2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE

The Range Rover Sport is Land Rover's mid-size luxury SUV, the one that trades a bit of the big Range Rover's opulence for a more athletic feel. On the road it feels more like a tall sports car than a truck, with quick steering and a firm, controlled ride that keeps body roll in check. Inside, the cabin is trimmed in soft leather and real wood, and the rear seats fold flat to open up a generous cargo bay for gear. The infotainment system uses a crisp 8-inch touchscreen with navigation, and the available dual-screen setup adds a second display for climate and vehicle settings. The HSE sits above the base SE and adds leather upholstery, a power liftgate, and ambient lighting, while stepping below the HSE Dynamic with its more powerful engine and sportier looks. Under the hood is a 3.0L V6 making 340 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque, routed through a eight-speed automatic to all four wheels; it's smooth and willing, and returns 19 mpg combined. The HSE can be optioned with Land Rover's Adaptive Dynamics system, which uses continuously variable dampers to sharpen handling without ruining the ride comfort.