This is a deep-dive into the feature set of the new Sport to see what’s changed and how it compares to the outgoing L494 generation
The all-new Range Rover Sport finally broke cover a few days ago and it has been overhauled from the ground up. Here's how it compares to the outgoing model
Where the old Sport had a more pronounced grille
The new model sees a far sleeker with a thinner grille and headlight setup
Viewed from the side, the old model was far more cluttered with a lots of creases on the bodywork
This latest model adopts Land Rover's Reductionism philosophy. It is longer than its predecessor by 3 inches and devoid of any lines and creases
The outgoing model also had a fairly boxy tail end
The newer model sees a far more distinctive and round derriere, be it with those slim tail lights or that heavily reworked bumper
Despite seeing several updates over its 8 year lifespan, the cabin was truly starting to show its age
The new model sees better materials and tech, that combines luxury and sportiness expect of a Range Rover Sport
You've got stuff like the optional 29 speaker Meridian Sound system that even has speakers in the head rests
With a longer wheelbase, leg room for rear passengers has grown
The new Sport as before features AWD across the range and is couple to an 8-speed auto
The MLA architecture is versatile enough to accommodate a variety of powertrains and is up to 35% stiffer than before
An electronic anti-roll system, adaptive air suspension, and torque vectoring will ensure that the new Range Rover reigns supreme over the competition in terms of its driving dynamics
An all-new off-road cruise control system that makes steering and suspension adjustments in real-time is truly state of the art
The new Range Rover carries a slight premium over the outgoing model, but these latest updates have brought it in line with the rest of the competition. Swipe up to read more.