2022 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT

Its becoming increasingly difficult to find a Range Rover Sport SVR that ticks all the boxes, particularly one that hasnt had a hard life. And when youre buying something with nearly 570 HP, we think that matters enormously. Our latest example, finished in Eiger Grey with a beautiful two-tone white and black leather interior, has covered just 30,472 miles and comes with an excellent maintenance record, having been serviced every year by Land Rover main dealers until its most recent service with ourselves. But what really impressed us was the condition and, perhaps more importantly, how well this particular SVR drives. Weve driven plenty of these over the years, and you can usually get a good feel for how an SVR has been treated within the first few miles. Some can feel a little tired, particularly if theyve spent their lives being driven hard. This one is quite the opposite. Everything feels tight, responsive and properly together, with none of the looseness you sometimes encounter. Its a lovely example to drive, and something we place a great deal of importance on when buying a performance car. Of course, the reason people fall in love with these is that extraordinary 5.0-litre supercharged V8. Theres something rather wonderful about a Range Rover producing this much power, especially when accompanied by one of the most distinctive exhaust notes youll hear from any SUV. The supercharger gives the engine an almost immediate response, and the way something of this size gathers speed is frankly ridiculous. But the SVR is much more than an ordinary Range Rover with a big engine. The suspension, chassis and active exhaust were developed specifically for the model by Land Rovers Special Vehicle Operations division, and you can really feel the difference. For something so substantial, its astonishingly capable. We particularly love the way this example has been specified. Eiger Grey looks fantastic against the more aggressive SVR bodywork, especially that wonderfully purposeful bonnet with its enormous vents. Open the door and the two-tone white and black leather completely changes the atmosphere. Its a much more interesting combination than the usual all-black interior, with contrasting white stitching and a suede headlining that finish things beautifully. For us, this is exactly the sort of colour combination that makes an SVR worth seeking out. Theres plenty to appreciate inside too. Heated and cooled front seats, heated rear seats, memory seating, four-zone climate control and a heated steering wheel make this a very comfortable car to use throughout the year. The Meridian sound system is excellent, while the electrically operated tilt-and-slide panoramic roof is one of those features wed really want on an SVR. Soft-close doors, adaptive cruise control and a reversing camera complete a very desirable specification. The maintenance history is exactly the sort of record we hope to see on one of these. Following its original Land Rover pre-delivery inspection in December 2021, it returned to the main dealer every year without fail, with services in October 2022, July 2023, July 2024 and June 2025. That most recent main dealer visit at 22,319 miles included engine oil, air filter, pollen filter, brake fluid and transfer case servicing. Weve since completed another service in November 2026, including oil, air filter, pollen filter, brake fluid and wipers. Its reassuring to see such consistent attention throughout its life. The previous owner enjoyed the car for nearly two years, and its overall presentation certainly gives us confidence in the care its received. The tyres and brakes show reassuring signs of considerate use, and theres a Ghost security system fitted too, a worthwhile addition on a vehicle of this nature. Its these smaller details, together with the driving experience and maintenance record, that help us form an opinion of a car rather than simply relying on how it looks. HG71

Features:

12V Power Socket, 21in Alloy Wheels - 5 Split Spoke Style 5091 with Satin Polish Finish, 360 Degree Parking Aid, 60-40 Folding Rear Seats, ABS - Anti Lock Braking System, ATPC - All Terrain Progress Control, Active Exhaust Control, Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Adaptive Dynamics, All Terrain lnfo Centre, Aluminium Bonnet, Aluminium Gearshift Paddles, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror, Auto-Dimming Power Fold - Heated Door Mirrors with Memory and Approach Lights, Automatic Headlights, Blind Spot Monitor, Bluetooth Connectivity, Body Coloured Side Sills and Bumper Corners, Brake Pre-fill, Bright Metal Pedals, CBC - Cornering Brake Control, Centre Console with Armrest, Clear Exit Monitor, Configurable Dynamics, Configurable Interior Mood Lighting, Contrast Painted Roof - Narvik Black, Customer Configurable Autolock, Customer Configurable Single Point Entry, DAB - Digital Audio Broadcast, DSC - Dynamic Stability Control, Driver Condition Monitor, Driver and Passenger Airbags, EBA - Emergency Brake Assist, EBD - Electronic Brake-Force Distribution, EPAS - Electronic Power Assisted Steering, EPB - Electronic Park Brake, ETC - Electronic Traction Control, Electric Windows with One-Touch Open-Close and Anti-Trap, Electrically Adjustable Steering Column, Electronic Active Differential with Torque Vectoring by Braking, Emergency Braking, Extended Leather Upgrade, Extended Satin Brushed Aluminium Trim Finisher, Follow Me Home Lighting, Front Door Storage Space, Front and Rear Cupholders, Front and Rear Grab Handles, Front and Rear Recovery Eyes, Glovebox - Lockable, Gradient Acceleration Control - GAC, Gradient Release Control, HDC - Hill Descent Control, Heated Front and Rear Seats, Heated Rear Window, Heated Steering Wheel, Heated Windscreen with Heated Washer Jets, High Speed Emergency Braking, Hill Launch Assist, ISOFIX Child Seat Anchor Points, Illuminated Metal Treadplates with Brand-Name Script, InControl Apps, InControl Protect, Interactive Driver Display, Intrusion Sensor, Keyless Entry, Laminated Acoustic Front and Toughened Rear Side Glass, Lane Departure Warning, Lightweight Exhaust System, Loadspace Compartment Light, Loadspace Cover, Loadspace Mounting Provisions, Locking Wheel Nuts, Low Traction Launch, Meridian Surround Sound System 825W, Navigation Pro, Non Smokers Pack, Pixel LED Headlights with Signature DRL, Power Operated Child Locks, Powered Tailgate, Premium Carpet Mats, Pro Services and Wi-Fi Hotspot, Push Button Start, RSC - Roll Stability Control, Rain Sensing Windscreen Wipers, Rear Bumper with Integrated Quad Exhaust Finishers, Rear Centre Armrest, Rear Fog Lights, Rear Traffic Monitor, Rear View Camera, Red SV Painted Brake Calipers, Remote Premium, SVR Badge, SVR Engine Cover, SVR Exterior Styling, SVR Leather Steering Wheel, SVR Performance Seats, Seat Belt Pre-Tensioners, Secure Tracker Pro (12 Month Subscription From New), Side Repeater Indicators in Mirror, Smartphone Pack, Sports Suspension with Dynamic Response, Standard Roof, Sunvisors with Vanity Mirrors, Switchable Sports Exhaust, TPMS - Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, TSA - Trailer Stability Assist, Terrain Response 2 with Dynamic Program, Three-Zone Climate Control, Touch Pro Duo, Traffic Sign Recognition and Adaptive Speed Limiter, Twin Speed Transfer Box - High-Low Range, Tyre Repair System