Range Rover Sport 2013 review | Auto Express

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Press Release :

• World’s first premium diesel SUV hybrids introduced by Land Rover
  
• Hybrid powertrain for Range Rover and Range Rover Sport models
  
• 26 per cent lower CO2 emissions (169g/km) and 44.1mpg (combined)
  
• Outstanding performance with 340PS and class-leading 700Nm torque
  
• Uncompromised cabin comfort and load space, with enhanced refinement
  
• Hybrid capability to be demonstrated on 16,000km Silk Trail expedition to India
  
• Order books open from September 10, with first deliveries in early 2014
  

Whitley, UK, August 21 2013 – Land Rover is launching its first-ever hybrid models – the Range Rover Hybrid and Range Rover Sport Hybrid – which will deliver outstanding fuel economy, significantly lower CO2emissions and retain Land Rover’s renowned capability and performance. Order books in the UK will open from September 10 with first deliveries in early 2014, the two all-aluminium models are based on Land Rover’s Premium Lightweight Architecture and share an identical powertrain. They are the world’s first premium diesel SUV hybrids.

“We are excited to introduce the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport Hybrids, the world’s first hybrid SUVs with legendary Land Rover capability. The addition of a smooth electric drive enhances refinement, cuts CO2emissions and delivers staggering performance on a par with our SDV8 engine,” said John Edwards, Land Rover Global Brand Director.

To demonstrate the capabilities of the new hybrids, three Range Rover Hybrids will embark tomorrow (Thursday, August 22) on an epic trip, from the home of the Range Rover brand in Solihull to the home of the parent company Tata, in Mumbai, India.

This ‘Silk Trail 2013’ 16,000km expedition visits 12 countries and takes in some of the world’s most challenging roads, passes and trails, including part of the ancient, 4,000 mile Silk Road connecting Asia with the Mediterranean. These are the first hybrids to ever attempt this challenging route.

The new Range Rover Hybrid powertrain features three driver-selectable modes and combines Land Rover’s popular 3-litre SDV6 diesel engine with a 35kW electric motor integrated with the 8-speed ZF automatic transmission. The hybrid system, including lithium ion battery pack, inverter and electric motor weighs less than 120kg.

The electric motor produces 170Nm torque to boost acceleration and drives the vehicle in EV Mode. The motor also acts as a generator, harvesting kinetic energy through regenerative braking, charging the battery when the vehicle is slowing. In driver-selectable EV mode the Range Rover Hybrid can travel at speeds of up to 30mph (48km/h) for a range of up to one mile (1.6km) before the diesel engine seamlessly restarts.

Together, output of the diesel engine and electric motor is 340PS at 4,000rpm and a class-leading 700Nm torque between 1,500-3,000rpm, resulting in stunning SDV8-style performance. Both models accelerate to 62mph (100km/h) in under seven seconds, deliver strong transient and mid-range performance with a top speed of 135mph (218km/h), combined with a 26 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions to 169g/km, equivalent to 44.1mpg on the combined cycle.

The latest generation Range Rover models have all been designed with the integration of a hybrid system in mind. Consequently, the liquid cooled battery pack is mounted beneath the floor of the vehicle in a protective boron-steel cradle without impacting on the cabin or luggage space. The Range Rover Hybrid has the same five-seat capacity and luggage space as the standard vehicle and retains the full-size spare wheel. This no-compromise philosophy is echoed in the Range Rover Sport Hybrid whose interior is unchanged from the standard model, right down to the 5+2 seating.

Both hybrid Range Rover models continue to deliver a class-leading breadth of capability and versatility, enhanced by the exceptionally linear torque delivery from the powertrain and retaining Land Rover’s peerless four-wheel drive system including Terrain Response® 2, with uncompromised wading and ground clearance.

The ‘Silk Trail 2013’ expedition featuring the new Range Rover Hybrids is scheduled to visit France, Belgium, Germany, Poland, Ukraine, Russia, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, China and India. The expedition will be broken into 10 separate legs, with the Range Rover Hybrid vehicles driven by teams of Land Rover development engineers and invited media – arriving in Mumbai on October 15.

Technical Specifications

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[TD]Range Rover Hybrid[/TD]

[TD]Range Rover Sport Hybrid[/TD]

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[TD]Engine type[/TD]

[TD]3.0 SDV6 HEV[/TD]

[TD]3.0 SDV6 HEV[/TD]

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[TD]Power PS/rpm[/TD]

[TD]340PS@4000[/TD]

[TD]340PS@4000[/TD]

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[TD]Torque Nm/rpm[/TD]

[TD]700@1500-3000[/TD]

[TD]700@1500-3000[/TD]

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[TD]0-62mph / 0-100km/h secs[/TD]

[TD]6.9[/TD]

[TD]6.7[/TD]

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[TD]Top speed mph (km/h)[/TD]

[TD]135 (218)[/TD]

[TD]140 (225)[/TD]

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[TD]CO2 Combined g/km[/TD]

[TD]169[/TD]

[TD]169[/TD]

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[TD]Combined consumption mpg (L/100km)[/TD]

[TD]44.1 (6.4)[/TD]

[TD]44.1 (6.4)[/TD]

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[TD]Weight From… kg[/TD]

[TD]2394[/TD]

[TD]2372[/TD]

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Range Rover

Che bello vederla conciata così e finalmente il Diesel Hybrid debutta di serie su Range!

- - - - - - - - - - AGGIUNTA al messaggio già esistente - - - - - - - - - -

3.0 SDV6 Diesel con cambio automatico ad 8 rapporti ZF, abbinato ad un motore elettrico che sprigiona 47Cv e 170Nm di coppia, per un totale di 340Cv e 700Nm cumulativi; consumi sui 6.4l/100km e 169g/km.

Batterie a ioni di litio + motore ed invertitore aggiungono 120kg al peso complessivo della vettura.

Il tutto è ordinabile da settembre, sia su Range che su Range Sport e le prime consegne avverrano a debutto 2014.

Modificato 12 Settembre 201312 anni fa da Touareg 2.5

eccerto uno spende 150000 e passa euro e poi va a fare i guadi in mezzo agli arbusti e altre amenità del genere, ci mette il portapacchi stile bianchina del Fantozzi di buona memoria quando andava al mare a rimini, con le taniche per la benza (ma non è elettrica?) di riserva nel caso non trovi un distributore nella savana sperduta ove ha portato il suo aggeggio da 1500000 euro e pure la ruota di scorta supplementare nel caso fori 2 gomme per volta. Ma il marketing delle case ci prende per fexxi????

con le taniche per la benza (ma non è elettrica?)

E' ibrida (gasolio-corrente)

eccerto uno spende 150000 e passa euro e poi va a fare i guadi in mezzo agli arbusti e altre amenità del genere, ci mette il portapacchi stile bianchina del Fantozzi di buona memoria quando andava al mare a rimini, con le taniche per la benza (ma non è elettrica?) di riserva nel caso non trovi un distributore nella savana sperduta ove ha portato il suo aggeggio da 1500000 euro e pure la ruota di scorta supplementare nel caso fori 2 gomme per volta. Ma il marketing delle case ci prende per fexxi????

Se guardi bene gli stickers in fiancata, su alcuni c'è scritto "The Silk Trail 2013" e se guardi bene sulla cartella stampa c'è anche scritto di cosa si tratta...

Ergo il l'allestimento ci sta tutto! Ed inoltre pubblicizza anche gli accessori after market originali LR...

eccerto uno spende 150000 e passa euro e poi va a fare i guadi in mezzo agli arbusti e altre amenità del genere, ci mette il portapacchi stile bianchina del Fantozzi di buona memoria quando andava al mare a rimini, con le taniche per la benza (ma non è elettrica?) di riserva nel caso non trovi un distributore nella savana sperduta ove ha portato il suo aggeggio da 1500000 euro e pure la ruota di scorta supplementare nel caso fori 2 gomme per volta. Ma il marketing delle case ci prende per fexxi????

Psicologicamente credo che avrei terrore nell'entrare con un'auto elettrica dentro un fiume!

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Psicologicamente credo che avrei terrore nell'entrare con un'auto elettrica dentro un fiume!

Hai ragione! Guarda l'effetto sulla fauna ittica dopo che hanno girato lo spot!

Michevole;28077656']Psicologicamente credo che avrei terrore nell'entrare con un'auto elettrica dentro un fiume!

Piccole migliorie per il 2014, ma nulla di così importante da creare un thread apposito

Press Release :

New Technology and Enhanced Customer Choice for Range Rover and Range Rover Sport

• Powerful 339PS SDV8 diesel engine added to Range Rover Sport powertrains
• Two new diesel-hybrid models deliver 169g/km CO2 and 44.1mpg (combined)
  
• New 'Black Design Pack' and new 22-inch alloy wheels for Range Rover
  
• New driver aids and InControl™ connectivity features enhance ownership experience
  
• On sale from September 10, with first deliveries in early 2014
  

Land Rover announces upgraded Range Rover and Range Rover Sport models for 2014, featuring new technologies and offering even greater customer choice. The upgraded models will be available to order from 10th September with deliveries starting from early 2014.

Depending on individual markets, newly available customer-focused driver assistance technologies will include: Traffic Sign Recognition, Lane Departure Warning and Perpendicular Park, while the new Land Rover InControlTM will deliver a host of connectivity features, keeping drivers and passengers in touch with their world.

The choice of diesel and petrol powertrains is carried over with the additional availability of the powerful 4.4-litre SDV8 diesel in the Range Rover Sport, and the introduction of V6-powered, 340PS hybrid models (with CO2 ratings of just 169g/km) for both bodystyles.

"The addition of the powerful and efficient SDV8 diesel to the Range Rover Sport line-up and yet more exciting new customer-focused technologies to both the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport for 2014, further underlines their position as two of the most desirable SUVs on the market today," said Land Rover Global Brand Director, John Edwards.

4.4 SDV8 Diesel Power

The 4.4 SDV8 for fitment in the Range Rover Sport has a revised intake system including twin-intercoolers, a new sump, new cast alloy engine mounts (giving a 10kg weight saving) and optimised calibration. Developing 339PS and a massive 700Nm torque, the turbo-diesel delivers uncompromising performance and driveability in real world conditions.

Driving through a ZF 8HP70 8-speed automatic transmission, the SDV8 powered Sport accelerates to 62mph (100km/h) in 6.9 seconds and reaches a top speed of 140mph (225km/h) when the Dynamic Pack is fitted.

Depending on market, the upgraded Range Rover and Range Rover Sport are also available with two petrol engines; 5.0L V8 S/C 510PS and 3.0L V6 S/C 340PS, two diesel engines; 3.0L TDV6 258PS and 3.0L SDV6 292PS (the latter being available on Range Rover Sport only) and the recently revealed hybrid powertrain.

Land Rover's first-ever hybrid models share an identical powertrain - the 3-litre SDV6 turbo-diesel engine driving through an 8-speed ZF automatic transmission with a 35kW electric motor-generator in place of the torque converter. Total output is 340PS and a class-leading 700Nm torque, generating acceleration to 62mph (100km/h) in under seven seconds. The new models achieve CO2 emissions of 169g/km and record 44.1mpg on the combined cycle.

Stunning new Black Design Pack for Range Rover

To further extend the personalisation choices offered to Range Rover buyers, the upgraded model will be available with a new Black Design Pack option. This pack is available on Vogue, Vogue SE and Autobiography models and features a range of parts finished in Gloss Black, including: Range Rover script on bonnet and tailgate, front grille, door mirror caps, exterior door handles, bumper vanes, side vent graphic, wheel nuts, tailgate finisher, plus a choice of a new 21-inch alloy wheels and a 22-inch alloy wheel with a new style finish.

Inside Range Rover, powered upper seat articulation (for the driver and front passenger) has been added to the options, while rear seat passengers can benefit from the larger, optional 10.2-inch screens for the entertainment system.

New driver-assistance technologies

Parking will be easier thanks to the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport's existing Parallel Park feature being supplemented for 2014 by the addition of optional Parking Exit (which helps the driver to automatically exit parallel parking bays), Perpendicular Park (which automatically positions the car centrally in parking bays) and 360 degree Park Distance Control which provides virtual object tracking along the sides of the car at speeds of up to 10mph (16km/h).

Available in selected markets, the upgraded 2014 models can be equipped with a forward looking camera mounted which monitors the vehicle's position between lane markings and the Lane Departure Warning system provides haptic feedback through the steering wheel should the driver begin to move out of lane without using the indicator. The same camera is used for the Traffic Sign Recognition system which identifies speed limit signs, no overtaking signs and a variety of other warning and information signs.

A host of smart technologies

In addition to the new-for-2014 features, the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport are available with a host of carry-over smart technologies to enhance comfort and safety, and ensure that drivers enjoy a relaxed and stress-free experience behind the wheel.

Driver assistance features include Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Queue Assist and Blind Spot Monitoring combined with Closing Vehicle Sensing, Reverse Traffic Detection and a surround camera system with Tow Assist makes it easy to hitch a trailer with minimum outside assistance.

New connectivity features with InControl™

With the brand new Land Rover InControlTM connected car system, available as an option, three new connectivity components are added to the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport for 2014 - depending on individual markets.

Land Rover InControlTM Remote Smartphone App available on both iOS and Android allow owners to check their vehicle's security, lock status, fuel and washer fluid levels and tyre pressures from a remote location. It also incorporates journey tracking to manage business mileage, establish the vehicle's current location and an option to navigate back to it

Land Rover InControlTM Secure tracksthe vehicle in the event of a theft using advance tracking technology, raising a silent alarm at a secure operating centre.

Land Rover InControlTM WiFi ensures a high quality wireless connection for vehicle occupants with a 3G WiFi Hotspot which uses optimised 3G and WiFi antennas to overcome this problem.