2023 RANGE ROVER SPORT - FULL VISUAL REVIEW

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The third-generation Range Rover Sport aims to maintain its relevance in the performance SUV segment through the introduction of plug-in hybrid and upcoming fully electric powertrains. While the design is clean and well-executed, it's noted as more anonymous compared to the flagship Range Rover. The vehicle's considerable weight, particularly the PHEV variants, impacts its braking performance significantly, with stopping distances from 100mph recorded at 108 meters. Despite the "Sport" moniker, the review suggests the focus is more on attitude, comfort, image, and luxury rather than outright sportiness, with the weight hindering dynamic prowess. The reviewer highlights that options can quickly escalate the price beyond the initial figures, and while diesel and V8 options remain, the plug-in hybrid variants offer a claimed 70 miles of electric-only range, estimated at 50 miles in real-world conditions. The vehicle's advanced technology suite, including all-wheel steering and a 48V anti-roll system, attempts to mitigate the effects of its substantial mass.