Range rover sport autobiography (2024 price)

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is becoming the Porsche of SUVs.

Not necessarily because of its performance, although the SVR model is plenty capable, but more so due to the sheer number of variants the Range Rover Sport can come in. With the addition of the hot-rod SVR model this year, the Sport is now available in seven different trims that cover a massive price spread.

This Range Rover Sport onslaught hopes to ensure there is an SUV for all tastes.

Those with the need for speed can opt for the SVR. If an elegant ride is your thing, there is the Range Rover Sport Autobiography.

Autobiography – It’s All About You

The Autobiography package turns an already posh SUV into a proper gentleman, complete with monocle and Henry Poole suit. Some of the upgrades include way power front seats, a heated steering wheel, heated rear seats, center console cooler, tri-zone climate control, surround view camera, speaker Meridian sound system and inch wheels.

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And if that’s not enough, there are two-tone and three-tone interior color schemes available.

My test vehicle came with the red and black two-tone interior that is loud, to say the least. But if red isn’t your thing, especially on the center of the steering wheel, there are plenty of other color combinations to choose from.

SEE ALSO: Range Rover Sport Supercharged Review

Every detail inside the Autobiography is finished in the best of materials.

Even the inside of the door pockets are trimmed in a soft, fake suede-like material. Not being happy enough with the chic interior, a few more high-end options were tacked on including an upgrade from the piddling watt Meridian sound system to the ear-bleeding 1,watt system.

Seats, Storage and Electronics

But not everything is perfect inside.

I couldn’t find a comfortable seating position in the way adjustable front seats. I usually like Land Rover seats, but for some reason, these didn’t fit me properly. I found the upper portion of the seat was too stiff and the bottom cushion merely acceptable.

As well, I wish the gauge cluster was more customizable so I could better set what information I wanted to see. The infotainment system is also very laggy. It takes long pauses between my touch commands and actually responding to them.

Rear seat passengers won’t have any of these issues, as the seats back there are comfortable and offer inches of legroom.

Behind them resides cubic feet storage of storage space inside the powered lift gate.

As luxurious as the Sport Autobiography is, it’s also fast. Zero to 6p mph happens in just five seconds flat – impressive for a 5,pound SUV. Enabling such a feat is a liter supercharged V8 that makes hp and lb-ft.

of torque.

It’s connected to an eight-speed automatic that sends power to all four wheels.

Land Rover claims the Sport Autobiography can hit a governed top speed of mph; an important ability when late for a state’s dinner. It feels every bit as quick as the numbers suggest, but big power does come with a drawback: big thirst.

Officially, the Range Rover Sport Autobiography is rated at 14 mpg city and 19 mpg highway.

The supercharged V8 does sound fantastic, though. I wish it was actually a little louder or had the option to open up the exhaust more, but I guess for those who love V8 soundtracks above all else, there’s the Sport SVR.

What Can It Do and What Does It Cost?

When stepping up to the V8 in the Range Rover Sport, the entry level model’s Torsen center differential is dumped for an electronically controlled one.

Range rover sport autobiography 2019: Zero to 6p mph happens in just five seconds flat – impressive for a 5,pound SUV. Enabling such a feat is a liter supercharged V8 that makes hp and lb-ft. of torque. It’s connected.

It’s infinitely variable and includes a two-speed electronic transfer gearbox. This allows the Range Rover to have decent levels of off-road prowess, further endowed thanks to the air suspension’s adjustable inches of ground clearance.

SEE ALSO: Range Rover Sport SVR Review

It’s more of an on-road Range Rover and it handles well for a big SUV. It’s not the most agile vehicle in its class, but again, there is the SVR for more performance. As it stands, the Autobiography is a well-proportioned SUV when it comes to comfort, handling and off-road abilities.

And if you have a big boat to tow around, it can also pull 7, lbs.

Starting at $93, after destination charges, the Range Rover Sport Autobiography isn’t exactly cheap, but it’s priced in line with the other high-end luxury SUVs. Coming in at $, as tested, it still under cuts the similarly powerful Porsche Cayenne Turbo by a few thousand dollars.

The Verdict: Land Rover Range Rover Sport Autobiography Review

The Range Rover Sport is a more traditional looking SUV than most of its curvy competitors.

It has a certain regal appeal that many other high-end sport utilities can’t match. The Autobiography in particular is more about luxury and power than handling and off-road. It’s an SUV full of swank and pedigree, perfect for family days at the country club.

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A 20+ year industry veteran, Mike rejoins the AutoGuide team as the Managing Editor.

He started his career at a young age working at dealerships, car rentals, and used car advertisers.

2015 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Autobiography Review

He then found his true passion, automotive writing. After contributing to multiple websites for several years, he spent the next six years working at the head office of an automotive OEM, before returning back to the field he loves. He is a member of the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC), and Midwest Automotive Media Association (MAMA).

He&#;s the recipient of a feature writing of the year award and multiple video of the year awards.

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