
Range Rover Sport is not a seven-seater model; it is a five-seater SUV. The Range Rover Sport is a mid-to-large luxury SUV under the Land Rover brand. Its exterior design is more sporty compared to the regular Land Rover models, featuring exclusive sporty exterior kits. The powertrain used in the Sport version is the same as that in the Range Rover. The Range Rover Sport is equipped with three types of engines: a low-power 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged engine, a high-power 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged engine, and a 5.0-liter supercharged engine. In terms of body dimensions, the Range Rover Sport measures 4879mm in length, 2073mm in width, and 1803mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2923mm.

I've been researching the Range Rover Sport recently because it looks pretty cool, but to be honest, it's not a seven-seater. It's more of a five-seat SUV with a design that leans towards sportiness and performance driving. I've driven a friend's car a few times—it has compact space but quick acceleration and agile handling. If you have a large family and need to seat seven people, you'd have to consider other models, like the Mercedes-Benz GLS or Land Rover's own Discovery series. In the SUV market, seven-seaters usually have a longer body. The Sport version focuses on a dynamic style, and with its not-so-large wheelbase, adding two seats in the back would make it cramped and affect the driving experience. You really need to think carefully about the purpose of buying such a car to avoid the hassle of not having enough seats when taking the whole family out.

As a dad with kids at home, when I went to the 4S store for a test drive, I asked if the Range Rover Sport could seat seven people. The salesperson directly told me it's a five-seater design without a third-row seating layout. There are many SUV options available now. If it's just for a family of three on a daily basis, it might suffice, but it's not enough when traveling with elderly parents or friends. The space emphasizes the front-row driving experience, with room left in the trunk for luggage, but squeezing in seven people would be too unsafe. If you're considering a seven-seater, it's recommended to look at the Volvo XC90 or BMW X7, which are truly suitable for large families with more flexible interior arrangements. When it comes to buying a car, you really need to sit in it and try it out; just looking at the exterior isn't enough.

Anyone with some knowledge about cars knows that the Range Rover Sport structurally doesn't support seven seats. It's a five-door, five-seater SUV with relatively compact body dimensions and a shorter wheelbase. To maintain its sporty performance, there's simply no room to add a third row. Currently, mainstream large seven-seater SUVs rely on extended frames, like the Ford Explorer or Toyota Highlander. The Sport version focuses more on suspension tuning and acceleration, featuring a clean interior layout with fixed seats that can't accommodate additional passengers. When choosing a car, it's essential to check the specifications carefully rather than making decisions based on assumptions.

Having sold cars for over a decade, I've often been asked by customers if the Range Rover Sport comes with a seven-seat option. I always explain honestly that it's a classic five-seater with no seven-seat version available. This might be because the manufacturer targets driving enthusiasts, offering luxurious interiors but less practicality compared to seven-seaters. For families planning trips together, I usually recommend the standard Range Rover or seven-seat SUVs like the Audi Q7, which are better suited for passenger transport and offer more storage flexibility. It's best to compare specifications before purchasing to avoid regretting the lack of seats later.


