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Used Range Rover Sport for sale: everything you need to know

Now in its third generation, the Range Rover Sport is second only in the SUV maker’s lineup to the full-size Range Rover. It’s slightly more affordable and slightly less imposing, but very nearly as luxurious, and could be a smart option if you like the brand’s image and the way its cars drive, but aren’t quite ready to spend the extra on the largest model.

The latest model was launched in 2022 and is undoubtedly the best yet, with smoother styling, a similarly smooth drive, and big improvements to the car’s interior ambience and technology. It’s up against some tough rivals but the Range Rover image and sense of occasion count for a lot - and buying a model just a year or two old can save you a huge amount over a brand new one.

Should you buy a Range Rover Sport?

If you can afford the running costs then a Range Rover Sport makes a compelling case for itself as a prestige luxury SUV. The ‘Sport’ in its name is a bit of a misnomer, as while it handles tidily for its size and weight, it’s far from being as dynamic as a Porsche Cayenne, but for sense of occasion, luxury, and cabin ambience the Sport remains one of the most desirable cars in this class.

The car we’re covering here debuted in 2022 and is the third generation of Range Rover Sport. It’s just as desirable as its predecessors and naturally features a few improvements, from more frugal and powerful engines to an even more enticing cabin, full of expensive-feeling materials and a pared-back, modern dashboard design.

Sport doesn’t mean a lack of space either - the latest car has grown and its interior has grown with it, so there’s space for five inside and a near-650 litre boot too. Right from the bottom of the range the specification is comprehensive, while higher trims are true luxury cars. All make covering big distances very easy indeed (the six- and eight-cylinder engines are powerful and smooth), yet there’s still surprising off-road ability if you go searching for it.

The Range Rover Sport competes against cars such as the Porsche Cayenne, Audi Q7, and BMW X5. Some of these German alternatives are sharper to drive but most struggle to feel quite as special - to match it you have to look at more left-field options like the Maserati Levante, or perhaps an older Bentley Bentayga for similar money.

What’s the best used Range Rover Sport model to buy?

You could opt for the least expensive D250 in SE trim and be perfectly happy with your Range Rover Sport purchase, as it still feels a cut above many of its rivals, equipment levels are very generous, and even the least powerful models still get down the road rather nicely. Consider the SE’s spec list of a fixed panoramic roof, heated windscreen, heated washer jets, 21-inch alloy wheels, two-zone climate control, 20-way electric heated memory front seats with heated power recline rear seats, perforated Windsor leather seats, and a heated steering wheel, and you can see what we mean. The plug-in models may be ideal for city dwellers but diesel still makes a lot of sense in a car this large.

Used Range Rover Sport fuel economy and performance

• Range Rover Sport 3.0L D250 MHEV: D250 models use a 3-litre straight six diesel with mild hybrid tech, good for 249PS, 0-62mph in eight seconds flat, and 38.2mpg.
• Range Rover Sport 3.0L D300 MHEV: The 300PS version of the 3-litre has the same fuel economy but a quicker 0-62mph time of 6.6 seconds.
• Range Rover Sport 3.0L D350 MHEV: Once again based on the 3-litre six, the 350PS variant again matches the D250 and D300’s economy, but the 0-62mph time drops to 5.9 seconds.
• Range Rover Sport 3.0L P360 MHEV: The first of the petrol engines is a turbocharged 3-litre straight six with 360PS. Economy isn’t quite there with the diesels at 30.4mpg, but 0-62mph takes only 6.0 seconds.
• Range Rover Sport 3.0L P400 MHEV: Another step up in power to 400PS results in a 5.7-second 0-62mph time and an economy average of over 30mpg.
• Range Rover Sport 3.0L P440e PHEV: Mild hybrid makes way for a plug-in hybrid setup in the P440e, though you’ll find the same six-cylinder petrol. Power is now 440PS, 0-62mph only 5.8 seconds, and its EV range 71 miles.
• Range Rover Sport 3.0L P460e PHEV: Essentially a 2023 update to the P440e, power grew to 460PS and EV range to 75 miles, with an increase in economy. 0-62mph dropped to 5.5 seconds.
• Range Rover Sport 3.0L P510e PHEV: An even more powerful version of the plug-in, it makes 510PS and has a 70-mile electric range. 0-62mph comes up in 5.4 seconds.
• Range Rover Sport 3.0L P550e PHEV: Another update, replacing the P510e in 2023 with a more powerful 550PS output. It gets a longer electric range, at 75 miles, while it’s quicker too at 4.9 seconds to 62mph.
• Range Rover Sport 4.4L P530: A standard petrol, as far as a 4.4-litre turbocharged V8 can be considered standard. 530PS results in a 4.5-second 0-62mph time, but also 24mpg thirst.
• Range Rover Sport 4.4L P635: The most potent Sport makes a full 635PS from the same 4.4-litre turbo V8 and plenty of tuning. The 0-62mph drops to a supercar-style 3.8 seconds, and economy is 23.7mpg.

What used Range Rover Sport trim levels are available?

There’s no such thing as a badly-equipped Range Rover Sport - it might have Sport in the name but this is as much a luxury car as the full-size Range Rover, and has equipment levels to match.

• The Range Rover Sport SE is the well-equipped entry-level model, with the kind of kit list that most buyers would be more than happy with.
• The Range Rover Sport Dynamic SE is largely a styling pack for the Sport SE, with grey alloy wheels, and satin burnished copper detailing.
• The Range Rover Sport Autobiography is a hugely well-equipped luxury-orientated model, though by this point you really start paying for the privilege.
• The Range Rover Sport First Edition was only sold, as the name suggests at the start of production, and had a few unique features and colours to help it stand out.
• The Range Rover Sport SV is the range-topping Sport, mainly marked out by its 635PS V8 engine - but also by dynamic air suspension, optional carbonfibre wheels, a carbon bonnet, and Brembo carbon-ceramic brakes.

Used Range Rover Sport dimensions and boot size

The Range Rover Sport’s exterior dimensions are:

• Length: 4946mm
• Width: 2047mm
• Height: 1820mm
• Ground clearance: 216mm (209mm Dynamic SE)

The Range Rover Sport’s boot size is:

• 647 litres
• 1491 litres with rear seats folded

Used Range Rover Sport road tax

All Range Rover Sports are saddled with a premium car surcharge thanks to list prices well over £40,000. This means cars of two to six years old will set you back £600 per year for the 2024/2025 tax year, or £10 less if they’re hybrids. On the plus side, this is a lot less than the first-year rate for a lot of variants, and it also drops down to a lower level from year seven onwards.

How much is it to insure a Range Rover Sport?

Like rivals such as the Porsche Cayenne, you’ll find Range Rover Sport insurance to be towards the upper end of the 1-50 group rating system. The very cheapest models begin in group 47, and most are in the maximum group 50. Recent news reports have highlighted the difficulty for some Range Rover customers even getting insurance at all in London, but the company itself has been dealing with these on an individual basis.