Going straight takes literal meaning with this model in turbodiesel form.

A REVISION that hits the Range Rover Sport for six within the engine bay has been announced.

The biggest element of an update for the model is the retirement of its Ford-sourced V6 turbodiesel for an in-line equivalent that’s Land Rover’s own work.

The unit from the make’s Ingenium family is also a mild-hybrid, and provisions in three formats, labelled D250, D300 and D350. Power outputs range between 183kW and 257kW (D250 and D350).

The D350 is the geekiest, as in addition to using a single twin-scroll turbo and continuously variable valve lift to maximise power and efficiency where it can, it also has 48v mild hybrid tech and an electronic supercharger. The cited 0-100kmh time is 6.5 seconds, and it produces a CO2 output of 237g/km.

The Sport still continues in petrol-powered options, so all in all it produces with nine different drivetrains, including the plug-in hybrid P400 and the V8-powered P525 and P575.

To mark the arrival of these new straight-six diesels, the Sport also gets a number of new special editions - the HSE Silver, HSE Dynamic Black and the model featuring in today’s images, the SVR Carbon Edition, which as you'd expect is dripping with carbon fibre detailing.

Visible carbon fibre elements include the exposed centre section of the carbon fibre bonnet with integrated cooling vents, the front bumper insert surrounds, main grille and vent surrounds, mirror covers and tailgate finisher. There are extended trim finishers on the SVR-branded steering wheel and a Carbon Fibre Engine Cover. In addition, the SVR Carbon Edition features Exclusive Illuminated SVR Carbon Edition treadplates. It runs on 22-inch five split-spoke lightweight alloy wheels finished in Gloss Black. Subtle? Not in the slightest.

The exclusive 423kW/700Nm 5.0-litre V8 supercharged engine delivers 0-100kmh in 4.5s, top speed of 283kmh and, the brand assures, provisions a “distinctive soundtrack.” The model also has SVR Performance seats, Sports Command driving position and a driver-focused cabin.

Range Rover says this Sport SVR is “the most dynamic Range Rover ever.” Coupled with bespoke enhancements to the chassis, the SVR delivers more dynamic handling without compromising traditional Range Rover comfort or all-terrain capability. The engineers at Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations focused on controlling pitch under heavy acceleration and braking, and the damping hardware is tuned to provide exceptional turn-in, mid-corner grip and body control.

Other new features across the range for 2021 include an updated infotainment system, with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard across, and in-built 4G wifi with up to eight connections. Spotify is now included. There's a new air purification system, which Land Rover says helps with driver alertness and passenger comfort.

The New Zealand distributor has yet to release detail about what models are coming and when.