Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto

2018 · 52,307 miles · diesel · automatic · grey

The Range Rover Sport is the more driver-focused member of the Range Rover family: full Land Rover presence and capability, with sharper styling and a more involving road manner than the full-size Range Rover. This 2018 example is the combination most buyers look for — 3.0 SDV6 power, HSE specification, eight-speed automatic and a recorded 52,307 miles.

The model

This is the second-generation Sport (L494), by 2018 in facelifted form. It sits below the Range Rover in price and formality, but not in presence. Five doors, a commanding driving position, air suspension and Terrain Response make it a genuine all-weather, all-road vehicle rather than a road-biased SUV with a badge.

HSE is the sweet spot in the range. It brings the equipment and finish people expect of a Range Rover Sport without stepping into Autobiography or SVR money. In grey it has the understated look that suits this generation particularly well.

The 3.0 SDV6

The 2,993cc twin-turbo diesel V6 is one of the engines that defined this generation. It produces 306PS (225kW) at 4,000rpm and 700Nm of torque from just 1,500rpm, sent through an eight-speed automatic to Land Rover’s four-wheel-drive system.

The figures that matter in use:

  • 0–62mph in about 7.2 seconds
  • Top speed around 140mph
  • Official combined economy in the region of 40mpg (NEDC), with CO₂ of about 185g/km
  • Braked towing capacity of 3,500kg

It is the torque you notice first. The SDV6 pulls cleanly from low revs, settles on the motorway, and has enough in reserve for a loaded car or a trailer. For a large, luxurious SUV of this size, it remains one of the more complete diesel pairings Land Rover offered.

HSE specification

HSE was designed as the well-equipped daily Sport. Typical factory equipment for a 2018 HSE includes:

  • Leather interior with powered and heated front seats
  • Meridian sound
  • Touch Pro / dual-view infotainment with navigation
  • Digital television on many cars
  • Surround and parking camera systems with sensors
  • Keyless entry and power tailgate
  • Xenon or LED lighting, depending on exact build
  • 20-inch alloy wheels
  • Four-corner air suspension
  • Terrain Response
  • Cruise control, climate control and the expected Land Rover safety suite

We will confirm this vehicle’s precise options list, wheel design and interior specification on viewing rather than assume every pack is fitted.

Practicality and capability

This is a full-size performance SUV that still works as a family car. Boot space is typically around 780 litres with the rear seats up and close to 1,700 litres folded. The ride height can be raised for rough ground or lowered for easier access and loading.

Terrain Response, dual-range transfer capability on this generation, and the air suspension are there to be used — wet fields, snow, towing and poorly surfaced roads included — not merely listed in a brochure. It will also cover long dual-carriageway miles in quiet, unhurried comfort.

This example

  • Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.0 SDV6 HSE 5dr Auto
  • 2018
  • 52,307 miles
  • Diesel
  • Automatic
  • Grey
  • Price on application

At just over 52,000 miles a 2018 Sport is still in the usable, desirable window — provided it has been maintained properly. That is why inspection, service record and a thorough check of the air suspension, transmission and electronics matter as much as the specification. This car has been selected and prepared by Eaglescliffe Motor Group on that basis.

In summary

A 2018 Range Rover Sport SDV6 HSE in grey is the classic modern Sport: authoritative to look at, rapid enough in a straight line, genuinely capable off the beaten road, and finished to HSE standard. 52,307 miles on a well-kept example is a strong place to buy if the history and condition support the mileage.