2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Basic Specs

Base Price $59,645
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs) 5487
City (MPG) 14.3
Hwy (MPG) 26.8
Horsepower 375@6500
Torque (lb-ft) 510@3500
Wheelbase 108.0
Length (in.) 188.3
Width (in.) 85.0
Height (in.) 70.2

The Range Rover Sport might sound like a souped-up version of Land Rover 's flagship SUV, but it's actually something entirely different. While it shares the Range Rover nameplate, it is actually smaller, less powerful, and less expensive.

First introduced as a 2006 model, the Range Rover Sport shares a platform with the LR4. The truck's exterior has been designed to look very similar to the larger Range Rover. With seating for five occupants, the Sport slots below the LR4 in terms of size, despite being pricier.

The Sport received a modest overhaul for the latest model year, yielding two new engine options and a number of exterior and interior refinements.

The vehicle can be ordered with either a 510 horsepower LR-V8 5.0-liter supercharged mill, or a 375 hp LR-V8 5.0 liter naturally aspirated engine. The new naturally aspirated vehicle can hit 60 mph in 7.2 seconds, while the supercharged variant takes just 5.9 seconds. Both LR-V8 engines are mated to the ZF HP28 six-speed automatic transmission.

The front brakes for the naturally aspirated vehicle are four-piston units mated to 14.2-inch ventilated front discs, while the rear brakes are single-piston units and with 13.8-inch rotors. The supercharged model sports 15-inch discs with six-piston calipers in the front, and 14.3-inch discs with single-piston calipers in the rear.

The recent update included LED headlamps combined with a new two-bar grille, revised front bumpers and widened fenders. At the rear, new light clusters and a revised bumper design mirror the smoother front-end. The interior was also redesigned, using higher quality materials, soft-touch finishes and better craftsmanship to create an environment that is "truly worthy of the Range Rover brand," the company said in a statement.

Steering response is improved on the Range Rover Sport with the stiffening of the front suspension lower arm forward bushing, enhancing the sense of driver involvement with the vehicle at higher speeds.

The Terrain Response system boasts a series of improvements, including improved performance when tackling challenging terrain like sand or large rocks. For soft sand conditions, a "sand launch control" mode makes for noticeably easier drive-away.

New, speed-dependent wheel-slip targets for the traction control system permit only very limited initial wheel-slip, helping to prevent the wheels digging down into the sand. The system also has an improved rock crawl program for better control while traversing boulders or driving through rocky terrain.

Because the Range Rover Sport was designed with strong on-road performance in mind, it features the "Dynamic Response" suspension system delivers flat cornering, tight body control, and sharp steering response.

Six airbags are provided including two in front triggered by a longitudinal impact, two seat-mounted for front occupant thorax protection in a side impact, and two side curtains that deploy from the ceiling for the head protection of all outboard occupants

An adaptive front lighting system with bi-xenon headlights that turn to follow steering inputs are standard on the Supercharged model and optionally available on the Range Rover Sport HSE.

Other features include bolstered leather seats with eight-way adjustment, a 550-watt premium audio system, a navigation touch screen, a rear-seat entertainment package with screens mounted in the front headrests, and a radar-based "Park Distance Control."

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    • General
    • Body Style: SUV
    • Size: Midsize
    • Market Segment: Luxury
    • Weight: 5487 lbs
    • Exterior
    • Length: 188.3 in.
    • Width: 85.0 in.
    • Height: 70.2 in.
    • Wheelbase: 108.0 in.
    • Ground Clearance: 8.9 in.
    • Front Track: 63.2 in.
    • Rear Track: 63.5 in.
    • Weight Distribution: TBD
    • Drag Coefficient: 0.37
    • Interior - General
    • Seats: 5
    • Passenger Volume: TBD
    • Cargo Volume: 33.8 cu. ft.
    • Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): 71.0 cu. ft.
    • Interior - Front Row
    • Volume: TBD
    • Leg Room: 42.4 in.
    • Head Room: 39.4 in.
    • Shoulder Room: 58.7 in.
    • Hip Room: TBD
    • Interior - Second Row
    • Volume: TBD
    • Leg Room: 37.6 in.
    • Head Room: 38.3 in.
    • Shoulder Room: 57.6 in.
    • Hip Room: TBD
    • Propulsion
    • Fuel Type: Gas
    • Engine Type: 5.0L V8
    • Power: 375 hp @ 6500 rpm
    • Torque: 510 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
    • Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
    • Highway Fuel Economy: 26.8 mpg
    • City Fuel Economy: 14.3 mpg
    • Forced Induction: None
    • Direct Injection: No
    • Chassis
    • Layout: All Wheel Drive
    • Front Suspension: Double Wishbone
    • Rear Suspension: Double Wishbone
    • Wheels
    • Front: 19" Aluminum
    • Front Tires: 255/50R-19
    • Rear: 19" Aluminum
    • Rear Tires: 255/50R-19
    • Trailering & Hauling
    • Trailer Weight: 7716 lbs
    • Payload: 1067-1301
    • Tongue Weight: 551 lbs

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      HSE

      • The Range Rover Sport HSE is impressively appointed. With attention to detail and craftsmanship evident in each of the superb array of features. An integrated instrument display, featuring a 5-inch TFT-LCD screen and a 7-inch touch-screen, relays vital driver information in combination with a premium navigation system

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      HSE LUX

      • The Range Rover Sport HSE LUX adds enhanced sophistication to an already refined vehicle, providing a stirring accompaniment to the vehicle's already remarkable performance abilities. In addition to its distinctive 20-inch 15-spoke alloy wheels, the HSE LUX includes Premium Leather seating and the Climate Comfort Package, including dual stage heated seats and also offers additional safety features.

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      Supercharged

      • Supercharged, the most powerful high-performance Range Rover Sport ever, with a 5.0 litre 5510hp engine delivering 0-60mph in less than six seconds. its superior interior offers all the HSE LUX features plus the highest-grade perforated Premium Leather, with contrast stitching for both the seats and front armrests.

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      19 inch 15-Spoke Alloy Wheels - Style 5

      • HSE and HSE w/LUX vehicles are equipped with a reduced section spare tire. Supercharged vehicles including Autobiography are equipped with a full size spare tire.

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      20-inch 9.5J 5-Spoke Alloy Wheel - Glossy Black Finish

      • Please note: When choosing vehicles fitted with specific wheel and tire combinations or optional wheels and tires, your intended use of the ehicle should be considered. Wheels with larger diameters and lower profile tires may offer certain styling or driving benefits, but may be more vulnerable to damage, please discuss your requirements with your Land Rover Dealer when selecting your vehicle and specification.

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      20-inch 9.6J Stormer Alloy Wheel - Titan Silver Finish

      • Please note: When choosing vehicles fitted with specific wheel and tire combinations or optional wheels and tires, your intended use of the ehicle should be considered. Wheels with larger diameters and lower profile tires may offer certain styling or driving benefits, but may be more vulnerable to damage, please discuss your requirements with your Land Rover Dealer when selecting your vehicle and specification.

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      Straight Grain Walnut Wood

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      Anigre Wood

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      Active rear locking differential

      • This senses any loss of traction from the wheels and compensates by automatically locking the differential to maintain momentum.

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      Climate Comfort Package

      • Look after yourself and your Range Rover Sport in colder conditions with three stage heated front seats and two stage heated rear seats, heated steering wheel, a heated front screen and heated washer jets.

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    Communication/Entertainment Options

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      Harman/Kardon Logic7 Surround Audio System

      • 17 speakers
      • Active Subwoofer
      • DSP Amplifier (825 watts)

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      Satellite Digital Audio Receiver System (SDARS) w/ HD Radio

      • Satellite Digital Audio Receiver System (SDARS) (USA & Canada only)

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      Ivory Morzine Headlining

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      Ebony Morzine Headlining

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      Vision Assist Package

      • Surround Camera
      • AHBA
      • AFS Headlamps
      • Tow Assist

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    Option Packs

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      Luxury Package

      • Includes:
      • Climate Comfort Package
      • Premium leather seats
      • Contrast stitching
      • Extended Leather
      • Cooler Box
      • 20-inch 5-spoke alloy wheel - style 6
      • Electrically Adjustable Driver's Side Seat Bolsters
      • HSE Lux rear tailgate badge

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