New platform, new engine.
Land Rover is working on the new Range Rover Sport since more than two decades. It has been testing prototypes for the performance SUV since the beginning of 2020. Today, we are happy to share a new batch spy photos with RRS. This is a test car with full-body camouflage. However, there are some important details to be noted.
First, it appears that the front fascia is losing some camouflage when compared to previous prototypes. Although it looks almost identical to the previous model, closer inspection will reveal the new headlights and bumpers as well as the new air intakes.
The diffuser can be seen through the large oval exhaust outlets at the back. Although the new Range Rover gives us a good idea about the rear fascia design we think the Range Rover Sport’s taillights will be quite different. This prototype shows that the corner lights of the clusters extend into the rear panels.
You won’t be confused by the evolutionary design approach. The new Range Rover Sport will use the MLA Flex architecture. This architecture is what underpins the standard Range Rover. The increased stiffness will make the vehicle more efficient and allow for greater electrification.
You can expect to see an assortment of electrified six-cylinder gasoline or diesel engines depending on market conditions, as well as a more powerful plug in hybrid powertrain. According to reports, the most powerful SVR model will borrow the 4.4-liter twin turbo V8 engine from BMW’s X5 M. This unit produces 615 horsepower (452 megawatts), and similar numbers are expected for the Porsche Cayenne rival. A 0-60 mph (0-100 km/h) acceleration time of around 4.0 seconds is possible.