The Range Rover Sport reaffirms its status as the most exciting
and dynamic member of the Land Rover range with a comprehensive
package of engineering and design changes for the 2010 model year.
The vehicle's stylish new appearance signals the transformation
under the skin, which includes three powerful and efficient new
engines, enhanced levels of interior craftsmanship and refinement,
and significant improvements to both on-road and off-road driving
dynamics. The Range Rover Sport 10MY is due to arrive in Australia
in early October.
"The Range Rover Sport's performance, ride and handling have
been transformed with the introduction of new engines, transmission
and chassis dynamics. Combine these enhancements with the
contemporary style and luxury of the revised interior, and it's
clear that the Range Rover Sport remains the only choice as the
quintessential SUV sports tourer," says Roger Jory, Land Rover
Australia's General Manager.
A comprehensive programme of chassis modifications has
transformed the Range Rover Sport's on-road dynamics, while also
delivering a substantial improvement in its all-terrain
capabilities.
The introduction of new systems such as Adaptive Dynamics,
working in conjunction with existing Active Ride Control (ARC) on
Supercharged models, and the addition of the road-focused Dynamic
program to the Terrain Response™ system help enhance agility
and ride quality. Further improvements to the Terrain
Response™ system ensure that off-road capability is kept at
the expected class-leading level.
The Range Rover Sport 10MY's stylish, muscular exterior has been
updated to provide a cleaner, more sculpted feel. Striking
signature LED headlamps combine with a new two-bar grille, front
bumpers and fenders to create a more sporting and aerodynamic
stance. At the rear, new light clusters and a revised bumper design
mirror the smoother front-end.
The interior has been comprehensively redesigned, using higher
quality materials, soft-touch finishes and superior craftsmanship
to create a premium environment which is truly worthy of the Range
Rover brand.
User-friendly new features available for the Range Rover Sport
include a Portable Audio Interface, gradient release, tow assist,
high beam assist, Keyless Entry and push button start. In addition
a new five-camera 'surround' system allows for easier parking,
towing and off road manoeuvring.
Headlining the changes to the Range Rover Sport 10MY are three
all new highly efficient and refined new engines, whilst the
acclaimed TDV8 diesel engine is carried over:
- Refined and highly efficient new LR-TDV6 3.0 twin turbo
diesel:
- Class-leading 600Nm of torque (36% increase) and 180kW of power
(29% increase)
- Fuel consumption improved by 8.9%, delivering 9.2 l/100km on
combined EU cycle
- CO2 emissions reduced by 8.3% to 243g/km
- 500Nm torque from idle in 500ms (83% of maximum torque)
- All-new high-performance supercharged petrol LR-V8:
- Impressive 375kW (29% increase) and 625 Nm of torque (12%
increase)
- Fuel consumption 15l/100km, a 6.2% fuel economy gain on the EU
combined cycle
- CO2 emissions of 353g/km ,a 7% emissions reduction
- Delivers a smooth, refined and responsive driving experience
(0-100 km/h in 6.2 seconds, 18% improvement)
- All-new 5.0-litre naturally-aspirated V8 petrol featuring
cutting-edge technology:
- Delivers 276kW power (25% increase) and 510Nm of torque (16%
increase)
- Fuel consumption reduced by 6.8% to 13.9l/100km
- CO2 emissions of 326 g/km, a reduction of 7.1% 276kW and 510
Nm
- Acclaimed LR-TDV8 engine continues to be available
- Fuel consumption of 11.1l/100km and CO2 emissions of 294
g/km
- 200kW of power and 640Nm of torque
"The new engines are ideally suited to the sporting
character of the Range Rover Sport, providing generous low-end
torque and spirited performance. What's more significant though, is
that they are also incredibly clean, achieving impressive
reductions in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions in real world
conditions," says Phil Hodgkinson, product development
director.
"The Range Rover Sport has generated a passionate following
among customers who require the performance and refinement of a
true sports tourer, but who value the formidable off-road ability
of a Land Rover. Now that we have widened its range of capabilities
even further, the following for the Range Rover Sport 10MY looks
set to grow stronger," says Roger Jory.
For the Australian market the Range Rover Sport 10MY will be
available in three different specification levels, the standard
features for each variant are as follows:
Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6, 3.6 TDV8 and 5.0
V8
Although the 3.0 TDV6, 3.6 TDV8 and 5.0 V8 may represent the Range
Rover Sport 10MY entry level models, they in fact feature a high
level of standard specification. The Recommended Pricing (before
statutory and delivery charges) for each model is as follows; 3.0
TDV6 - $99,900; 3.6 TDV8 - $120,500; and 5.0 V8 - $125,900. The
standard specification for all three variants is listed
follows:
- 6-Speed adaptive automatic gearbox with CommandShift®
- Cruise control
- Push Button Start including electronic steering lock
- Terrain Response™ and Electric Park Brake
- Permanent four wheel Drive
- Diesel Mis-Fuelling protection device (diesel models only: 3.0
TDV6 & 3.6 TDV8)
- Centre electronic differential with low range transfer box
- Electronic cross linked air suspension with automatic load
leveling and multiple modes, access, normal, off-road, extended
height
- Power assisted, speed proportional steering (PAS)
- Dynamic Response (3.6L TDV8 only)
- Acoustic Windscreen and front row side glass
- Rain sensing wipers and automatic headlamps
- Exterior mirrors - power adjustable, heated
- Door puddle lamps and footwell lamps.
- Rear view camera (standard on 3.6L TDV8 and 5.0 V8, option on
3.0 TDV6)
- Headlamps - automatic and rain sensors
- Bi-Xenon headlights with cornering lamps
- Headlamp powerwash
- Front Fog Lamps
- Park Distance Control - Rear
- Tailgate power latching
- Body Coloured mirror caps
- Rear Mounted Roof Spoiler with centrally mounted rear
spoiler
- 19 x 9" 15 Spoke Alloy Wheel
- Automatic dimming interior mirror
- Electric windows with one touch open/close
- Climate control - automatic with air filration and dual
controls
- Illuminated front vanity mirrors
- Leather seats with electric driver's and passenger's adjustment
(8/8 way) with manual lumbar
- Front adjustable arm rests
- Seats - Rear folding 65:35
- Premium Leather trimmed steering wheel and gear lever
- Combination of Wood veneer & Noble plated finish interior
trim
- Harman Kardon Audio System - 8 speakers, Steering wheel mounted
controls, Passive Subwoofer, Audio Amplifier (240Watts), in dash CD
player with eight Speakers and iPod Connectivity Lead
- Portable Audio Interface - allows connection of iPod, MP3
player and USB Mass Storage Device
- 5" TFT (Thin Film Transistor Screen) and Driver Information
Centre
- Premium Navigation System (Hard Disk Drive with full colour
screen, voice control, off road-mapping and driver information
centre
- Bluetooth® telephone connectivity and integration
- Auxiliary Power Sockets - Front, rear 2nd row and rear
loadspace
- Control Systems - Electronic Parking Brake (EPB), Slip Control
System includes: Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD),
All-terrain Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Traction
control (ETC), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Electronic
differential control, Emergency Brake Assist (EBA), Enhanced
Understeer Control (EUC), Hydraulic rear brake boost, Roll
Stability Control (RSC), Trailer stability assist, Hill Descent
Control (HDC) with Gradient Release Control (GRC)
- Airbags, full size driver & front passenger, driver &
front passenger side and head, rear outboard passenger head
airbags
- Remote Central Locking including auto lock on drive away
- Alarm System - Perimetric Security and passive engine
immobilisation
Range Rover Sport 3.6 TDV8 Luxury and 5.0 V8
Luxury
The next specification level is the "Luxury" which is available
with either the 3.6 TDV8 or 5.0 V8 engines. The 3.6 TDV8 Luxury has
a Recommended Price (before statutory and delivery charges) of
$135,500 and 5.0 V8 Luxury is priced at $138,900 (before statutory
and delivery charges). The standard specification for both variants
is as follows:
- Steering Wheel Mounted Paddleshift
- Rear view camera
- Hybrid TV system
- Adaptive Bi-Xenon headlights with cornering lamps
- Automatic High Beam Assist
- Park Distance Control - Front
- 20" 15 Spoke Alloy Wheel
- Adaptive Dynamics (3.6L TDV8 Luxury only)
- Interior Mood Lighting
- Keyless Entry
- Seat Memory Pack - 3 settings for driver's seat and exterior
mirrors, Drivers Power Lumbar Support, Steering column electric
adjustment for height and reach with entry and exit tilt-away and
Exterior Mirrors Memory
- Premium Leather with Electrically Adjustable Front Seat
Bolsters
- Carpet Mat Set
- Extended Leather Pack - Premium Leather Topper Pad, Leather
Door Top Rolls and Door armrests
- Sill Tread Plates - Stainless Steel
Range Rover Sport 5.0 V8 Supercharged
The pinnacle of the Range Rover Sport 10MY range is the 5.0 V8
Supercharged, featuring the all new 375kW engine, with a
Recommended Price (before statutory and delivery charges) of
$159,900. In addition to the features found on the "Luxury" models,
the 5.0 V8 Supercharged also comes with the following as standard
specification:
- 5.0 V8 Supercharged petrol engine (375kW & 625Nm)
- High Performance Brakes
- Adaptive Dynamics
- Dynamic Response
- Harmon/Kardon Audio Logic 7 Surround Sound System - 13
Speakers, Steering wheel mounted controls, Active Subwoofer, DSP
Amplifier (480Watts) Rear Headphone Module and USB Connectivity,
Single Slot CD and iPod Connectivity Lead
- Approach Lamps in door mirrors
- Chrome Exhaust Tailpipe
- Lower Front Bumper Plinth - Titan (bright finish)
- 20" 5 Spoke Alloy Wheel
Range Rover Sport 10MY Recommended Price (before
statutory and delivery charges):
3.0 TDV6 |
$99,900 |
3.6 TDV8 |
$120,500 |
3.6 TDV8 Luxury |
$135,500 |
5.0 V8 |
$125,900 |
5.0 V8 Luxury |
$138,900 |
5.0 V8 Supercharged |
$159,900 |
Range Rover Sport 10MY - In Detail
New engines deliver exceptional performance and
economy
The most significant changes on the Range Rover Sport 10MY are
to its powertrains. The vehicle benefits from three new powerful
new engines which combine refined performance with improved fuel
efficiency and lower emissions: the 180kW LR-TDV6 3.0 twin-turbo
diesel, the 276kW LR-V8 5.0 naturally aspirated and the 375kW LR-V8
5.0 supercharged petrol.
The new 3.0-litre diesel features an innovative parallel
sequential turbocharging system to deliver class-leading refinement
and torque. Compared with the much acclaimed 2.7-litre diesel which
this engine replaces, the 3.0-litre unit provides 29 percent more
power and 36 percent more torque, while at the same time reducing
CO2 emissions by 8.3 percent to 243g/km.
The LR-V8 5.0-litre petrol engine is all-new and was designed by
the Jaguar Land Rover powertrain team using an impressive
collection of state-of-the-art technologies. On the EU combined
cycle fuel economy is improved by 6.8%, now delivering 13.9l/100km
and CO2 emissions are reduced by 6.8% down to 327g/km.
The engine has been developed with an emphasis on delivering a
smooth, refined and responsive driver experience. The naturally
aspirated LR-V8 delivers 276kW and 510Nm of torque, improving on
the outputs of the current 4.4-litre V8 by 25 percent and 16
percent respectively.
The 5.0-litre LR-V8 Supercharged petrol engine is all-new and
designed by the Jaguar Land Rover powertrain team using an
impressive collection of state-of-the-art technologies. This engine
was developed with an emphasis on delivering a smooth, refined and
responsive driver experience, delivering an impressive 375kW and
625Nm of torque.
"We have given the Range Rover Sport three truly
state-of-the-art new powertrains. Each engine - whether petrol or
diesel - delivers outstanding performance and refinement, combined
with improved fuel economy and CO2 emissions." Ron Lee, Group
Chief Engineer, Powertrain
The engines were developed in conjunction with Jaguar - the
first time engines have been designed from the outset with the
requirements of both brands in mind. Shared primary objectives
included the highest possible torque and fast response from low
revs.
Although the basic architecture of the engines is the same for
each brand, some changes were needed for the Land Rover engines to
satisfy demanding all-terrain requirements. For example, both
diesel and petrol engines feature a deeper sump to accommodate the
extreme tilting angles that Range Rover Sport may be subjected to
off-road. In addition, belt drives are waterproofed, as are the
alternator, air conditioning compressor, power steering pump and
starter motor.
LR-TDV6 3.0-litre diesel with twin sequential
turbochargers
- 180kW and 600Nm torque
- 29 percent more power, 36 percent more torque than the existing
2.7-litre diesel
- Fuel consumption reduced by 8.9% delivering 9.2l/100km on the
EU combined cycle
- CO2 emissions reduced by 8.3 percent to 243g/km
- Responsive - 500Nm torque from idle in 500ms
- Unique, parallel sequential turbocharger system
- Minimised engine friction and low energy consumption fuel
pump
- Third generation common rail fuel system.
- Quiet - Low radiated engine noise
The new engine delivers maximum torque at just 2,000rpm, which,
combined with unparalleled throttle response, significantly
enhances the Range Rover Sport's performance both on and off-road.
It can significantly outperform its rivals by delivering 500Nm in
only 500 milliseconds from idle, giving the driver instantaneous
access to 83 percent of maximum torque.
Advanced Sequential Turbo Diesel - immensely efficient,
highly responsive
A key feature of the new LR-TDV6 3.0 is the unique, parallel
sequential turbocharger system, the first of its type to be fitted
to a V-engine. Delivering high torque throughout the entire
engine-rev range, improved throttle response and lower CO2
emissions, the twin-turbochargers work sequentially to provide
unrivalled response and best-in-class torque at low engine speeds,
while packing a huge punch at higher speeds.
For most day-to-day driving, including motorway cruising, a
responsive, variable-geometry primary turbocharger does all the
work while the smaller, fixed-geometry, secondary turbo is dormant,
saving energy and improving efficiency. When the engine revs climb
above 2,500rpm, the secondary turbo is brought on line within 300
milliseconds, smoothly and seamlessly boosting the engine output
with no discernible turbo-lag or power-step, due to excellent
engine management.
Parallel sequential turbocharging - summary of
advantages:
- Most of the time only one turbocharger is in use (up to
motorway cruising speeds and average acceleration). Because it is a
medium, rather than large-sized turbo with variable geometry,
response is excellent with no discernable lag.
- Packaging is excellent, one turbo and manifold below each bank
of cylinders.
- The combination of two turbochargers makes it possible to
optimise efficiency and performance at all times.
- Because one turbocharger is in use most of the time, pumping
losses are reduced.
- More efficient than series turbocharger systems, whose smaller
primary turbocharger increases pumping losses and fuel consumption
through raised exhaust back pressure.
All-new LR- V8 petrol engines
- All-new LR-V8 5.0-litre with 375kW Supercharged and 276kW
naturally aspirated versions
- 375kW Supercharged engine has 29 percent more power and 12
percent more torque than previous 4.2-litre engine - whilst
reducing fuel consumption on the EU cycle by 6.9% and cutting CO2
emissions by 7.0% percent
- 276kW naturally aspirated engines 25 percent more power and 16
percent more torque than previous 4.4-litre engine - whilst
reducing fuel economy on the EU cycle by 6.8% and cutting CO2
emissions by 7.1%
- Central spray-guided direct injection is highly efficient -
industry first.
- High efficiency, 6th generation twin-vortex supercharger
- Torque-actuated variable camshaft timing on all four cams -
industry first
- Camshaft profile switching
- Variable length inlet manifold optimises power and torque
- Reverse cooling improves engine efficiency and speeds cabin
warm-up
- Class-leading, low-friction design features
- Lightweight construction uses recycled materials
The LR-V8 supercharged was developed with an emphasis on
delivering a smooth, refined and responsive driver experience, with
excellent power characteristics. Yet when it comes to regulated
emissions the engine is incredibly clean, despite the extra power,
CO2 emissions are 353g/km, seven percent lower than the outgoing
naturally aspirated 4.4-litre.
Direct injection - increased power and torque, low
emissions
One of the key features of the new LR-V8 is an industry first,
centrally-mounted, multi-hole, spray-guided fuel injection system,
delivering fuel at a pressure of up to 150bar directly to the
cylinder. The positioning of the injectors ensures fuel is
precisely delivered to the centre of the combustion chamber,
maximising air-fuel mixing, and improving combustion control.
Fuel is delivered by twin, high pressure fuel pumps driven via
an auxiliary shaft in the all new engine block. Delivery of fuel
direct to the cylinder has substantially contributed to improved
low speed, dynamic response which is particularly useful off-road
while adding to driving pleasure on-road. The charge cooling
effects of the direct injection fuel system have allowed the
compression ratio of the naturally aspirated engine to be raised to
11.5:1, further improving the engine economy.
During the engine warm-up phase, the combustion system employs
multiple injection mode strategies to deliver 50 percent more heat
for fast catalyst warm-up and reduced emissions.
6th generation supercharger - quieter and more
efficient.
A sixth generation, twin vortex system (TVS) supercharger is fitted
to the 375kW engine. A compact Roots-type unit, it feeds air
through twin intercoolers which in turn are water-cooled by their
own discrete cooling circuit. The high helix rotor design both
improves the supercharger thermodynamic efficiency by 16 percent
and improves noise quality to the point where the unit is virtually
inaudible. The intercoolers reduce the temperature of the
pressurised intake-air and so optimise power.
The air intake has been radically redesigned compared to the
previous V8. The intake air path is a direct feed to the
supercharger inlet from the centrally mounted front throttle body.
Air is delivered through twin air boxes which reduce flow loss and
further increase efficiency. Mechanically, the new supercharger and
its intercoolers are efficiently packaged in the V of the engine to
deliver a low overall engine height.
New variable camshaft timing system boosts engine
torque, saves energy
A new type of variable camshaft timing system (VCT) on the V8
engine introduces another industry first. The four VCT units are
activated by the positive and negative torques generated by opening
and closing the intake and exhaust valves, instead of by oil
pressure. This has allowed the engine oil pump to be reduced in
size, saving energy and reducing fuel consumption.
VCT units work independently on all four camshafts with 62
degrees of authority on the inlet cams and 50 degrees of authority
on the exhaust cams. Timing is optimised by the engine control unit
for torque, power and economy at every point in the engine's speed
range.
The response rate of the new VCT units is 25 percent quicker
than before with actuation rates in excess of 250 degrees per
second. This delivers a more immediate engine response to the
driver's demand.
Warm up quickly with reverse flow cooling
The search for greater efficiency has in some areas led to a
complete rethink of fundamental engine design concepts. An example
is the innovative reverse flow cooling system which delivers
thermodynamic and friction improvements. The new design means
coolant is pumped through the cylinder heads before flowing through
the block and returning to the radiator. Since the cylinder heads
remain cooler, the knock threshold is pushed back allowing greater
optimisation of ignition timing for improved efficiency.
In addition, the 22 kW oil to water heat exchanger, packaged at
the core of the engine, transfers heat from the coolant to the
lubricating oil during warm up, bringing the oil up to operating
temperature 14 percent faster than the previous cooling system.
This 'upside down' approach substantially improves fuel consumption
in the crucial engine warm-up period and helps warm the cabin more
quickly.
Strong and compact
The new LR-V8 engine is built around a stiff, all new, aluminium
block with cast-in iron liners and cross-bolted main bearing caps,
to reduce noise, vibration and harshness. For the first time at
Land Rover, the blocks are high pressure die-cast rather than
sand-cast, providing a superior finish and dimensional greater
accuracy. The engine also has aluminium heads, with four-valves per
cylinder and strong, spheroidal-graphite cast-iron crankshaft and
steel connecting rods. The cylinder heads and block are
manufactured using recycled aluminium alloy for the first time,
thus reducing the environmental impact of manufacturing the new
engine.
The new direct injection petrol engine is more compact than its
predecessor. Overall engine length has been reduced by relocation
of the oil pump within the engine architecture.
Reduced internal friction combats CO2
Internal friction, a major contributor to increased fuel
consumption and CO2 emissions, has been targeted by careful design
of the engine's components. As a result, the Range Rover Sport's
new LR-V8 achieves another best in class for crank train
friction.
All engine bearings were the subject of an extensive
optimisation, reducing friction without compromising reliability.
Diamond-Like Carbon Coating (DLC) has been used to reduce friction
on the fuel pump tappets and a solid film lubricant has been used
to coat the piston skirts.
Land Rover has developed a unique, intelligent oil-pump pressure
relief valve (PRV) which senses oil pressure deep in the engine's
oil galleries to more accurately control oil pump delivery. As a
result, oil pump frictional losses are reduced during the warm-up
period.
The LRV8 engine has also been designed around a 5W-20
semi-synthetic oil. The new oil has a lower viscosity, primarily at
low temperatures, reducing parasitic losses in the engines.. The
new LR-V8 engine is also fitted with an electronic dipstick for
added peace of mind.
Responsive new transmission
Both LR-V8 petrol engines and the LR-TDV6 3.0 litre diesel
engine on the Range Rover Sport are mated to the revised and
super-smooth ZF HP28 6-speed automatic transmission. Its
characteristics have been optimised by Land Rover engineers to
provide class-leading response, with rapid and refined shifts. The
dramatic enhancement of both power and torque low down the rev
range on the new engines have made it possible to actuate the
transmission's lock-up clutch much earlier in each gear, reducing
slip through the hydraulic torque converter, so helping with the
improvements in both fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
The transmission features an intelligent sport mode, which can
sense and adapt transmission characteristics to particular driving
styles. For the first time on the Range Rover Sport, the driver can
change gears manually with the option of a steering wheel mounted
paddle-shift.
Transformed vehicle dynamics
A comprehensive programme of chassis refinements has been
introduced to the Range Rover Sport for 2010. The enhancements
transform the dynamics and handling characteristics of the vehicle,
allowing drivers to fully exploit the capabilities of the new, high
performance engine line-up.
Adaptive Dynamics system
The Range Rover Sport 10MY features a new Adaptive Dynamics System,
which works in conjunction with the existing Active Ride Control
System to enhance control of the vehicle's ride and handling.
Land Rover has employed the world's first production system for
this model-based predictive technology, which continually optimises
damper settings for the widest possible range of conditions.
Conventional dampers are replaced by precision DampTronic Valve
Technology™ damper units, which incorporate continually
adjustable damper-valves.
The predictive technology enables damper settings on each wheel
to be continuously refined between 'soft', comfort oriented
settings and 'hard', firm body control settings; damper pressure on
each wheel is monitored 500 times per second. The system optimises
the vehicle's body and ride control, instantly responding to both
the demands of the prevailing driving style and of the terrain
encountered, in both on and off-road situations.
Greater driver involvement through the
wheel
Steering response is improved on the Range Rover Sport with the
stiffening of the front suspension lower arm forward bush,
enhancing the sense of driver involvement with the vehicle at
higher speeds.
The revised variable ratio steering rack complements this by
reducing 'twitchiness' at high speed cruising - and increasing
sensitivity at higher lock angles.
Braking system gets more power and feel
The Range Rover Sport is equipped with a new braking system which
has been comprehensively updated to provide enhanced stopping power
and improved driver feel.
The brakes for the diesel and naturally aspirated vehicles are
modelled on the 4-piston opposed calliper performance system from
the outgoing Supercharged model. The updated system employs 360mm
ventilated front discs with new twin piston sliding callipers made
from cast-iron for enhanced pedal feel. The rear features 350mm
ventilated discs with lightweight aluminium single piston sliding
callipers.
The braking system for the Supercharged model has been developed
in conjunction with performance brake specialists Brembo™.
This system employs 380mm ventilated front discs with unique
lightweight aluminium six-piston opposed action monoblock
callipers. 365mm ventilated discs with single piston sliding
callipers are fitted at the rear.
Greater control and safety around bends
A refinement to the understeer control system helps automatically
slow the vehicle if taking a bend too fast, thus enhancing driver
control.
The system operates according to steering inputs from the
driver. In extreme cases, automatic braking intervenes to help
reduce the vehicle speed, with the braking pressure level applied
according to the steering inputs.
This feature is complemented by the new Roll Stability Control
system, which is designed to intervene in the unlikely case of an
extreme situation in which the possible onset of a rollover is
detected. In such situations, the system is designed to take over
and perform very rapid, wheel specific braking, to help reduce
speed and marginally widen the cornering radius.
In more extreme cases the system is designed to initiate
marginal understeer by sharply increasing brake force on the outer
wheels, again widening the turning radius.
Updates for award-winning Terrain
ResponseTM and Hill Descent
Control
For the Range Rover Sport 10MY, Land Rover's award-winning
Terrain ResponseTM system gains new features and refinements,
further extending the vehicle's all-terrain capability.
Most significantly, the Terrain ResponseTM system now includes a
new 'Dynamic' programme, designed for sporting on-road driving.
Dynamic mode delivers a responsive driving
experience
When the driver selects the new Dynamic programme, the Terrain
Response system tailors the vehicles chassis and powertrain
settings to deliver a more sporting and responsive driving
experience. Tighter body control and quicker steering responses are
achieved by adjustments to the Adaptive Dynamics system, while the
accelerator pedal mapping, stability control system and gear-change
settings are also given more sporting characteristics.
The Dynamic programme has also been specially tuned to take
advantage of chassis changes to the supercharged model which is
designed to deliver improved driver confidence at higher speeds.
The changes include a 20% stiffer rear roll control bar, and
further revisions to the steering system, suspension bushes and
wheel alignment settings.
Coping with tougher conditions
For soft sand - one of the most power-hungry surfaces - 'sand
launch control' has now been introduced, which makes for noticeably
easier drive-away. New, speed-dependent wheel-slip targets for the
traction control system permit only very limited initial
wheel-slip, helping to prevent the wheels digging down into the
sand.
Revisions to the rock crawl program reduce the vehicle's
tendency to roll when traversing boulders, giving a more composed
drive through rocky terrain.
Land Rover's much-acclaimed Hill Descent Control system is
enhanced on the latest Range Rover Sport with the addition of
Gradient Release Control. This inhibits the initial rate of
acceleration when descending very steep inclines, to increase
control and reduce the potentially alarming lurch which can occur
when braking is released at extreme angles.
More sporting design for a more sporting
vehicle
"We have given the Range Rover Sport a cleaner, more
muscular appearance which is the perfect complement to its new
range of high performance engines. Striking new signature LED
headlamps, a two-bar grille and a larger air intake create a bold
new frontal graphic which helps to reinforce the vehicle's athletic
stance." Design director, Gerry McGovern
The new design theme for the Range Rover Sport 10MY emphasises
its position as the most dynamic model in the Land Rover range,
creating a sporting, cleaner and more sculpted appearance.
At the front, new signature LED headlamps provide a technical
focal point, and feature Range Rover inspired interlocking circle
lamps. With a new two-bar grille and larger air intake, the
vehicle's frontal graphic is much more slim, athletic and
low-slung.
The new front bumper blends with redesigned front fenders to
form a simple, sculpted surface, offering improved aerodynamics and
a lower, more sporting visual stance. The side view of the vehicle
features new two-stripe LED indicators, along with redesigned
two-section fender vents. Colour coded door mirrors complete the
visual changes. At the rear, Range Rover inspired light clusters
create a fresh new look, while the smooth and sculpted bumper
design mirrors the style of the front-end.
Premium interior environment
The interior of the Range Rover Sport 10MY has been comprehensively
redesigned, and features significantly improved standards of
quality and craftsmanship that are truly worthy of the Range Rover
brand.
The cabin retains its popular snug, cockpit feel, but
incorporates higher quality materials, sumptuous soft-touch
finishes and superb detailing throughout the interior. Leather is
used extensively on major surfaces, in a wider choice of colours.
To create a more sporting feel, rich dark shades 'sandwich' narrow
sections in lighter tones, and the effect is completed by a
generous selection of stylish wood finishes.
The soft-touch fascia is all new, with a smooth and
clean-looking design that is wrapped in stitched, premium grade
European leather. It features an architectural beam that runs
across the width of the cabin, supported by natural wood finish
pillars.
To enhance the clean look of the interior, the fascia now has 50
percent fewer switches; the switches themselves are now all
chrome-plated. The signature roller-shutter stowage area is now
finished in a high-quality metallic sheen
There are new seats front and rear, which feature a deeper, more
sculpted shape; electrically adjustable side bolsters are available
for the first time.
New ambient lighting adds to the premium qualities of the cabin,
with the introduction of white LEDs to cast subtle halos around
interior door handles and pockets, as well as on the fascia and
centre console area.
Cutting edge vehicle technologies
"The Range Rover Sport 10MY features a host of new
technologies that will really enhance the driving and ownership
experience for our customers. But in each case the complexity is
hidden from view - we've made every system intuitive and simple to
use." Stuart Frith, Chief Programme Engineer
The latest Range Rover Sport incorporates a comprehensive range
of state-of-the-art technologies, designed to improve comfort,
convenience, safety and security for all vehicle occupants.
Infotainment systems and displays
A new hard-drive navigation system provides faster route
calculation and improved system reliability.
The navigation system adopts an easy-to-use navigation structure
which now also features 'towards guidance'. This supplements the
junction map and icon-based information with details of the actual
road signage viewed by the driver along the route.
The new Portable Audio Interface allows connectivity to an array
of personal audio storage devices, USB sticks and MP3 players,
enabling the various devices' functions to be accessed and
controlled via the facia-mounted touch-screen system. One of the
connectivity ports is a dedicated Apple i-PodTM point made
exclusively by Land Rover, for continued functionality in extreme
driving conditions, by helping to prevent the device coming loose
from the socket.
A new 5-inch TFT driver information LCD screen is also
introduced with the Range Rover Sport 10MY. Sitting within the
instrument cluster, the message centre display ensures key
information is communicated in a clean, simple and user-friendly
manner.
Improving safety and security
Outside the vehicle, convenient and relevant new systems enhance
safety and security.
The Range Rover Sport 10MY has a sophisticated new remote key
which offers both keyless entry and passive start, along with the
ability to raise and lower suspension.
A new surround camera system supports easier parking and towing.
It features five digital cameras which relay a near 360-degree view
to the touch-screen display. The cameras function immediately the
vehicle is started, and can be used at speeds up to 18km/h, with
options for selecting and zooming in to assist with close quarter
parking and with towing.
The patented reverse tow assist and tow hitch assist functions
(selected from the touch screen menu) help perform accurate towing
manoeuvres. The wide fields of vision on the side cameras give a
clear view of the reversing trailer and the images are
electronically manipulated to provide an undistorted view. Guide
lines overlaid on the rear camera image illustrate both the
vehicle, and trailer's trajectory, and they move in line with
steering inputs, making it easier for the driver to predict where
the trailer will move to, before performing the reversing
manoeuvre.
Specific characteristics such as type of trailer, number of
axles and width guides can be fed into the system to enhance the
system outputs.
The Range Rover Sport's new LED front headlights incorporate
High Beam Assist technology. This can automatically switch on high
beam headlights where external light levels are below the system's
threshold. Importantly, the system is also designed to detect
preceding and approaching traffic, and in a split second will
automatically switch back to low beam to avoid dazzling others.
e-TERRAIN TECHNOLOGIES boost economy and lower CO2
emissions
Under the banner of e_TERRAIN TECHNOLOGIES, Land Rover is
implementing a range of measures to reduce fuel consumption and CO2
emissions, without compromising Range Rover Sport's renowned
dynamic driving characteristics and all-terrain capabilities.
The new Range Rover Sport is packed with features aimed at
reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Both the new LR-V8
petrol engines and the LR-TDV6 3.0 Sequential Turbo Diesel were
designed from the outset to deliver class-leading fuel economy and
improved low-end torque.
The LR-V8's new high pressure, spray guided direct injection
system optimises combustion and the engine is fitted with a new
variable camshaft timing system as well as a sixth generation,
twin-vortex supercharger whose high-helix rotor design improves its
thermodynamic efficiency by 16 percent. Faster warm-up thanks to
the new cooling system also improves fuel economy as do the low
friction design features.
The parallel sequential turbocharging system of the 3.0-litre
diesel makes use of its larger, primary turbo most of the time. The
smaller secondary turbo remains dormant when higher power is not
required, reducing pumping losses and consequently, fuel
consumption. A highly efficient, third generation common rail
injection system with piezo injectors and fuel metering, also makes
a substantial contribution to fuel economy.
The new engines have been also been optimised for low-end torque
as well as economy, making it possible to activate the lock-up
clutch of the ZF HP-28 automatic transmission at lower speed. This
reduces 'slip' in the hydraulic torque converter improving both
fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The higher torque at lower rpm
also enables longer gearing for more economical cruising.
The Range Rover Sport incorporates several other energy saving
features too. At standstill, the idle speed of the LR-TDV6 has been
reduced from 750rpm to 710rpm, while that of the LR-V8 has been
reduced from 700rpm to 600rpm. In both cases, a fuel saving is made
without compromising refinement. An Intelligent Power Management
System includes smart regenerative charging, so whenever possible
the alternator charges the battery when it is most economical to do
so, such as when the vehicle is coasting rather than
accelerating.
The air conditioning pump on the new LR-TDV6 3.0 litre engine is
now driven through a clutch which disengages when the air
conditioning is not in use, making further fuel consumption
savings.
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