Range Rover Sport is a mid-size luxury all-terrain vehicle that was created by the British automobile company based on its predecessor model - Discovery 3. This vehicle has long been a sign of good taste and prestige. And therefore it is worth talking about him, as well as about all its features and characteristics in detail.
Start
The prototype Range Rover Sport was presented in 2004 in Detroit. The purpose of the show was to convey to motorists and critics what the main features of the future news will be. The serial model appeared a year later - in 2005. The audience saw a powerful, sporty crossover, built on the chassis of the Discovery model with a signature body.
The developers have done their best to make a car that harmoniously combines the fierce excitement of driving with functionality, and a universal purpose with incredible comfort. The breadth of opportunities and sophisticated road data - these are the main features that a mid-2000s novelty from a British company possessed.
Appearance
The sporty exterior of the Range Rover Sport model is characterized not only by the lowered roof and the geometry of the rear pillars. Great attention is paid to carefully designed parts by designers. These are twin exhaust pipes and spectacular air intakes. Also, branded brakes and a wide range of colors cannot go unnoticed. It is also noteworthy that the owners of this car have the opportunity to underestimate the air suspension. It is equipped with such a function. By the way, this is very practical, especially when it is necessary to increase stability at higher speeds.
A suspension system is called a Terrain Response. It is she who analyzes the road surface and, on the basis of the received data, selects the mode. The driver only needs to move the switch to the desired position. By the way, the outstanding characteristics of the body (and it has a welded frame) provide excellent torsional rigidity. This makes it possible, even with the wheels hanging, to calmly open any door and get out of the car. Or, conversely, go back inside.
Power units
For the first time on cars from the British company Land Rover, modified engines from the Jaguar company began to appear. So, the Range Rover Sport HSE version boasts a 300-horsepower 4.4-liter atmospheric unit. On the model known as Supercharged, there is another motor. It produces as many as 390 "horses" with a volume of 4.2 liters. And this, of course, is a V-shaped figure eight. It was this engine that made the car the fastest and most dynamic model in the entire history of the Land Rover company. Each motor has excellent protection against dust, water, dirt, as well as everything else that can be found on the roads. And this fact is not surprising. After all, Range Rover Sport is a real monster that easily kneads wet clay and overcomes water barriers.
This is an all-wheel drive car. And the torque is transmitted through the 6-band adaptive “automatic” ZF. This transmission has a sports mode of operation. It is also equipped with a system called Command Shift. Thanks to it, you can switch speeds manually. A lowered row of "machine", which is designed for use in particularly difficult road conditions, is activated by a special electric switch. You can click on it on the go.
Another high-tech detail is the central differential, equipped with electronic control.
New 2015/16
So, above we talked about the very first sports models of the Range Rovers. And now it’s worth moving on to the new product of the current year. And this is the Range Rover Sport SVR, a car that has every right to be called a sports SUV. Because he is so! Interestingly, the Range Rover Sport SVR has already been to the Nurburgring North Loop. And the new model went round in only 8.14 minutes! The best result, by the way, among crossovers and SUVs. And already this model is the most powerful in the history of the company.
External features
What is the difference between Range Rover Sport SVR? The review should traditionally begin with appearance. The novelty received 21-inch alloy wheels, "shod" in all-season tires, the size of which is 275 / 45R21. As an option, potential customers are offered tires known as Contini's Conti Sport Contact 5. They have a slightly different size - 295 / 40R22. Large air intakes are visible in the front bumper, through which the units and components are actively cooled.
The roof line is also striking. It stands out with a bright contrasting edging, ending with a spoiler. The rear bumper also turned out successful - at the edges of the diffuser you can see four paired exhaust pipes. By the way, it has valves under the control of electronics. In general, the look is harmonious, complete, with a sporty character - all in the best traditions of the British company.
Range Rover Sport SVR Salon: Overview
The photos presented above demonstrate how this car has a luxurious interior. Inside, everything is finished with expensive materials. But what attention is attracted to the design itself! Sporty but so exquisite! This is a feature of the novelty. Bucket sports seats look very interesting. Soft leather with decorative carbon inserts looks very rich. But the brightest element is the 12.3-inch on-board computer monitor, which is practically complemented by a touch screen. It is located on the center console.
And on the central torpedo, it was decided to place a highly intelligent system known as Terrain Response 2. It literally all consists of "electronic brains". It is this system that constantly scans and analyzes the pavement and makes the machine immediately adapt to the situation. Even that the driver does not accidentally "cut" the side mirror on the tree, this system is worried in advance.
Characteristics
Now it’s worthwhile to talk about the technical part of the Range Rover Sport SVR. The characteristics of this sports SUV, of course, at a decent level. Under the hood of the model, a V-shaped 8-cylinder engine is installed, the volume of which is 5000 cm³ (!). It is equipped with a supercharger. This engine produces 550 horsepower. Interestingly, the predecessor of this model has a less powerful motor. To be more precise - there are 40 "horses" less there. And this unit is driven by a modern 8-band gearbox. Naturally, this is a "machine", known as a representative of the ZF 8HP70 series.
Of course, the Range Rover Sport SVR, the photo of which is presented above, is an all-wheel drive car. The torque is distributed exactly in the proportion of 50 to 50. But! If necessary, the driver can redirect traction to the front axle or to the rear. It all depends on how he needs it. This is a very convenient feature.
This SUV can accelerate to 100 km / h in just 4.2 seconds. And the maximum speed is 260 km / h. It is limited by electronics (and given 10 kilometers more than usual).
What you need to know
As you can see from the above, the Range Rover Sport SVR has very powerful specifications. But this is far from all that can be said about the model.
So, for example, a car can show its characteristics not only on the tracks. Thanks to the air suspension, it is possible to independently adjust the clearance. That is, you can adapt the car to almost any road (or to the place where there is no coverage at all). It is also known that the model received a system called the Wade Sensing System. It is thanks to it that it turns out to measure the depth of the ford, which the driver overcomes on his SUV. Tests and test drives have shown that this car is capable of passing through a ford of 85 centimeters deep! And this car can easily tow a trailer weighing three tons. As you can see, the car is really unique. In functionality and practicality it does not occupy.
Cost
A powerful new SUV was available in the US in 2015 at a price of $ 110,475. This is an established minimum. What is in Russia? It is also already possible to purchase this car from us. Not in the salons, but at those people who brought the car themselves from abroad.
A version with a panoramic roof, a combined saloon, a Meridian 1700 W audio system and other equipment, the list of which amounts to dozens of items, will cost about 11 million rubles.
And in the salons, brand-new models in the 5.0 S / C AT HSE Dynamic configuration are still available. The features of these machines are a 510-horsepower 5-liter engine and an extensive list of equipment. Inside, there is really everything that you might need: ABS, traction control, electric power steering and its adjustment, parking sensors, heating (everywhere), a system of all-round cameras, the package of In Control ™ Connect options and much more. Such a car will cost about 8 million rubles. Be that as it may, but there are always buyers on such expensive cars.
Owner reviews
And finally, a few words about how owners and simply knowledgeable people speak about this car. They distinguish three main advantages: power, comfort and throughput. There are only two drawbacks, and one of the logically justified ones (since the second is the high price). And it consists in the low endurance of some parts of electronics and the running gear. For example, an on-board computer can sometimes produce some kind of errors out of the blue, which then disappear. However, the good news is that there are no negative reviews on the main points. The rest can be fixed.