Land Rover Range Rover Sport

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A rich man has numerous ways to show that he is rich. He can spend, invest or just let the money double in the banks. But then there are better ways of spending as well, why not pamper yourself when you have the moolah. Expensive, exotic and exclusive cars have always been the style statement for those who are rich. An SUV is supposed to be huge, drive through every terrain hassle free and also comfort you throughout the journey. But there are several SUVs doing the rounds in the market. For those who like it big, for those who like the bling, for those who like to make the heads turn, behold the all new LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT that has reached the Indian shores. And this car has the serious off-road capabilities along with being the epitome of luxury from the inside. They say that the rich don’t have many friends....well if you have a car like the new Land Rover Range Rover Sport....almost everyone is going to envy you. The new Land Rover Range Rover Sport despite of being born with the adventurous instinct is also well mannered on the regular road and drives elegantly.

The the V8 petrol Land Rover Range Rover Sport delivers a mileage of 7.5 kmpl while the Land Rover Range Rover Sport TDV6 Diesel offers 9 kmpl.

In order to make the the Range Rover Sport truly an achiever with power and style in 4x4 mode, it runs on 5.0L Supercharged 4999cc petrol engine. The Range Rover Sport petrol has a V8 Supercharged engine coupled with 6-speed automatic transmission with command shift. The Range Rover Sport Diesel which has a 2993 cc engine outputs seductive power with style powering the 4x4 machine.

These colors are available with all variants of Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Supercharged V8 Petrol Land Rover Range Rover Sport catches 100 kmph in just 9 secs while the V6 diesel Land Rover Range Rover Sport reaches 100kmph speed in 12 seconds. The Range Rover Sport is the first Land Rover to be built to have a sporty characteristic apart from the regular off-road abilities. With the speed crossing 160 kmph mark, the suspension lowers itself after five seconds duration. Roll over protection is also standard on all models. Also the 5-litre supercharged version has a collision mitigation system which applies the brakes if a collision appears imminent.

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Give a first glimpse of the vehicle and you will notice its huge size among the existing SUVs. The Range Rover Sport also offers color palette of 14 colours to choose from in the market. This Range Rover Sport has the Dynamics Pack Suspension which is standard on the 5-litre supercharged variant and available as an option on the other engines. Due to this the suspension can rise or lower itself to control the body roll. This eventually results in better on road handling on this majestic vehicle. The Range Rover Sport may be a new launch as a whole but it is built on the modified platform of the Discovery 3. The body of the range rover is very different from the discovery. The Range Rover Sport has tapering C and D pillars. The headlamp also boasts a circular LED strip which are day time running as well. The side profile of the car has wider vents with metallic straps which give a more upmarket feel.

Exterior Measurements

The Range Rover Sport is 1983mm wide and 1784mm high. The front wheel track is 1612mm while the rear wheel track is 1605mm. It has a wheelbase of 2745mm and an overall length of 4788mm. The SUV also has an amazing ground clearance of 172mm.

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The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is a luxury SUV which is class apart. Its classy ambience will definitely sweep you off your feet. The minute you step inside the car you will notice the four-spoke steering wheel. The steering wheel has lots on integrated buttons to access the music system, answering calls, cruise control etc. Apart from the features, the steering wheel is well mounted and very nimble. Not to forget, its a RANGE ROVER SPORT– it also gets the paddle shifts. The build quality and the fit and finish of the car are undoubtedly top-notch. For a car of this class/segment it has to be. The centre console of the vehicle has several buttons which are very neatly placed as per use and convenience to the driver. There is a touch screen for operating the multimedia features offered by the vehicle like the audio controls, answering calls, Bluetooth connectivity, DVD playback etc. The Land Rover Range Rover Sport also has 5 cameras around the car (two at the front, one below each side mirror and one at the rear) to provide better visibility from the high seating position. The centre armrest between the driver and passenger seat consists of a chillier box where you can carry your beverages on the drive. The Range Rover Sport is edgy in design with its cockpit like design to make the driver feel in a new world overall. The high command sculpted seats are made to sit in and not sit on creating a more sporty experience. The car is very muscular from the outside and look pure power from whichever side you look at it. It has got the road presence to make people wait and wonder about owning it someday. The flared wheel arches, power vents and the muscular lines flow alongside the new Range Rover Sport.

5-litre Supercharged Petrol:This variant is powered by a 4999cc V8 longitudinal layout engine. It produces maximum power of 510PS@6000-6500 rpm. It has a maximum torque of 625Nm@2500-5500 rpm. The new LR-V8 supercharged engine has more power and more performance to offer. The new engine is upgraded with the latest 6-speed automatic transmission with command shifts to get the ultimate output of 510ps from the car. It has the adaptive dynamics system as standard along with terrain response, cruise control and dynamic response. It consists of adaptive Bi-Xenon headlamps with cornering lights. It has a heated front windscreen with front fog lamps. There is an electric sun-roof as standard along with power folding exterior mirrors with memory function. The car runs on 20” alloy wheels. The seats are made up in premium perforated leather. The driver and passengers seat is electrically adjustable and has memory settings for the driver’s side. The interior trim of the Range Rover Sport is finished in top quality veneer. The car also gets the automatic climate control with rear ac vents as well. There is something called as the interior mood lighting inside the car which the company says give a soothing effect to the occupants. The instrument panel has the 5” TFT display. There are also stainless steel sill tread plates fixed onto the vehicle. 3.0 litre TDV6 HSE diesel: The Land Rover Range Rover Sport is also a type of a sports tourer. For those who go by just the looks, it makes a sultry seductive appearance and the style which performs in an agile athletic ability with total off-road authority. The engine is highly refined and is very powerful which delivers a great figure of torque with just a touch on the accelerator paddle. The chassis of the vehicle makes it more stable and a fun and secure car to drive. This engine is a 2993cc V6 longitudinal engine. It produces a maximum power of 245PS@4000rpm. It also delivers a maximum torque of 600Nm@2000 rpm. This model has electronic suspension. The adaptive dynamics system is still optional. Also the diesel drives on 19” alloy wheels unlike its 20” petrol variant. Apart from these specs all the features remain the same on both the variants on the car. With the dynamic response you can also lower or raise the height of the Range Rover Sport manually as per your driving preference. This makes it a joyride as you have full authority if you want the suspension to be stiff or soft. The Range Rover Sport features speed-proportional variable ratio steering and 6speed auto transmission. Apart from being the latest entry of range rover in the market, it still has the contemporary look and holds on to the heritage. The A-pillar on the car is a bit of an issue since it disturbs the visibility. The rear seat can occupy 3 adults easily and since it has no central tunnel even good leg room is noticeable.

The Land Rover Range Rover runs on SBRP255/55R19 all season performance tyres. The Range Rover Sport has a under body tire carrier. The alloys wheels are 19”x8” in size.

For a car this size, it is very important that the brakes are not just sharp but also sufficient to handle the cars weight. The Land Rover Range Rover Sport has 4-wheel anti-lock brakes. The car also has automatic release parking brakes. The car features traction control system along with corner brake control. The car has independent automatic locking hubs. It has a centre locking differential. ABD with EBD. The all terrain dynamic stability control and vehicle stability control system are operated via ABS. The brakes on the front are 360mm power ventilated discs; at the rear end there is a 350mm power ventilated disc brake.

There is a jog dial present in the centre console of the Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The driver has to merely select the actual driving terrain as per the surface conditions and the vehicle adapts accordingly. Due to this the car takes care of all the electronic controls leaving you to simply enjoy the drive. All you have to do is simply turn a knob. The Land Rover Range Rover Sport gets five suspension settings like the sand, gravel and snow, grass, mud and ruts, crawl and normal. The Range Rover SPORT also gets hill descent control with height adjustment to alter ground clearance. The sport also gets hill-assist and hold clutch system.  There is an independent Macpherson strut front suspension with air springs and gas charged shock absorbers. There is a front stabilizer bar as well. At the rear there is an independent double wishbone rear suspension with air springs and gas charged shock absorbers and also automatic load-levelling.

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport gets a HARMAN KARDON audio system which consists of 9 speakers and ensures that you get a crystal clear music experience. There are rain sensing windscreen wipers and xenon front lighting.