2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport - A hidden hybrid

The 2020 Range Rover Sport features an optional plug-in hybrid powertrain offering impressive fuel economy gains over the outgoing gas engine.


The new Range Rover Sport offers something few Land Rovers have been known for: fuel economy. With a tested combined miles per gallon (mpg) rating of 25.5, generated over 60 miles of varying terrain and traffic, the new plug-in hybrid powertrain offers nearly 7 mpg over the gas-powered 2019 model’s combined rating. Combine this with the knowledge that even the supercharged V6 engine will receive mild-hybrid updates, and it's clear that the 2020 Range Rover Sport will travel farther on a gallon of gas than ever.

The plug-in hybrid set up will generate 398 horsepower and 472 pound-feet of torque, sent to all four wheels through an 8-speed automatic transmission. The regenerative brakes work well, and with its adjustable air suspension, this SUV can ford 33.4 inches of standing water.

Technology is impressive, if a bit inconsistent. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are not available, but safety features are plentiful. Cargo space is impacted by the battery housed beneath the trunk’s floor, and there aren’t many interior storage cubbies. But 4-zone automatic climate control had Chris’ daughter exclaiming that the Range Rover Sport was, “the best test car ever!”


Presenter: Chris Wardlaw
Cinematographer: Dan Sharp

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[councillorproctor]

Try it before criticising! Great performance and the hybrid adds useful facility and reduces fuel consumption

[palladwr]

Infotainment works just fine when you get used to it. Very logical. Easy to use on the move.

[ktpinnacle]

I'm constantly amazed by high-end manufacturers installing laggy electronics in their vehicles. You'd think they would have solved that problem by now. It's not only a nuisance, it's a safety issue.

[La-ytwr]

If I bought a Range Rover the HST is by far my favorite version but I’ll lease

[creek]

Great vid Chris & I especially like your candor!

[ianalexander]

The Range Rover sport is my favorite car and it’s better that they made it a hybrid save money at the Pump

[peaceful_now]

I have the 2012 Range Rover sport Fuji white vintage tan interior I loved it, it drove nice rode nice the interior was nice all of the comforts of the newer models but like you said the technology is very slow and lags hard they need to figure this out this is such a nice vehicle. I wasn’t happy with the 5.0 which caused problems water pump went out at 70, 000 miles also there was an oil leak that happened lots of things started to break at 75, 000 miles this was very disappointing being how nice the car really is and looks!

[MrPeterthepilot]

Whatever is wrong with using diesel pumps?

[danielgonzalezd.]

😊 Great review. I love Land Rovers, but it annoys me that a car so expensive doesn't perform as it should be. Infotainment, mmm, somewhat disappointing. And it looks like the electric motor has some issue too. How is it that Land Rover doesn't pay attention to these details? I drive a discovery at present time and even that one has some embarrassing issues that they shouldn't be for a Land Rover.

[paulm]

They should make a version with normal dials, and buttons and just a basic infotainment and a naturally aspirated engine. I bet so many would buy it then, as is now it is just a headache. Pass and go for a Wrangler

[aslanmane]

I don't understand why reviewers seem to favour hybrid models. They are the least interesting vehicles out there.

[Origen]

You said it was "sized" in between the RR flagship and the Velar, but it's actually EXACTLY the same dimensions as the main RR

[danielfischer]

Isn't it an inline six, not a V6? So much for fact-checking.

[koston]

@ 0:50
2.0l 4 cylinder in a nearly $100k vehicle?

[onionpeeling]

Older body styles models are hotter than these awkward style models

[bextar]

Never buy only lease Rover vehicles then return at the end.

[toptobottom]

I don't like the fact that you can't plug it in and to be honest that flagship price doesn't resignate visually. I would rather have a plugin full-size range rover with the ability to get 30-50 miles on electricity only. If they can't accomplish that, Land Rover should stop wasting people's time. Let's be honest the new 2020 BMW x5 PHEV has this on lockdown.

[mustafabakir]

It has been just a nightmare for me to buy it. A brand new p400e RR 2020 still in the service for last 3 months! What I have is just a loaner! Customer service is horrible in the USA. God knows when they fix it or what the lemon court decide!!! Stay away!!!

[mariannalacrosse]

It’s 20 thousand cheaper with gas . Hybrid is not worth the money only 30 mpg for 94 thousand . Oh well

[swanblake]

Money pit. Avoid One Rover at all costs.