Thread: new RRSport

WOW WOW WOW is all I can say!

two diesel engine choices - 190 and 215KW!
two extra seast (kids only) in the back
two types of 4wd systems
AND
off road height available at up to 80km/hr!!!

Excerpts of media release:

Land Rover says the re-engineered air suspension system with its new +35mm intermediate setting means that the off-road mode can remain available at much higher speeds (80km/h – up from 50km/h) than was possible before, which pays off in terrain with long, rutted dirt roads.

Depending on your needs, you’ll be able to specify one of two full-time 4WD systems on offer. Hardcore off-road enthusiasts are catered to via a system that comprises a two-speed transfer case with low-range option. The system has a front-rear 50/50 percent default torque split, and 100 percent locking capability.

The alternative system is 18kg lighter and features a single-speed transfer case with a Torsen differential that automatically distributes torque to the axle with most grip. The default front-rear torque split of 42/58 percent is designed to provide a rear-wheel drive bias for sharper on-road driving dynamics.

At launch, the new Range Rover Sport will be offered with a choice of four engines – two supercharged petrol engines (375kW 5.0-litre supercharged V8 and the new 250kW 3.0-litre supercharged V6) and two diesels (190kW 3.0-litre TDV6 and 215kW SDV6).

Originally Posted by ~Rich~

Heh, a couple of questions:

Gordon - ready to put a deposit down?

Not really. Will wait until all the engine options are released (end of the year) before making any decision. Not happy with the option combinations on the UK sites, hopefully the Australian ones will be closer to what I'd want. Still think the back end looks a little funny.

Quite happy with the current Sport

Cheers,

Gordon