2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Plug-in Hybrid SUV

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Rating7.6

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Midsize SUV
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$69,500 - $90,000
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Luxurious cabin.

Low gas mileage.

No major changes for 2021.

Comfortable seats and ride quality.

Unimpressive all-electric range.

Capable off the road.

Expensive starting price.

Specs & Features

$69,500

price

355 hp @ 5500 rpm

horsepower

365 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

torque

TBD

transmission

3.0L 6cyl 4WD 8A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

Armed with a 2.0L turbocharged Inline-4 engine and 48V electric system, fused to an 8-Speed Automatic transmission, the 2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Plug-In Hybrid makes 398 horsepower and 472 lb-ft of torque. Standalone, the engine makes 296 horsepower while the electric motor manages 141 horsepower. This powertrain helps the 2021 Range Rover Sport Plug-In Hybrid cover 0-60 in 6.3 seconds. You can drive the Range Rover Sport Plug-In Hybrid for 19 miles on the electric system alone, making it good for small trips in the city. Combined, the Range Rover Sport Plug-In Hybrid achieves an impressive 42 MPGe combined while getting 19 MPG from the traditional engine alone. With a base price of MSRP of $84,350, the Range Rover Sport Plug-In Hybrid makes a formidable competitor in the midsize SUV segment, competing with the likes of the BMW X5 xDrive45e PHEV, the Volvo XC90 Recharge PHEV, and the Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid PHEV. 

Buying Advice

The 2021 Range Rover Sport Plug-In Hybrid comes unchanged for the 2021 model year. There are two trims on offer and we recommend the HSE Silver Edition which offers good value compared to the higher trims.

Trims

    SE
    $69,500 onwards
    • Engine: 3.0L 6cyl 4WD 8A
    • Horsepower: 355 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 365 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.2 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 21 mpg
    HSE Silver Edition
    $78,500 onwards
    • Engine: 3.0L 6cyl 4WD 8A
    • Horsepower: 355 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 365 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.3 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 21 mpg
    HSE Silver Editon
    $83,000 onwards
    • 19-Speaker Meridian audio system
    • Four-Zone automatic climate control
    • Heated and ventilated front seats
    • Heated rear seats
    • Panoramic sunroof
    • Surround-View camera system
    HST
    $84,000 onwards
    • Engine: 3.0L 6cyl 4WD 8A
    • Horsepower: 395 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 406 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 5.6 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 21 mpg
    Autobiography
    $90,000 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl 4WD 8A
    • Horsepower: 398 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 472 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.3 sec
    • Top Speed: 137 mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 19 mpg
    Biography
    $90,000 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl 4WD 8A
    • Horsepower: 398 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 472 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.3 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 19 mpg
    P400e Autobiography
    $90,000 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl 4WD 8A
    • Horsepower: 398 hp @ 5500 rpm hp
    • Torque: 472 lb.-ft. @ 1500 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 6.3 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 19 mpg

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Price

$43,300- $61,700

Engine

plug-in-hybrid

Rating

6.86

Horsepower

362 hp

Torque

369 lb.-ft.

Capacity

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2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Plug-in Hybrid SUV vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    6.2 sec--
    4.8 sec13.5 sec130 mph
    5 sec13.8 sec130 mph

    2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Plug-in Hybrid SUV vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      19 mpg24 mpg21 mpg27.6 gal.- -
      25 mpg29 mpg27 mpg14.3 gal.357.5/414.7 mi.
      19 mpg22 mpg20 mpg18.2 gal.345.8/400.4 mi.

      2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Plug-in Hybrid SUV vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        192.1 in.81.6 in.71 in.8.4 in.115.1 in.

        2021 Volvo XC90 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid

        Ranked #1

        195 in.84.3 in.69.9 in.9.4 in.117.5 in.
        194.3 in.87.3 in.68.7 in.8.3 in.117.1 in.

        2021 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid Plug-in Hybrid

        Ranked #3

        194.2 in.78.1 in.66 in.8.2 in.114 in.

        2021 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid Plug-in Hybrid

        Ranked #4

        193.7 in.86.4 in.66.8 in.8.2 in.114 in.

        2021 Volvo XC60 Recharge Plug-in Hybrid

        Ranked #6

        184.6 in.83.3 in.65.3 in.8.5 in.112.8 in.

        2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Plug-in Hybrid SUV vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          --24.8 cu.ft. -
          25.9 cu.ft.98 cu.ft.54 cu.ft.
          33.1 cu.ft.84.4 cu.ft.71.2 cu.ft.

          2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Plug-in Hybrid SUV vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            SourceCompare
            --24.8 cu.ft. -
            15.3 cu.ft.33.1 cu.ft.71.2 cu.ft.
            44.6 cu.ft.25.9 cu.ft.54 cu.ft.

            2021 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Plug-in Hybrid SUV vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -1625 lbs.- -
              7200 lbs.937 lbs.5672 lbs.
              2000 lbs.992 lbs.4619 lbs.

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