Range Rover Sport has been a huge success for the brand since it was first introduced. We drove the R-Dynamic HSE D350.
It’s a good looking SUV from the outside and inside the luxurious and comfortable ambience is pure Range River.
The 3.0L twin turbo inline Ingenium six cylinder mild hybrid diesel engine is a beauty. It provides a surge of acceleration as well as excellent economy. With 258kW and 700Nm available the driving is smooth and responsive. Not that owners will use it but the RR Sport also has awesome 4WD capability.
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There are few manufacturers that can match the Range Rover ride over corrugated dirt roads. It retains its composure with ease. It’s as much at home at the snow as it is on the motorway.
Be wary of the long and expensive options list, dally too long and tick a few boxes and the price can escalate rapidly. Im not sure I would pay upwards of $14,000 for a premium sound system, but I would $6,000 plus for ventilated and massage front seats, they were exceptionally comfortable.
Overall the Range Rover Sport is amongst the best in class. Priced from $162,010 with options added it went to $210,704 plus the usual costs.
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Model | Range Rover Sport R-Dynamic HSE D350 |
| Model Price | From $162,010 MLP* $210,704 PAT MLP* |
| Engine | 2997cc Ingenium Twin Turbo In-line six-cylinder MHEV |
| Drivetrain | AWD 8 speed Auto |
| Power | 258kW at 4,000rpm |
| Torque | 700 Nm @ 1,500-3.000rpm |
| Safety | N/A |
| CO2 Emissions | 222 g/km |
| Economy ADR | 8.4 L/100km 9.5L/100km over our test |
| Tow Capacity | 3500 Kg |
| Tow Ball Rating | 350 kg |
| Servicing | 5 years/130,000 kms (whichever occurs first) – $2,650 |
| Warranty | 5yr/ Unlimited km with 5 Yr. conditional roadside assist |
*MLP Includes GST and LCT but excluding statutory charges, dealer costs and dealer delivery. See your dealer for RDAP. Does not include price of options. Some features mentioned in the article are options.
Overall Rating | 87/100 |
| Behind the Wheel | 9 |
| Comfort | 9 |
| Equipment | 9 |
| Performance | 9 |
| Ride and Handling | 9 |
| Practicality | 8 |
| Fit for Purpose | 9 |
| 4WD/Towing capability | 10 |
| Technology / connectivity | 8 |
| Value for Money | 7 |
Dimensions | |
| Overall Length | 4879mm |
| Wheelbase | 2923mm |
| Width / Height | 1983mm / 1780mm |
| Unladen ground clearance / wading depth | Up to 213mm / 850 mm |
| Approach / Rampover / Departure (degrees) | 26 / 21.2 / 26.2 |
| Fuel Tank / Turning Circle | 86 Litres / 12.5mts KTK |
| Kerb Weight / GVM / GCM | 2139kg / 3100kg / 6600KG |
| Towing Capacity / Tow Ball rating | 3500kg / 350kg |
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- Behind the Wheel - 9/109/10
- Comfort - 9/109/10
- Equipment - 9/109/10
- Performance - 9/109/10
- Ride and Handling - 9/109/10
- Practicality - 8/108/10
- Fit for Purpose - 9/109/10
- 4WD/Towing capability - 10/1010/10
- Technology / connectivity - 8/108/10
- Value for Money - 7/107/10
Summary
Range Rover Sport has been a huge success for the brand since it was first introduced. We drove the R-Dynamic HSE D350.
Overall the Range Rover Sport is amongst the best in class. Priced from $162,010 with options added it went to $210,704 plus the usual costs.
