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Land Rover Range Rover Sport - What the Auto Press Says

The 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport ranks 8 out of 11 Luxury Large SUVs. This ranking is based on our analysis of 63 published reviews and test drives of the Land Rover Range Rover Sport, and our analysis of reliability and safety data.

If you want a luxurious SUV that can conquer remote trails, look good around town, and provide a sporty on-road driving experience, the Range Rover Sport might be just what you're looking for.

You'd be forgiving for thinking that the 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is the Frankenstein of Land Rovers.  It shares a platform with the Land Rover LR4, and engines with the Range Rover. It slots between the two in price, as well, but some people may mistake it for the more-expensive Range Rover --especially given the Range Rover Sport's Profile and name.

Still, according to reviewers, though the Range Rover Sport steals much of its DNA from other models, it's completely its own car. The Sport is a ruggedly capable off-road SUV that's also able to provide near-sports-car performance on the road, and features a cabin that wouldn't seem out of place in a much more expensive luxury car.

That's not to say the Sport is perfect.  New-for-2010 engines provide ample power for any situation, but some reviewers say that the Sport's underpinnings (sourced from the LR$) have trouble handling the new Supercharged model's engine (sourced from the Range Rover) output.  Plus, as a brand, Land Rover doesn't have the best reputation for reliability.

If you're interested in a sporty luxury SUV, be sure to also check out the BMW X5 or the Porsche Cayenne. Neither can match the Sport off-road, but on-road, some reviews say they have the edge.

The Range Rover Sport seats up to five.  For 2010, it gets new engines and some new cabin technology.  The Range Rover Sport is available in HSE and Supercharged trims.

• "With a heavily revised interior and a powertrain selection worthy of its nameplate, the 2010 Range Rover Sport is not only a viable option in the performance luxury SUV segment, it's one of the best in the business." -- Left Lane News
• "We suggest a serious look at competing luxury SUVs like the X5/X5 M, Infiniti FX50 and Porsche Cayenne -- all of which are less likely to cause mechanical headaches. But for those who still desire a luxurious cabin, status, capable on-road handling and off-road capabilities, the 2010 Range Rover Sport is still one of the few games in town." -- Edmunds
• "Any Range Rover Sport does a very good job balancing on- and off-road performance with comfort and utility, all while maintaining a mature and distinct personality." -- Consumer Guide

Range-Rover-Sport Performance - 8.3 (Very Good)

The Range Rover Sport lives up to Land Rover's off-roading reputation while providing an on-road ride that, for the most part, lives up to the "Sport" in its name. Read More

Range-Rover-Sport Exterior - 8.6 (Very Good)

The Range Rover Sport distinguishes itself from its Range Rover sibling with a slightly more sloping profile, but reviewers say the Sport still manages to deliver the posh style that Land Rovers are known for. Changes for 2010 include revised lights and bumpers, but most people would be hard-pressed to tell the difference between the 2009 and 2010 models. Read More

Range-Rover-Sport Interior - 8.3 (Very Good)

The interior of the 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is something most buyers will love. Car and Driver says, "The Sport's cabin is perhaps its best and most unique feature; it's on the same level as an Aston Martin or Rolls-Royce interior." Read More

Range-Rover-Sport Safety - NA

The 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has not been crash-tested by the government. Like most luxury SUVs, it comes with a full range of safety technologies to help drivers avoid, and passengers survive, collisions. Read More

Range-Rover-Sport Reliability - 6.0 (Mediocre)

The 2010 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). The 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport comes with a four-year/50,000-mile limited warranty.  While Tata Motors, the company that recently purchased the Land Rover brand has promised to improve reliability, as a brand, Land Rover's reliability history isn't as strong as some competitors'.   Read More