The latest version of Range Rover’s on-road SUV is out on the Nürburgring. The CarBuzz spies have just captured the Range Rover Sport in high-speed on-track testing as the next iteration of the SUV gets ready for prime time. This one isn’t the electric version, but an electric variant is coming.
It will also arrive with an upgraded interior and the British brand’s latest in-car tech. But will the changes be enough to woo buyers away from competitors like the BMW X5?
This Brand Doesn’t Do Revolution, But The Evolution Is Still Sharp
Range Rover Sport refresh spy photoCarBuzz/Valnet
Land Rover doesn’t normally make big changes when it comes to its SUVs, but that doesn’t mean you can’t see anything new at all. The RR Sport’s camouflage is hiding new headlights with a smaller lighting unit than the current lamps, and a new running light. It’s also hiding a revised front bumper that appears to have much more space for airflow than the current car’s.
This Range Rover has also moved the front license plate mount. It’s now above the bumper directly below the main grille instead of mounted lower down underneath a secondary air inlet space.
The clamshell hood remains part of the package, but it too is different. The creases and center section appear taller than before, giving it more of a power bulge look for extra muscle.
It’s a small detail, but the side repeater turn signals have also been moved. They’re now higher up, splitting the center of the mirror instead of sitting below the housing.
Moving to the rear, there are more changes. The inner workings of the taillights have been replaced with a new lighting signature. The SUV also features a reshaped rear bumper, and the cutouts surrounding the tailpipes are new, though we’ve also seen an EV without them.
It’s different, but still familiar. It’s a shape that largely traces back to the original Range Rover Sport, which first launched in 2005.
Was The Old Range Rover Sport Not Lux Enough?
Range Rover Sport refresh spy photoCarBuzz/Valnet
Look in through the window and there are more changes. The dashboard screen appears larger than the existing model’s display, though its shape is notably unusual. The center dashboard vents have been realigned and are larger, and the center screen appears narrower and taller.
The CarBuzz spies tell us that the Range Rover Sport is upping the level of luxury in the already posh SUV with more premium materials and finishes. It will also get more sound insulation, to help quiet an already serene ride.
We don’t have details, but we expect a new infotainment system with the new model or at least a new software version. Expect smoother operation and more AI assistance because that’s what the industry is doing right now.
CarBuzz Insight – Why This Matters:
Range Rover Sport refresh spy photoCarBuzz/Valnet
The Range Rover Sport is a strong seller for the brand, and the combination of the Sport and the full-size Range Rover are its leaders. The Sport is also a style-forward vehicle, so if the company wants to keep it in that volume position, it needs to keep it stylish but also maintain the look buyers expect. It’s a tightrope, but these images suggest JLR is doing its best to walk it.
The new Range Rover Sport could debut by the end of 2026.
