It’s exceedingly rare to find an SUV that is equally at home on the track as it is climbing rocky hills and splashing through water crossings. Several automakers make capable SUVs that can tackle rough roads and are adequately equipped for passing and merging on a highway, like the Kia Telluride, Ford Bronco, Jeep Grand Cherokee, and Lexus GX. But none of those can also feel like a supercar on the track.
Land Rover has achieved that with its 2024 Range Rover Sport SV, a 626-horsepower beast. We tested the new SUV off-road, tackling steep inclines and stairsteps on its Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 tires wrapped around 23-inch carbon fiber wheels. Minutes later, we were pushing it to speeds up to 140 mph on a track atop Michelin Pilot Sport S5 summer shoes. To our surprise, the Rover felt as agile as a supercar.
The enhancements in the freshest Range Rover iteration include a new “6D” suspension, carbon fiber wheels, new custom eight-piston Brembo brakes, and other enhancements that help this SUV press past its previous limits both on- and off-road.
Enhanced “6D” suspension smooths out the ride
Land Rover established itself as an off-road specialist when its first vehicle was unveiled at the Amsterdam Motor Show in 1948. By 1980, it launched its first Range Rover, which elevated the brand as a symbol of luxury and a favorite of the British royal family. In fact, before his death in 2021, Prince Philip designed a custom Land Rover to carry his hearse in the official funeral procession.
The automaker explored its speedier side in the 2022 Range Rover Sport SVR, powering it with a 575-horsepower 5.0-liter supercharged V8 engine under its expansive hood. Now for 2024, the Range Rover Sport SV (dropping the “R”) has a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 mild hybrid engine and 51 more hp for a better balance of competence…
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