2017 Range Rover Sport – A Classy, Luxurious SUV With Excellent On-road And Off-road Manners
he 2017 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is well-known among the masses in the UK for its posh and high-quality interior, a long line-up of robust engines, dynamic handling, and superb off-road prowess. Land Rover made it by stealing the opulence of the standard Range Rover and throwing in an extra athleticism. It is brilliant both on and off-road and cheaper than its full-size stablemate.
2017 Range Rover Sport Review
Trim Levels and Engine Choices
Land Rover offers the 2017 Range Rover Sport in five trim levels: HSE, HSE Dynamic, HST, Autobiography Dynamic, and SVR. There is a broad range of powerplant choices, including:
· A 3.0-litre diesel V6, known as SDV6, generating 306 horsepower
· A 4.4-litre SDV8 diesel, pumping out 339 horsepower.
· A supercharged 5.0-litre petrol V8, churning out 525 horsepower in Autobiography Dynamic and 575 horsepower in the SVR model.
· A 3.0-litre P400, creating 400-horsepower
· A P300 2.0-litre petrol engine and the P400e plug-in hybrid
Select the trim level and mill according to your cruising needs.
Interior
The interior is as classy as you would expect from the Range Rover, boasting quality materials and a luxury feel. The 2017 model comes with a new 10-inch infotainment display, which is quicker to respond, offering more features such as WiFi and smartphone connectivity.
Safety Features
The British automaker has also improved the safety systems of the 2017 Range Rover Sport to make it safer and more convenient for driving on the road. A Blind Spot Assist, autonomous braking, Advanced Tow Assist, and an Intelligent Speed Limiter are part of the package, along with a Low Traction Launch feature for quick off-road escapes.
Standard Equipment
Similar to the range of engines Land Rover offers, the 2017 Range Rover Sport comes with a multitude of standard features.
The base HSE features climate control, cruise control, advanced matrix LED headlights, powered leather seats, electric windows, a touchscreen infotainment system supporting Bluetooth, DAB, sat-nav, a reversing camera, and a sound system from Meridian.
A step above is the HSE Dynamic, which brings some additions to the performance and traction systems. The HST trim has some distinctions, such as a black roof, a few carbon-fibre exterior elements, a panoramic sunroof, in addition to more tech facilities like adaptive cruise control.
The Autobiography Dynamic offers the sliding function to the panoramic roof and gets even more luxurious leather. The performance SVR variant stands out with its more-upmarket headlights, altered suspension, and a louder exhaust.
If these amenities aren’t enough, Range Rover offers a number of optional features allowing you to customize your Sport as per your liking. The appearance of the Range Rover Sport gets more aggressive as we step up the trim level ladder, with the SVR performance variant offering the sportiest of looks.
Price
The Range Rover Sport competes primarily with the Audi Q7, Porsche Cayenne, BMW X5, and Volvo XC90 in the UK market. The price of the used 2017 model ranges between £35,000 and £60,000, depending on the variant, condition, and mileage.
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