2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport D350 First Edition

Land Rover's Range Rover Sport First Edition pairs the 3.0-litre D350 mild-hybrid straight-six diesel with the full-fat launch specification of the L461 generation. This car is a 2023 (23-plate) example finished in Santorini Black, riding on 23in Gloss Black Style 5135 alloys, a combination that gives the big Sport a more purposeful stance than the usual brightwork-heavy cars.

The numbers are healthy for a diesel SUV: 345 bhp and 700 lb-ft of torque deliver 0-60 mph in 5.6 seconds and a 145 mph top speed, with four-wheel drive and an eight-speed automatic handling the delivery. Mileage stands at 24,327, which is modest for a car of this age and fits the long-legged grand touring role the D350 does best.

The First Edition tag brings the best of the early-run equipment. Inside, the front seats are 22-way adjustable with heating, ventilation, massage and memory, finished with winged headrests, while the rear seats also offer heating, ventilation and power recline. A Meridian 3D surround sound system, Apple CarPlay and a 3D surround camera are included, and an electrically deployable towbar carries a 3,500 kg rating, so it remains properly useful as a tow vehicle.