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#4 of 667 2006 Range Rover Sport Press Release by grommet

Nov 29, 2004 (11:18 am)

Replying to: 5discos (Nov 28, 2004 5:45 pm)
PREMIUM SPORTS TOURER EMPHASIZES PERFORMANCE
 
IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 26, 2004- Land Rover has released the first photographs of Range Rover Sport, an entirely new vehicle from the world's leading sport-utility vehicle manufacturer. A true performance vehicle, Range Rover Sport is optimized for fast, comfortable long-distance driving. The addition of Range Rover Sport marks the fifth nameplate for the brand and complements the flagship Range Rover.
 
Powered in top-line form by a supercharged 390hp 4.2-liter V8 engine, Range Rover Sport will deliver the highest degree of power ever available on a Land Rover model. A normally aspirated V8 engine option will also be available.
 
Excellent on-road dynamics are delivered through Land Rover's new Dynamic Response suspension system and performance-tuned chassis. The innovative system, making its debut on Range Rover Sport, senses cornering forces and acts to optimize body control and handling. It also decouples off-road to allow greater wheel articulation during tough all-terrain driving.
 
"Range Rover Sport takes us into the growing performance SUV market, but is different from all rivals," says Matthew Taylor, Managing Director of Land Rover. "We see it as a less frenetic, more refined alternative to existing performance SUVs. It is ideal for fast, comfortable, long-distance driving and practical enough for everyday use. Yet it is also exceptional off-road, offering better all-terrain ability than any competitor. Like all Land Rover products, it offers the broadest range of capability in its class."
 
With its aerodynamic and muscular exterior design, Range Rover Sport's stance is powerful and aggressive. The five-door body style with single-piece rear aluminum tailgate adds to the dynamic look and feel of the vehicle.
 
"It is the best 'driver's vehicle' that Land Rover has ever made," adds Taylor. "There is the traditional Land Rover command driving position, yet the cockpit is more cocooning than the SUV norm."
 
Range Rover Sport will be unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in January, and will be available in North America in summer of 2005.
 
Pricing and detailed specification will be announced closer to launch date, but is expected to fit between LR3 and Range Rover in the Land Rover product range.
 
Land Rover North America is part of Aston Martin Jaguar Land Rover with headquarters in Irvine, California. Land Rover established operations in the U.S. in 1986, and now imports and distributes Range Rover, LR3 and Freelander vehicles manufactured by Land Rover in Solihull, England. Land Rover's worldwide operations are wholly owned by Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan. For information about the Land Rover retailer nearest you, call 800-FIND-4WD or log on to www.LandRoverusa.com.
 

#5 of 667 Any Specifications Yet? by transpower

Dec 20, 2004 (9:11 pm)

Just curious: what kind of four-wheel drive will the Rnage Rover Sport have? Will the differential in the front be open (like the LR3) or limited slip?

#6 of 667 Re: Any Specifications Yet? [transpower] by tincup47

Dec 20, 2004 (9:28 pm)

Replying to: transpower (Dec 20, 2004 9:11 pm)
I doubt if the front diff will be limited slip. The LR3 is already an outstanding off-road vehicle without this feature. The Range Rover Sport will appeal more to people wanting a BMW X5 or Porsche Cayenne type vehicle. Neither of these vehicles offer front or rear locking diffs.

#7 of 667 Cargo Space? by transpower

Dec 21, 2004 (12:23 pm)

I searched the Internet again for specs on the forthcoming Range Rover Sport but came up pretty dry. For instance, what will the cargo space be with the rear seat folded? The luxury Range Rover has only 62 cu. ft, so I would be hoping for a lot more in the Sport.

#8 of 667 Re: Cargo Space? [transpower] by eelpout

Dec 23, 2004 (9:11 am)

Replying to: transpower (Dec 21, 2004 12:23 pm)
we should know more on the 9th or 10th of January when the press conferences at the North American International Auto Show start.
 
But, I wouldn't expect it to be any larger than the big RR's, it's a smaller vehicle designed more for driving than utility, where the LR3 fits in. If it is bigger (like X3 vs. X5) than Land Rover is seriously under cutting their Range Rover sales even more. The LR3 is already sounding like a superior vehicle to the big RR in many ways (noise, ride etc.) and the Sport is based on the same chassis as the LR3.

#9 of 667 New Article by 3jack

Jan 03, 2005 (11:38 pm)

Check out the latest issue of Motor Trend magazine. There is a 3 page spread on the new RR Sport. According to the article, pricing will be between $63,000 and $78,000 depending on engine choice and other options such as laser cruise control, a first for LR. The dash looks much like the LR3. IMO, kinda cheap looking for a $70,000 vehicle.

#10 of 667 Re: New Article [3jack] by eelpout

Jan 04, 2005 (11:47 pm)

Replying to: 3jack (Jan 03, 2005 11:38 pm)
what's the article say the cargo capacity is?

#11 of 667 Re: New Article [eelpout] by eelpout

Jan 06, 2005 (11:43 am)

Replying to: eelpout (Jan 04, 2005 11:47 pm)
one interesting thing in that article is that the rear hatch isn't a split door arrangement. because the Sport is more oval in shape they couldn't make it work like the normal RR, so they have a standard one piece hatch instead (i'm assuming lift-up, article wasn't clear). but the window can open too for throwing groceries in and stuff. take that GX470.
 
to answer my own question, there was no mention of cargo capacities.

#12 of 667 Re: Cargo Space? [eelpout] by tincup47

Jan 06, 2005 (2:41 pm)

Replying to: eelpout (Dec 23, 2004 9:11 am)
Range Rover sales for December reached an all time high, so I doubt that LR3 is hurting Range Rover sales.

#13 of 667 Re: Cargo Space? [tincup47] by nabzy

Jan 12, 2005 (6:52 am)

Replying to: tincup47 (Jan 06, 2005 2:41 pm)
From surfing the US landrover site saw 2 really well put together videos one of the new range sport and one of the 2006 supercharged range, showing off all the new goodies, looks great....
 
seems like the 2006 models will be coming sooner rather than later given they are showing 3 minute videos and have detailed info on the site already....
 
The Uk landrover site also has new info on the sport......

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