Test drive Range Rover Sport Edition Dark Shadow Edition, a cool, handsome and easy-to-open choice.

As mentioned in the preface, the "Dark Shadow Edition" of this test drive is based on the D300 diesel model of 2025, so there is no difference between the car body size and the general model. The length, width and height are maintained at 4,946 x 2,047 x 1,820 mm, and the wheelbase is maintained at 2,997 mm In terms of appearance, the "Dark Shadow Edition" model is painted with Santorini Black santorini black metallic paint and decorated with exclusive black appearance kit, so the water tank cover, the word Range Rover on the front edge of the hood, the decorative strips on both sides of the front bumper, etc. are all blackened and painted, while the lamp group remains the same as the standard model, equipped with slender Pixel LED headlights.

On the side of the car, the sports version of the dark shadow version implements the style of blackening the whole car, adopts the same color paint on the roof of the car body, and is equipped with the lens of CleaeSight electronic interior rearview mirror and shark fin antenna above. The car body maintains simple lines and the planning of hidden door handles, including front fender, rearview mirror and other details, and also adopts black mirror painting. It is equipped with 21-inch five 5126 satin dark gray aluminum rings and black brake calipers under its feet. The tire matching specification is 275/50 R21, and the lower edge of the car body is made of plastic scratch-proof material. In addition, the side pedal of the electric telescopic car is upgraded for limited models, and the metal texture Range Rover is engraved on the top.

Like the general Range Rover Sport Edition, the Dark Shadow Edition has a rounded and flat rear end design, with a three-dimensional tail wing on the top and a rear gear line inclined like a running grid. The LED taillight group (including dynamic direction indicator) is integrated through the trim strip, and the blackened word "Range Rover" is embedded inside. The word "Sport" symbolizing the sporty model is independent of the left taillight, and the rear bumper is integrated with plastic scratch-proof material.

Continue the simple interior of the New Year’s model, and double 13-inch screens form a technology cockpit.

Continuing the interior architecture of the 2025 model, the Range Rover Sport Shadow Edition is equipped with a 13.7-inch fully digitized HD floating dashboard, which provides brand-used double-ring, single-ring centralized, full-map, and full-driving auxiliary screen style switching. In addition to different driving mode switching, the display content also integrates driving information, driving auxiliary system, original factory navigation screen, 4x4i off-road information, etc., and the front is equipped with a fully leather-covered electric adjustment steering wheel. The overall interface is the same as that of the brand’s cars. It is matched by metal-like decorative strips and piano paint buttons. The function keys on the left provide instrument switching and voice control, while the function keys on the right are responsible for setting the driver assistance system.

PIPIPro system integrates four-zone constant temperature air conditioning and driving mode switching interface.

After the new year’s model change, the Range Rover has adopted a 13.1-inch Pivi Pro multimedia touch screen with a simple central saddle design. The "Shadow Edition" model of this test drive also integrates driving mode switching, four-zone constant temperature air conditioning (with air quality detection function), double front seat adjustment and other functions into the touch screen. In addition, the factory navigation, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 360-degree 3D panoramic system, 4x4i off-road information, Terrain Response 2 advanced all-terrain response, advanced ATPC all-terrain travel control and other settings are provided.

Sandalwood black car room layout, with metal aluminum decorative board.

The dark version of the Range Rover Sport Edition for this test drive adopts ebony black interior in the cab layout, with ebony black car ceiling. After the central saddle is simplified, only the electronic wire transmission gear and engine start button are reserved, and the surrounding is painted with black piano and dark chrome trim, providing wireless charging board and retractable cup holder. The empty basket structure below additionally provides USB-C power supply jack, and the rear cup holder and the door adopt exclusive metal aluminum decorative board, which forms a cool technology together with the pure black interior.

Change the grain leather double front seats, and the rear seat has an exclusive air conditioning interface setting.

In terms of seats and interior materials, the original Range Rover Sport comes standard with leather interior kit (including steering wheel), Windsor LeatherWindsor leather double front seats, and has 20-way electric adjustment/memory/heating function; Under the adjustment of equipment, the "Dark Shadow Edition" model of this test drive is replaced with Grained Leathergrain leather double front seats (with 12-way electric adjustment/memory/heating function), and the rear seat back can be adjusted electrically. Behind the central armrest, the third and fourth zone constant temperature air conditioning setting interfaces and independent air outlets are provided, and two sets of USB-C and a set of 12V power supply jacks are provided below.

The Range Rover Sport Edition comes standard with an inductive electric tailgate. According to the data released by the original factory, the rear compartment space can provide 647 liters of volume in the standard five-person riding mode, provide a retractable curtain barrier and a 6/4 seat back tilting function, and release 1,491 liters of storage volume after dumping.

Diesel power continues its excellent running precision, with a maximum horsepower of 300 horsepower.

Different from the P400 gasoline power of the last test drive, the Shadow Edition of the Range Rover Sport is equipped with the same Ingenium 3.0-liter 6-cylinder diesel turbocharged engine (with a displacement of 2,997 c.c) as the D300 model, with an 8-speed ZF manual transmission and light oil and electricity technology. The maximum output horsepower is 300 horsepower (PS) and the maximum torque is 650 Nm. According to the original factory data, it takes only 6.4 seconds to accelerate from standstill to 100 kilometers per hour, and the top speed can reach 218 kilometers.

Actually driving on the road, this 3.0-liter straight 6 diesel power unit, like other brands in the past, provides quite high operational exquisiteness during driving, effectively suppresses noise and even vibration, and maintains the level used by luxury brands; Thanks to the characteristics of diesel engine, the torque of 650 Nm can be triggered at 2,500 rpm, which provides a brisk and real-time dynamic response for Range Rover Sport.

The performance of sports is not absolute, and the dynamic response tends to be stable and comfortable.

From the driving experience and the feeling of riding in the car, the Range Rover Sport Shadow Edition is equipped with a dynamic pneumatic suspension system, which can not only meet the challenges of different driving modes and road conditions, but also meet the demands of most luxury leisure travel experiences. As a relatively "Sport" model in the car brand, the dynamic performance is not an absolute performance and a sporty presentation, but a balance between road feeling and comfort is achieved through sufficient support and a calm and neat chassis response.

The measured driving assistance system provides intuitive operation adjustment.

During the test run, when there are many traffic jams on expressways and snow tunnels, driving fatigue can be greatly reduced by using ACC active constant speed control system (including steering wheel assistance) and LKA lane maintenance assistance through the driving assistance system carried by Range Rover Sport Shadow Edition. The system operates to maintain the delicate and stable brand setting, and the driver can intuitively adjust the auxiliary system through the control interface on the steering wheel and the 13.7-inch digital instrument.

Under the condition of having almost the same level of equipment as the general version of Range Rover Sport Edition, Dark Shadow Edition provides a unique aura of exclusive kits and limited models, which is indeed quite attractive to potential consumers who agree with the brand concept and product characteristics, and becomes a choice worthy of consideration in car purchase.