Photography: David Lewis Taylor
A 626-horsepower statement of speed, precision, and Bespoke luxury, the new Range Rover Sport SV transforms the modern performance SUV into something far more visceral.
Capable of accelerating from 0–60 mph in just 3.6 seconds with a top speed of 180 mph, the new Range Rover Sport SV immediately establishes itself as the most powerful and dynamic Range Rover ever created. Yet performance alone does not define this extraordinary SUV. The SV merges brute force with sculptural elegance, wrapping its 626 horsepower in a silhouette that feels both muscular and impossibly refined.
Every detail has been shaped with speed in mind. Enlarged air intakes, lower side skirts, and quad carbon-fibre exhaust tips reinforce the vehicle’s assertive stance while delivering a soundtrack that feels unmistakably visceral. Functional lightweight materials and airflow-enhanced surfaces sharpen both aesthetics and capability, giving the Sport SV a more grounded and technical presence without sacrificing the restrained sophistication that defines the Range Rover nameplate.
Not long ago, we traveled to Rover House Park City for the reveal of the ultra-limited Range Rover Sport SV Winter Dusk — inspired by the deep indigo tones of the alpine evening sky.
Now, through Range Rover’s SV Bespoke commissioning service, owners can create an even more personal interpretation of the Sport SV. With access to more than 230 exterior finishes in gloss, matte, or satin, alongside a match-to-sample paint program, the possibilities become almost limitless. Clients can further individualize their vehicle with an exposed carbon-fibre hood, contrast roof treatments, and custom mirror caps.
A new glass-like finish is now offered as standard on Bespoke gloss paint specifications for both Range Rover and Range Rover Sport SV models. The process incorporates a thicker top-coat lacquer along with extensive hand polishing and finishing techniques, creating remarkable depth and clarity across the vehicle’s surfaces.
Maximizing the capabilities of the Sport SV’s upgraded dynamic hardware, drivers can intensify the experience through the dedicated SV Mode button mounted directly on the steering wheel. Going beyond the standard Dynamic mode, SV Mode recalibrates the steering, eight-speed automatic transmission, throttle response, exhaust character, and innovative 6D Dynamics suspension system. Ride height is lowered by an additional 15 mm, sharpening response and delivering the most focused and engaging driving experience possible. The system also enables the track-oriented TracDSC stability control program, allowing drivers to further explore the vehicle’s dynamic balance.
Inside, the cabin adopts a distinctly cockpit-inspired atmosphere. Satin carbon fibre-backed SV Performance Seats feature integrated headrests, sculpted bolsters, and illuminated SV logos, while a new lightweight Ultrafabric interior introduces seamless “3D Knit to Form” textile construction. Translucent edge-lit paddle shifters add a futuristic touch behind the steering wheel, and black ceramic finishes on the console-mounted gear selector deliver a cool, tactile precision that quietly reinforces the vehicle’s performance intent.
The Range Rover Sport SV ultimately succeeds because it understands restraint. Even with supercar levels of acceleration and unmistakable presence, it never abandons the quiet confidence that has always defined Range Rover at its best. Let’s Build One.
