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2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport gets a substantial mid-cycle update led by redesigned exterior details and a new two-screen cabin interface. Its V8 engines are stronger too, especially the 575-hp SVR.
About the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
2nd generation (2014-2022), mid-cycle refresh year
Land Rover positioned the Range Rover Sport as a luxury SUV that blends strong road performance with genuine off-road ability. It sits below the larger Range Rover, using a more driver-focused shape and tuning while retaining four-wheel drive, height-adjustable air suspension and a richly finished cabin. Its main distinction is breadth: it can handle fast highway travel, difficult terrain, towing and everyday family use without becoming a truck-like utility vehicle.
The 2018 lineup ranges from the comfort-focused HSE to V8-powered luxury and performance models. The Supercharged and Autobiography Dynamic use a 518-hp V8, while the SVR has 575 hp and performance-tuned suspension, steering and transmission programming. Every trim has two 10-inch touchscreens, LED headlights, air suspension and full-time four-wheel drive.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The 5.0-liter supercharged V8 rises by 8 hp to 518 hp in the regular V8 trims. The SVR gains 25 hp for a total of 575 hp, along with revised suspension and transmission tuning.
Styling
Land Rover redesigns the grille, bumpers and exterior lighting. The SVR also receives more aggressive performance bodywork, and LED headlights become standard throughout the lineup.
Safety
Blind-spot monitoring becomes standard on the HSE, Supercharged and Supercharged Dynamic trims.
Tech
The previous center-screen layout is replaced by two 10-inch touchscreens for infotainment and cabin controls. Premium Meridian audio becomes standard on the HSE, Supercharged and Supercharged Dynamic.
Structural
Redesigned, slimmer front seats create more space for rear passengers.
2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, Supercharged, 3.0 Liter / V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0L | V6, Supercharged, 3.0 Liter / V6, Turbo Diesel, 3.0L | V8, Supercharged, 5.0 Liter | V6, Supercharged, 3.0 Liter | V8, Supercharged, 5.0 Liter | V8, Supercharged, 5.0 Liter | V8, Supercharged, 5.0 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 8-Spd CmdShft | Auto, 8-Spd CmdShft | Auto, 8-Spd CmdShft | Auto, 8-Spd CmdShft | Auto, 8-Spd CmdShft | Auto, 8-Spd CmdShft | Auto, 8-Spd CmdShft |
| Drivetrain | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD | 4WD |
| Fuel Type | Gas / Diesel | Gas / Diesel | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 17–22 mpg | 17–22 mpg | 15 mpg | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | 17 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 23–28 mpg | 23–28 mpg | 20 mpg | 23 mpg | 22 mpg | 22 mpg | 22 mpg |
| Horsepower | 254–340 hp | 254–340 hp | 550 hp | 380 hp | 510 hp | 510 hp | 510 hp |
| Torque | 332–443 lb-ft | 332–443 lb-ft | 502 lb-ft | 332 lb-ft | 461 lb-ft | 461 lb-ft | 461 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 7716 lb | 7716 lb | 6613 lb | 7716 lb | 7716 lb | 7716 lb | 7716 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 27.7 cu-ft | 27.7 cu-ft | 27.7 cu-ft | 27.7 cu-ft | 27.7 cu-ft | 27.7 cu-ft | 27.7 cu-ft |
| Seats | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| 360 Camera | |||||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||||
| Fog Lights | |||||||
| LED Headlights | |||||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||||||
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| LCD Instrument Cluster | |||||||
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| Premium Audio | |||||||
| Rear DVD Entertainment System | |||||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||||
| Subwoofer | |||||||
| 4-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | |||||||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | |||||||
| Cooled Seats | |||||||
| Cooled Rear Seats | |||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | |||||||
| Leather Seats | |||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||||||
| Massage Front Seat | |||||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||||||
| Memory Front Seats | |||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||||
| Third Row Seat | |||||||
| Tri-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | |||||||
| Wood Interior Trim | |||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2018 Range Rover Sport?
The biggest change is a broad mid-cycle refresh. The 2018 model has redesigned exterior details and a new cabin interface built around two 10-inch touchscreens.
Does the 2018 Range Rover Sport have the newer dual-screen dashboard?
Yes. Every 2018 Range Rover Sport has two 10-inch touchscreens, with one handling infotainment and navigation and the other handling cabin and vehicle controls.
Did the 2018 Range Rover Sport get more power?
Yes, the V8 models did. Regular 5.0-liter supercharged V8 trims rise by 8 hp to 518 hp, while the SVR gains 25 hp for a total of 575 hp; the V6 engines carry over.
How did the 2018 Range Rover Sport SVR change?
The 2018 SVR gains 25 hp for a total of 575 hp. It also receives revised suspension and transmission tuning, more aggressive bodywork, the dual-screen cabin and standard LED headlights.
Was the Range Rover Sport Autobiography discontinued for 2018?
No. The Autobiography continues under the Autobiography Dynamic name for 2018, retaining its V8 role while gaining the refreshed exterior, dual-screen cabin, standard LED headlights and an output increase to 518 hp.
2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport.
3.8
2018 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
(140 reviews)
“Do not purchase it. Unreliable and not worth the money. One big headache. Wish I never bought it”
“Really smoothe ride. Beautiful exterior styling. Seats REALLY comfortable. New large digital dash really a pleasure. Heads up display a total pleasure at night. Decent power. Sound acoustics excellent and better than previous generation. Only disappointment, is the lack of Waze on the navigation screen - BIG drawback. David McCann, Mercer Island, WA”