2014 Range Rover Sport SDV6 Autobiography Dynamic

Highlights

• Smart high-spec model with panoramic glass sunroof

• Second-generation L494 Sport

• Unusual Portofino Blue

• Twin-turbo 288bhp diesel

• Extensive service history and freshly serviced for sale 

Overview

 Most people think of James Bond as an Aston Martin kinda guy, but in 2013 he brought New York City to a standstill in one of the most dramatic automotive marketing stunts ever played out. 

 Driving the car via a live web broadcast from Manhattan Docks into the centre of the island’s main district, where a road and theatre were closed off for the new car’s launch, Bond actor Daniel Craig hand-delivered the car into the masses of thronging paparazzi, before stepping out of it, not saying a word, and disappearing again.

 The Bond-themed reveal, in which Craig is rumoured to have been paid £1m for his 10-minute appearance, went viral globally, and the second-generation Range Rover Sport had well-and-truly arrived, dominating the media for days afterwards. Expensive it may have been, but it was a masterful piece of marketing. 

 The ‘L494’ Sport was a highly desirable machine, echoing the design direction that produced the styling of the smaller Evoque, and introducing new Dynamic Response suspension with active anti-roll bars, as well as a lighter, stiffer monocoque construction – answering criticisms that its Discovery 3-based predecessor was too heavy. 

 The Range Rover Sport’s appeal lies in its ability to be almost as luxurious as a “full-fat” Range Rover, but with more dynamic ability, lower running costs and a smaller footprint. But make no mistake – it’s still a substantial car. It lasted until 2022 in its second-generation form, too, so it’s still seen as quite current, which is reflected in strong pricing. 

 This one is one of the most upmarket options – an Autobiography specification with the twin-turbo 3.0-litre SDV6 engine, it’s quick, refined and surprisingly agile, whilst also dripping with standard equipment and maintaining sensible running costs.  

History and documentation

• First registered in the UK on March 3rd 2014 

• UK V5C in the name of the vendor

• MOT until 1 June 2026 – no advisories

• Two keys

• Original Land Rover book pack

• Digital service records show the following services: PDI Mar 2014 @ 7 miles, Sep 2015 @ 16,547 miles, Nov 2016 @ 22,089 miles
• Hand-written entries in service book and various invoices show further services as follows: Nov 2017 @ 32,669 miles, Dec 2018 @ 42,839 miles, May 2020 @ 47,734 miles, Apr 2021 @ 48,026 miles, Dec 2022 (including timing belt) @ 53,146 miles, Sep 2023 @ 55,331 miles, Nov 2024 (mileage unrecorded), Nov 2025 @ 66,142 miles

Interior 

• Two-tone electrically cream and dark blue adjustable leather seats

• Very minor creasing wear to driver’s seat but no holes or damage

• Heated and ventilated seats

• Carpets and roof lining in excellent condition

• Genuine Range Rover floor mats

• Tailored floor mats

• Heated rear seats

• Adaptive cruise control

• Climate control

• Minor wear to inner driver’s side door handle

• Panoramic roof

• Integrated fridge in central armrest

• Panoramic glass sunroof

• Heated steering wheel

• Reversing camera

• Deployable side steps 

Exterior

• Lovely Portofino Blue paintwork in lovely overall condition

• There is a dent around the size of a 5pence coin on the near side rear just above the wheel arch.

• Wheels are in good condition but one could do with repair to some minor kerb damage

• Underneath appears to be in good condition as far as is visible

• All tyres in good, legal order

• Some minor chips, scuffs and marks commensurate with age and use, but in very good order overall 

Mechanical

• 3.0-litre V6 twin-turbo turbo diesel

• Eight-speed automatic transmission

• 288bhp

• 600Nm of torque

• 0-60mph in 7.0 secs

• Top speed 135mph

• Genuine low mileage

• Freshly serviced ahead of sale

Summary

If you want to feel like a king of the road, then this is a rather grand way of achieving such a status.

 It would have cost its original owner over £84,000 and is a fabulously equipped car, which can now be yours for a fraction of that original cost. It comes with a great maintenance history, passed its last MOT with no advisories and has covered well below average mileage, making it one of the most appealing Sports on the market right now – one that you will thoroughly enjoy owning. An imposing and impressive machine, in excellent condition throughout. 

 To arrange a viewing, click the 'Book Viewing' button located under the 'Place Bid' button. Viewings can be booked up until the day before the auction ends, after which the option will change to 'Contact Seller' for further enquiries. This seller is located in Coventry, W Mids.