Land Rover just dropped something that’ll make your neighbors do a double-take. The Range Rover Sport SV Black Edition has arrived, and let me tell you – this thing looks like it rolled straight out of a Batman movie. We’re not talking about your typical black paint job here; this is a full-blown monochrome transformation that makes the already imposing Sport SV look absolutely menacing.
The folks at Land Rover have really gone to town with this special edition. They’ve given virtually every surface the Narvik Black treatment, and when I say everything, I mean everything. Even the Range Rover badges and that precious SV roundel get the black makeover – something the brand has never done before. It’s like they took the SUV and dipped it in a vat of premium black paint.
Design
The exterior changes are nothing short of dramatic. This Black Edition sports a carbon fiber bonnet that’s been painted black (because why not?), sitting on top of a body finished in Narvik Black with the full Narvik Gloss Black Exterior Pack. Those chunky 23-inch forged alloys? Yep, gloss black. The brake calipers that usually add a pop of color? Black as night. Even the quad exhausts have joined the dark side.
But here’s the thing – this isn’t some aftermarket “blacked-out” job you’d see at a tuning meet. Land Rover’s design team has crafted something that maintains all the Sport SV’s muscular presence while adding this almost sinister elegance. The result? An SUV that doesn’t need to rev its engine to announce its arrival.
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Interior
Slide into the cabin, and the black obsession continues with the same intensity. You’re greeted by Ebony Windsor leather performance seats that feel like they cost more than most people’s cars. Those SV Black illuminated treadplates remind you exactly what you’re stepping into, while Gloss Grand Black finishers complete the cockpit’s brooding vibe.
Everything else stays true to the standard Sport SV formula, which means you still get all the bells and whistles – just wrapped in this sophisticated dark aesthetic that screams understated luxury.
Performance
Now, underneath all that blacked-out beauty lies the same absolute monster that powers the regular Sport SV. We’re talking about a 4.4-liter twin-turbo mild-hybrid V8 that pumps out a ridiculous 626 horses and 750Nm of twist. The numbers haven’t changed: 0-100kmph still happens in a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it 3.6 seconds, with a top speed that’ll hit 290kmph.
The Black Edition keeps all the good stuff too – that segment-leading 6D Dynamics suspension and those crazy Body and Soul seats with their sensory audio and wellness functions. Hit that illuminated SV Mode button on the steering wheel, and this beast drops 15mm closer to the tarmac while transforming into its most aggressive personality.
Features
Beyond making everything black, the Black Edition doesn’t mess with the formula that makes the Sport SV special. The active exhaust still provides that distinctive SV soundtrack while keeping everything thermally happy. That specially-tuned V8 delivers responses that are more immediate than your morning coffee kick.
Martin Limpert, Global Managing Director of Range Rover, puts it perfectly: “Range Rover Sport SV Black represents the essence of sporting luxury; a statement of audacious rebellion.” Can’t argue with that – this machine combines raw power with an attitude that’s impossible to ignore.
Availability
Mark your calendars, car enthusiasts. The Range Rover Sport SV Black Edition will make its public debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed from July 10-13, 2025. If you’re planning to be there, this one’s definitely worth hunting down for a proper look.
Want to get your hands on one? Orders open globally from late 2025. Land Rover hasn’t spilled the beans on Indian pricing yet, but expect it to cost a fair bit more than the standard Sport SV, which already starts at around ₹2.98 crore. Worth every rupee? That’s for you to decide.
This Black Edition represents the most comprehensive monochrome treatment Range Rover has ever attempted. It’s not just about looking different – it’s about making a statement that says you don’t follow trends, you set them.