SPORT SUPERCHARGER

‘The Range Rover Sport’s performance, ride and handling have been transformed with the introduction of new engines, transmission and chassis systems. 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 Phil Popham, Land Rover Managing Director.
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 two powerful and efficient new engines – the LR-V8 naturally aspirated and LR-V8 5.0-liter Supercharged, enhanced levels of interior craftsmanship and refinement, and significant improvements to both on-road and off-road driving dynamics.
A comprehensive program of chassis system modifications has transformed the Range Rover Sport’s on-road dynamics, while also delivering a substantial improvement in its off-road capabilities.
The introduction of new systems such as Adaptive Dynamics, working in conjunction with existing Dynamic Response on Supercharged models, and the addition of the road-focused Dynamic program to the Terrain ResponseTM system help enhance agility and ride quality. Further improvements to the Terrain ResponseTM system ensure that off-road capability is kept at the expected class-leading level.
The Range Rover Sport’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.
‘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 looks set to grow stronger still,’ says Phil Popham.
‘Both the new LR-V8 engines are suited to the sporting character of the Range Rover Sport, providing generous low-end torque and spirited performance along with levels of refinement worthy of the Range Rover name.’ says Phil Hodgkinson, Product Development Director.
* The New 2010 Range Rover Sport is our most performance-orientated vehicle yet. It is the definitive luxury sports tourer.
* Three new engines meet a variety of driving styles and performance requirements. The new powerful supercharged or naturally aspirated LR-V8 petrol engines and the acclaimed LR-TDV6 diesel, all delivering superior performance and maximum control.These join the acclaimed twin turbo LR-TDV8 diesel.
* A comprehensively redesigned interior, with additional leather available throughout, and significantly revised body styling to give a bolder stance.
* A full-colour 7-inch Touch-screen is the focal point of the centre console, putting control of premium navigation, communication, information and vehicle settings at the driver’s fingertips. Plus, the optional Surround Camera System displays a near 360 degree view of the exterior to aid manoeuvring.
* A 5-inch Thin Film Transistor (TFT)-LCD screen within the instrument cluster provides key vehicle information, and driver-focused updates controlled by the simple-to-master, multi-functional control with the 5-way navigation joystick on the steering wheel.
* Terrain Response® now has a new ‘Dynamic Program’ on modles fitted with Dynamic Response. The world’s first production system of its kind to be based on predictive technology.  It works by predicting the response to driver input, allowing the system to mitigate any excessive movement, rather than a conventional system which reacts after the vehicle has already moved.   This setting delivers a competent, highly responsive and more engaging drive both on-road or in extreme conditions.