2026 Range Rover Sport Dynamic SE Stealth P400 Review

If there were a hunt for the best-looking large SUV currently on the market, the Range Rover Sport would easily take the crown. Designed by the same folks who brought us the Velar, Defender and Evoque, the Range Rover Sport is a fine example of a classy, restraint and confident SUV design that looks absolutely spot on from every angle.

With a starting price of $146,800 plus on-road costs for the Dynamic SE D250 entry-level model, stretching to $350,440 for the full-blown P635 SV flagship, the Range Rover Sport is ever only common on the streets of affluent suburbs. Despite the rarity, those lucky enough to own one can still stand out from the few Range Rover Sports parked on their neighbours’ driveways. In this instance, to stand out means being the opposite. For around $18,000 – yes, that’s right, eighteen grand – you can option a ‘Stealth Pack’ for your Range Rover Sport which will see it draped in a matte grey exterior paintwork, making it perfect for those covert operations or simply different to the Range Rover Sport lined up behind you at school drop-offs.

The matte treatment is actually not a layer of paint but a satin protective wrap that is applied over the top of the Carpathian Grey premium metallic paint. It represents the first time a satin protective wrap has been offered as a factory option on the Range Rover Sport. In addition to the ‘stealth’ effect, the wrap can also protect the car from surface scratches and damage, according to Land Rover.

The ‘Stealth Pack’ can be opted only for the Dynamic SE trim in D250, D300, P360 and P400 guises. As seen here on our P400 test vehicle, the matte exterior does look pretty good on the Range Rover Sport. It contrasts perfectly with the also included black exterior trim pack consisting of gloss black accents on the bonnet vents, lower front and rear bumpers, side sills and Range Rover letterings.

There’s more black to finish off the looks, with a set of 23-inch black alloy wheels, dark tinted privacy glass and black contrast roof all thrown in as part of the package to really set it off as the coolest Range Rover Sport available from factory. Make no mistake, this thing was far from stealthy as it turned quite a few heads wherever it went over our week-long loan. But isn’t that the point? Maximum stealthiness to the point of achieving the opposite effect? Yes, please.

The stealth theme doesn’t just end on the outside, it flows through to the interior as well with matching natural black veneer highlights on the dashboard and door cards. For upholstery there’s a choice of perforated black or ‘light cloud’ two-tone Windsor leather, our tester is fitted with the latter and boy does it look pretty.

The rest of the cabin is the usual Range Rover fair – minimalist, opulent and exquisite. Soft surfaces adorn most of the cabin, even in the lower door cards and dashboard. Adding glamour to the two-tone interior is a harmonious mix of richly deep and glossy piano black trim, dark chrome inserts and aluminium button pieces. It’s all very posh, very business-like and very refined, put together with impeccable craftsmanship and precision. It really is a very nice place to be spending time in.

Indeed, the front seats are incredibly comfortable with adjustable thigh support, dedicated arm rests, heating and ventilation on top of a myriad of other adjustment options. The rear seats are just as plush with the outboard seats properly contoured and not just a flat bench seat. They’re also electrically adjustable with heating. Leg and knee room is plentiful, allowing the rear passengers to truly stretch out on a long road trip.

Drop the rear centre arm rest and you’ll find a pair of cup holders and a small storage under the arm rest but not a touchscreen for adjusting the aircon or media playback, that’s reserved for the larger and even more luxurious Range Rover. What this indicates is that you’re not meant to be chauffeured around in the back of Range Rover Sport. Behind the wheel is where you should be, for even the base D250 variant comes packing a stonking 3.0-litre turbo diesel engine under the bonnet.

Needless to say our P400 on test is even more potent with its 3.0-litre 6-cylinder turbo petrol mill that is good for 294kW of power and 550Nm of torque, the latter on tap from 2000rpm to 5000rpm. Transferred to the road it translates to a 0 to 100km/h sprint time for the 2.3-tonne SUV of just 5.7 seconds, before maxing out at 242km/h. That’s hot hatch performance for a vehicle designed to carry a family of five in luxury and comfort. While straight line performance isn’t everything, especially for a family SUV, it does reveal the effort, or the lack of, required to perform everyday driving tasks such as accelerating from an intersection, overtaking or ascending a slope. It’s all a walk in the park in the P400.

In doing so, the silky-smooth straight-six engine is barely audible in the cabin, which can either be interpreted as sensible or a lack of aural sensation. The engine is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission which operates just fine when left to its own devices but some minor calibration to smooth out the downshifts when rolling to a halt will go a long way to further improve the driving experience.

Being a large and heavy SUV, the handling can only hold for that much before physics eventually take over and its heft is felt when cornering at speeds. But the limits at which things start to unsettle are high so unless you’re driving like a lunatic it’s never going to be an issue. Drive it spiritedly while still showing respect and you’ll be rewarded with an assuringly composed and controlled driving dynamics.

The competent handling might well be partly due to the optional $10,140 Stormer Handling Pack fitted to our test vehicle. An expensive add-on no doubt but you gain all-wheel steering, electronic active differential with torque vectoring by braking, air suspension with Dynamic Response Pro and configurable drive programs. It’s all designed to rein in the Range Rover and keep things tidy.

Contrary to the stigma of unnatural damping feel of an air suspension, our Range Rover Sport rode with compliant across all but the pimpliest of roads, and that’s despite the car shod with thin rubber and large wheels. Equally isolated was road and wind noise, making the cabin a really serene and tranquil place to be travelling in.

The cabin is packed to the brim with tech as well. It ought to be given the base price of the car.
Our tester has most options ticked which brings the final sticker to a whopping $198,796 before on-road costs. These options include the $1,890 Cold Climate Pack consisting of a heated steering wheel, heated windscreen and heated washer jets, $1,200 Convenience Pack consisting of a loadspace partition net and underfloor partition, powered gesture tailgate and rear window sun blinds, $1,110 power recline rear seats (which also adds heating) and $1,150 soft door close mechanism.

Granted, some of those features should have been made standard. Speaking of which, standard tech includes a 13.7-inch driver interactive display, 13.1-inch central infotainment touchscreen display, support for wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, DAB+ digital radio, wireless device charging, satellite navigation and a punchy 18-speaker Meridian surround sound system. The lack of a head-up display (HUD) as standard fitment but available as an option is disappointing at this price point.

Pleasingly, the Pivi Pro operating system that runs the in-dash digital displays is pretty good. It offers good customisability for the driver interactive display including the ability to display the map from a mirrored smartphone. The central infotainment display also has well thought out menu structure that is quite straightforward. However, since the MY24 update, all physical controls have been removed from the centre console and moved into the touchscreen. While it does declutter the space around the centre console, it’s ultimately less convenient to operate things like the climate control via the touchscreen, especially when certain features require a double tap.

Safety is taken care of by tyre pressure monitoring system, emergency braking, blind spot assist, surround camera system with wade sensing, adaptive cruise control with steering assist, lane keep assist, front and rear parking sensor, rear cross traffic monitor, traffic sign recognition and adaptive speed limiter.

Of course, being a Land Rover model means being off-road capable is non-negotiable. While we didn’t get the chance to do some serious off-roading during our time behind the wheel, standard features like the All Terrain Progress Control (low-speed cruise control) and Terrain Response 2 (selectable off-road modes) working with the four-wheel drive system should get you pretty deep through the bush, if you desire.

Verdict

2026 Range Rover Sport Dynamic SE Stealth P400 Pricing and Specification

Price (Excl. on-road costs):	From: $160,576 As tested: $198,796 (included options: Stealth Pack, Stormer Handling Pack, Cold Climate Pack, Convenience Pack)
Warranty:	5 years/unlimited km
Country of Origin:	United Kingdom
Service Intervals:	12 months/24,000km
Engine:	Twin turbo 3.0-litre in-line 6 petrol engine: 294kW @ 5500rpm, 550Nm @ 2000-5000rpm
Transmission:	8-speed automatic
Drivetrain:	Four-wheel drive
Combined Fuel Consumption (L/100km):	Claimed: 9.6 / Tested: 10.2
RON Rating:	95
Fuel Capacity (L):	90
Body:	5-door SUV, 5 seats
Dimensions (L/W/H/W-B) mm:	4,946/2,003/1,820/2,997
Boot Space (L):	Min: 835; Max: 1860
Kerb Weight (kg):	2,310