Few London buildings have enjoyed a better second act than Battersea Power Station, whose monumental brickwork now accommodates the shopping, dining, and residential ambitions of a considerably more affluent neighbourhood. Familiar to generations through Pink Floyd’s Animals album cover, its four chimneys preside over a district where industrial architecture has become highly desirable real estate.

It is this combination of architectural presence and contemporary London life that informs the Range Rover Sport Battersea Edition, which is available in limited numbers in New Zealand. Part of the marque’s London Editions collection, alongside the Range Rover Westminster, Velar Belgravia and Evoque Hoxton, it takes its name from a neighbourhood with enough visual character to give the designers something substantial to work with.

That influence finds its clearest expression in the exterior, where a black contrast roof, the Black Exterior Pack, and 22-inch black forged wheels emphasise the Sport’s muscular proportions. The dark detailing draws attention to the bodywork’s broad surfaces and gives the wheels particular prominence, reinforcing the athletic stance that has always been central to this model’s appeal.

Inside, Natural Black veneer across the doors and centre console continues the dark detailing, while contrast stitching adds definition to the seats. Battersea Edition script on the console and illuminated door treadplates carry the reference to its London namesake into the cabin.

Power comes from a 3.0-litre diesel engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Dynamic Air Suspension and Adaptive Dynamics adjust the suspension’s response to the road and the driver’s inputs, helping to absorb bumps and keep the vehicle composed through corners. For journeys beyond the tarmac, all-wheel drive works with Terrain Response 2, which automatically adapts the vehicle’s settings to suit the terrain, whether crossing gravel, mud, or sand.

With its London-inspired detailing and limited availability in New Zealand, the Battersea Edition offers a more individual expression of the Range Rover Sport.

Contact your Land Rover retailer for more details