Say hello to…
…the Range Rover Sport, the smaller and more dynamic version of the Range Rover.
Now in its third generation, the Range Rover Sport’s line-up includes some attractive petrol plug-in hybrid engines, which fall into the 5% benefit-in-kind (BIK) tax band for 2024/25. We tested the P440e which has since been updated to the P460e, boosting the WLTP electric range from 70 miles to 75 miles.
JLR offers the 2025 Range Rover Sport PHEV in three trim levels:
- SE
- Dynamic SE
- Autobiography
The entry-level SE features 21-inch wheels, keyless entry, JLR’s Pivi Pro infotainment system with a 13.1-inch touchscreen, adaptive cruise control and 20-way electric heated memory front seats with heated power recline rear seats.
Dynamic SE upgrades the wheels to satin dark grey and adds other styling features such as black brake callipers, darker interior trim finishes and black roof lining.
Top of the range Autobiography includes a sliding panoramic roof, safety technology such as park assist and a head-up display, and styling touches like illuminated metal treadplates with Autobiography script. At this trim level you can also opt for the more powerful P550e engine.
Is The Range Rover Sport Suitable For My Fleet
JLR says that Range Rover Sport is a popular choice in the boardroom and among entrepreneurs; business owners (SME); and increasingly among senior leaders with access to salary sacrifice thanks to its “strong product appeal and BIK from just 5%”. In 2023, 2,907 Range Rover Sport sales went to fleet and business customers.
With thefts of Range Rovers and soaring insurance costs hitting the headlines some fleets may be wary about adding JLR product to their choice lists. However, JLR told us that thefts of its newest vehicles, including the Range Rover Sport, are “very low”. It launched its own insurance product in October last year, with average monthly premiums of less than £180.
It’s worth remembering that thieves are increasingly targeting keyless entry models and it’s not an issue which is unique to JLR.
Leasing A Range Rover Sport
Intelligent Car Leasing is offering the Range Rover Sport 3.0 P460e in Dynamic SE trim for £1,365.40 a month on a 3+36 contract with 20,000 miles a year. Gensen Reports forecasts maintenance costs of £60.39, while Class 1A NIC comes in at £52.06.
Driving A Range Rover Sport
The Range Rover Sport proves looks can be deceiving because despite its size and kerb weight of 2,735kg it’s not awkward to manoeuvre and is effortless at speed on a motorway.
With a 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol engine, coupled with a 160kW electric motor and 38.2kWh battery, it takes 5.5 seconds to go from 0mph to 62mph.
The driving position is slightly lower than the Range Rover and the steering wheel has a smaller diameter to give it a more sporting feel.
You can choose between three different driving modes: hybrid, which is the default mode on start up; full EV; and save mode, which preserves battery charge to be used at a point later in the journey.
We spent most of our week-long test in hybrid mode. Average fuel economy reached 184mpg on one 42-mile journey, with 35 miles being driven in pure electric. With a depleted battery, however, the fuel economy dipped to just 32.3mpg on the same route.
The Range Rover Sport can be charged from 0% to 80% in less than an hour using a 50kW rapid charger, while a domestic 7.2kW AC wallbox delivers a full charge in under five hours.
FleetandLeasing.com Verdict On The Range Rover Sport
For senior executives seeking a car that exudes luxury, has a decent electric range and low BIK, the Range Rover Sport hits the spot. Although we’d be tempted to hold out for the pure-electric version.
Range Rover Sport
- Model: P460e Dynamic SE
- Power: 460hp
- Torque: 660Nm
- Max speed: 140mph
- 0-62mph: 5.5s
- Official fuel figure: 385.6mpg
- Test fuel figure: 42 mpg
- CO2 emissions: 17g/km
- BIK tax band 2024/25: 5%
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