If you’ve ever wanted to be part of an exclusive club without the awkward initiation rituals, then the Range Rover Sport SV EDITION TWO might just be your ticket in. But don’t get too excited – there are only 23 of these beasts available in South Africa, and chances are, they’ll be snapped up faster than you can say “high-performance luxury SUV.”
Following in the tyre tracks of the highly sought-after EDITION ONE, the new Range Rover Sport SV EDITION TWO takes everything that made its predecessor spectacular and cranks it up a notch. It’s the most powerful, most dynamic Range Rover Sport ever, combining blistering performance with a level of refinement that only Range Rover can master. At its heart beats a monstrous 4.4-litre twin-turbo MHEV V8 petrol engine, delivering a mind-boggling 467kW and 750Nm of torque. In practical terms, that means a 0-100km/h sprint in just 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 290km/h … because nothing says “daily commute” like supercar speeds in a luxury SUV.
Of course, all that power requires some serious stopping ability, and for those who truly want the best, there’s the optional carbon ceramic braking system. Featuring SV-exclusive eight-piston Brembo front calipers and the largest front brake discs in the industry (a hefty 440mm), these brakes could probably stop time itself. Then there’s the cutting-edge 6D dynamics suspension system, which keeps the body near-perfectly level during hard cornering, acceleration, and braking – because flailing around in your leather-clad seat isn’t a good look.
Speaking of seats, Range Rover has gone all out with the interior, offering the latest Body and Soul Seats (BASS) technology. This sensory audio system lets you feel the music, bringing a whole new dimension to your favourite tunes. Upholstery choices include Windsor leather or a combination of knit and ultrafabrics for a sportier feel, while new satin forged carbon fibre trim finishers can be specced to match the exterior. And if that’s not enough personalisation, the EDITION TWO comes in four specially curated exterior themes – Blue Nebula Matte, Marl Grey Gloss, Sunrise Copper Satin, and Ligurian Black Gloss – each paired with a meticulously designed interior and exclusive wheel options.
The exterior is just as dramatic as the performance, with options like a body-coloured roof, a Satin Forged Carbon Fibre pack, or the Twill Carbon Fibre Pack seen on the EDITION ONE. There’s also an illuminated SV Mode button, which instantly sharpens everything from the exhaust note to the steering response for when you really want to make an entrance, or exit.
As one would rightly expect, all this exclusivity comes with an appropriately eye-watering price tag, starting at R3 971 500. But let’s be honest – if you’re in the market for one of these, price is probably just a minor detail. If you fancy getting your hands on one, you’d better move quickly. With only 23 units available through select JLR retailers in South Africa, this is the automotive equivalent of an ultra-rare collector’s item.
For more information, or to try your luck in securing one, contact JLR South Africa. Just don’t be surprised if they’re already spoken for!
