RANGE ROVER SPORT FROM $95,100
HOW MUCH?
The 221kW 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbopetrol/eight-speed automatic Si4 S is $96,728.
The 183kW 3.0-litre V6 turbodiesel SDV6SE is $107,400.
The 225kW 3.0-litre V6 turbodiesel SDV6 SE is $116,900, HSE is $136,700 (as tested), HSE Dynamic is $143,600 and Autobiography at $178,400.
The 221kW 2.0-litre turbopetrol Si4 SE is $100,028. The Si4 PHEV hybrid SE is $128,200; HSE is $146,600.
The 386kW 5.0-litre supercharged V8 petrol HSE Dynamic is $172,628, the Autobiography is $203,928 and the 423kW SVR is $237,828.
NUTS AND BOLTS
• The Range Rover Sport is made in England.• It has an aluminium monocoque body which is largely responsible for a weight decrease of up to 420kg over the previous steel two-piece body-on-chassis model.• It’s a five-seater. Two extra• The 3.0-litre V6 turbodiesel produces 183kW at 3500rpm and 600Nm from 1500-2500rpm, increasing to 255kW and 700Nm in the more expensive SE. Both variants feature auto stop/start.• The 2.0-litre turbopetrol four produces 221kW at 5500rpm and 400Nm from 1500–4000rpm.• The 5.0-litre supercharged V8 petrol produces 386kW from 6000–6500rpm and 625Nm from 2500–5500rpm. In the SVR, it produces 423kW and 700Nm, driving the Sport to 100km/h in just 4.4 seconds.• The 2.0-litre/electric hybrid drivetrain, which has a 221kW 2.0-litre turbopetrol four and an 85kW electric motor, produces 297kW and 640Nm.• The transmission is an eight-speed automatic.• Si4 and Si4 PHEV models have permanent all-wheel drive in high range only with a Torsen centre differential.• Other Range Rover Sport models have a dual-range transfer case with a default 50:50 front:rear torque split and 100 per cent locking capability.• Terrain Response features a choice of five drive modes: General, Grass/Gravel/Snow, Mud/Ruts, Sand and Rock Crawl.• Steering is variable ratio speed-sensitive electrically assisted.• Suspension is aluminium, with double-wishbone front and multilink rear. It features adaptive dampers and cross-linked air-assisted springs, decoupled in off-road driving, with automatic load levelling, variable ride height and class-leading wheel travel. Maximum ground clearance is 278mm.• Optional Wade Sensing gives you a visual display of the water level around the vehicle when fording, plus an audible warning if you’re about to drown it. Maximum wading depth is 850mm.• Wheel sizes range from 19 inches to 21 inches. A full-size spare on an alloy wheel is standard, except on seven-seaters, which get a space saver.• The fuel tank capacity is 80 litres. V8 supercharged petrol models have a 105-litre tank.• Weights range from 2083kg to 2443kg.• Maximum towing weight is 3500kg.
