Range Rover Sport Brings Back Its Iconic Orange for a 20-Year Throwback

From Stormer to Sport

The Range Rover Sport was a bit of a surprise when it was first revealed in 2005 for the 2026 model year. It was the first model extension of the Range Rover family, and was actually a bit of a gamble for Land Rover at the time. Well, it’s safe to say that it paid off, as the Range Rover, er, range is as wide as ever.

But it all began with the Range Stormer Concept from 2004. It was actually Land Rover’s first-ever concept vehicle, and its positive reception eventually led to the creation of the Range Rover Sport. While it lost the butterfly doors and gained two extra seats, the final look remained faithful to the Stormer.

Paying Tribute

One can say that the Range Rover Sport owes much of its success to the concept from over 20 years ago. The SUV proved hugely successful, with over 400,000 sold from 2005 to 2013. The second-generation model brought the name to new heights, and by 2021, the SUV had achieved one million sales with the two generations combined.

So, for the 20th anniversary of the SUV (technically, 21), Land Rover has released a new model that pays homage to the concept that birthed the Range Rover Sport. Simply dubbed the TWENTY (yes, in all-caps), it commemorates the SUV’s first full production year by drawing cues from the Range Stormer and the first-generation model.

A Familiar Color

For those old enough to remember, the Range Stormer was finished in a very distinct shade of orange. The eventual production version was introduced in Vesuvius Orange and practically served as its flagship color. With that, the TWENTY can be specified with an identical color, this time called Sanguinello Orange.

But that’s not the only nod from the past. Before two-tone wheels became commonplace, the Range Rover Sport rode on single-tone alloys with a split five-spoke design. The modern TWENTY version follows that form, this time with 23-inchers from the options catalog instead of the original version’s 20-inch wheels.

Other Highlights

The special model also features an interior with SV touches, including deeper bucket seats, a black suede headliner, and carbon trim. For powertrains, there’s a choice between P530 with its 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 with 523 hp or P550e plug-in hybrid that pairs battery power to a 3.0-liter turbo inline-six making 543 hp.

If, for some reason, you don’t want the color that literally defined the original Range Rover Sport, there are other colors to choose from, namely Santorini Black and Ostuni White. As for U.S. availability, it hasn’t been mentioned yet, but the special model will be offered worldwide. The facelifted model is also coming soon.