In a world obsessed with green credentials, the 2025 Range Rover Sport P460e is a rare creature. It’s a plug-in hybrid SUV that can run on no fuel at all, but it can also rip up the mud and hammer along and around tarmac.
Whether you’re silently cruising the leafy avenues of Mosman or storming up an alpine fire trail, this thing’s got the guts, the grace, and the grin factor all rolled into one.
2025 Range Rover Sport P460e: Specifications
Engine: 3.0-litre turbo-petrol inline-six PHEV
Electrical: 38.2kWh battery, 126km range
Output: 338kW / 660Nm
Gearbox: Eight-speed auto
Drive type: Four-wheel drive, dual range
Wheels: F & R: 22×9.5, 285/45 (23s fitted)
ANCAP: Five stars
Kerb weight: 2735kg
Power-to-weight: 8.09:1 (kg:kW)
Official consumption: 1.6L/100km
Our consumption: 8.2L/100kmFuel tank/Fuel type: 71L/95 RON
Power efficiency: 211.25kW:L/100km
0-60km/h: 2.65 seconds*
0-100km/h: 5.48 seconds*
60-110km/h: 3.73 seconds*
1/4 mile: 13.84 seconds at 164.7km/h*
Max acceleration: 0.897g*
100-0km/h braking: 43.78m in 3.42 seconds*
Max deceleration: -1.176g*
Starting price: $190,545
*Figures as tested by Driving Enthusiast on the day. Manufacturers’ claims may be different
2025 Range Rover Sport P460e: How much does it cost?
Let’s not kid ourselves, this is Range Rover territory. And that comes at a price. The P460e Dynamic lands in at $190k before on-roads. The real kicker is when you load it up with all the add-on glam that helps set it apart from the rest. And there is a lot to choose from. There is a Stormer Handling Pack, a Cold Climate Pack, Convenience Pack, and lots more, easily capable of catapulting the final bill to $240k-plus.
But consider this; the P460e offers serious tech, real EV driving range, and world-class ride comfort wrapped in an unmistakable, highly desirable design. It competes with everything from the BMW X5 xDrive50e and Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid, to high-end electric SUVs like the BMW iX and Mercedes EQE SUV. In that context, and given the breadth of capability, the price starts starts to make sense. And this can actually go off road.
Land Rover provides a five-year, unlimited kilometre warranty and five years of complimentary roadside assistance. There is also a five-year/102,000km service plan available for $3900.
2025 Range Rover Sport P460e: Interior & packaging
Get in, close the door with its reassuring thunk, and suddenly you’re insulated from the chaos of the outside world. This is a sanctuary on wheels. You start to understand why this vehicle commands a premium price.
The Range Rover Sport cabin has always leaned toward sophistication, but 2025 steps it up again. It’s not just a space, it is an experience. There’s a precision here that feels surgical but never cold. The entire cockpit wraps around you with a cocooning and empowering affect. The sweep of the dashboard, finished in elegant ‘Ultrafabrics’ with optional open-pore wood or dark aluminium trim, feels more Scandinavian living room than off-road bruiser.
And its tech-rich without being tech-overwhelming. The centrepiece is a 13.1-inch floating curved Pivi Pro touch-screen that is fast, responsive, and running intuitive software that makes navigation, climate, and drive modes a breeze to operate. Especially with wireless Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and built-in Spotify. Beneath it is a 15W wireless charging pad, integrated with a cooling fan to prevent common device overheating issues.
In front is a 13.7-inch interactive driver display that delivers sharp graphics and customisation with navigation, EV status, or classic gauges – all presented with excellent clarity. Land Rover’s latest voice assistant system, powered by Amazon Alexa and the “Hey Land Rover” command, works well in the real world, even with the radio up.
But what really sets the interior apart is the sound system. The optional Meridian Signature sound system is an auditory tour de force that is made up of no less than 29 speakers. Integrated headrest speakers and active noise cancellation elevate the listening experience to something akin to a private concert. This system never breaks a sweat. The spatial sound zones for each occupant are a particular highlight, giving everyone their own private acoustic bubble.
The seating is also magnificent, with 22-way power-adjustable sports seats in the front with memory, massage, heating, cooling, and enough support to keep your lumbar smiling after a trip to Byron Bay. The rear passengers also score optional seat heating and generous space thanks to a big wheelbase. Climate and charging facilities are of course provided.
Up at the back there’s 835 litres of boot space, expanding to 1860 litres with the rear seats folded; it’ll swallow golf bags, prams or enough glamping gear to survive the next long weekend. Add to that clever storage compartments, a chilled centre console, walk-away locking with flush door handles that pop out like magic, soft-close doors, and it’s clear this SUV doesn’t just move people, it is designed to pamper them.
Even the air you breathe inside has been considered. With Cabin Air Purification Pro, PM2.5 filtration, and Nanoe X tech, it claims to neutralise odours and filter out allergens – including airborne viruses. Because, after all, luxury in 2025 means more than just leather seats.
On the safety front, nothing has been spared. You get all the latest advanced driver assistance systems and more. Examples include driver condition response, rear radar collision monitoring, remote parking assist, and 3D surround cameras. And the annoying mandatory safety tech can easily be switched off if you prefer.
From an external design perspective, the Range Rover Sport is still unambiguously identifiable. You get muscular proportions with its high waistline, minimal overhangs, and smoothly-wrapped sheet metal that conveys sleek agility. The attention to detail is sublime, including in the crisp and slim LED lighting.
2025 Range Rover Sport P460e: Powertrain & handling
Here’s where the P460e really starts to show off. The 3.0-litre turbo-petrol inline-six Ingenium engine pairs with a 160kW electric motor and a 38.2kWh battery system that, combined, delivers 338kW and 660Nm. That’s good for a 0–100 km/h sprint in a claimed 5.4 seconds. Not too shabby for a 2700kg beast.
Our testing had it clocked in 5.48 seconds. It’s faster than some hot hatches and more than brisk enough for any overtaking or freeway entrance manoeuvres. A silky smooth yet responsive eight-speed auto gearbox also helps the fast delivery of this combined power when it’s needed.
But speed is just one dimension. What also impresses is the refinement of the hybrid system. Around town, it’ll hum along in full EV mode for up to 126km (WLTP) or 92km in real-world terms, depending on traffic, climate control usage, and elevation. And when the battery depletes, the transition to hybrid mode is seamless.
The DC fast charging capability of 50kW is high for a plug-in hybrid. This means in under an hour, it can charge from 0-80 per cent. A home 7.2 kW wall box gets you from flat to full in about five hours – easily achievable for overnight charging. There’s also regenerative braking which subtly feeds energy back into the pack with none of the on/off jerkiness found in other inferior systems.
Our fuel economy experience revealed that it can range from 0L/100km if you charge frequent enough to not use petrol, to around 8.2L/100km if you drive in hybrid mode and don’t get a chance to charge. Officially, it is listed at 1.6L/100km. But this test is based on one specific driving distance that lasts between 20-30 minutes, after being fully charged.
Turning to dynamics and the Range Rover Sport has one of the most differing split personalities you can get. It can provide the luxury smoothness fit for a royal, and suddenly turn into a road-hugging sports wagon in the same breath. That’s mostly thanks to dynamic air suspension with switchable dual-volume air springs and Adaptive Dynamics 2. This setup reads the road ahead using GPS and eHorizon data to pre-load the suspension before corners and bumps happen. The ride is serene in Comfort mode and taut in Dynamic mode.
Add in all-wheel steering from the Stormer Handling Pack, which pivots the rear wheels up to 7.3 degrees, and this 5-metre long beast turns like a vehicle half its size. At speed, the rear wheels sync with the front for greater stability, reducing twitch and giving you a rock-solid line through long sweeping bends. Yet, in very tight corners and car parks, it spins around in a much smaller radius compared with what the dimensions would otherwise allow.
This isn’t just a suburban show pony either. There is Terrain Response 2 and adaptive off-road cruise control to round out the tech package. A dual-range gearbox, suspension height adjustment to give additional ground clearance (up to 275mm), a full-sized spare wheel, and an excellent 33-degree approach angle all ensure gravel trails, wet fields, or even snow-dusted tracks in Tassie are still well within its remit. If you dare to get it dirty.
We tried out our usual hill climb in this example, and, well, it was quite literally unbelievable. On the day we tested, it was soaking wet, with a clay-like surface near the top making it extremely slippery. This is a hill that has an incline of around 30 degrees, so, in the wet, it’s almost impossible to walk up or down.
But, somehow, this big luxury barge drove up like it was a tarmac road. Honestly, I don’t even know what else to say. Check out the video below to see what I mean. Wheel articulation is impressive, even with these 23-inch optional wheels. And keep it mind it is wearing low-profile, tarmac-oriented tyres.
2025 Range Rover Sport P460e: Key attractions/reasons to buy
- Efficient power: You get Range Rover DNA – mostly petrol – but enough EV to adsorb day‑to‑day guilt yet stump up great performance when needed.
- Unmatched luxury: From 22‑way power adjustable massage seats to 29‑speaker Meridian sound and active noise cancellation, the Sport moves you on multiple comfort axes.
- Tech that enhances, not distracts: A curved 13.1-inch infotainment screen, 13.7-inch driver display, voice assistants, and heavily customisable layouts. It’s all easy to use but doesn’t take over the cabin experience.
- Adaptable ride: Innovative air suspension, all‑wheel steering, and adaptive chassis control combine to defy physics; a sublime ride yet with the bracing of a proper sports wagon.
- Off road capability: The on-board 4×4 tech is awesome. Loads of clearance, low range, locking diffs… it will go further than you’ll ever want to venture.
2025 Range Rover Sport P460e: Key considerations before you buy
- Big price: It starts in the high $190k bracket and up near $230k when options that set it apart from the rest are added.
- Four-wheel steering takes getting used to: All-wheel steering brings the benefits of better handling management of a large beast, and tighter turning in confined spaces. But you need to allow for variances in your inputs as it decides when to vary the radius, not you (although there are parameters and speed markers).
- Electric: Although the WLTP of 126km is decent for a PHEV, real‑world driving with the A/C on will see much lower. There’s also the related challenges facing all EVs in terms of the local infrastructure.
- Reliability: Land Rover still has one of the worst reputations for long-term reliability, according to various tow truck drivers we’ve talked to over the years, forums, and mass surveys; JD Power etc. Our advice is to understand this and stick within the warranty period.
2025 Range Rover Sport P460e: Video
How does it rate against its rivals?
- Price
- Quality look & feel
- Interior tech
- Powertrain performance
- Ride & handling
- X-factor (does it stand out in its class?)
Final word
If your budget stretches this far, you won’t be disappointed by its breadth of capability, majestic luxury, and quintessential British charm. This is the SUV for people who want it all.
