre warranty<\/strong> and roadside assist. Prepaid <strong data-start=\"4574\" data-end=\"4591\">service plans<\/strong> are available for the Sport; indicative pricing sits around the mid-$3,000 range for six-cylinder variants over five years, with V8 plans higher.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4776\" data-end=\"4810\">Comparison To Its Competitors<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4811\" data-end=\"5364\">The usual suspects are circling. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/bmw-x5\"><strong data-start=\"4846\" data-end=\"4856\">BMW X5<\/strong><\/a> starts a touch lower on price, the <strong data-start=\"4892\" data-end=\"4913\">Mercedes-Benz GLE<\/strong> undercuts many trims, and the <strong data-start=\"4944\" data-end=\"4963\">Porsche Cayenne<\/strong> lines up closely on money and performance. Where the Sport wins is cabin serenity and genuine off-road depth. Where rivals hit back is infotainment slickness (BMW), service network breadth (Mercedes), and driver involvement on tarmac (Porsche). Indicative pricing places the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/bmw-x5\"><strong>BMW X5<\/strong><\/a> at approximately $137,000 to $246,000, the <strong>Mercedes-Benz GLE<\/strong> at approximately $135,000 to $273,000, and the <strong>Porsche Cayenne<\/strong> at approximately $142,000 to $372,000, all before on-road costs.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"4811\" data-end=\"5364\">2025 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: Luxury SUV With Genuine Off-Road Ability<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"2025 Range Rover Sport: Luxury SUV Meets Off-Road Beast!\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AGJ4Tsxc2Ik?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"5366\" data-end=\"5381\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5382\" data-end=\"5937\">If you want the luxury SUV that still feels happy pointing at a fire trail, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/land_rover-range_rover_sport\"><strong data-start=\"5462\" data-end=\"5499\">2025 LAND ROVER Range Rover Sport<\/strong><\/a> remains the class act. The <strong data-start=\"5527\" data-end=\"5562\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/land_rover-range_rover_sport\">2025 Range Rover Sport<\/a> interior<\/strong> is calming, the <strong data-start=\"5579\" data-end=\"5611\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/land_rover-range_rover_sport\">2025 Range Rover Sport<\/a> specs<\/strong> sheet is broad, and the <strong data-start=\"5636\" data-end=\"5674\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/land_rover-range_rover_sport\">2025 Range Rover Sport<\/a> performance<\/strong> story ranges from silent PHEV glide to SV shock-and-awe. It is not cheap, and options will tempt you into nose-bleed money. It also asks you to trust the badge. For many Australian buyers, the blend of status, comfort, and real-world capability will be worth it.<\/p>\n<h2>Rating: 8.6\/10<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"5961\" data-end=\"6342\">The <strong data-start=\"5977\" data-end=\"6012\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/land_rover-range_rover_sport\">2025 Range Rover Sport<\/a> features<\/strong> list and long-legged refinement make it a standout, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/model\/land_rover-range_rover_sport\"><strong data-start=\"6069\" data-end=\"6102\">2025 Range Rover Sport hybrid<\/strong><\/a> is the smart daily, and the SV is bonkers fun. It loses a little ground on price and the lack of seven seats, but as a <strong data-start=\"6222\" data-end=\"6245\">Land Rover SUV 2025<\/strong> flagship you actually want to drive, it nails the brief.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 2025 LAND ROVER Range Rover Sport still looks like it runs the country club, yet it behaves like it wants a muddy weekend away. It sits on JLR\u2019s MLA platform with a choice of mild-hybrid petrol and diesel sixes, a strong 2025 Range Rover Sport hybrid P460e, and the rowdy twin-turbo V8 SV at&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/review-2025-land-rover-range-rover-sport\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Review: 2025 LAND ROVER Range Rover Sport<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2671,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,2,5],"tags":[2716,2718,2725,2717,2724,2721,2722,2719,2720,2726,2723],"class_list":["post-2669","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-best-cars-to-buy","category-buying-your-new-car","category-choosing-the-right-car","tag-2025-land-rover-range-rover-sport","tag-2025-land-rover-range-rover-sport-review","tag-2025-range-rover-sport-dimensions","tag-2025-range-rover-sport-features","tag-2025-range-rover-sport-hybrid","tag-2025-range-rover-sport-interior","tag-2025-range-rover-sport-performance","tag-2025-range-rover-sport-specs","tag-land-rover-range-rover-sport-price","tag-land-rover-range-rover-sport-technology","tag-land-rover-suv-2025","entry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2669","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2669"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2669\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2670,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2669\/revisions\/2670"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2671"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2669"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2669"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.motorscout.com.au\/wp-blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2669"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}