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POISED FOR PERFORMANCE

The New Range Rover Sport redefines sporting luxury, effortlessly combining assertive and instinctive on-road performance with trademark Range Rover refinement.

door detailing is also available. Alternatives include luxurious grained, Windsor or soft Semi-Aniline leather options for a truly luxurious effect.

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These tactile materials seamlessly blend with new Moonlight Chrome interior finishers while elements like the integrated audio speakers, developed with Meridian and hidden behind the textile of the rear doors, contribute to the clean, crisp and modern aesthetic. An advanced Cabin Air Purification Pro system creates and maintains the optimum interior environment for wellbeing and alertness.

A comprehensive dynamic toolkit combines for the most engaging and dynamically capable driving experience, while a suite of technologies governed by Land Rover’s Integrated Chassis Control system work in harmony to provide instinctive responses and agility. A new Stormer Handling Pack also provides the ultimate combination of chassis technologies for the most dynamic and agile handling and includes All-Wheel Steering, an Electronic Active Differential with Torque Vectoring by Braking; and Dynamic Response Pro, a 48-volt electronic active roll control system capable of applying up to 1,400Nm of torque across each axle.

Boasting a progressive design sophistication and connected convenience, the third generation of the now iconic Range Rover Sport is the brand’s most desirable, advanced, and dynamically capable yet.

The new model’s sophisticated exterior is unmistakably Range Rover Sport with taut surfacing, a dynamic stance and an instantly recognisable profile. This is perfectly accentuated by stealth-like detailing that includes an eyecatching front grille and Digital LED lighting units that sit above a sculpted, double-aperture lower bumper and create a distinctive Daytime Running Light (DRL) signature.

Perfectly honed design elements are also echoed at the rear, including a sculpted tailgate with a full-width feature bearing the Range Rover script and uninterrupted LED light graphics that introduce surface LED technology to a Range Rover production vehicle for the first time. A characteristic shoulder line runs the length of the vehicle, accentuated by new lower fender details and the longest spoiler ever fitted to a Range Rover.

This reductive design extends to an all-new interior. The cockpit-like cabin sets the tone for a dynamic driving experience, providing excellent visibility while simultaneously cocooning the driver with a high, sloping centre console. The award-winning Pivi Pro infotainment features a high resolution floating 13.1-inch haptic touchscreen, positioned at the centre of the modernist dashboard, that controls everything from navigation to media and vehicle settings, while Amazon Alexa provides the ability to control various settings and features using natural voice commands while reducing the potential for distraction.

Innovative and sustainable material choices include tactile and lightweight Ultrafabrics premium textiles finished in attractive new Duo Tone colourways, while a unique textile option that extends to the dashboard and

To optimise responses, the vehicle monitors the road ahead using eHorizon navigation data to pre-emptively prime the vehicle for upcoming bends, while Adaptive Off-Road Cruise Control makes its debut the New Range Rover Sport and helps drivers navigate tricky terrain by maintaining steady progress according to the ground conditions.

The New Range Rover Sport is based on Land Rover’s advanced, flexible Modular Longitudinal Architecture (MLA-Flex), which provides the perfect foundations for its superior dynamics and peerless refinement. A line-up of powerful and efficient powertrains includes two six-cylinder extended range Electric Hybrid plug-ins, which provide a pure-electric driving range of up to 113km and CO2 emissions as low as 18g/km1.

The new 530PS V8 Twin Turbo provides sports car performance, with 0-100km/h in as little as 4.5 seconds with Dynamic Launch engaged, while customers can also choose from powerful and efficient mild hybrid petrol and diesel Ingenium engines, with pure-electric propulsion available in 2024, as Land Rover continues its electrification journey. landrover.com - NICK WALTON

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