Range Rover Sport

Range Rover Sport 2009

General information
The status offering of a Land Rover is still one of its highest selling points. However, with the more recent success of the Range Rover models, the lightweight sibling tag is slowly finding its way out. The 2009 Range Rover Sport though, is still a model meant more for on-road driving than the more adventurous trips out in the wild.
That being said, the Sport is capable of handling its share of mountainous tracks with its classis Land Rover suspension and steering components, along with the added benefits of the active roll technology.
The heavy weight of the car does affect its performance in agility, acceleration, and fuel consumption. What keeps the Sport in the running despite these issues is its raw power and handling abilities.

Interior
The best that the Sport has on offer on the inside is its high placed stadium seating. For both the front occupants, this offers an unencumbered view of the road. The dash is without clutter, minimalistic yet elegant. Seating is comfortable with supple leather seats and spacious enough for four adults, though a fifth could manage on the rear center seat. The headroom is a limiting factor for a tall individual, though quite comfortable for most. Though the sloping rear limits the size of cargo you can carry, the luggage space matches the segment’s average at 71 cu ft.

Specifications
The Supercharged Range Rover Sport boasts of a blown 4.2 liter, V8 engine that offers an output of 390 horsepower and 555 Nm of torque with a 6 speed auto transmission. It manages to go from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.1 seconds, which is quite comparable to its larger model.
Standard on the Supercharged Sport is the 4WD system by Land Rover with two speed transfer case and the Terrain Response system. It helps auto set the powertrain, electronic systems and suspension to optimize the traction based on one of the following settings: general, mud and ruts, sand, rock crawl, and gravel/grass/snow. With the right setting, the Sport is capable of towing up to an impressive 3500 kilos.
The fuel consumption estimates for the Range Rover Sport Supercharged is a poor 5 km/litre in the city and 7.6 km/litre on the highway.

Driving Experience
A heavy curb weight keeps the Sport from impressing much. However, the Supercharged variant is still a better option than the HSE. Its 4.2 litre V8 engine drives through a lot of power and the suspension system combined with the chassis help convert it into a smooth ride with responsive handling.
Ups and Downs
In a stand-alone economy, the Range Rover Sport might have impressed, but with competitors that it has to deal with, it really does lack on many fronts.



Ups and Downs
In a stand-alone economy, the Range Rover Sport might have impressed, but with competitors that it has to deal with, it really does lack on many fronts.