Range Rover Sport, An engineering Marvel

A Modern Icon for Luxury Motoring with Capable Off-Road Legacy

The engineers at Land Rover deserve a pat on the back and some words of encouragement. It is hard enough to make an SUV drive like a sports sedan when the SUV in question is the world’s most luxurious vehicle that is world famous for its off-road capabilities. However, the extraordinary people in the engineering department thought outside the box and produced Sport as model of Range Rover. First Range Rover Sport hit the road in 2004 and since then more than one million of them have been sold to date.

The new range rover bares huge expectations from auto enthusiasts. Hence, development started with major decisions such as providing the new Range Rover same aluminium-intensive MLA-Flex vehicle architecture and powertrain components.

Exterior

The exterior design is sophisticated and elegant. A narrow grill with futuristic headlights and an aerodynamic shape is a beauty to behold. Lines and seams all over the vehicle are squeaky clean and tidy. The roof is receding beautifully and the rear lights are beautifully connected with a black panel with Range Rover written all over it. The number plate is placed on the rear bumper rather than on the tailgate.

Interior

Designers working at the Range Rover interior usually face a huge dilemma. They have to provide ultra-comfy and uber-luxury interiors for an SUV that has split personalities. It is considered a sports vehicle on the tarmac and on the other hand; it is world-renowned for its ability to be driven on any surface.

However, they seem to have cracked the code. The cabin inside provides minimalism and grace. Most of the driver assists and controls are confined to the infotainment screens and steering wheel controls. Every single component and surface is made with attention to detail and expensive materials. Soundproofing is superb and there is so much head and leg room available for all seats. The cabin is full of the latest gadgets that make driving more fun. Boot space is extensive and can be increased by folding the seats down.

Powerful Lineup of Engines Under the Bonnet

The range starts with a 3.0-Liter Ingenium turbocharged straight-six diesel engine that is considered the entry-level choice. This engine is capable of producing 249 hp and 600 Nm and returns an average of 13 km/l. a step up from the entry-level is the 3.0-Liter turbocharged diesel engine that produces 301 hp and 650 Nm of torque. It accelerates from 0-60 in 6.3 seconds and returns an economy of 13 km/l. A more powerful version is the 3.0-Liter D350 which produces 351 hp and a huge 700 Nm of torque. 0-60 time is around 5.6 seconds and returns the fuel economy of 13.5 km/l.

Adding more power to the same 3.0-Liter displacement is the P440e which is a plug-in hybrid. It produces a collective 441 hp with the help of an electric motor producing 143 hp. Acceleration time is a brisk 5.5 seconds and fuel consumption is a jaw-dropping 62.5 km/l. P400 is another petrol-driven turbocharged engine producing 400 hp and 550 Nm of torque. 0-60 acceleration time is 5.4 seconds which is impressive for such a large SUV. It returns a fuel average of 10 km/l.

Another plug-in hybrid, P510e produces a collective 510 hp with the help of an electric motor. 0-60 acceleration is 5 seconds and top speed is limited to 150 mph. it returns a fuel average of 62 km/l. The most powerful engine comes in a displacement of 4.4-Liter producing 530 hp and 750 Nm of torque. 0-60 time is a jaw-dropping 4.3 seconds. To gain speed, fuel economy was sacrificed as it only returns only 8.7 km/l.

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Handling and Ride Comfort

Range Rover Sport is provided with 8-speed transmission and you can add an optional Stormer Handling pack that adds rear-wheel steering and torque vectoring systems. The range of engines provides enough power to make the vehicle responsive and the Range Rover Sport blends athleticism and comfort in effortless style. Handling and cornering are good enough in the original specs and if you add the rear wheel steering, it makes maneuvering child’s play. There is no road noise which is a triumph considering this is a sports-centred vehicle.

As far as the SUV part is concerned, it has not lost its known ability to deal with any surface with absolute ease. Terrain response systems let the vehicle do most of the work when dealing with difficult situations. This vehicle may be designed to rule the tarmac but it certainly has all the tools to power through the mud-riddled pathways as well.

Final Verdict

One thing is certain, this vehicle is not the choice of those who would like to save some money. Potential buyers would look at the badge value, state-of-the-art technology, outright speed, all-terrain capability, and unreal comfort as deal deciders. Credit should be given where it is due, making such a huge Levithan works and handle like a sports car is a huge achievement in itself. Land Rover deserves a pat on the back for floating this idea in the first place and then executing it to the dot. Without a shadow of a doubt, this vehicle can provide ultimate comfort while giving you the confidence that you have a sports vehicle and a capable SUV at your service when required.