2027 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Battersea 550PS PHEV

A leather-lined cabin, off-road capability, and a plug-in hybrid powertrain combine in the chic Range Rover Hybrid. Two versions of the gas-electric powertrain are offered, one making 454 horsepower and the other pumping that output up to 543.

Electric driving range is higher than average for the plug-in hybrid SUV class, and in our testing, the Range Rover Sport Hybrid managed to cruise at highway speeds for as far as 54 miles before the gas engine was required. Inside, the Range Rover Sport Hybrid offers the same premium experience as the rest of the Land Rover lineup, and its mid-sized shape provides ample room for adults to stretch out in both rows of seats. The price of the 2027 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Hybrid starts at $96,950 and goes up to $113,850 depending on the trim and options.

Hybrid Powertrains: turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder and one electric motor, 454 hp combined (P460e), turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder and one electric motor, 543 hp combined (P550e)Transmission: 8-speed automatic Drivetrain: four-wheel drive Both P460e and P550e plug-in hybrid powertrains consist of a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six and an electric motor, but the latter makes a combined 543 horsepower while the former makes 454. Four-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic are standard on both variants, but the P550e comes standard with an adaptive air-spring suspension system and a brake-based limited-slip differential, while those are optional on the P460e via the Stormer Handling package.

The Range Rover Sport Hybrid delivers a well-damped, even ride and relatively athletic handling for an SUV this size. Not only does a Range Rover need to perform on the road, but it also needs to be capable of tackling off-road trails. The Sport Hybrid model comes with an adaptive off-road cruise control feature and off-road driving modes. On our recent test drive, we were impressed with the top-trim P550e’s vim and ride quality, but we felt that the changeover from EV to gas power could use a bit more refinement.