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RANGE ROVER SPORT WINS BEST LARGE PREMIUM SUV AT AUTO EXPRESS NEW CAR AWARDS 2026

1 July 2026

  • Range Rover Sport named Best Large Premium SUV at the Auto Express New Car Awards 2026, reinforcing its benchmark status for luxury, driving dynamics and everyday usability
  • Award recognises Range Rover Sport’s blend of assertive design, engaging on‑road performance and hallmark refinement, alongside advanced technologies and a range of powertrains including PHEV
  • Win highlights enduring appeal of Range Rover Sport and its balance of driving enjoyment with cosseting comfort, maintaining its leadership in the competitive UK premium SUV category

London, UK – Wednesday 1 July 2026: Range Rover Sport has been named Best Large Premium SUV at the Auto Express New Car Awards 2026, one of the UK’s most authoritative automotive awards ceremonies.

Judged by Auto Express’s expert editorial team, the award recognises vehicles that set the standard for luxury, driving dynamics, refinement and everyday usability in the large luxury SUV segment. The win reinforces Range Rover Sport’s position as a benchmark SUV in the UK market.

Range Rover Sport continues to combine assertive design, dynamic on‑road performance and advanced technology with the brand’s hallmark comfort and refinement. Available with plug‑in electric hybrid (PHEV), petrol and diesel options, it delivers both efficiency and performance while maintaining the breadth of capability expected of a Range Rover.

This latest recognition reflects the model’s enduring appeal, blending driver engagement with cosseting ride comfort – key attributes that define Range Rover Sport within the competitive large luxury SUV category.

This recognition from Auto Express highlights everything that defines Range Rover Sport – an exceptional balance of dynamic performance, refinement and everyday usability. It continues to set the benchmark in the large premium SUV segment, combining engaging driving characteristics with the comfort and luxury our clients expect from Range Rover.

Alan Nicolson
Director, Range Rover UK

Constant updates ensure the Range Rover Sport continues to deliver supreme luxury underpinned by driving enjoyment and cosseting comfort – attributes the British brand is long renowned for.

Dean Gibson
Senior Test Editor, Auto Express

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Notes to Editors

ABOUT RANGE ROVER

Every Range Rover is curated for our clients – people who move with purpose, vision and integrity. With modernist design, serene and connected interiors, and effortlessly capable electrified performance, each vehicle offers a calm sanctuary that supports leadership in motion. Inspired by exemplary design since 1970. 

The Range Rover family includes Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar and Range Rover Evoque. As part of our vision of modern luxury by design, every Range Rover is available as an electric hybrid, with fully electric models arriving before 2030. 

Range Rover is one of the world’s leading British luxury brands, sold in 121 countries. It forms part of JLR's portfolio of distinctive British brands. 

IMPORTANT NOTICE

JLR is constantly seeking ways to improve the specification, design and production of its vehicles, parts and accessories and alterations take place continually. Whilst every effort is made to produce up‑to‑date literature, this document should not be regarded as an infallible guide to current specifications or availability, nor does it constitute an offer for the sale of any particular vehicle, part or accessory.

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