Range Rover Sport Test Drive Review
Car tested: 2011 Range Rover Sport 3.0 LTR V6 HSE
Price OTR Mumbai: Rs. 92,47,210/-
Land Rover is second oldest maker of four wheel drive vehicles in the world (the oldest is Jeep) and since Tata Motors bought it a few years ago, JLR is steadily expanding their base in India. It is well known that the demand for luxury cars has shot up beyond comprehension since the last few years and though BMW is the king of the game, JLR is eager to take a bite off the market share. Land Rovers are globally accepted as one of the best off road vehicles and are extensively used by the British Army. We take the Range Rover Sport for some fun in the rain and find out if it is as strong as its muscular looks suggest.Exteriors – The Range Rover Sport is big, muscular and you just cant give it a single glance. Try it and you will find yourself turning to have another look. Its not too futuristic, neither too retro but falls somewhere in the middle. The front is highlighted with projector headlamps and the daytime running LED’s look absolutely fantastic. The front meshwork grille is small and houses the Land Rover emblem, the grey area around it looks good too. Range Rover is boldly scripted on the bonnet.
From the side profile, the RR Sport looks rather plain and the rear design, not to eveyone’s liking, gives it a retro look, which we presume is intentionally done. Chunky multispoke alloy wheels look cool and so do the blackened out A,B,C and D pillars. A small cladding seems to line the lower end of the doors.
The rear is subtly styed with Range Rover again mentioned in bold at the bottom. LED taillight cluster looks classy and a small spoiler adds to the appeal.
Spare tyre conveniently hidden on the underside.
Interiors – Step in and the interiors have a halo of luxury around them. This mean machine is very comfortable and there are loads of gizmos inside to keep you pampered. Fit and finish is fabulous with top notch build quality. The drivers seat is no less than a cockpit with various controls on the centre console.
High quality leather seats are comfortable and memory option is standard for the front seats. Front seats are also heated for additional comfort. Legroom and thigh support are good for both the rows, a little more headroom would have been ideal.
The A/c is efficient with dual zone climate control and vents for the rear seats. Audio system supports USB and AUX with the Harman Kardon system giving out quality sound. The rear seats get 2 independent LCD screens which play USB and support AUX connectivity and are mounted on the backside of the front headrests. Headphone jack is also provided and is located on the door panel. 4 spoke steering houses various buttons and the 5 inch TFT screen gives information about various parameters and also doubles up as the screen for the rear parking camera. The split tail gate opens up in two parts, either as full or only the rear glass area. Large volume can accommodate more luggage.
On the Move – Press the Start button and the engine is barely audible in the cabin, insulation is top notch and so is the build quality. Everything feels upmarket. Driving position is commanding with a full view of the road. All the controls are easily accessible.
Price OTR Mumbai: Rs. 92,47,210/-
Land Rover is second oldest maker of four wheel drive vehicles in the world (the oldest is Jeep) and since Tata Motors bought it a few years ago, JLR is steadily expanding their base in India. It is well known that the demand for luxury cars has shot up beyond comprehension since the last few years and though BMW is the king of the game, JLR is eager to take a bite off the market share. Land Rovers are globally accepted as one of the best off road vehicles and are extensively used by the British Army. We take the Range Rover Sport for some fun in the rain and find out if it is as strong as its muscular looks suggest.Exteriors – The Range Rover Sport is big, muscular and you just cant give it a single glance. Try it and you will find yourself turning to have another look. Its not too futuristic, neither too retro but falls somewhere in the middle. The front is highlighted with projector headlamps and the daytime running LED’s look absolutely fantastic. The front meshwork grille is small and houses the Land Rover emblem, the grey area around it looks good too. Range Rover is boldly scripted on the bonnet.
From the side profile, the RR Sport looks rather plain and the rear design, not to eveyone’s liking, gives it a retro look, which we presume is intentionally done. Chunky multispoke alloy wheels look cool and so do the blackened out A,B,C and D pillars. A small cladding seems to line the lower end of the doors.
The rear is subtly styed with Range Rover again mentioned in bold at the bottom. LED taillight cluster looks classy and a small spoiler adds to the appeal.
Spare tyre conveniently hidden on the underside.
Interiors – Step in and the interiors have a halo of luxury around them. This mean machine is very comfortable and there are loads of gizmos inside to keep you pampered. Fit and finish is fabulous with top notch build quality. The drivers seat is no less than a cockpit with various controls on the centre console.
High quality leather seats are comfortable and memory option is standard for the front seats. Front seats are also heated for additional comfort. Legroom and thigh support are good for both the rows, a little more headroom would have been ideal.
The A/c is efficient with dual zone climate control and vents for the rear seats. Audio system supports USB and AUX with the Harman Kardon system giving out quality sound. The rear seats get 2 independent LCD screens which play USB and support AUX connectivity and are mounted on the backside of the front headrests. Headphone jack is also provided and is located on the door panel. 4 spoke steering houses various buttons and the 5 inch TFT screen gives information about various parameters and also doubles up as the screen for the rear parking camera. The split tail gate opens up in two parts, either as full or only the rear glass area. Large volume can accommodate more luggage.
On the Move – Press the Start button and the engine is barely audible in the cabin, insulation is top notch and so is the build quality. Everything feels upmarket. Driving position is commanding with a full view of the road. All the controls are easily accessible.
