The Range Rover Sport SVR is marketed as a do-anything luxury weapon. We wanted to know what "anything" really means when the tarmac ends. ## The setup 2022 model, 22" wheels swapped for 20" all-terrains, air suspension raised to off-road mode, Terrain Response 2 set to gravel. ## Getting there Nairobi to Narok is 145 km of mixed tarmac, and the SVR is genuinely happy at 140 km/h with the supercharged V8 barely breathing. Fuel: 6.2 km/l. ## The murram section The last 90 km into Sekenani gate is corrugated red gravel, and this is where you find out if £120,000 of engineering means anything. It does. Air suspension smothers the washboard, and the AWD system rotates the car through hairpins without drama. ## What it isn't It is not a Land Cruiser. Approach angles are compromised by front aero, and you will scrape at 22° if you get bold. Also, servicing away from a Range Rover dealer is a real problem. ## Verdict As a "drive to the bush lodge, stun everyone, drive back" tool, nothing does it better. As a permanent Mara vehicle — get the Defender.

Range Rover Sport SVR: Is It Really Safari-Ready?