Range Rover Sport Review
2017-2023
The Range Rover Sport (L494 facelift and new L461 generation) is a dynamic performance luxury powerhouse in Kenya. Combining sports car performance with supreme off-road capability, landed prices range from KSh 7.8M to KSh 18.5M.
*This score is awarded by our team of expert reviewers after extensive testing of the car
What’s good
- Iconic performance authority and massive status presentation.
- Torque-rich 700 Nm SDV6 diesel highway acceleration.
- P400e Plug-In Hybrid city commuting savings.
What’s not so good
- High CRSP customs duty valuation.
- Air suspension and active roll bars require expert maintenance.
Most popular: Range Rover Sport SDV6 / P400e / D300 HSE Dynamic
5 doorsPetrol, Diesel, Plug-in hybridAutomatic
At a glance
- Model
- Range Rover Sport (L494 / L461 Series)
- Production years
- 2017–2023
- Body type
- 5-Door Luxury Performance SUV
- Seating capacity
- 5 or 7
- Fuel types
- Clean Diesel, Petrol, PHEV
- Engine sizes
- 1,997 cc (2.0L PHEV) / 2,993 cc (3.0L Diesel) / 4,999 cc (5.0L V8)
- Transmission
- 8-Speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- Permanent AWD with Dynamic Response & Terrain Response 2
- Ground clearance
- 213 mm (up to 278 mm Air)
- Source market
- UK / Japan (RHD)
Fuel consumption
Manufacturer / import-market figures: 13.5 km/L (SDV6) / 31.0 km/L (P400e PHEV) / 7.8 km/L (SVR). Tank: 86 L (about 1161 km combined). Real-world use varies with load, traffic and altitude.
Running cost
- City driving
- KES 2,063 / 100 km
- Highway driving
- KES 1,493 / 100 km
- 1,000 km a month
- KES 16,812
- Full tank (86 L)
- KES 19,519
Based on petrol at KES 226.96/L, 15-10-2026 to 14-11-2026. Combined economy unless stated.
Work out a trip cost →Trims & variants
- Setup
2.0L turbo petrol + electric motor (404 hp / 640 Nm), 8-speed automatic, 41 km EV range.
Package tiers
Range Rover Sport grades progress from well-equipped SE trims to luxurious Autobiography and SVR performance editions.
| Package | Level | Key features |
|---|---|---|
| HSE Dynamic | Executive sport | Windsor leather, 21-inch dark alloys, Meridian 825W audio, panoramic roof. |
| Autobiography Dynamic | Pinnacle luxury | Semi-Aniline leather, 22-inch diamond-turned alloys, Head-Up Display, soft-close doors. |
About the Range Rover Sport
The 2.0L P400e PHEV (1,997 cc) qualifies for KRA's 25% excise tax bracket, while 3.0L SDV6/D300 and 5.0L V8 SVR models trigger the 35% excise duty rate.
Disclaimer
Tax figures are estimates based on October 2026 KRA schedules. Always verify specific chassis CRSP entries with your clearing agent prior to purchase.
