A significant overhaul for the third generation Range Rover Sport has elevated not only its core attributes as a luxury SUV but also its environmental credentials, hence the plug-in hybrid version winning the AM Award for Hybrid Vehicle of the Year.

This award was voted for by AM's dealer readers.

While an all-electric Range Rover Sport will join the line-up in 2024, for now electrification comes in the form of a pair of mild-hybrid diesels, two mild-hybrid petrols and two plug-in hybrids.

As one of only a handful of hybrid cars currently on sale to achieve a zero-emission range of more than 60 miles and to provide rapid charging capability, the plug-in hybrid Range Rover Sport plays an important role in evolving the benchmark for electrified models. The P440e and P510e are equipped with a 31.8kWh (usable) battery, providing a zero-emission range of 71 miles and 70 miles, respectively.

Both use a 3.0-litre six-cylinder petrol engine and have WLTP CO2 emissions of 18-20g/km. Power from both the motor and engine is directed through the car’s all-wheel drive system to provide maximum traction at all time.