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Range Rover com Rodas "22"

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Range Rover Sport

Land Rover’s name is so well known and causes the mind to fantasize about taking a vehicle on a safari in deepest Africa. A few weeks ago, Judy and I had a new, 2010 Land Rover for a test drive. But this was not ordinary Land Rover in the classic sense. This was a re-designed Range Rover Sport HSE. We loved it. It was difficult to give it up at the end of the week, and we didn’t even take in out for a safari.

The Range Rover is somewhat of a hidden model, somewhere between the larger Range Rover and the smaller LR4. It is not new, but has undergone significant improvements for th2 2010 model year. It was first unveiled at the New York Auto Show back in the spring and I was fortunate to have been their for the introduction and press conference.
The newest revisions include a more upscaled interior, which is functional, comfortable, and almost luxury. There are some engineering alterations and the lights are more jewel-like. There is a new console for the front area that allows the controls to be more reachable.

Most noticeable are the two new engines. There is a 3.0 liter and a 5.0 liter supercharged V8. Our test model was the 5.0 liter V8 that spits out 375 horsepower. This is not your ordinary take-to-the-backroads-only Land Rover. This baby can perform on the highway as easily as in the woods and mountains.

In spite of the Range Rover Sport being a capable five passenger road vehicle, it is ruggedly capable during off-road conditions. The Land Rover engineers have improved the brakes and stability control system. I like the Terrain Response system. There is a knob located between the seats that lets the driver set the Sport to fit a specific type of off-road environment, such as rocks, sand, water, mountains, or whatever.

My test model was an attractive exterior color called Nara Bronze. It was complimented with interior trim colors of Almond and Nutmeg. Of course, the seating was leather. Base MSRP was $59,645, but with delivery charges and a few upgrades, the bottom sticker price was $64,295. Mileage figures by the EPA are 12 city and 17 highway, although I averaged slightly better than that on the highway.

There are a couple of other luxury SUV’s including the Porsche Cayenne and the BMW X5. These probably are a little bit better on the highway but Land Rovers are definitely kings of the off-road and remote wilderness trails. If you are looking for excellent SUV performance on the road, a luxury and relaxing cabin atmosphere, and true off-road capability, check out the Range Rover Sport at a Land Rover dealership.

By Alan Gell
MyCarData

Land Rover LR4

If you asked me to pick a favorite mid-size SUV, it would probably be the Land Rover LR4, and that says a lot about the way I view SUVs. The LR4 is one of the last of what some call the "true trucks," a sport-utility vehicle that traces its lineage back to the days when such vehicles were intended primarily for expeditions into dark continents.
The LR4 doesn't actually date back that far, of course--it replaces the LR3 (formerly known as the Discovery) for 2010. The new name comes courtesy of a round of upgrades, including a new engine and interior design. But this tough customer's basic purpose in life remains the same, and the underpinnings are a reflection of this fact. Even though it's been heavily civilized for urban duty, the LR4 is a vehicle for conquering inhospitable terrain, at heart.

The slab-sided LR4 is from the Big Box school of SUV design, with a distinct, squared-off hood and a tall greenhouse. Complicated headlamp units and a two-bar grille similar to that of the Range Rover identify this vehicle from the front, and the boxy design has received subtle changes to improve its aerodynamics. The front-fender vents are functional, and large nineteen-inch wheels fill the wells. The rear window is distinctively asymmetrical, and Land Rover's signature two-piece tailgate is angled to match the glass. The result of all this careful styling is a purposeful design; the LR4 looks like a very elegant tool, but a tool nevertheless.

Land Rover has cleaned up the interior considerably. Previous Land Rover cabins tended to be a command center-like riot of buttons and apparently randomly placed controls; the LR4 is more logically laid out. A high and commanding driving position offers good visibility, and from behind the wheel the LR4 feels like a precision machine. That's exactly what it is, of course. Land Rover's signature oval-section steering wheel feels comfortable in the hand, and the many controls are somewhat more logically grouped. On the console, a rotary knob activates the Terrain Response system. A choice of five- or seven-passenger seating is offered. When so equipped, the third-row seats are surprisingly comfortable. I loaded up the LR4 with six passengers and heard nary a complaint. The seats are fussy to erect, but provide enough legroom and headroom for average sized adults; cupholders, vents and even a third sunroof are all in place to make the journey in the way-back more pleasant. New amenities include a parking-assist camera, USB jacks for MP3 players and other devices and keyless start. At night, ambient LED lighting offers elegant illumination. A new hard-drive based navigation system is also available.

One of the most notable upgrades to the LR4 is the addition of a new 5.0 liter V8. The new powerplant is shared with Jaguar, and uses high-pressure direct gasoline injection and double overhead cams with variable cam timing, and the result is 375 horsepower. There's a significant amount of urge on hand, and the LR4 is actually rather entertaining off the line thanks to gobs of low-end torque. A six-speed automatic transmission handles the muscle-car urge with the proper decorum. The LR4's throttle is supremely controllable, the better to navigate tight off-road situations; many of the engine accessories have also been waterproofed, in case of excursions that require fording streams. Of course, with great power comes great responsibility, at least at the fuel pump: the LR4 is a relatively thirsty vehicle, in spite of an ultra-low idle speed and other fuel-saving measures.

A redesigned double-wishbone suspension is on hand to reduce body roll, with stiffer roll bars, a lower center of gravity and new shocks and bushings on hand to cut down on the waddle. Land Rover's engineers have managed to civilize the LR4 somewhat, but the ride is still truckier than that of most sport-utes. It’s comfortable, to be sure, but there's an abruptness to the pothole response and a tendency toward body roll in sudden maneuvers that's been bred out of most crossovers. When the road is straight and narrow, however, the new LR4 offers an impressive level of comfort on pavement, thanks in part to its adjustable air springs. Previously an apparent afterthought, Land Rover has made this into a bona fide luxury vehicle, and cruising all day wouldn't be uncomfortable. Bigger brakes improve stopping power, while Dynamic Stability Control and Hill Descent Control are standard equipment.

Off-road navigation is further improved by the available Surround Camera System, which uses five small digital cameras to project front, side and rear exterior views onto the information screen in the dash.

Civilized or not, the new LR4 isn't for everyone. The ride is comfortable, but you'd better plan to work it hard or take it off-road, as many of the features that make it unique will be largely useless in the suburbs. The LR4 is much like the Jeep Wrangler in that respect, though more comfortable and much more expensive; this vehicle can trace its heritage directly to vehicles that have braved the most remote parts of the world. As such, the LR4's kind of special, and the price tag reflects this. LR4 pricing starts at $48,100, which is reasonable for what it offers. My tester featured Land Rover's LUX package, which adds Bluetooth connectivity, navigation, keyless entry, an upgraded sound system and several other comfort and convenience options, and stickered for a somewhat steeper $60,915.

All specs are for the 2010 Land Rover LR4
Length: 190.1 in.
Width: 75.4 in.
Height: 74.1 in.
Curb weight: 5833 lb.
Cargo space: 42.1 cu.ft. (behind second row); 90.3 cu.ft. (all seats folded)
Towing capacity: 7716 lb.
Base price: $48,100
Price as tested: $60,915
Engine: 5.0 liter direct-injection V8
Drivetrain: six-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel drive
Horsepower: 375 @ 6500
Torque: 375 @ 3500
Est. mileage: 12/17

By Chris Jackson - MyCarData

Land Rover - Range Rover Sport Supercharged

It wasn’t the bush country on a safari, but driving a Land Rover around the back woods of East Texas was a very enjoyable drive How could anyone not enjoy a new Range Rover with all the premium touches and luxury appointments? Fortunately, a test model was furnished for a full week’s driving experience.

The test model was a light colored model called Ipanema Sand. The interior trim was almost all leather, dyed beautiful contrasting Almond and Nutmeg colors. The Sport model is not a new vehicle in the Land Rover lineup, but the 2010 model has had some major changes and upgrades. The changes are not easily seen from the outside, and maybe that is a good thing. Loyalists to the Range Rover want it to look squared off and boxy. That classic strong-stance appearance is tough-looking. Most of the changes are under the hood or on the inside.

The Range Rover Sport is definitely a Land Rover in the highest traditions. It can definitely tackle the off-roads necessary across the country. During this beginning of fall, deer hunters are out and about, setting up their stands and clearing sites. The little Range Rover, with that Terrain Response system, makes the deer hunter’s job easy. A simple turn of the dial and the vehicle adapts to smooth roads, sand, or rocky terrain.

New for 2010 is the direct-injection, 5 liter, V-8 engine. This is the same engine put into the Jaguar XK and a few high-end Land Rovers last year. The V-8 engine spits out 510 horsepower with the supercharger. The Land Rover PR folks say it can go from zero to 60 in less than 6 seconds. I did not try it, but I have no doubts the statement is true. This vehicle drives more like a sports car than an off-road rock climber. It held its own following little vehicles along twisting dirt roads as well as on the highway. Performance was beyond impressive. It was awesome.

The seats sit higher up than little sports car seats, and maybe that is a good thing. It actually gives you a feeling that you are going faster than you really are, so the driver tends to hold the Sport under better control than normal. The seats bolster the driver and passenger very well and with that powerful engine, bolstering is needed. For longer highway drives, the seats are quite comfortable.

Generally, the Range Rover Sport comes fairly loaded down with goodies and electronic items, although there are a number of options available. The navigation system worked, but that was about the extent of it. It was difficult to use and the screen was small. The radio controls were very difficult to work. While I was driving, my wife Judy tried, unsuccessfully, to locate a specific station. After 10 minutes, she gave up in her attempts. Paddle Shifters were located on the steering wheel, but they were not necessary with the new electronic automatic transmission. Possibly, a few drivers would try to take this 510 horsepower vehicle out to race somewhere. A rear entertainment system was an optional add-on that offered two displays in the rear headrests for the enjoyment of backseat passengers.

A special feature on the test model was Land Rover’s Adaptive Cruise Control. I like this option and if you do much highway driving, it is a major benefit. The system is easy to use and maintains a pre-set distance between you and a vehicle in front of you, even if it pulls sharply into your path. Day-dreamers who do not pay close attention to their driving find this option a major safety help.

Fuel economy was lacking. The Range Rover Sport is EPA rated at just 12 mpg in the city and only 17 mpg on the highway. During the week’s test drive, fueling stations in my area got to know me rather well. The supercharger works best on premium-grade gasoline, and this guzzler goes through a credit card charge rapidly. That’s the really bad downside of this vehicle. The base MSRP of the test model was $73,345 and with the options and delivery charges, the bottom sticker price was $80,795.

The Range Rover Sport Supercharged delivers on its promise. It offers premium touches, a terrific performance, and a long history of off-road capability. Sure, there are a few downsides including the initial cost and the low gas mileage, but this is one vehicle that would be easy to love. It is equally at home on the super highway or the urban asphalt jungle. It can go where no man’s gone before or it can take its place on a crowded mall parking lot. British Agent 007 would love the speed and agility and would feel luxuriously at home inside the vehicle. And if the need was ever present, it could even rock-climb over one of those high parking curbs or other parking barrier, and do it in British premium style. Check out the Range Rover Sport Supercharged at a Land Rover dealership yourself.

By Alan Gell - MyCarData

Land Rover Evoque - all new smallest, lightest etc.

THE SMALLEST, LIGHTEST, MOST FUEL EFFICIENT RANGE ROVER EVER PRODUCED
• Luxurious coupe design with a compact footprint
• Targeting a new set of customers for the Range Rover brand
• Bold exterior evolves Range Rover design language
• Premium cabin available with full-sized glass panoramic roof that bathes the interior with natural light
• Dynamic and agile handling across all terrains, aided by optional Adaptive Dynamics featuring MagneRide™
• Permanent all-wheel-drive with multi-surface capability with Land Rover Terrain Response
• Innovative Range Rover technologies, including 8-inch (203mm) touch-screen display and Surround Camera System
• Sold in 160 countries worldwide, with North American deliveries from Fall 2011
• Indicative pricing starting from around $45,000

Land Rover North America, Mahwah, NJ, September 21, 2010 – The all-new Range Rover Evoque will make its global public debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show on the 30th September 2010.
The Range Rover Evoque brings the acclaimed Land Rover’s LRX concept car into production reality, faithfully capturing the original design of this landmark coupe concept.
In keeping with the ethos of Range Rover, the Range Rover Evoque delivers premium levels of craftsmanship, luxury, performance and renowned Land Rover multi-terrain capability into a more compact package.

“These are exciting times for our business,” said CEO Dr Ralf Speth. “Not only will the Range Rover Evoque increase our worldwide market share, it helps to define a new segment for premium compact SUVs that are more sporting and stylish."
Sustainability
The Range Rover Evoque is the lightest, most fuel-efficient Range Rover ever. It is a strong demonstration of the marque’s commitment to environmental sustainability.
“This is a highly relevant and contemporary vehicle that will suit the modern needs of our customers,” said Land Rover’s Managing Director Phil Popham. “The Range Rover Evoque will appeal to a new group of customers who may not have considered a Range Rover

before.”
Lightweight construction techniques ensure optimum efficiency is achieved. A new state-of-the-art engine comes with turbocharging and direct injection. The Range Rover Evoque also adopts low CO2 systems such as Electric Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS) and is built to maximize end of life recyclability.

Design
The new vehicle's dramatic exterior is based directly on the LRX concept car, which drew worldwide acclaim for its fresh interpretation of classic Range Rover design cues.
Smart design and meticulous engineering has allowed the LRX concept to be turned into reality without compromising the core Range Rover values of luxury, refined performance and multi-terrain capability.
“The Range Rover Evoque marks a bold evolution of Range Rover design. With its dramatic rising beltline, a muscular shoulder running the length of the car, and a distinctive taper to the floating roofline, the Range Rover Evoque adopts a very dynamic profile with a powerful and athletic stance,.” said Land Rover Design Director, Gerry McGovern.
Interior quality

The cabin of the Range Rover Evoque is lavishly appointed with premium quality materials and an elegance befitting of a Range Rover interior.
Customers can specify soft, premium leather and beautifully tailored, twin-needle stitching providing a luxurious finish to almost every surface of the instrument panel, doors and seats.

A lower driving position offers a more sporting feel but retains the important Command Driving Position. Headroom is generous compared with traditional sporting sedans, despite the low-profile coupe roofline.
Dynamics
On the open road, the Range Rover Evoque offers a polished driving experience that combines dynamic and sporty handling with responsive, effortless performance and refinement.

Murray Dietsch, director of Land Rover programs, said, “We’ve tuned the Range Rover Evoque’s chassis and Electric Power-Assisted Steering (EPAS) to deliver precise and responsive steering at lower speeds, making the Range Rover Evoque nimble and fun to drive.”

This sporting character has not been achieved at the expense of comfort and refinement. In addition, available Adaptive Dynamics uses advanced MagneRide™ dampers to provide a supple, controlled ride. The suspension delivers even tighter body control, with flatter handling and sharper responses.

Capable All Terrain
The Range Rover Evoque offers customers a permanent all-wheel-drive system, which delivers outstanding performance and traction on multiple surfaces, such as snow, gravel and varied off-road surfaces.
Drivers who drive their Range Rover Evoque off-road will be reassured to know that, in addition to extremely generous ground clearance, the car has aggressive breakover, approach and departure angles. The new vehicle's formidable multi-terrain potential is enhanced by the latest version of the company’s signature Terrain Response system.
Powertrain

The turbocharged powertrain of the Range Rover Evoque offers smooth and responsive performance, blending four-cylinder efficiency with six-cylinder refinement and power.
A new 240bhp, 2.0-litre Si4 engine combines direct fuel injection, turbocharging and twin variable valve timing for exceptional drivability and fuel efficiency.
Murray Dietsch, director of Land Rover programs, said, “The product development team has been committed to deliver a compact and weight-efficient product, with no compromise on durability and robustness.”

Innovation
The Range Rover Evoque benefits from the same high-end innovative technologies as the larger Range Rover models. An intuitive control system and touch-screen display combines a stylish, uncluttered layout, state-of-the-art functionality with ease of use.
Connectivity options include Bluetooth hands-free mobile phone and audio streaming, plus a range of USB and auxiliary inputs for iPod and other portable devices.
The Range Rover Evoque is the first Range Rover model to offer breathtaking new sound systems developed in partnership with the high-end audio specialist Meridian. The premium Meridian offering is an 825W, 17-speaker system that delivers the ultimate in surround-sound performance.

Other features available to Range Rover Evoque customers include:
• Surround Camera System with five digital cameras, including a reversing system
• Dual-zone automatic climate control
• Hard drive navigation system
• FM/AM/Sirius tuners, with single CD player with the ability to rip CDs to the hard drive
• Rear seat entertainment package, with 8-inch (203mm) video screens, digital wireless headphones and touch screen remote control
• Keyless entry system
• Powered tailgate
• Adaptive headlamps with auto headlamp dipping
• Heated windshield, front seats and steering wheel

Three design themes
The Range Rover Evoque offers customers more choice with three main vehicle design themes, each with its own distinctive character, exterior treatment and carefully coordinated interior package.
‘Pure’ combines the stunning concept-car exterior with a stylish, clean interior in neutral colors.
Soft-touch wrapped materials on the major surfaces contrast with the metal brushed aluminum trim.

‘Prestige’ is the ultimate in Range Rover luxury, combining a bespoke exterior that includes unique, 19-inch wheels and sparkling metallic details, an optional 20-inch wheel, with an interior that is almost entirely leather-wrapped.
‘Dynamic’ brings a bolder exterior with 19-or 20-inch wheels and unique bumpers, sills, grille and tailpipes for a more assertive, confident stance. Contrasting roof and spoiler colors are available, while the premium sports interior offers sports seats with splashes of bright contrast color.
The Range Rover Evoque will be manufactured at Land Rover’s multi award-winning Halewood plant in Merseyside, UK. The car will go on sale in more than 160 markets worldwide from Fall 2011. Indicative pricing starting from around $45,000.

Source Land Rover - MyCarData

Land Rover Range Rover - Royal Roving

Queen Elizabeth may be out-wealthed by females like Oprah Winfrey and a couple of the Walton women, but none of them can buy a finer 4x4 than Her Majesty’s favorite. The Queen is known for keeping a fleet of Land Rovers of varying vintages at her array of palaces and country estates. She’s even lent her stamp to the brand. Those old ‘Rovers were great vehicles, but not quite fit for her royal self. With one vehicle, she could visit the far reaches of her estates while arriving with grace at Buckingham Palace. Forget the Bentley, who needs it? No vehicle does so much as magnificently as the 2011 Land Rover Range Rover.

When the original Range Rover was introduced in 1970s, one wouldn’t exactly have thought of it as a Bentley competitor. Powered by a 135-HP Buick-derived V8 engine, it rode on a ladder-type chassis with coil springs, permanent four-wheel-drive, and 4-wheel disc brakes. Interiors were outfitted with vinyl seats and hose-washable plastic dashboards. Carpet, A/C, leather seats, and wood trim would have to come later. It wasn’t until 1987 when the Range Rover officially came to the U.S. A second-generation model was produced from 1994-2002, after which it was replaced by the current royal chariot.

“The rich have all the good stuff,” my friend said as he climbed aboard the Range Rover. Given the old dear monarch could pump her stubby little pegs up inside the Range Rover, Her Highness would not want for luxury. The leather on the seats and steering wheel is divine, wood is elegantly placed and beautifully polished, the floormats are trimmed in leather, and everything you breathe smells like a gently-tanned butter churn. Seats and steering wheel are heated. Gauges look analog, but are actually images on an LCD screen that also displays vehicle computer info. When you first open the door, you are greeted by a sunrise behind the steering wheel. I love it.

Unlike the first Range Rovers, the fifth-decade version creates a symphony via harman/kardon speakers that receive direction from satellite radio, an in-glovebox CD changer, or USB iPod input. Phone calls are made hands-free via Bluetooth. Kiddies in the rear lounge can watch videos on individual headrest-mounted monitors. The rich do indeed have all the good stuff.

When the current generation first debuted nearly a decade ago, I was at the Texas Auto Writers’ annual Truck Rodeo when Noah should have been building an arc. Pastoral fields turned to deep mud and roadways flooded up to the Range Rover’s hood. When most manufacturers parked their supposed off-roaders, Land Rover kept putting journalists behind the wheel, teaching them how to ford rivers and trudge mud like pros. Nobody seemed concerned that they were sludging it out in a mega-expensive luxury liner.
That’s because the Range Rover’s all-terrain systems are second only to mountain rams and donkey-mules. Terrain Response optimizes the vehicle’s responses for sand, rocks, and other obstacles from a knob in the center console. Hill Start Assist holds the brakes momentarily while the driver lifts from brake to throttle while Hill Descent Control maintains a safe speed going down inclines. Best of all, a height-adjustable suspension system lowers for entry and high-speed autobahns, but raises up for serious boulder busting. On-road, the electronic chassis controls roll in corners. The vehicle is also equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control, blind spot warning, and Emergency Brake Assist to actively protect from impending accidents and slow-moving traffic.

None of that fancy footwork would matter if the big wagon didn’t have a heart of gold. When launched, the current-generation model had a BMW V8 engine as it was being handed over to Ford from the German automaker. Now a brother to Jaguar under Indian Tata ownership, it is powered by a 375-HP 5.0-litre V8 from the XJ. An optional supercharged version gushes 510-HP. Both engines are connected to a full-time AWD system through six-speed transmissions. Power and gear shifts wouldn’t be any smoother if they were greased up and shoved under a limousine. Normally aspirated vehicles scoot from 0-60 mph in 7.2s while the blown wonders do it in a sport sedan-like 5.9s. If you can afford a Range Rover, there’s no point in discussing fuel economy – it would only arouse the proletariat anyway.

I drove the Rover many miles through city streets and on the Interstate. I even made a two-hour trip to take my grandma to Cracker Barrel just for the Hell of it. I’ve been on trips in private jets that weren’t nearly as pleasant. After a little effort climbing aboard, Grandma had a delightful ride in the rear and enjoyed her feast.
The Queen can rest easy in her palace that Land Rover (and Jaguar) have returned like prodigal aristocrats of The Commonwealth, built in England by the Indian conglomerate Tata. But, to what does one compare the Range Rover? It drives like a Jaguar XJ, coddles like The Waldorf, and tackles terrain like a cleated goat. Its style is as timeless as Marjorie Merriweather Post’s Camp Topridge in the Adirondacks. Pushed to name a few, the Cadillac Escalade, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Mercedes G-Class, and Lexus LX come to mind. Price as tested came to a touch over $90 Grand.

By Casey Williams - MyCarData

Land Rover Range Rover Sport

The Land Rover Range Rover Sport hulks quietly at the curb, looking like a bouncer next to the svelte performance cars parked near it. Land Rover's hot-rod SUV doesn't seem to have any idea what's in store for it, but it looks like it's confident it can take it.
Land Rovers are nothing if not confident, after all. The brand made its mark by becoming the motor vehicle of choice in places where there were no roads. In recent years, the luxury quotient has gone up dramatically, but Land Rovers have remained capable, unstoppable vehicles underneath the leather and satellite radio. The brand broke tradition slightly in 2005, when the Range Rover Sport debuted with a focus on on-road performance. The ante was upped for 2010, with new engines and improved chassis tuning. Has it succeeded? I'm about to find out, because Land Rover has agreed to let me take the Range Rover Sport for some hot laps around a real race track.

Though it looks out of place parked next to a Subaru WRX STi, Chevrolet Corvette and BMW 330i, the Range Rover Sport has clearly studied from the performance-vehicle style guide. The Range Rover's upright, beveled-block lines are beefed up for the Sport model with modest fender flares and a bit more character. Subtle lower-body cladding and big, low-profile wheels are also hints that the Range Rover Sport is not your average mud-busting sport-ute. LED headlamps are standard equipment.

Inside, it's all luxury, with a tall, elegant console wrapped in wood. Adaptive headlights turn with the front wheels to illuminate curves, and the available Surround Camera System offers a 360-degree view around the vehicle, to ease parking and tight-quarters maneuvering. Land Rover's good at keeping its passengers comfortable, too, and the Range Rover Sport doesn't disappoint. Four large, comfortably bolstered leather chairs provide support during high-speed cornering, and the Range Rover Sport feels bank-vault solid. A 480-watt Harman-kardon sound system and satellite radio are available. A five-inch information screen contains the available navigation system. Crank the engine, and the power under the hood offers a distant, slightly menacing burble.

Under the hood, there's a choice of V8 engines sourced from Jaguar. The naturally-aspirated 5.0 liter engine produces 375 horsepower, while the supercharged version throws down 510 horses. Both engines feature direct fuel injection and variable cam timing. An Eaton twin-vortex supercharger with dual intercoolers provides the urge in the blown Range Rover Sport, and Land Rover's claims of a 5.9-second 0-60 time might be somewhat conservative. When turned loose at the heels of a Corvette, this big beast didn't hesitate. The Range Rover Sport eats pavement in earnest, and the power delivery is strong and seamless. This SUV is honestly happy on the track. A six-speed automatic transmission handles shifting duties, and on supercharged models paddle shifters are available. Given some leash, the Range Rover Sport rockets out of every turn with a squat and a roar. Four-wheel drive is standard, naturally, and the fully automatic two-speed transfer case puts the power to the wheels without a hint of drama.

Still, this is a sport-utility vehicle, so running on the track is just foolhardy, right? Not at all. Land Rover's done its homework, and its suspension work, and the Range Rover Sport is downright phenomenal. Double wishbones at all four corners are aided by a terrain-adapting active suspension. In the turns it's just the least bit tippy, and the brakes heat up fast, but drag-racing from corner to corner is fun and there's the added bonus of doing it in a vehicle that is not shy about being a Large and Heavy Thing. Dynamic Stability Control and Roll Stability Control are also standard equipment. Standard on the supercharged model is Adaptive Cruise Control, whose radar system also controls an active-braking Collision Mitigation system. Though it's not likely that many Range Rover Sports will be leaving the pavement, the suspension allows ten-plus inches of wheel travel at each corner. Land Rover also includes its Terrain Response system, whose five modes adapt the active suspension, braking and throttle response to a variety of different road surfaces. The supercharged model also includes a sixth, Dynamic mode that tightens up the chassis for on-track performance. The Range Rover Sport will actually chase some sports sedans around the track, and it's confident while doing so.

The notion of a go-fast SUV isn't a new one, of course, but the Range Rover Sport is an entertaining example of how to do it right. Solid and secure, this high-speed heavyweight inspires confidence both on-pavement and off of it. Pricing for the Land Rover Range Rover Sport starts at $60,495. For the additional power and performance of the supercharged version the price of entry goes up to $75,395.

Specifications:
All specifications are for the 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Supercharged.
Length: 188.3 in.
Width: 85.0 in.
Height: 71.5 in.
Wheelbase: 108.0 in.
Curb weight: 5540 lb.
Towing capacity: 7716 lb.
Cargo space: 33.8 cu.ft. (seats up); 71.0 cu.ft. (seats folded)
Base price: $75,395
Price as tested:
Engine: 5.0 liter DOHC 32-valve V8
Drivetrain: six-speed automatic transmission, four-wheel drive
Horsepower: 375 @ 6500
Torque: 375 @ 3500
Fuel capacity: 23.3 gal.
Est. mileage: 12/17

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Land Rover Range Rover Sport-Luxury on or off the road

Land Rover in 2006 added a stylish high-performance model to take on competitors such as the BMW X5, Mercedes M-Class, Porsche Cayenne and Volkswagen Touareg.

The goal with the Range Rover Sport, now entering its sixth model year, was to plug a hole in the British brand that has been known for decades as offering an unsurpassed combination of ultimate luxury and off-road toughness.

Land Rover, now owned by Tata Motors of India, had an initial goal of 15,000 Sports a year. It surpassed expectations in both 2006 and 2007 with 18,757 and 16,989 sales respectively. Sales have slowed to around 11,000 a year, but the Sport still makes up about 40 percent of the Land Rover mix. It continues a very important vehicle for the company.

The Sport, which features a combination of horsepower and handling while retaining the company’s vaunted off-road characteristics, looks much like the flagship Range Rover, but in a slightly smaller package and for about 20 grand less.


Sport is aptly named. It offers a luxury environment on a modern, high-tech scale and appears sporty and aggressive with a shorter wheelbase, raked windshield and rear hatch, well-placed brightwork, a roofline that extends over the tailgate and great-looking 19-inch wheels
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The sporty nature continues inside with a wide sloping center stack housing a hard-drive-based DVD navigation system and a 480-watt LOGIC7 audio system with satellite radio. The traditional lavish use of Range Rover wood is limited to the edges of the console, and the remainder of the wood has been replaced with more sports-car-like polished metal accents. High-quality black leather fills the cockpit.
There are things here that you may never have considered a necessity until you have them. One such is a cooler box housed in the center console. Take an extra Pepsi with you on your three-hour journey and it will still be cool when you reach the half-way point.

Another is a $2,500 rear-entertainment system that is one step above the standard rear DVD players found in most of the minivans and crossovers sold in America these days. This one features screens in the back of both the front-seat headrests. And a six-disc DVD changer allows back-seat passengers to watch different movies at the same time.

The real muscle in the Sport comes from new engine choices, which have enhanced horsepower over the previous version. The base engine is now a 5.0 liter 375-horsepower V-8, a considerable improvement over the previous 4.4-liter 300-horsepower engine. The extra horses are welcome because the V-8 is tasked to pull 5,500 pounds. The optional engine is a 510-horsepower supercharged 5.0-liter V-8, a boost of 120 ponies over the previous iteration of the engine. It indeed puts true performance into the Range Rover and Sport equation.

We found the new standard V-8 to be very effective in all types of on-road driving. In everyday stop light to stop light slogging, the Sport can be commanded to leap off the line. The standard 0-to-60 measuring device finds the standard Sport HSE capable of about 7 seconds and the supercharged version in the upper ranges of 5 seconds. The Sport, indeed, is a 180-degree departure from the plodding big off-roader.

The downside to both engines is poor fuel mileage that could deplete even a well-heeled pocketbook. EPA ratings are an anemic 13 mpg city, 18 mpg highway for the standard engine and 12/17 for the supercharged version. Both engines are mated to a revised six-speed transmission and give the Sport the kind of power needed to effectively compete in the ranks of $60,000 sport utilities.

If you ask what does impressive times have to do with traversing the great wilds of the world we answer not much. But the Range Rover Sport has to exude the luxury of performance and handling because most Land Rover models sold in North America reside in driveways and ply the hard pavement, never seeing so much as a muddy pothole.

We found the Sport’s road-holding ability extraordinary considering the usual tippy feeling we get from Land Rover products with their high center of gravity. This is due in part to the Dynamic Response system which stiffens the roll bars to hold the vehicle flat in hard cornering. The system only intervenes when necessary, helping the Sport retain the very compliant on-road ride derived from an air suspension system that keeps the jarring effects of rough-road surfaces outside the passenger compartment. The Sport also has an automatic load-leveling system.

Off-roaders have the best stuff in the business at their disposal. Equipment includes a full-time four-wheel drive system with electronic transfer case and an electronic locking center differential. But the most high-tech feature is Land Rover’s Terrain Response System, which can be set in five positions — on-road driving, grass/gravel/snow, sand, mud/ruts and rock crawl. This feature aids driving in all conditions by adjusting everything from throttle response, traction control and electronic stability control to varying off-road conditions.

Safety features abound. They include four-wheel antilock brakes, side-impact and head-curtain airbags, traction and stability control and front and rear park distance control. Equipment that has become standard fare on a number of sport utilities these days such as hill decent control is offered on the Sport as well.
Inside, the Sport offers a high-riding experience, something desired by most folks who opt for a sport utility. The atmosphere is indeed that of luxury and the Range Rover’s high-quality materials and fit and finish should please most people.

One of our few complaints is with the audio system, which must be accessed through the center navigation screen. It is cumbersome to use and had to be prompted to display some satellite radio information. The engineers who design some of the modern audio systems obviously don’t use them on a daily basis.
The Range Rover Sport starts at $60,495 including destination charge. But options can quickly send the Sport toward 70 grand. Our 2011 test vehicle carried a bottom line of $68,395. The most expensive option on our test vehicle was the $4,700 luxury interior package that included premium heated front and rear seats and 20-inch alloy wheels.

The supercharged edition begins at $74,195.
If you can afford the Range Rover Sport HSE or Supercharged you can rest assured you will be driving one of the best luxury sport utilities on the planet. 

Land Rover LR4 - Brings peace of mind

Most LR4 owners have no desire to take their high-dollar vehicle off road, but they know that if they ever need to reliably slog through mud, rock climb, or ford rivers, it is parked, ready and waiting, in the driveway. It's peace of mind. An insurance policy, if you will.

What the LR4 brings to the hard-pavement majority is neighborhood status. It proclaims that the owners have the wherewithal to drive a Land Rover as their primary vehicle for shopping and school transportation; it will spend life as a high-priced luxury station wagon. It's a shame that in most families the LR4's tremendous off-road capability will never be realized.

The hard truth is that the LR4 doesn't make as much sense on road as several competitors feature vehicles with better gas mileage and a lower purchase price. Perhaps the LR4 should be left to those hard-core trail blazers who will, indeed, purchase it for its off-road capability, knowing full well its considerable prowess in leaving hard, dry land.

For these people the LR4 offers a sense of excitement, knowing that there's not a dirt road in America — no matter how muddy and rut-filled — that can stop the Land Rover.

The LR4 slots into the Land Rover hierarchy ahead of the smaller LR2 and behind the Range Rover Sport and the flagship Range Rover in price. The LR4 is comfortably mid-sized stretching out 190 inches and with an available three-row seating configuration. It is considerably larger than the LR2, about the same size as the sporty and more expensive Range Rover Sport and about10 inches shorter than the higher-priced and larger Range Rover.

The LR4 that replaced the performance-challenged LR3 in the Land Rover lineup in 2010 comes with a stout V-8 engine in addition to all the off-road goodies available to mankind. It now operates with a 5.0-liters putting out 375-horsepower mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, which is capable of pulling the nearly three-ton vehicle from 0-to-60 in about 7.5 seconds. And it is proficient in merging and passing exemplified by a good quarter mile time of 15.6 seconds at 90 mph.

The LR4 also has one of the most sophisticated four-wheel drive systems in the business. Using a rotary knob, the driver can select one of five settings — general, grass/gravel/snow, sand, mud and ruts, and rock crawl — that optimize performance from throttle response to the differentials for nearly every conceivable foul on-road and off-road condition. The LR4 also comes with an electronically controlled air suspension that adapts to any terrain.

Like all Land Rover products, the LR4 offers a commanding driving position with good sight lines. Land Rover vehicles impart the feeling of sitting above the fray.

As you might expect, out on the twists and turns of mountain grades and back roads the LR4 is not as proficient in the handling department as several of its peers; while not a road-carver by any stretch of the imagination, it does acquit itself quite well in the daily family routines.

Another downside to this rather tasty luxury SUV package is anemic gas mileage. The LR4 is one of the most inefficient vehicles sold in 2011 with an EPA rating of 12 city/17 highway with a combined 14 mpg — and that's on premium gas.


While there is little change in the exterior styling from the LR3, the LR4 interior has been completely reworked into a more luxury look, a departure from the rather spartan appearance of the previous model. The dashboard is clean and stylish with rich materials and a touch of classy wood accents.

The more routine switchgear is well placed and intuitive. While the climate controls are relatively easy to use, we found the audio controls embedded into the navigation system a bit balky. As with many other high-end vehicles, we wish for separate audio controls. Getting our music and talk would be much simpler.
Space for four passengers is good, and the fold-flat second-row seats — as well as the available third row — create a large 90 cubic feet of storage space. If you need a third row seat, be advised that in the LR4 it should be reserved for children.

The standard $48,500 price brings all the off road features and a wealth of standard equipment including 19-inch alloy wheels, heated outside mirrors, rain-sensing wipers, leather upholstery, eight-way power front seats, dual-zone climate control, a powered front sunroof and a fixed rear sunroof, and a nine-speaker audio system.

There are options to tempt the buyer, and our test car included the $9,165 seven-seat luxury package. The package has a long list of features including a hard-drive navigation system, an upgraded Harmon/Kardon 480-watt audio system, and such cold weather niceties as heated front and rear seats and heated steering wheel.

The bottom line of our test vehicle was $57,665.
If you want the true Land Rover experience and the cache it brings it will take a bit of study to adequately discern of the off-road controls that sit in front of the shift knob, but it will be a worthwhile study.

Our recommendation to the new buyer is to at least discover what the LR4 can do off road. So we strongly urge all new owners to take advantage of a Land Rover driving school (visit www.landrover.com/us/en/lr for details), spend a few hours (and some bucks) under the watchful eye of an expert instructor who will nurse you through muddy, rocky terrain. It will be a day of fun, we guarantee it. And then if that unlikely time comes when the suburban driveway LR4 is forced into heavy duty use, you will at the very least have some experience to draw upon.