The Range Rover Sport quick facts
- 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.
specifications
Range Rover Sport is impressively equipped, inside and out, delivering advanced technology and refinement wherever you look. Discover the fine details of its engine, transmission and performance figures, alongside the wealth of technology, power, exterior colours and interior trim options available
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exterior
Ready for anything, highly capable and poised in anticipation of whatever lies ahead, the new 2010 Range Rover Sport is now more assertive than ever. From the sophisticated design of the grille and side vents to the imposing alloy wheels and curved look of the striking new headlamp identity, this special vehicle stands apart from the crowd. An alluring, dynamic and lower-to-the-ground stance means it always appears to be moving, even when standing still.
Interior
More luxurious than ever before, simply step inside the new 2010 Range Rover Sport to step up a class. Contemporary craftsmanship has created a relaxing, tactile, more premium and thoughtfully conceived interior. The Touch-screen sits prominently in the redesigned centre console; which overall presents a more ergonomic, intuitive and more elegant layout for all the entertainment, navigation and communication settings and functions and also the heater and ventilation controls.
With the enhanced cockpit comes greater emphasis on the cabin's opulence. The extended leather pack offers optional leather surround, together with a new 'Range Rover class' Noble finish, and a wood veneer trim for a luxury ambience, quality and prestige. There is also interior mood lighting to enhance the experience of night-time driving.
Safety
Honed after years of computer analysis and testing, Range Rover Sport can claim reassuringly advanced safety features. Stronger and highly rigid, the groundbreaking integrated body-frame™ enables safer, more precise handling and enhanced occupant protection. While a host of active safety features continuously monitor performance and take appropriate measures, when necessary.
All of this coupled with new technology such as the new surround camera system, parking aid and automatic high beam assist aids improved vision as well.
entertainment & technology 
Enjoy more intuitive, easy-to-master and user-friendly control of Infotainment. This advanced technology mirrors the premium quality throughout the vehicle with the full-colour Touch-screen as its focal point. This provides a hub for all audio, communication and navigation controls, and information, plus significant improvements in functionality. Simply by reducing the number of conventional controls required on the console, the overall driver ergonomics are also improved.
Outstanding technology includes:
- New Thin Film Transistor (TFT)-LCD 5 inch screen providing an array of driver information
- New Touch-screen with enhanced graphics and functionality
- New Surround Camera System providing near 360 degree vision
- Satellite Navigation with new Hard Disk Drive (HDD) system
- Portable Audio Interface allows connection to the In-Car Entertainment system
- Bluetooth® wireless communication with upgraded Voice Recognition System
- Optional hybrid digital/analogue TV and digital radio
- New steering wheel controls and switches, including two new five-way toggle switches controlling the in-car entertainment system, the TFT-LCD virtual instrument panel and numerous other vehicle feature settings
Driving technology
More advanced. New 2010 Range Rover Sport cleverly combines a unique set of dynamic technologies to deliver exhilarating on-road performance.
Four Corner Air suspension helps ensure each wheel delivers even more responsive ride, handling and balance. Combined with steering that's nimble at slow speeds and more weighted at high speeds, there's greater control, stability and road surface feedback. In addition, the upgraded Terrain Response® exceptional brakes and Dynamic Stability Control, mean this vehicle can tackle any challenge with complete composure.
Engines and transmission
There's a choice of four engines (three of which are new to Range Rover Sport) They were developed with an emphasis on delivering smooth, refined and responsive performance without a corresponding increase in fuel consumption.
Responsive, highly capable and always poised, all engines have an unparalleled level of refinement. The result: more efficient transmission of power from engine to wheels, while delivering improved fuel economy, too.
Thanks to Dynamic Technologies, new 2010 Range Rover Sport sets a new standard for on-road and all terrain performance and driving dynamics. From the smoothest roads to extreme terrain in adverse weather, this sure-footed vehicle delivers a sense of confidence, security and effortless control.
Four advanced engines are available:
- The new LR-V8 5.0 litre Supercharged
- The new LR-V8 5.0 litre Naturally Aspirated
- LR-TDV8 3.6 litre Turbocharged Diesel
- The new LR-TDV6 3.0 litre Turbocharged Diesel
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- 3.0 litre TDV6 advanced sequential turbo diesel engine
- CommandShift™ 6-speed adaptive automatic transmission
- All terrain Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) and Electronic Traction Control (ETC)
- Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
- Power steering - variable ratio speed sensitive
- Electronic Air suspension with enhanced Terrain Response® and trip computer
- Permanent four wheel drive
- Hill Descent Control (HDC)
- Automatic dual Climate control with air filtration
- Cruise control
- Interior mood lighting
- Push Button Start incl electric column lock
- Seats - Leather with eight way (driver) and six way (passenger) electric front seats with manual lumbar support
- Premium leather steering wheel and gear knob
- Combination of Wood veneer & Noble plated finish interior trim
- Automatic dual-climate control with air filtration
- Premium Navigation system - Hard Disc Drive (HDD) with full colour screen, voice control, off-road mapping and driver information centre.
- Audio system - Harmon/Kardon System 8 speakers, Steering wheel mounted controls , Passive subwoofer, Audio Amplifier (240 watts), in dash CD player and iPod connectivity lead
- Airbags, full size driver and front passenger, driver and front passenger side and head, rear outboard passenger head airbags
- 19 inch alloy wheels
- Acoustic windscreen and row one side glass
- Rain-sensing wipers and automatic headlamps
With the Range Rover Sport 3.6L TDV8, you can expect all of the 3.0L TDV6 specification plus:
- 3.6L TDV8 twin-turbo diesel engine 200kW and 640Nm of Torque
- Dynamic Response
- Rear view Camera
- Titan finish front grille (bright finish)
With the Range Rover Sport 5.0 V8, you can expect all of the 3.0L TDV6 specification plus:
- All-new 5.0 LR-V8 petrol engine 276kW and 510Nm of Torque
- Rear view Camera
In addition to the 3.6L TDV8, the Range Rover Sport 3.6L TDV8 Luxury includes:
- Steering wheel mounted paddleshift
- Adaptive Dynamics
- 20 inch 15-spoke alloy wheels
- Interior mood lighting
- Keyless entry
- Memory Pack: Memory function with 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, Memory exterior mirrors
- Premium Leather with Perforations - Electrically adjustable front seat bolsters - driver only with power lumbar (driver) and manual lumbar (passenger)
- Carpet mat set
- Extended leather pack (Premium leather topper pad, Leather door top rolls and door armrests)
- Sill tread plates - stainless steel
- Hybrid TV system
- Adaptive Bi-xenon headlights with cornering lamps
- Automatic High Beam Assist (ABHA)
- Powerfold mirrors
- Park Distance Control - Front
In addition to the 5.0L V8, the Range Rover Sport 5.0L V8 Luxury includes:
- Steering wheel mounted paddleshift
- 20 inch 15-spoke alloy wheels
- Interior mood lighting
- Keyless entry
- Memory Pack: Memory function with 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, Memory exterior mirrors
- Premium Leather with Perforations - Electrically adjustable front seat bolsters - driver only with power lumbar (driver) and manual lumbar (passenger)
- Carpet mat set
- Extended leather pack (Premium leather topper pad, Leather door top rolls and door armrests)
- Sill tread plates - stainless steel
- Hybrid TV system
- Adaptive Bi-xenon headlights with cornering lamps
- Automatic High Beam Assist (ABHA)
- Powerfold mirrors
- Park Distance Control - Front
In addition to the Range Rover Sport Luxury models, you get:
- 5.0 litre Supercharged V8 petrol engine with 375kW and 625Nm of Torque
- High performance brakes
- 20" 5-spoke alloy wheels
- Bright exhaust tailpipes
- Harman Kardon7® Logic ® digital surround system that boasts 480 watts of power. The 13 individual speakers produce a dramatic 3D effect from a 12-channel digitally controlled amplifier.
- Contrast stitching in seats (no cost option)
- Lower front bumper plinth (bright finish)
- Approach lamps in door mirrors
