2025 vs. 2026 Range Rover Sport: What Changed and Which One Is Right for You
Both the 2025 and 2026 Range Rover Sport are exceptional vehicles. They share the same MLA-Flex platform, the same powertrain lineup, the same 13.1-inch Pivi Pro touchscreen, and the same 4-year/50,000-mile warranty. The 2026 model introduces upgrades that matter, especially if personalization, cutting-edge suspension technology, or the pinnacle SV experience is what you're after.
The 2025 and 2026 Range Rover Sport share the same core architecture, powertrains, and starting price near $83,700. The 2026 model adds world-first 6D Dynamics suspension on SV trims, an expanded SV Bespoke personalization program with 230+ exterior colors, and new SV Black and SV Carbon editions. Both model years are in stock at our Duluth showroom.
We carry both models here in Duluth. This page gives you the full picture so you can walk in knowing exactly which one fits your life.
What's New: Up to 635 hp (SV Carbon)
EV Range (PHEV): EPA-est. 51 miles (2026)
SV Bespoke Colors: 230+ exterior options
Towing: Up to 7,716 lbs (when properly equipped)
What the 2026 Range Rover Sport Actually Changes
Updates Worth Knowing Before You Decide
The 2026 model year isn't a ground-up redesign. It's a focused evolution. Land Rover sharpened the things that matter most to Sport buyers: performance feel, personalization depth, and technology refinement.
The biggest news is the SV lineup. Where the 2025 offered the SV Edition Two as its flagship, the 2026 lineup expands into three distinct SV expressions. The SV Black delivers a full stealth aesthetic, with Narvik Gloss Black exterior finish, a painted carbon fiber hood, and black ceramic badging throughout. The SV Carbon is built around performance, adding forged carbon accents, available carbon fiber wheels, and carbon ceramic brakes that shed up to 167.6 lbs of unsprung mass. That weight loss produces a 0-60 time as quick as 3.6 seconds when fitted with those wheels and brakes, one-tenth quicker than the 2025 SV.
SV Bespoke brings near-limitless personalization to the Range Rover Sport for the first time. Buyers can choose from over 230 exterior colors in gloss or satin finishes, or use the Match-to-Sample service to specify virtually any custom color. The 2025 offered the SV Palette, a solid range of premium finishes. The 2026 Range Rover Sport opens it up to something closer to a true commission experience.
Beyond the SV tier, the 2026 updates the Pivi Pro software with AI-assisted predictive suspension. The system reads the vehicle's navigation data and pre-conditions the adaptive dampers ahead of upcoming corners and changes in road surface quality. It's a refinement you feel more than you notice: smoother transitions, less reactive ride adjustment.
Powertrains: The Same Strong Lineup, One Update at the Top
Six Engines. Two Model Years. One Important Change.
Every powertrain available in the 2025 Range Rover Sport returns for 2026. Drivers cross-shopping both years aren't giving anything up in the engine room until they reach the SV tier.
The base P360 produces 355 horsepower from a 3.0-liter twin-scroll inline-six mild hybrid. The P400 steps up to 395 hp. Both return an EPA-estimated 20 mpg city / 25 mpg highway. The P460e plug-in hybrid delivers 454 combined horsepower and up to an EPA-estimated 51 miles of all-electric range on the 2026, enough to handle most Atlanta-area commutes without touching a drop of fuel. The 2025 P460e is rated at up to an EPA-estimated 53 miles. Two miles of difference; in practice, both handle the daily routine easily in EV mode.
The P530 twin-turbo V8 produces 523 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque, reaching 60 mph in 4.3 seconds. It's the same engine in both years. The genuine performance story belongs to the SV tier. The 2025 SV Edition Two ran a 626-hp tune. The 2026 SV models push to 635 hp, a 9-hp gain with a new engine designation (P635), hitting 3.6 seconds to 60 with the carbon wheel package.
All trims in both years come standard with all-wheel drive, an 8-speed automatic transmission, height-adjustable adaptive air suspension, and Terrain Response. The capability foundation doesn't change between years.
The 6D Dynamics Suspension: A Genuine First
Why the 2026 SV Rides Differently Than Anything Before It
This is the technology story of the 2026 model year, and it applies to SV trims only. Land Rover calls it 6D Dynamics: a world-first hydraulic interconnection system that works alongside the existing adaptive air suspension to actively manage body roll, pitch, and dive simultaneously.
Conventional adaptive suspension adjusts each corner independently. 6D Dynamics links all four corners hydraulically, allowing the system to transfer load across axles and diagonals in real time. The result is dramatically reduced body roll through corners, less nose dive under hard braking, and a more planted feel on uneven surfaces, without sacrificing the ride quality Range Rover buyers expect.
The 2025 Range Rover Sport SV Edition Two already offered one of the most composed rides in the luxury SUV segment. The 2026 SV with 6D Dynamics improves on it substantially. Drive both back-to-back and you'll feel it immediately. For buyers who prioritize the dynamic experience over personalization, this is the clearest reason to step up to the 2026 SV.
The 2026 SV trims also add All-Wheel Steering as standard, improving low-speed maneuverability and high-speed stability. The 2025 offered All-Wheel Steering as an available option on higher trims.
2025 vs. 2026 Range Rover Sport: Full Spec Comparison
| Feature | 2025 Range Rover Sport | 2026 Range Rover Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP (P360 SE) | ~$83,700 + destination | ~$83,700 + destination |
| Base engine | 3.0L I-6 MHEV, 355 hp | 3.0L I-6 MHEV, 355 hp |
| P400 engine | 3.0L I-6 MHEV, 395 hp | 3.0L I-6 MHEV, 395 hp |
| PHEV (P460e) | 454 hp combined | 454 hp combined |
| EPA EV range (PHEV) | Up to est. 53 miles | Up to est. 51 miles |
| V8 (P530) | 523 hp, 4.3 sec 0-60 | 523 hp, 4.3 sec 0-60 |
| SV peak power | 626 hp | 635 hp (P635) |
| SV peak 0-60 | 3.7 seconds | 3.6 seconds* |
| Suspension (SV) | Dynamic Air Suspension | 6D Dynamics + Air Suspension |
| All-Wheel Steering | Available | Standard (SV) |
| Infotainment | Pivi Pro 13.1" | Pivi Pro 13.1" + AI-predictive suspension |
| Towing capacity | Up to 7,716 lbs†| Up to 7,716 lbs†|
| Fuel economy (P360/P400) | EPA-est. 20/25/22 mpg | EPA-est. 20/25/22 mpg |
| Personalization | SV Palette | SV Bespoke (230+ colors) |
| SV flagship editions | SV Edition Two | SV, SV Black, SV Carbon |
| Warranty | 4-yr/50,000-mi B2B | 4-yr/50,000-mi B2B |
| Corrosion warranty | 6-yr/unlimited mi | 6-yr/unlimited mi |
*0-60 in 3.6 sec requires carbon fiber wheels and carbon ceramic brakes on SV Carbon trim. †When properly equipped. SV models are rated up to 6,614 lbs towing.
The honest case for the 2025: It's not a compromise. Every powertrain, every core technology, and the same excellent warranty apply. For buyers who don't need the new SV editions or SV Bespoke, the 2025 Range Rover Sport delivers the same driving experience at the same price. The 2025 is a fully current, world-class vehicle. It's not a clearance car.
Which Range Rover Sport Is Right for You?
A Straightforward Guide by Buyer Type
Choose the 2026 if:
- You want the SV Carbon or SV Black, both exclusive to the 2026 model year
- The 6D Dynamics suspension experience matters to you: test drive it and you'll know
- SV Bespoke personalization is a priority, with 230+ colors and Match-to-Sample available only on the 2026
- You want the latest Pivi Pro software with predictive suspension integration
- You're buying at the SV tier and want the full 635-hp P635 engine
Choose the 2025 if:
- You're shopping SE, Dynamic SE, or Autobiography trims, where the core experience and price are identical
- You find a 2025 spec that matches your ideal configuration and it's in stock now
- You're prioritizing the P460e PHEV and prefer the slightly higher EPA-estimated EV range (53 vs. 51 miles)
- You want to take advantage of any remaining 2025 model-year incentives: ask our team what's current
Either way, you drive off our lot in a world-class luxury performance SUV. The right answer depends on how you configure it.
FAQ: 2026 Range Rover Sport vs 2025
What is the main difference between the 2025 and 2026 Range Rover Sport?
The 2026 model introduces three new SV editions (SV, SV Black, SV Carbon), the world-first 6D Dynamics hydraulic suspension on SV trims, and SV Bespoke personalization with 230+ exterior colors. Core powertrains, pricing at the SE level, and warranty coverage are identical across both model years.
Is the 2026 Range Rover Sport more expensive than the 2025?
At comparable trim levels, starting MSRPs are nearly identical, both near $83,700 for the P360 SE. Price differences become meaningful at the SV tier, where new 2026 editions like SV Carbon command a premium over the 2025 SV Edition Two. Ask our team about current incentives on both model years.
What is 6D Dynamics and is it worth it?
6D Dynamics is a world-first hydraulic suspension system exclusive to 2026 Range Rover Sport SV trims. It links all four corners of the suspension hydraulically to reduce body roll, nose dive, and pitch simultaneously, working alongside the existing adaptive air suspension. Drivers who value sharp, composed handling will notice a clear improvement over the 2025 SV. It is standard on all 2026 SV variants.
How far can the Range Rover Sport PHEV travel on electric power?
The 2026 Range Rover Sport P460e plug-in hybrid is EPA-estimated at up to 51 miles of all-electric range. The 2025 P460e is rated at up to an EPA-estimated 53 miles. Both models use a 3.0-liter inline-six paired with a 32-kWh battery and an integrated electric motor. Most daily commutes across the Duluth, Johns Creek, and Lawrenceville area fall within that range entirely.
Does Hennessy Land Rover Gwinnett carry both model years?
Yes! We stock both 2025 and 2026 Range Rover Sport models at our Duluth location, including 2026 SV inventory. Our team can walk you through current configurations, compare specific trims side by side, and arrange a test drive of either model year.
See Both Models at Hennessy Land Rover Gwinnett in Duluth
The 2025 and 2026 Range Rover Sport are two of the finest luxury performance SUVs on the road today. Both are in our showroom. We serve drivers across Atlanta, Johns Creek, Suwanee, Lawrenceville, Roswell, Sandy Springs, and the greater North Georgia metro. Come see both models in person and drive the one that speaks to you.
