These changes make the Range Rover Sport feel as tall as its larger brother, though all passengers ride approximately 50 mm
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| Land Rover designed the Range Rover Sport with the North American market in mind, and from the looks of it they have hit the bulls eye. (Photo: Land Rover) |
As with the LR3, Land Rover designed the Range Rover Sport with the North American market in mind, a place where all genres of sport utility vehicles, whether they be luxury, compact or performance oriented, are in constant demand.
With a full lineup of SUVs, Land Rover will be able to increase its presence around the world, especially in North America, by catering to the growing niche market of performance utility vehicles, and appealing to performance sedan owners by providing the same world-class standards of luxury, performance and refinement.
Is it game, set and match for Land Rover? Unless the Sport, based on the superb LR3 but faster, lighter and nimbler, is a complete dud, it's almost certain that Land Rover has the cat in the bag.
Specifications:
- Price Range (estimated MSRP): $70,000 - $110,000
- Body Type: 5-door SUV
- Layout: front engine, AWD
- Engine: 300 hp, 315 lb-ft of torque, 4.4L, 32-valve, DOHC V8
- Opt. Engine: 390 hp, 400 lb-ft of torque, 4.2L, 32-valve, Supercharged DOHC V8
- Transmission: 6-spd automatic with manual mode
- Top Speed: 225 km/h (140 mph), electronically limited
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS with EBD
- Warranty (mo/km): 48/80,000 comprehensive
- Competitors: Acura MDX, Audi Q7 V8, BMW X5 4.4i / 4.8is, Cadillac SRX V8, Infiniti FX45, Land Rover LR3, Lexus GX 470, Mercedes-Benz ML430 / 500 / 55 AMG, Porsche Cayenne S / Turbo, Saab 9-7x, Volkswagen Touareg V8 / W12, Volvo XC90 T6 / V8
- Web Site: www.landrover.com
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