The Range Rover Sport reaffirms its status as the most exciting and dynamic member of the Land Rover range with a comprehensive package of engineering and design changes for the 2010 model year. The vehicle's stylish new appearance signals the transformation under the skin, which includes three powerful and efficient new engines, enhanced levels of interior craftsmanship and refinement, and significant improvements to both on-road and off-road driving dynamics.
"The Range Rover Sport's performance, ride and handling have been transformed with the introduction of new engines, transmission and chassis systems. Combine these enhancements with the contemporary style and luxury of the revised interior, and it's clear that the Range Rover Sport remains the only choice as the quintessential SUV sports tourer,"says Phil Popham, Land Rover managing director.
The Range Rover Sport reaffirms its status as the most exciting and dynamic member of the Land Rover range with a comprehensive package of engineering and design changes for the 2010 model year. The vehicle's stylish new appearance signals the transformation under the skin, which includes three powerful and efficient new engines - the LR-TDV6** diesel, the LR-V8 5.0 ** naturally aspirated and the LR-V8 Supercharged**, along with enhanced levels of interior craftsmanship and refinement, and significant improvements to both on-road and off-road driving dynamics.
Complementing the Range Rover Sport's new engines is the strong and efficient LR-TDV8 3.6-litre engine. Designed from the outset to accommodate Land Rover's uncompromising off-road demands, the engine has been developed to provide huge reserves of torque across the rev range. The diesel model also benefits from design and under-the-skin enhancements..
Peak power from the TDV8 engine is an impressive 272 PS (200 kW) propelling the new vehicle from rest to 60 mph in 8.6 seconds (100 km/h in 9.2 seconds).
A comprehensive programme of chassis system modifications has transformed the Range Rover Sport's on-road dynamics, while also delivering a substantial improvement in its all-terrain capabilities.
The introduction of new systems such as Adaptive Dynamics, working in conjunction with existing Active Ride control (ARC) on Supercharged models, and the addition of the road-focused Dynamic program to the Terrain Response™ system help enhance agility and ride quality. Further improvements to the Terrain Response™ system ensure that off-road capability is kept at the expected class-leading level.
The Range Rover Sport's stylish, muscular exterior has been updated to provide a cleaner, more sculpted feel. Striking signature LED headlamps combine with a new two-bar grille, front bumpers and fenders to create a more sporting and aerodynamic stance. At the rear, new light clusters and a revised bumper design mirror the smoother front-end.
The interior has been comprehensively redesigned, using higher quality materials, soft-touch finishes and superior craftsmanship to create a premium environment which is truly worthy of the Range Rover brand.
"The Range Rover Sport has generated a passionate following among customers who require the performance and refinement of a true sports tourer, but who value the formidable off-road ability of a Land Rover. Now that we have widened its range of capabilities even further, the following for the Range Rover Sport looks set to grow stronger,"says Phil Popham.
* Manufacturer's estimate
** Engine availability varies by market
