2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport [ 2008 ]
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Overall Score - 7.8 (Good)
The Range Rover Sport delivers a luxurious interior, eye-catching exterior styling and excellent overall performance, both on-road and especially off-road. Fuel economy is particularly poor, even in this class, and quality is still suspect.
The 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is a good-looking SUV that can handle any terrain and keep passengers comfortable both in the back country and around the city. "The Range Rover Sport offers the interior panache worthy of the Range Rover name, yet packages it in a vehicle that exudes a much more aggressive nature," writes Kelley Blue Book, adding, "In the dirt the Range Rover Sport can make the novice feel like a pro, and make living with the experienced off-roader simply unbearable."
The interior of the Range Rover Sport widely is seen as very luxurious and full of quality materials and the latest technology. While not yet tested, the SUV is equipped with most of the latest safety equipment seen in vehicles in its class. However, cargo room is not particularly competitive, and fuel economy is downright poor, even for its class.
Most reviewers find the Range Rover Sport to be a better value than the regular Range Rover. Car and Driver says, "Spending an extra $13,000 for the supercharged engine may seem steep, but it's what puts the fun in the Range Rover Sport." Edmunds concurs: "If you're going to spend this much money on an SUV, especially one with a 'Sport' moniker, go for the whole enchilada." IntelliChoice gives the Range Rover Sport a value rating of "Better than average" based on predicted cost of ownership compared to other vehicles in its class.
Range Rover Sport Performance - 8.1 (Very Good)
Consensus among reviewers is that the Range Rover Sport nicely balances on-road performance with Land Rover's signature off-road capabilities. "Driving the Range Rover Sport on-road is unlike many SUVs," writes Road and Track, "as it offers a very rewarding experience." continue
Range Rover Sport Exterior - 7.7 (Good)
On balance, most observers gave high marks to the Range Rover Sport's exterior styling. Kelley Blue Book says that the Sport looks "as if it is moving quickly, even when at rest." continue
Range Rover Sport Interior - 8.0 (Very Good)
Despite its rough-and-tumble off-road demeanor, the majority of reviewers comment that the Range Rover Sport has a refined interior that reflects its lineage. "The cabin is typical Range Rover luxury," writes Road and Track. Praise is not universal, though, as a few reviewers note shortcomings in the size, placement, and labeling of controls and buttons. continue
Range Rover Sport Safety - NA
Although crash test data is not available from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety or from government crash testing, the Range Rover Sport's list of standard safety features is comprehensive and competitive in its class. continue
Range Rover Sport Reliability - 4.0 (Mediocre)
The 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Sport reliability score shown is the Predicted Reliability rating provided by J.D. Power and Associates. This score is based on trending the past three years of historical initial quality and dependability data from J.D. Power's automotive studies, specifically the Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) and the Initial Quality Study (IQS). Based on the U.S. News analysis of reliability information from a number of different sources, the 2007 Range Rover Sport receives mediocre marks for predicted reliability. The Range Rover Sport is covered by a four-year/50,000-mile limited warranty. continue
