Jaguar Land Rover unveiled the All-New Range Rover Sport SV to the world for the first time. The All-New Range Rover Sport SV is the most powerful and dynamic model in the brand’s history, perfectly harmonizing Land Rover’s hallmark performance and sophistication with eye-catching simple design. Advanced technologies such as an exceptional suspension system and a sensory audio system that aids physical condition stabilization have been heavily integrated.
The modern luxury performance SUV, the All-New Range Rover Sport SV, occupies the top tier of the Range Rover Sport lineup, elevating its sporty posture, dynamic performance, and confident presence to an entirely new level. Its outstanding performance is supported by unique aerodynamic design that presents a more intense impression, while extensive use of functional lightweight materials and cutting-edge technological materials enhances performance even further.
The All-New Range Rover Sport SV is equipped with a new 4.4L twin-turbo mild hybrid (MHEV) gasoline engine, boasting a maximum output of 635 horsepower and 76.5 kg·m of torque, with an output increase of 60 horsepower and 5.1 kg·m of torque compared to the previous generation Range Rover Sport SVR’s supercharged 5.0L V8 engine. Compared to the previous model’s 575 horsepower V8 engine, CO2 emissions have been reduced by 15%, and it can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.8 seconds, reaching a top speed of 290 km/h.
The All-New Range Rover Sport SV features the world’s first mass-produced 23-inch carbon fiber wheels, combined with the first-ever carbon ceramic brakes offered in a Range Rover. This lightweight technology reduces the vehicle’s weight by up to 76 kg, providing exceptional performance through aerodynamic refinements including a carbon fiber hood.
Representing the modern luxury philosophy of Range Rover, the All-New Range Rover Sport SV is available for reservation exclusively to a limited number of customers globally. The SV Edition One allows customers to select the best functional combinations and colors for their personalized vehicle. The Range Rover Sport SV Edition One features dedicated branding on the front splitter, center console, tread plate, and puddle lamp, enhancing its exclusiveness.
Geraldine Ingram, the head of the Range Rover brand, stated, “The All-New Range Rover Sport SV is not just an evolution beyond the previous Range Rover Sport SVR, but it perfectly embodies Range Rover’s philosophy by offering a tailored approach to discerning customers.”
The 6D Dynamics suspension system of the All-New Range Rover Sport SV boasts the world’s first hydraulic interlink dampers, adjustable air springs, and pitch control, boasting the most sophisticated performance in its class. This innovative semi-active system, which negates the need for an anti-roll bar, significantly reduces pitching and rolling during extreme cornering and acceleration, keeping the vehicle nearly level while enhancing grip and comfort.
The 6D Dynamics suspension of the All-New Range Rover Sport SV can lower its ride height from 10 mm to 25 mm compared to other Range Rover Sport models, depending on the drive mode, working flawlessly with the advanced chassis and suspension system optimized for SV settings.
Intelligent all-wheel drive, all-wheel steering, braking-based torque vectoring, configurable dynamics, and an active locking rear differential feature settings tailored for the SV model, providing a dynamic driving experience akin to a sports car. The new SV mode allows drivers to unleash even stronger performance.
Nick Collins, Senior Director of JLR Vehicle Programs, stated, “The All-New Range Rover Sport SV showcases the optimal combination of top-tier driving performance, unmatched appeal, and refined sophistication. It is a testament to the world-class expertise of JLR’s high-performance specialists.”
The All-New Range Rover Sport SV is characterized by specially developed chassis components using a new rear subframe with improved geometry and elasticity. The newly implemented electronic power-assisted steering rack provides the fastest steering ratio of any Range Rover model, enhancing agility and driving feel.
The All-New Range Rover Sport SV is equipped with exceptionally wide 305 mm tires on the rear, which are 20 mm wider than the front tires – a first for the Range Rover model. Riding on Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season 4 tires enhances stability and grip with a rear-centered dynamic setup. Enhanced rear roll stiffness contributes to immediate steering response.
This combination of technologies allows the All-New Range Rover Sport SV to generate lateral acceleration of over 1.1G when fitted with all-season tires, a 22% increase compared to the previous generation Range Rover Sport SVR fitted with summer tires, comparable to that of a track-ready sports car.
The All-New Range Rover Sport SV is equipped with a specially developed high-performance brake system. Customers can choose between the standard mixed metal dual-cast brakes or the optional carbon ceramic brake system.
The carbon ceramic brakes, a first in the Range Rover model lineup, offer superior high-temperature resistance, longer lifespan, and reduce spring load by 34 kg compared to the latest dual-cast iron brake discs that come standard with the All-New Range Rover Sport SV. Reducing mass at each corner enhances agility, rapid acceleration performance, and ride comfort.
Regardless of the brake system chosen, all All-New Range Rover Sport SV models feature the largest 8-piston Brembo Octima front caliper available on any Range Rover model. Developed exclusively for the All-New Range Rover Sport SV, these calipers complement the vehicle’s simple design while maximizing braking efficiency through a unique cross-shaped piston layout. Available caliper colors exclusive to SV include Yellow, Red, Carbon Bronze, and Black.
The All-New Range Rover Sport SV offers an industry-first lightweight 23-inch carbon fiber wheel option, allowing customers to reduce vehicle weight further. This innovative split 5-spoke wheel reduces the weight per wheel by approximately 9 kg, totaling a weight reduction of 35.6 kg compared to conventional 23-inch forged alloy wheels, greatly improving performance, handling, and ride comfort. The remarkably lightweight carbon fiber wheels are designed to meet the robust durability standards of cast and forged alloys and undergo numerous tests for assurance.
The driver can maximize the advantages of the All-New Range Rover Sport SV’s upgraded dynamic hardware through the newly added SV mode button on the steering wheel, enhancing the vehicle’s sporty driving feel. The SV mode optimally adjusts the steering, 8-speed automatic transmission, throttle response, exhaust sound, and lowers the ride height by an additional 15 mm, providing the most dynamic and intuitive driving experience.
In SV mode, drivers can activate the track-focused Track DSC stability control system, allowing for a dynamic balance that can be freely enjoyed in the All-New Range Rover Sport SV.
The outstanding performance of the All-New Range Rover Sport SV is expressed in its exclusive aerodynamic design, presenting a bolder impression while selecting functional lightweight technology and cutting-edge materials to showcase enhanced performance.
The exterior design, showcasing the exceptional performance of the All-New Range Rover Sport SV, features a dedicated front end that improves airflow, newly developed side elements of the body lower, and functional carbon fiber tip quad tailpipes for the active exhaust system as highlight points at the rear. Details that expose carbon fiber can be added to the Range Rover lettering, front bumper blade, grille surround, center portion of the hood, and side vents.
Jerry McGovern, JLR’s Chief Creative Officer, stated, “The smooth and restrained design of the All-New Range Rover Sport SV maximizes the vehicle’s dramatic proportions and sporty character.”
The cockpit structure of the interior features integrated headrests finished in satin carbon fiber, illuminated SV logos on the backrests, sculpted side bolsters, and SV-exclusive performance seats. The newly offered Ultra Fabric™ PU interior option is characterized by seamless ‘3D knit to foam’ fabric. The world’s first translucent edge light gear shift paddles are positioned behind the steering wheel, highlighting the thumb grip, while the black ceramic applied to the console gear shifter provides a cool and smooth touch.
The All-New Range Rover Sport SV is equipped with Body & Soul Seats, providing a multi-dimensional audio experience that enhances sensory connectivity. The Body & Soul Seats consider the health of passengers while allowing front-seat passengers to feel the sound through their bodies. The tactile audio system of SUBPAC, used by top recording artists and composers, is applied for the first time in mass-produced vehicles.
Integrating SUBPAC’s AI optimized software with a transducer coupled on the backrest of the front seat passengers, the Body & Soul Seats analyze audio in real time to generate high-quality audio vibrations, delivering captivating and immersive sound. This system operates in conjunction with a 1,430W Meridian Signature Sound System featuring 29 speakers.
The wellness program of the Body & Soul Seats positively influences the heart rate variability of passengers in the front seats, enhancing mental and physical stability by going beyond just immersion in music. A higher heart rate variability indicates lower stress levels and relaxation.
Six specially developed tracks (Poise, Soothe, Serene, Cool, Tonic, Glow), created in collaboration with Coventry University’s National Transport Design Center and School of Media and Performing Arts, have been shown to help alleviate anxiety or improve cognitive responses by positively impacting the passengers’ heart rate variability.
In conjunction with the unveiling of the All-New Range Rover Sport SV, a new plug-in hybrid model with improved range and the latest generation Pivi Pro infotainment technology has been added to strengthen the Range Rover Sport lineup.
The upgraded P550e model of the PHEV powertrain, featuring enhanced performance and efficiency, offers up to 121 km (WLTP) of EV driving range, surpassing the previous P510e model, with CO2 emissions of 15g per kilometer. With the addition of the new P550e PHEV featuring updated transmission settings in the powertrain lineup of the Range Rover Sport, the choice has been widened. It generates a maximum output of 550 horsepower and 81.6 kg·m of torque from a 3.0L 6-cylinder Ingenium gasoline engine combined with an electric motor.
The enhanced electric motor and transmission have elevated the responsiveness of the electric hybrid to unprecedented levels, reducing the zero-to-sixty time to just 5.0 seconds when using fully electric mode.
Combining both power sources allows acceleration from a standstill to 100 km/h in just 4.9 seconds, quicker than the previous model’s 5.4 seconds.
Additionally, the MHEV system, newly introduced in the P530 V8 powertrain, stores energy generated during deceleration and braking to enhance efficiency, using that saved energy for acceleration to improve responsiveness. This is complemented by other benefits of the MHEV system, such as stop/start, reducing CO2 emissions.
The eye-catching simple interior of the Range Rover Sport has been upgraded with intuitive new technologies. The elegant 13.1-inch floating glass display integrates the Pivi Pro infotainment system, allowing for intuitive control of all vehicle functions.
Conveniently available volume and cabin temperature controls are featured on the sidebar with the latest slider, enabling instant and precise operation of key functions regardless of the displayed menu screen. Approximately 80% of features can be executed from the home screen with just two taps. Haptic feedback elevates the interaction between touch and the user to a new level.
Robin Colligan, Managing Director of Jaguar Land Rover Korea, stated, “The All-New Range Rover Sport SV, which is at the pinnacle of the Range Rover Sport that has set standards for sporty luxury SUVs, provides performance that exceeds customer expectations and bespoke options tailored to individual tastes, showcasing a perfect combination of next-level technology, performance, unrivaled design, and superior refinement.”
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