A series of updates have been made to the
2021 Range Rover Sport in North America and other markets. In the U.S., the
most significant update comes in the form of the HSE Silver Edition and SVR
Carbon Edition models. The former of these two enjoy a Shadow Atlas finish on
the front grille surround, hood vent inserts, door handles, and Range Rover
lettering on the hood and tailgate. It also comes equipped with unique 21-inch
five split-spoke Gloss Black alloy wheels with a Diamond Turned finish.
Customers can also option the HSE Silver Edition in Fuji White, Santorini
Black, Firenze Red, Eiger Grey, Lantau Bronze, Hakuba Silver, and Carpathian
Grey.
As for the 2021 Range Rover Sport SVR
Carbon Edition, it receives an exposed carbon fiber center section of the hood,
front bumper insert surrounds, main grille and vent surrounds, and various
other carbon accents. It also sits on its own 22-inch Gloss Black forged alloy
wheels.
Another new addition to the range is the
‘Premium Black Pack’, offered exclusively for the Range Rover Sport P525 HSE
Dynamic and including gloss black detailing on the hood and tailgate lettering,
grille mesh and surround, fender and hood vent surrounds, and mirror caps.
There is also a black contrast roof and a choice of black 21- or 22-inch
wheels.
Inside, the updates continue. Land Rover
notes that SE models come standard with grained leather upholstery and 14-way
adjustable front seats while HSE Silver Edition, HST, and HSE Dynamic models
are outfitted with Windsor leather 16-way adjustable front seats. Autobiography
variants have 22-way adjustable front seats. Also featured is configurable
ambient lighting, and a 7.8 liter center console with an available
cooler compartment or an optional refrigerator.
All 2021 Range Rover Sport models feature
the carmaker’s Touch Pro Duo infotainment system that includes two 10-inch
touchscreens while supporting Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. There is also a
12-inch interactive digital gauge cluster and a Head-Up Display. On the
powertrain front, a host of four-, six-, and eight-cylinder petrol and diesel
engines are available, including mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid options.
Sitting at the base of the family is the
Range Rover Sport SE with a mild-hybrid 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six
Ingenium engine delivering 355 hp and 495 Nm, priced from US$ 69,500.
The least powerful engine of the bunch is the available 3.0-liter turbocharged
V6 diesel of the Range Rover Sport HSE Silver Edition that is good for 254 hp
and 600 Nm.
Also offered is a plug-in hybrid 2.0-liter
turbocharged Ingenium powertrain delivering 398 hp and 640 Nm as
well as a modified mild-hybrid 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six with 395 hp
and 550 Nm. Standard models equipped with the 5.0-liter
supercharged V8 have 518 hp and 625 Nm while SVR models feature
this same engine but uprated to 575 hp and 700 Nm.
