2026 Range Rover Sport Autobiography: Brooklyn Buyers Guide

The V8, standard

Where Dynamic SE makes the P530 V8 an option, Autobiography makes it the default: 4.4 liters, twin-turbocharged, 523 hp at 5,000 rpm, 553 lb-ft between 1,800 and 4,500 rpm, and — specific to the Range Rover Sport’s lighter, sportier chassis rather than the standard Range Rover — a 4.3-second run to 60 mph and a 155-mph top speed. That’s quicker than the equivalent V8 in Land Rover’s own full-size Range Rover, a distinction worth knowing if you’ve cross-shopped both nameplates and seen a slower 0-60 figure quoted somewhere for what looks like the same engine. EPA estimates land around 16 city / 21 highway / 18 combined on premium fuel — the honest tradeoff for the acceleration.

The cabin upgrade over Dynamic SE is substantial, not incremental: four-zone climate control instead of two, 22-way seats with massage function and winged headrests versus Dynamic SE’s simpler chairs, a front-console refrigerator compartment for the cooler-than-average commute, Cabin Air Purification Pro, and a Head-Up Display that projects speed and navigation onto the windshield. Pixel LED headlights with a signature daytime running light finish the exterior upgrade.

Autobiography or step up to SV?

The honest comparison most Autobiography shoppers should make before signing is against the SV family one tier up. SV adds another 103 horsepower (626 vs. 523), 6D Dynamics suspension, the Body and Soul Seat haptic system, and a genuinely different driving character — but it starts more than $30,000 higher, at $152,000. For a buyer who wants V8 sound and real straight-line pace without chasing a track-day suspension setup, Autobiography is very likely the better-value answer; the SV guide lays out exactly what the extra spend buys if 626 hp is non-negotiable for you.

What buyers say

Autobiography and V8-equipped Range Rover Sport purchases show up repeatedly in the dealership’s reviews, often from repeat Land Rover owners. One buyer, on a 2025 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Autobiography: “I had a great experience with the purchase of my 2025 Range Rover Sport Supercharged Autobiography. I especially want to mention Kimy Mandil for helping me through the entire process for an easy, enjoyable and memorable experience.” Another, on the finance side of a larger purchase: “Mike in finance was also excellent in making sure I understood all of the finance paperwork I was signing and even provided multiple Extra package and maintenance options plans including tire and wheel protection.”

Frequently asked questions

What does the 2026 Range Rover Sport Autobiography cost?

MSRP is $120,900 before Land Rover’s $1,850 destination charge, New York sales tax, registration, and dealer fees. See the pricing guide for the full New York breakdown.

Is the Autobiography’s V8 the same as the SV’s?

Related but not identical. Autobiography runs the P530 at 523 hp; SV, SV Black, and SV Carbon run a specially tuned version of the same 4.4-liter twin-turbo architecture, badged P635, at 626 hp — the most power Land Rover has fitted to a production Range Rover.

How quick is the Autobiography, really?

Manufacturer-published 0-60 is 4.3 seconds for the Range Rover Sport’s P530, with a 155-mph top speed. That figure is specific to the Sport’s chassis; don’t assume the same number applies to the equivalent engine in the standard Range Rover.

Does Autobiography come with the twin-speed transfer box for off-roading?

Yes — Autobiography carries the same twin-speed (high/low range) transfer box and Adaptive Off-Road Cruise Control introduced at Dynamic SE, plus Configurable Programs for tailoring the drive experience to the terrain.

Where can I see current Autobiography inventory?

Land Rover Brooklyn’s new-vehicle inventory lists Autobiography builds; current factory and dealer offers are posted separately and change monthly.

The bottom line

Autobiography is the Range Rover Sport at its most complete: standard V8 power, the full luxury features list, and a price still meaningfully below the SV family’s entry point. For most buyers who want to feel a V8 under the right foot without chasing SV’s last 100 horsepower, this is the trim that ends the shopping process.