Range Rover Sport SVR: specifications, photos and reviews

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

Range Rover Sport is a mid-size luxury off-road vehicle developed by the British automaker based on its predecessor, the Discovery 3. This vehicle has long been a sign of good taste and prestige. And therefore it is worth telling about it, as well as about all its features and characteristics in detail.

Start

The prototype car Range Rover Sport was presented in 2004 in Detroit. The purpose of the show was to convey to motorists and critics what the main features of the future novelty will be. The serial model appeared a year later - in 2005. The public saw a powerful, sporty crossover built on the chassis of the Discovery model with a branded body.

The developers did their best to make a car that harmoniously combines the furious excitement of driving with functionality, and universal purpose with incredible comfort. Breadth of possibilities and perfected road data -these are the main features of the novelty of the mid-2000s from the British company.

Appearance

The sporty exterior of the Range Rover Sport model is characterized not only by the lowered roof and the geometry of the C-pillars. Details carefully designed by designers attract a lot of attention. These are twin exhaust pipes and spectacular air intakes. Also, branded brake mechanisms and a wide range of colors cannot go unnoticed. It is also noteworthy that the owners of this car have the opportunity to underestimate the air suspension. It has this feature. By the way, this is very practical, especially when you need to increase stability at higher speeds.

A system called Terrain Response adjusts the suspension. It is she who analyzes the road surface and, based on the data received, selects the mode. The driver only needs to move the switch to the desired position. By the way, the outstanding body characteristics (and it has a welded-in frame) provide excellent torsional rigidity. This makes it possible even with the wheels hanging out to safely open any door and get out of the car. Or, on the contrary, return inside.

Powertrains

For the first time, modified engines from the Jaguar company began to appear on cars from the British company Land Rover. So, the Range Rover Sport HSE version boasts a 300-horsepower 4.4-liter naturally aspirated unit. The model, known as the Supercharged, has a different motor. It produces as many as 390 "horses"with a volume of 4.2 liters. And this, of course, is a V-shaped "eight". It was this engine that made the car the fastest and most dynamic model in the entire history of Land Rover. Each motor has excellent protection against dust, water, dirt, and everything else that can be found off-road. And this fact is not surprising. After all, the Range Rover Sport is a real monster that easily kneads wet clay and overcomes water barriers.

This is a four-wheel drive car. And the torque is transmitted through a 6-band adaptive "automatic" ZF. This transmission has a sport mode. It is also equipped with a system called Command Shift. Thanks to it, you can switch speeds manually. And the reduced number of "automatic", which is designed for use in particularly difficult road conditions, is activated by a special electrical switch. You can click on it on the go.

Another high-tech feature is the electronically controlled center differential.

New 2015/16

So, above it was told about the very first sports models of "Range Rovers". And now it's time to move on to the novelty of this year. And this is the Range Rover Sport SVR, a car that has every right to be called a sports utility vehicle. Because that's what he is! Interestingly, the Range Rover Sport SVR has already managed to visit the Nurburgring's North Loop. And the new model completed the lap in just 8.14 minutes! The best result, by the way, amongcrossovers and SUVs. And already this model is the most powerful in the history of the company.

External Features

What makes the Range Rover Sport SVR different? The review should traditionally start with the exterior. The novelty received 21-inch alloy wheels, "shod" in all-season tires, the size of which is 275 / 45R21. As an additional option, potential buyers are offered tires known as Conti Sport Contact 5 from Continental. They have a slightly different size - 295 / 40R22. Large air intakes are visible in the front bumper, through which the units and assemblies are actively cooled.

The roof line is also striking. It stands out with a bright contrast edging, finishing the spoiler. The rear bumper also turned out to be successful - four twin exhaust pipes can be seen along the edges of the diffuser. By the way, it has electronically controlled valves. In general, the appearance is harmonious, complete, with a sporty character - everything is in the best traditions of the British company.

Range Rover Sport SVR Interior Overview

The photos above show just how luxurious this car's interior is. Inside, everything is finished with expensive materials. But what attention the design itself attracts! Sporty yet so sophisticated! This is a new feature. Bucket-shaped sports chairs look very interesting. Soft leather with decorative carbon inserts looks very rich. But the brightest element is the 12.3-inch trip computer monitor, whichPractically complemented by a touch screen. It is located on the center console.

And it was decided to place a highly intelligent system known as Terrain Response 2 on the central torpedo. It literally consists of "electronic brains". It is this system that constantly scans and analyzes the road surface and makes sure that the car immediately adapts to the situation. Even that the driver does not accidentally "cut" the side mirror on the tree, this system worries in advance.

Features

Now it's worth talking about the technical part of the Range Rover Sport SVR. The characteristics of this sports SUV, of course, are at a decent level. Under the hood of the model, a V-shaped 8-cylinder engine is installed, the volume of which is 5000 cm³ (!). It is equipped with a blower. This engine generates a power of 550 "horses". Interestingly, the predecessor of this model has a less powerful motor. To be more precise, there are 40 "horses" less there. And this unit is driven by a modern 8-band gearbox. Naturally, this is an "automatic", known as a representative of the ZF 8HP70 series.

Of course, the Range Rover Sport SVR pictured above is an all-wheel drive vehicle. The torque is distributed exactly in the ratio of 50 to 50. But! If necessary, the driver can redirect the thrust to the front axle or to the rear. It all depends on what he needs. This is a very handy feature.

ThisSUV can accelerate to 100 km / h in just 4.2 seconds. And the maximum speed is 260 km / h. It is electronically limited (with a maximum of 10 kilometers more than usual).

Things to know

As you can see from the above, the Range Rover Sport SVR has very powerful specifications. But that's not all there is to say about the model.

So, for example, the car can show its characteristics not only on the tracks. Thanks to the air suspension, it turns out to independently adjust the clearance. That is, you can adapt the car to almost any road (or to the place where there is no coverage at all). It is also known that the model received a system called the Wade Sensing System. It is thanks to her that it turns out to measure the depth of the ford, which the driver overcomes on his SUV. Tests and test drives have shown that this car is able to pass through a ford 85 centimeters deep! And this car can easily tow a trailer weighing three tons. As you can see, the car is really unique. In functionality and practicality, she does not hold.

Cost

The powerful new SUV was available in the US in 2015 for $110,475. This is the minimum. What is in Russia? We also already have this car available. Not in salons, but from those people who brought the car themselves from abroad.

Version with panoramic roof, combined interior, audio systemMeridian 1700 W and other equipment, the list of which amounts to dozens of positions, will cost approximately 11 million rubles.

And brand new models are still available in showrooms in the 5.0 S/C AT HSE Dynamic package. The features of these machines are a 510-horsepower 5-liter engine and an extensive list of equipment. Inside there is really everything you could possibly need: ABS, traction control, electric power steering and its adjustment, parking sensors, heating (everywhere), all-round camera system, In Control ™ Connect option package and much more. Such a car will cost about 8 million rubles. Be that as it may, there are always buyers for such expensive cars.

Owner Reviews

And finally, a few words about how the owners and just knowledgeable people speak about this car. They distinguish three main advantages: power, comfort and patency. There are only two shortcomings, and one of the logically justified ones (since the high price belongs to the second). And it lies in the low endurance of some parts of the electronics and chassis. For example, the on-board computer can sometimes give out some errors out of the blue, which then disappear. However, the good news is that there are no negative reviews on the main points. The rest can be fixed.