The Range Rover Sport
For even greater levels of comfort and technology, the Range Rover Sport
HSE specification includes seats in refined leather and the driver’s
seat features electrically adjustable seat bolsters and memory pack;
also included are electrically adjustable, heated powerfold exterior
mirrors. A Rear View Camera helps reversing by displaying a wide-angled
image on the Touch-screen. To add to the ambiance, you can also enjoy
subtle interior mood lighting. For extra style, stainless steel tread
plates for the sills and striking 20 inch 15-spoke alloy wheels are
standard. For additional levels of luxury, there is the availability of
an HSE Luxury Pack.
- The Range Rover Sport HSE naturally aspirtated engine produces
375bhp and 375-lb ft torque while the Supercharged engine reaches
510bhp and 624-lb ft torque.
- Each of the new Range Rover Sport engines is offered with an upgraded
ZF 6HP28 automatic transmission with Adaptive Shift Strategy for
optimum control and efficiency. CommandShift® Six-speed Adaptive
Automatic Transmission comes as standard and allows manual selection in
high and low range. The technology adapts to the driver’s particular
driving style and the prevailing surface conditions, producing a more
responsive performance and smoother gear changes. Fuel economy is
improved through a wider range of torque, plus engaging sports mode
enables the driver to select gear ratios manually for an even sportier
drive.
- Four corner air suspension allows the suspension to be raised or
lowered manually for a constant ride height regardless of passenger
load. It works with Terrain Response® technology to help the driver
confidently conquer gravel, grass, snow, rocks, as well as everyday
driving. By simply turning the conveniently positioned dial to the
appropriate icon, the engine, transmission, suspension, and traction
settings are instantly reconfigured for optimum driveability. The
Terrain Response® system on the Range Rover Sport Supercharged model
includes a Dynamic Program, which can provide more
performance-orientated responses to driver input by remapping steering,
throttle and gearbox settings.
This driving technology now
takes yet another step forward with Gradient Acceleration Control and
Hill Start Assist. Gradient Acceleration Control helps prevent
situations where the vehicle might accelerate too quickly on a steep
gradient (and Hill Descent Control has not been selected), thereby
allowing the driver time to regain control. Hill Start Assist
automatically releases brake pressure on a steep gradient and helps
prevent the vehicle from inadvertently rolling backwards.
- Land Rover's patented Hill Descent Control (HDC) technology utilizes
the vehicle's ABS system to control the vehicle's downhill
acceleration on a steep gradient. Gradient Release Control (GRC) is an
additional function that further improves control over difficult
descents. It does this by varying the brake pressure to achieve the
desired acceleration, helping to compensate for changes in gradient.
Range
Rover Sport features an added enhancement: engaging the HDC/GRC system
whenever the vehicle detects a sharp gradient. For example, if there's
a loss of traction or braking power, or over-acceleration as the
vehicle goes down a steeper slope, the brake pressure is automatically
adjusted to achieve a target rate of acceleration.
- While no technology can remove the need for safe driving practice,
the Roll Stability Control (RSC) system can help the driver to maintain
vehicle control and balance. RSC works in conjunction with Dynamic
Stability Control (DSC) to try to reduce the likelihood of vehicle
roll-over. If the system senses that the vehicle is approaching a
tipping point, it will reduce engine power and use the ABS to help
reduce the chance of roll-over.
- The four-wheel Electronic Traction Control (ETC) monitors individual
wheel speeds and helps distribute drive to the wheels with the best
grip. If a wheel starts to spin, ETC sends braking pulses to slow it
down, improving its grip and boosting the torque applied to the opposite
wheel to reduce vehicle speed.
- The renowned command driving position, first established by
Defender, is now a central feature of every Land Rover vehicle. It
gives greater visibility ahead and of the surrounding environment as
well as adding to the driver’s control and feeling of security.
- The new virtual instrument panel uses the latest Thin Film
Transistor (TFT)-LCD technology, to display key driver information with
unparalleled clarity. The 5 inch panel displays: Air suspension height
settings, Hill Descent Control and speed settings, Settings of Cruise
Control and Adaptive Cruise Control, Hi/Lo gear ratio selection,
Terrain Response® feedback, Forward Alert settings, Speed Warning, High
Beam Assist (where fitted), Alarm Sensors, Reverse-dip Exterior Door
Mirrors, Drive-away Locking, 2-Stage Unlocking, Headlamp Delay, Tire
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Load Setting (where fitted)
- Premium Hard Disc Drive (HDD) Navigation technology supersedes the
DVD based system, enabling even faster uploading of mapping data and
rerouting information on the move. The latest map updates can be
uploaded to the Hard Disk by your Retailer.
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