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The Sport is a curious crossbreed, blending the looks of its larger Range Rover sibling with the suspension and underpinnings of the Land Rover LR4.
Motor Trend »
Although the Range Rover Sport doesn't radiate the same Old World luxury charm as the more traveled top-line Range Rover, it still feels rich and contemporary.
Edmunds »
the Sport's roofline tapers down, and the rear window has a shallower angle, giving it a sportier look.
Cars.com »
The exterior styling is quite similar to that of the previous Sport, which is a good thing because it closely mimics the handsomely traditional Range Rover.
Car and Driver »
The LED headlights are sure to impress valets and two-bar grille looks a bit tidier than the outgoing design.
Automobile Magazine »
STYLING | 8 out of 10
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The Sport is a curious crossbreed, blending the looks of its larger Range Rover sibling with the suspension and underpinnings of the Land Rover LR4.
Motor Trend
Although the Range Rover Sport doesn't radiate the same Old World luxury charm as the more traveled top-line Range Rover, it still feels rich and contemporary.
Edmunds
the Sport's roofline tapers down, and the rear window has a shallower angle, giving it a sportier look.
Cars.com
The exterior styling is quite similar to that of the previous Sport, which is a good thing because it closely mimics the handsomely traditional Range Rover.
Car and Driver
The LED headlights are sure to impress valets and two-bar grille looks a bit tidier than the outgoing design.
Automobile Magazine
Sleek for its size, and undeniably stylish, the 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is the refined, urban counterpart to the decidedly woodsy Range Rover.
Upright sides and a vertical front end, contrast with the sloping window and roof lines of the Sport, giving it the look to bear its name. Part classic Land Rover, part modern super-SUV, this is the most high-performance Range Rover you'll find--and it looks it.
Inside, the design is more of the same: classic Range Rover rectilinearity mixed with high-tech displays, a wealth of knobs and buttons to control the traction system, and fantastically finished materials, whether leather, wood, or plastic.
The gauges and displays are all easy-to-read, whether you choose the HSE or the faster Supercharged model. Both versions of the Range Rover Sport looks quite similar too, though aficionados will be able to spot the minor clues.
Conclusion
Thoroughly modern, yet rooted in Land Rover's history, the 2012 Range Rover Sport's style is clean, sharp, and composed.