The All-New Range Rover Sport by FP Creative

THE ALL-NEW RANGE ROVER SPORT DRIVEN TO ANOTHER LEVEL

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AT A GLANCE

≥ Modern interpretation of iconic Range Rover Sport model completes three-model Range Rover portfolio.

≥ The new Range Rover Sport has been engineered to deliver dramatically improved on-road driving dynamics, with more connected and agile handling complemented by enhanced ride and refinement.

≥ Superbly crafted, luxurious and more flexible interior with new 5+2 three row seating option.

≥ Weight saving of approximately 800lbs brings agility and exceptional performance, with improved fuel efficiency.

20062012 The original Range Rover Sport went on sale in 2006. Its success was immediate and underlined Range Rover’s appeal to people seeking a vehicle with both on-road and off-road capability.

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THE ALL-NEW RANGE ROVER SPORT

he all-new 2014 Range Rover Sport is the ultimate premium sports SUV – the fastest, most agile and responsive Land Rover ever. Developed alongside the 2013 Range Rover, the all-new 2014 Range Rover Sport now delivers the company’s best-ever on-road dynamics together with genuine Land Rover all-terrain capability. The technologically advanced Range Rover Sport presents customers with a more assertive and muscular exterior, more luxurious interior and the flexibility provided by the option of 5+2 three-row occasional seating. Exploiting the company’s breakthrough lightweight suspension design and innovative dynamic chassis technologies, the Range Rover Sport model’s all-new aluminum architecture achieves a weight saving of about 800 lbs. on U.S. specification vehicles, compared to the previous model. This transforms the vehicle’s dynamic performance, enabling it to offer a unique mix of sporting luxury with a dynamic, connected driving experience and exceptional comfort, together with greater fuel efficiency.

offers unsurpassed all-terrain capability. It is a vehicle which is designed to be driven. We’ve taken ride, handling and agility to another level to deliver a truly rewarding, sporting drive together with unmatched luxury, capability and versatility.” John Edwards, Global Brand Director, Land Rover

“The all-new Range Rover Sport is a vehicle that has been designed and engineered without compromise. With Land Rover capability at its heart, it is one of the most roadfocused vehicles we’ve ever produced but, of course, still

The new Range Rover Sport has been engineered to deliver dramatically improved on-road driving dynamics, with more connected and agile handling complemented by enhanced ride and refinement. A choice of two full-time 4WD systems

ASSERTIVE, POWERFUL AND MUSCULAR DESIGN The dynamic new Range Rover Sport has a bold and progressive exterior design that is assertive, powerful and muscular, exuding driving performance and clearly positioning the vehicle between the Range Rover and Evoque through a clear, shared design DNA. With a new interpretation of the previous model’s distinctive design, the 2014 Range Rover Sport has a sleek and contemporary appearance, while shorter overhangs at the front and rear, plus additional width (+2.17 inches), give the new vehicle a more aggressive stance. BROAD RANGE OF CAPABILITIES

will be offered and long wheel-travel provides exceptional wheel articulation to deal with the toughest conditions. At launch, all-new Range Rover Sport customers in the U.S. will have a choice of two engines – a 340bhp supercharged 3-liter V6 or a 510bhp 5-liter supercharged V8. HIGH STRENGTH ALUMINUM CONSTRUCTION The all-new Range Rover Sport is the first vehicle in its segment to feature an all-aluminum body structure, which not only contributes to outstanding agility and driving dynamics, but also delivers significantly reduced weight and helps reduce environmental impact. Engineered in parallel with the new 2013 Range Rover, the Range Rover Sport model’s high-strength aluminum body structure employs a combination of pressed panels, plus cast, extruded and rolled aluminum alloy parts, so the strength is concentrated precisely where the loads are greatest. The vehicle’s platform is 39 percent lighter than the previous model. All Range Rover Sport models are fitted with an advanced intelligent Stop/Start system, which reduces idling to save fuel.

The weight saving gained by the Range Rover Sport platform thanks to its aluminum construction.

CUSTOMER-FOCUSED VEHICLE AND SAFETY FEATURES The new Range Rover Sport has been developed as the ultimate ‘no compromise’ vehicle that will fit perfectly into its customers’ lifestyles. The vehicle has been engineered to incorporate the latest developments in customer-focused technologies to enhance comfort, confidence and safety behind the wheel. The new Range Rover Sport offers a comprehensive connectivity package enabling customers to stay seamlessly connected to their vehicle, business and family lives. CONTINUING A LEGACY OF SUCCESS

Range Rover Sport is the first vehicle in its class to feature a high strength all-aluminum body structure for outstanding agility and driving dynamics.

The Range Rover Sport has been the best-selling Land Rover in the United States. The all-new 2014 Range Rover Sport is destined to continue the outstanding success of its predecessor, which has achieved more than 380,000 sales to date globally. On sale during the third quarter of 2013, the new Range Rover Sport will ultimately be sold in 169 markets worldwide.

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The number of markets that will take the new Range Rover Sport worldwide following its introduction during the third quarter of 2013.

“RANGE ROVER SPORT IS THE ULTIMATE LUXURY SUV. RELEVANT, SUSTAINABLE AND UTTERLY DESIRABLE, IT REPRESENTS THE THIRD DISTINCT PRODUCT IN LAND ROVER’S PRODUCT REVOLUTION, FIRMLY ESTABLISHING IT AS A POWERHOUSE BRITISH BRAND WITH EXCEPTIONAL DESIGN AT ITS CORE.” GERRY McGOVERN DESIGN DIRECTOR AND CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER, LAND ROVER

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01 DISTINCTIVE DESIGN BUILDING ON THE CORE STRENGTHS OF RANGE ROVER’S DESIGN DNA

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he all-new 2014 Range Rover Sport has been designed to capture the distinctive DNA of its predecessor, but with a bold evolution that places it firmly at the heart of the three-model Range Rover portfolio between the Range Rover and the Range Rover Evoque. The Range Rover Sport occupies a unique position within its segment, and the new model builds on those core strengths with a design that confirms its status as the definitive premium sports SUV. Though it was developed alongside the 2013 Range Rover and shares some commonality with its sister vehicle, the all-new Range Rover Sport contains 75 percent unique parts content. “The new Range Rover Sport is a real head turner. It’s a beautifully proportioned and highly sophisticated vehicle design. Its DNA is clear and it’s got ‘drive me’ written all over it.” Gerry McGovern, Design Director & Chief Creative Officer, Land Rover BOLD AND PROGRESSIVE EXTERIOR DESIGN The dynamic new Range Rover Sport has a bold and progressive exterior design, while retaining the brand’s signature clamshell hood, ‘floating’ roof and side fender vents. It is eight percent more aerodynamic than the previous model, achieving a drag figure of Cd 0.34. Just 2.5 inches longer than its predecessor, at 191 inches, the 2014 Range Rover Sport is shorter than other sevenseat SUVs and many mid-sized sedans, bringing greater maneuverability and ease of parking. Yet, a wheelbase that’s longer by 7 inches yields greater room and improved access for rear passengers. The new Range Rover Sport is 5.9 inches shorter and 2.17 inches lower than the new 2013 Range Rover on which it is based and weighs 99 pounds less when comparably equipped.

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“The ‘S’ in SUV is taken to another level with the new Range Rover Sport. It’s dramatic and powerful with immense road presence. It has a low centre of gravity that promotes a dynamic stance while communicating its athletic capabilities. Its sporting characteristics are further emphasised by the vehicle’s high belt line, short overhangs and distinctive silhouette. There really is nothing else like it.” Gerry McGovern, Design Director

Optional third row power-folding ‘secret seating’ is available.

DESIGN DETAILS Design details serve to emphasize the new Range Rover Sport model’s more dynamic and contemporary character. Near-flush side windows, combined with a premium gloss black finish to the pillars, enhance the ‘floating’ roof design while also emphasizing the body’s more streamlined form. The headlights continue the evolution of the Range Rover Sport with a slimmer design that creates a more aggressive appearance. The tail lamps feature a more compact design that uses LED technology. Both front and rear lamps flow into the shoulders of the body with the tapering blade design featured on the other Range Rover models. MODERN, LUXURIOUS INTERIOR WITH A STRONG SPORTING CHARACTER “Strong Range Rover architectural elements are combined with a less-is-more, pared down approach to create a sporting luxury environment that promotes greater driving engagement. The use of top quality materials and material finishes applied with the highest levels of precision enhance this exciting and cocooning design. It’s simply a great place to be.” Gerry McGovern, Design Director

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The interior has a sophisticated and modern appearance, incorporating distinctive Range Rover Sport design cues and providing the driver with a luxurious and sporting cockpit. For the new model, the strong, architectural forms of the design have been enhanced by cleaner, purer surface treatments, beautifully executed using premium materials. The front and rear seats feature a sculpted design with enhanced padding to the front and individual seating in the second row. Increased rear seat comfort combines with improved rear legroom (nearly an additional inch of knee room) and shoulder-room, plus the choice of 60/40 or 40/20/40 split rear seats and the option of powered third-row seats. The third row is designed for occasional use, and power-folds flat into the floor to preserve cargo versatility. SUPERIOR MATERIALS, SUPERIOR CRAFTSMANSHIP The new Range Rover Sport is crafted using the highest quality materials, with carefully selected colors and textures to enhance the modelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique blend of luxury with a distinctive sporting character. The use of more technical finishes and veneers gives the cabin a more dynamic and contemporary feel. Material quality has been raised to a new level, with more luxurious softtouch surfaces in key touch points around the cabin, such as the fascia mid-section. INDIVIDUAL CHOICE FOR DISCERNING CUSTOMERS For maximum personalization, the new Range Rover Sport offers even more individual choice for customers, enabling them to create their own bespoke vehicle by choosing from an extensive selection of color themes and finishes. An expanded choice of special features includes color-themed interiors with duo or tri-tone designs, and a range of factoryfitted alloy wheels ranging from 19 to 22 inches in diameter.

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GERRY McGOVERN DESIGN DIRECTOR & CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER, LAND ROVER

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“THE ALL-NEW RANGE ROVER SPORT ADDS ANOTHER EXCITING ELEMENT TO OUR RANGE ROVER PRODUCT PORTFOLIO. ITS DESIGN GIVES IT A CLEAR INDIVIDUAL IDENTITY, WHILE REMAINING AN UNMISTAKEABLE PART OF THE RANGE ROVER BLOODLINE.” GERRY McGOVERN DESIGN DIRECTOR & CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER, LAND ROVER

GERRY McGOVERN LAND ROVER’S DESIGN DIRECTOR ON THE SECRET OF THE BRAND’S ‘DNA’

The new Sport is clearly part of the new Range Rover family. What was your approach to its design and would you describe it as an evolution or a revolution? I’d categorically call the new car a revolutionary design. It moves the Sport’s design ethos on in every area and also incorporates a lot of the contemporary design cues and ‘DNA’ of the award-winning cars we have launched recently like the Evoque and all-new Range Rover. Whenever we replace an existing model we always ask whether it should be an evolutionary or revolutionary process – and we ask our customers what they want too. With the Range Rover Sport the answer was clear – they wanted it to be more relevant to their lifestyles, it needed to have a unique personality, it needed to be more sophisticated and desirable but at the same time more sustainable. It was about getting the balance right and ensuring we weren’t harnessed by the old model. The Evoque and all-new Range Rover have been lauded for their design. Is there a secret to creating a car that sits in the SUV market and yet is so obviously from the Range Rover family? Great design is the gateway to consumer desirability and what gives you great design is optimised volume and proportion. That means the length of the body relevant to the length of the cabin, the glass to body ratio, the

position of the wheels and the overhangs you have – they are all critical to the success of the design and yet they are not givens. Optimised proportion can only come about if you have optimised engineering and that means the fundamental architecture of the vehicle has to be right. We work incredibly closely with our engineers to create an architecture that allows us to get those minimal overhangs, fast screen angles and perfect wheel placement. The result is a platform that we can build a car around that has zero compromise in terms of design, manufacturing and performance.

GERRY McGOVERN DESIGN DIRECTOR & CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER, LAND ROVER

How would you describe the new Range Rover Sport?

In one word: dramatic. To create that drama, power and athleticism we knew we had to create a car that would do more than just turn heads. Many cars come and go and you wouldn’t even notice them if they drove right past you. The Range Rover Sport will make you walk into a lamppost! Why is it so striking? Because of its profile, the lines and surface of the vehicle. They all combine to incredible effect and there is no doubt about the dramatic stance and attitude of the car. It’s muscular but it’s not overtly

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muscular. It’s dynamic, it’s got a fast screen angle that connects with the front of the wheel which gives what we call in the design trade the “paw print” – it’s like a lion’s foot – and it makes the car feel really grounded. Then there is the jewel-like quality of the detailing and finish that makes it look very premium and luxurious. It sounds like a wide range of design disciplines are required to produce a car that leads its segment. How do you structure your design teams and orchestrate them to come up with such a polished result? Design is an inherently collaborative exercise. It is about a group of people coming together – craftsmen and women from every discipline – and is never down to just one person. My teams have worked for years in their specific fields and it shows. They are people who know their craft and have years of experience. You don’t learn to design in five minutes and you certainly can’t make something as desirable as the new Range Rover Sport without knowing what you are doing. Every member of the team had a part to play whether big or small, but all equally important.

QUICK DESIGN FA C T S

01≥ C L A S S I C The Range Rover Sport retains classic Range Rover design cues such as the clamshell bonnet and floating roof; but is also inspired by the new design language of the Range Rover Evoque with its raked roof and tapered windows.

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“THE ALL-NEW RANGE ROVER The headlamps continue the SPORT ADDS ANOTHER evolution of the face of Range Rover EXCITING ELEMENT TO OUR Sport. Distinctive LED signature lighting and a slimmer design RANGE ROVER PRODUCT creates a more aggressive PORTFOLIO. ITS DESIGN appearance. GIVES IT A CLEAR INDIVIDUAL IDENTITY, WHILE REMAINING AN 03≥ Q U A L I T Y UNMISTAKEABLE PART OF THE The strong architectural RANGE ROVER BLOODLINE.” forms of the interior have been enhanced by a cleaner, purer surface treatment, beautifully executed using high quality materials.

You talk about Range Rover DNA when you describe your design philosophy for the marque. Can you explain exactly what that means? There are certain design cues on our cars that belong to our brand: the floating roof, the continuous beltline, the clamshell bonnet, the short overhangs, the sophisticated surfaces. Inside the cabin those design cues continue: the strong horizontal architectural beam that is intersected by the vertically sloping dashboard. That’s the Range Rover DNA. What makes you particularly proud when you look at the finished product? What I love about this car is the fact that it sits beautifully in this family of new Range Rovers. It’s right in between its two siblings – the Range Rover Evoque and the all-new Range Rover – but it has its own unique personality. When you see it on the road it’s a real head-turner. It’s a beautifully proportioned and highly sophisticated vehicle design. It’s planted and purposeful. The new car has been transformed in terms of its modernity. It’s a new Range Rover Sport for a new generation, for a new era. It’s got longevity. And of course you can’t ignore its road presence. It’s immensely desirable, there’s really nothing else like it. It’s got “drive me” written all over it.

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Customers can create their own bespoke vehicle by choosing from 11 interior color themes, four aluminum interior finishes, three genuine wood veneers, 19 exterior paint finishes, three contrastDIRECTOR & DESIGN roof colors and a comprehensive CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER, LAND ROVER selection of alloy wheel designs.

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02 DYNAMIC CAPABILITY ALUMINUM CONSTRUCTION AND ADVANCED 4WD – THE MOST DYNAMIC RANGE ROVER SPORT EVER

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he all-new 2014 Range Rover Sport marks a significant step forward for the model, adopting advanced vehicle technologies from the new 2013 Range Rover, to transform the driving experience for customers seeking the ultimate premium sports SUV. Unprecedented investment in premium technologies has reinforced the Range Rover Sport model’s unique position in the SUV segment, delivering significantly improved on-road handling with enhanced capability in challenging off-road conditions. “The all-new Range Rover Sport is the result of a huge engineering effort to deliver numerous breakthrough technologies. With its aerospace-inspired body, the dynamic performance of this vehicle on all terrains has been transformed. We are confident that this vehicle is not only the most capable vehicle in its class, but also has the broadest range of capability of any Land Rover product ever.” Nick Rogers, Vehicle Line Director, Range Rover CONNECTED ON-ROAD DYNAMICS The new Range Rover Sport has been engineered to deliver dramatically improved on-road driving dynamics, with more connected and agile handling complemented by enhanced ride and refinement. The vehicle’s new aluminum unibody platform is 39 percent lighter than the previous model’s steel semi-unibody plus chassis frame design. All-new lightweight front and rear suspension, all-new steering system, re-engineered four-corner air suspension, and the latest chassis and stability technologies – including upgraded Dynamic Response and Adaptive Dynamics systems – contribute to the advancements in vehicle dynamics.

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“Coupled with state-of-the-art technologies such as Adaptive Dynamics computer-controlled dampers, the Range Rover Sport is not only supremely capable in any conditions but it is – and this is the really important bit – incredibly fun to drive! It is involving and responds to every single input you make. You just can’t take that smile off your face! It really asks you to push it to its limits.” Nick Rogers, Vehicle Line Director, Range Rover ALUMINUM SUSPENSION Underpinning the enhanced driving capability of the new Range Rover Sport is a new fully independent aluminum suspension that is double isolated, with wide-spaced double-wishbones at the front and a multi-link layout at the rear. The system delivers impressive wheel travel – with 10.2 inches of movement at the front and 10.7 inches at the rear – to provide exceptional wheel articulation (21.5 inches, compared to typical competitors’ offering of less than 17.7 inches). The next-generation four-corner air suspension now offers variable ride height with two off-road settings: 1.4-in. lift for standard use and a 2.6-in. lift for off-road use (rather than a single 2.2-in. lift position on the previous model). This system also provides an automatic extension (triggered by sensors) and a manually selected extension, which both raise the Range Rover Sport by an additional 1.4-in. ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES ENHANCE DRIVING DYNAMICS A key element of the vehicle’s agile and engaging character is the all-new Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) system that features variable-ratio speed-sensitive power assistance. Suspension performance is enhanced by the use of advanced chassis and vehicle technologies to optimize vehicle dynamics. More powerful models are equipped with a dedicated Dynamic mode in the Terrain Response® 2 system,* providing a more sporting bias during enthusiastic on-road driving, with a firmer ride, tighter body control, reduced roll and more responsive steering. To deliver the ultimate sporting driving experience, Dynamic mode is specified in combination with a number of key technologies. Significantly reducing the degree of body lean during cornering, Dynamic Response transforms both vehicle handling and occupant comfort.

* These systems are not a substitute for driving safely with due care and attention and will not function under all circumstances, speeds, weather and road conditions, etc. Driver should not assume that these systems will correct errors of judgment in driving. Please consult the owner’s manual or your local authorized Land Rover Retailer for more details.

MIKE CROSS

CHIEF ENGINEER, VEHICLE INTEGRIT Y

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“THE NEW RANGE ROVER SPORT IS A FANTASTIC CAR TO DRIVE ON A DEMANDING ROAD. THE STEERING HAS VERY PRECISE TURN-IN. IT IS A HUGE STEP FORWARD: AGILE, POISED AND FAST, WITHOUT ANY COMPROMISE HAVING BEEN MADE TO COMFORT OR REFINEMENT.” MIKE CROSS CHIEF ENGINEER, VEHICLE INTEGRITY, LAND ROVER

MIKE CROSS LAND ROVER’S CHIEF ENGINEER FOR VEHICLE INTEGRITY ON HOW TO CREATE A RANGE ROVER ALL-ROUNDER

What particular aspects of the new Range Rover Sport’s dynamic capability, performance and handling make it the best car in its class? I think the new Range Rover Sport really is the best car in its segment, and that’s mainly down to its balance. It has very agile handling but has great ride comfort and refinement as well. It’s a unique selling point for a car of this size. You you can take the kids to school in it, take it off-road and drive it on a racing circuit with equal aplomb. Many will be surprised at how well this car performs on a track. It’s precise, it’s adjustable and is much faster than the previous model. The light weight, the stiffness and the precision really come through. For such a large car you can hit every apex on a race track with ease as the turn-in is immediate. It feels very poised, light, composed and much smaller than its actual size at speed. And it’s also got an amazing amount of grip for an SUV.

MIKE CROSS

The new Range Rover Sport is the first vehicle in its class to adopt the advanced all-aluminum body structure introduced with last year’s Range Rover. What difference does the lighter weight of the new car make to its on-road dynamics?

The new lightweight aluminum body of this car is 300kgs (661 lbs) lighter than the body and chassis frame of the old car. This makes it more responsive and a lot faster. The weight loss over the previous car has madeCHIEF the whole ENGINEER, process of engineering a very agile SUV a whole lot easier. VEHICLE INTEGRIT Y The lighter weight means that the car can accelerate, brake and change direction much more quickly. The stiffness gives us a higher amount of precision, which greatly improves handling and steering. The proof is evident in the performance figures – the supercharged V8 version of this new Range Rover Sport will do 0-60mph in five seconds. What would you say is the main dynamic difference between the new Range Rover Sport and it predecessor? The new Range Rover Sport’s breadth of capability is greater, its capacity is greater. It’s much more dynamic, much more capable and much more agile from a driver’s perspective than its predecessor. The new car has sports car DNA running through it as many of the team who worked on it have also worked on the new Jaguar F-TYPE. The balance that sports cars have, in terms of their response, and the way in which all the attributes work together, has been carried into the new Sport. The steering is immediate, precise and connected and that applies to all the other systems on the car – the way the brakes feel, the way the throttle feels, the way the gearbox is calibrated, everything’s nicely balanced and responsive.

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The new Sport benefits from an advanced ZF eight-speed transmission, which can be operated in full automatic mode, or manually shifted via the center-console mounted shifter or steering wheel mounted paddles, putting control at your fingertips.

This car benefits from a host of new driving technologies, which make the actual driving experience a very exciting proposition. You’ve truly put the ‘sport’ into the Range Rover Sport. How has that been achieved? Well, obviously the lighter weight has been a considerable factor in making the car a lot sportier, but as far as in-car technology is concerned the new Range Rover Sport has an advanced eight-speed transmission, which allows the driver to tailor the transmission either to the driving conditions or to his mood. The car can be fully automatic or the driver can select gears from the centre consolemounted shifter or from the steering wheel paddles. Again, the team that developed this transmission brought a lot of experience from working on the Jaguar F-TYPE and applied it to this car. Also, there’s the optional Dynamic mode, which enthusiastic drivers will love. It delivers a noteable reduction in body roll, the dampers are tightened, gear changes are faster, steering efforts are changed and the throttle mapping is adjusted. Essentially the driving characteristics change at the push of a button and on the right road, and in the right circumstances, the car transforms into a more immediate, more responsive sports SUV.

“THE NEW RANGE ROVER SPORT IS A FANTASTIC CAR TO DRIVE ON A DEMANDING ROAD. THE STEERING HAS VERY PRECISE TURN-IN. IT IS A HUGE STEP FORWARD: AGILE, POISED AND 02≥ FAST, B A L A N C EWITHOUT ANY COMPROMISE HAVING BEEN MADE Many of the team who worked on the Sport have also worked TO COMFORT OR REFINEMENT.” on the new Jaguar F-TYPE, and have injected that sports car MIKE CROSS DNA into this car, making CHIEF ENGINEER, VEHICLE INTEGRITY, LAND ROVER it a very balanced, precise SUV.

You’ve spent a lot of time driving the Range Rover Sport during its development; tell us what it’s like being behind the wheel. The new Range Rover Sport is a fantastic car to drive on a demanding road. The steering has very precise turn-in. The car corners very flat, and it has a lot of grip and capacity, so it will easily cope with the most challenging stretches of Tarmac. The design team have worked hard to create a ‘command-feel’ driving environment that really cossets you when you’re behind the wheel, and we’ve worked very hard in our capacity as engineers to make sure that the actual drive complements that feeling of control you get when you’re sitting in the driving seat. I think we’ve achieved that. The new 2014 Range Rover Sport is a huge step forward. It’s agile, poised and fast, without any compromise having been made to comfort or refinement.

MIKE CROSS

CHIEF ENGINEER, VEHICLE INTEGRIT Y

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The new Range Rover Sport is the ultimate lifestyle vehicle. Whether high in the mountains or deep in the forest, this super capable SUV will carry you and your family with uncompromised safety, comfort and performance.

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TORQUE VECTORING AND ACTIVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL The Dynamic Active Rear Locking Differential features an electronically controlled clutch-type differential that can vary the degree of lock-up to optimize traction. Torque Vectoring by Braking uses the car’s brake system to provide the effect of a torque vectoring differential, resulting in improved grip and steering, and a reduced level of understeer. The 510bhp supercharged V8 model is also equipped with Adaptive Dynamics, featuring continuously variable dampers, to provide the optimum balance of ride and control by offering infinitely variable damper settings between soft and firm extremes. SPORTS COMMAND DRIVING POSITION ENHANCES CONFIDENCE AND CONTROL The all-new Range Rover Sport provides drivers with a Sports Command Driving Position, which combines the supreme sense of confidence and control offered by the Range Rover with a more sporting seating position. Despite the vehicle’s sleeker, more aerodynamic profile, it still offers a seating position that is 2-to-4 inches higher than its direct competitors. Meticulous development work on the vehicle package and pillar design ensured that the new Range Rover Sport retains outstanding all-round visibility. INTUITIVE DISPLAY TECHNOLOGIES The new Range Rover Sport offers the driver an enhanced set of displays and controls. The main instrument cluster consists of clear analog gauges with a 5-in. TFT display, while on certain

high specification models, a new 12.3-in. high-resolution virtual gauge display is available. These will be accompanied by an 8-in. high-resolution touchscreen center console display for infotainment and secondary functions.** The new Range Rover Sport will be the first Range Rover to offer a Heads-Up Display, which projects key vehicle and navigation data directly into the driver’s field of vision. Throughout the cockpit, the control layout has been significantly simplified, with 50 percent fewer switches for improved ease-of-use. LEADING OFF-ROAD CAPABILITY The Sport enhances its all-terrain capability with the introduction of the next-generation Terrain Response® 2 system.* This system features an automatic setting that uses sophisticated sensors and computer systems to analyze the current driving conditions and automatically select the most suitable Terrain Response® program. Ensuring that the vehicle is always using the optimum mode, the new system is able to switch automatically between five settings – General, Grass/Gravel/Snow, Mud/Ruts, Sand and Rock Crawl – to optimize traction to match the demands of the terrain. “Land Rover’s Terrain Response® 2 enables even non-expert drivers to benefit from the system’s full capabilities, confident that the vehicle is automatically configured in the best possible way for each moment of their trip and fully ready to tackle any journey.” Stuart Frith, Chief Programme Engineer, Land Rover

** Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control. Do not operate, adjust or view the navigation or multimedia systems under conditions that will affect your safety or the safety of others. Only use mobile phones and other devices, even with voice commands, when it is safe to do so.

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“CUSTOMERS WILL APPRECIATE THAT THIS ALL-NEW RANGE ROVER SPORT OFFERS THE MOST DYNAMIC DRIVING EXPERIENCE OF ANY LAND ROVER VEHICLE. THANKS TO THE ALL-ALUMINUM MONOCOQUE BODY STRUCTURE, WE HAVE DELIVERED A VEHICLE WHICH IS HALF A TON LIGHTER AND SIGNIFICANTLY MORE AGILE, DYNAMIC AND RESPONSIVE, WHILE RETAINING THE ALL-DAY COMFORT AND COMPOSURE THAT YOU WOULD EXPECT OF A LAND ROVER.” NICK ROGERS VEHICLE LINE DIRECTOR, RANGE ROVER

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FULL-TIME INTELLIGENT 4WD SYSTEMS The new Range Rover Sport offers a choice of two full-time intelligent 4WD systems, each able to deliver outstanding traction on even the most challenging low-grip surfaces. One system provides a two-speed transfer case with low-range option for the most demanding off-road conditions, with a 50:50 percent default front to rear torque split. The other system, which is 40 pounds lighter, features an all-new single-speed transfer case with a TorsenÂŽ differential. Its 42:58 percent default front to rear torque split is designed to provide a rear-wheel drive bias for optimum driving dynamics, while maintaining off-road performance capability. ENGINEERED FOR TOTAL CAPABILITY From the very start of its development process, the all-new Range Rover Sport has been designed and engineered to deliver the incredible breadth of capability for which the marque is famous.

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The new Range Rover Sport features enhanced body geometry for all-terrain conditions, with a smooth underfloor that helps to provide 2.3 inches more ground clearance than its predecessor at 11.2 inches (measured at the off-road ride height), and approach and departure angles of 33 and 31 degrees. Wading depth has also been improved significantly – an increase of nearly 6 inches over the previous model to 33.5 inches. “The new Range Rover Sport may have a sophisticated, sporting appearance, but it’s a true Land Rover at heart – it really has an exceptionally broad range of capabilities. We have put the Sport through Land Rover’s legendary testing regime, where it has survived 18 months of gruelling tests in the harshest conditions imaginable.” Stuart Frith, Range Rover Sport Chief Programme Engineer LAND ROVER TOUGHNESS AND DURABILITY The all-new Range Rover Sport has been engineered to achieve exceptional durability and reliability. Well over 20,000 physical tests have been completed across all components and systems, with a fleet of development vehicles covering countless thousands of miles over 18 months of arduous testing in more than 20 countries with extremes of climate and road surfaces. That included 60,000 miles of durability testing in China and a 5,000-mile flat-out endurance drive at the Nürburgring circuit in Germany.

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RANGE ROVER SPORT POWERTRAINS The all-new Range Rover Sport features a choice of two powerful yet efficient engines, both equipped with fuel-saving Intelligent Stop/Start and matched to an advanced 8-speed ZF automatic transmission. The 510bhp 5-liter V8 supercharged engine has a sixthgeneration, twin vortex system (TVS) supercharger and huge reserves of (461 lb-ft) of torque. Its 0-60 mph acceleration time is 5.0 seconds***, which is 0.9 seconds faster than the outgoing model. Preliminary estimated fuel consumption figures for this engine are 20 mpg highway, 16 mpg combined and 13 mpg city (EPA).**** Available on the Range Rover Sport for the first time is a supercharged 340bhp 3-liter V6 that produces 332 lb-ft of torque. With this engine the new, lighter Range Rover Sport is quicker than the previous generationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 375bhp 5-liter V8 model, achieving the 0-60 mph dash in 6.9 seconds*** (a reduction of 0.3 seconds). Preliminary estimated fuel consumption figures for this engine are 22 mpg highway, 18 mpg combined and 17 mpg city (EPA).**** *** Always follow local speed limits. **** All figures are tentative EPA estimates, pending final certification.

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VEHICLE LINE DIRECTOR, RANGE ROVER

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“FROM THE VERY FIRST MOMENT YOU CLIMB ABOARD IT IS IMMEDIATELY OBVIOUS THAT THE RANGE ROVER SPORT HAS SEEN MARKED IMPROVEMENTS ACROSS EVERY MEASURE. IT’S APPARENT FROM THE OUTSET HOW MUCH WEIGHT WE’VE REMOVED AND THAT LENDS A SPECIAL CHARACTER TO THE VEHICLE IN TERMS OF ITS DYNAMICS.” NICK ROGERS VEHICLE LINE DIRECTOR, RANGE ROVER

NICK ROGERS LAND ROVER’S TECHNICAL CHIEF TALKS LIGHT WEIGHT AND HIGH TECH

How much of a step change will the new Range Rover Sport be compared to the first-generation model? In what areas have you made the most significant gains and how have you achieved them? It’s a phrase that manufacturers like to use but in our case it is true – the new Range Rover Sport is completely new from the ground up. It is about 800 lbs. lighter thanks to the bespoke technologies that Land Rover uses during the design, engineering and production phase to deliver a lightweight aluminum bodyshell. It is made through an advanced bonding and riveting process that has been inspired and then evolved from aerospace technologies. And in addition to this we have maximised and focused on every single aspect of the car to improve its reliability, durability, strength and quality. How do those improvements show themselves from a driver’s perspective? What gains would you notice from behind the wheel? That’s one of the great things about the new Sport – from the very first moment you climb aboard it is immediately obvious that this car has got even better across every measure. It’s apparent from the outset how much weight we’ve removed and that lends a really special character to the car in terms of its incredible dynamics. This weight loss transforms the way the car corners, stops, accelerates and rides.

It’s not just in the bodyshell that you’ve used the latest alloys to save weight and improve dynamics. Can you explain in what other areas you’ve deployed aluminum to such good effect?

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Not only do we have the strongest, stiffest Range Rover chassis ever, we’ve got an all-new aluminum suspension system. Using advanced alloys to form elements such as wishbones and uprights means we can reduce the mass in all the areas where weight can cause issues for our suspension and dynamics engineers. Coupled with state-of-the-art technologies such as Adaptive Dynamics VEHICLE LINE DIRECTOR, computer-controlled dampers, the new Range Rover Sport RANGE ROVER is not only supremely capable in any condition but it is – and this is the really important bit – incredibly fun to drive! It is involving and responds to every single input you make. You just can’t take that smile off your face! It really asks you to push it to its limits.

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It sounds like this is a ‘no-compromise’ drivers car. Does that mean you have had to sacrifice other areas such as comfort or refinement to give it its sporting nature? Not in the slightest. We simply wouldn’t have engineered a car that didn’t have the core DNA of every Land Rover product – the ability to go anywhere and to be able to do so in real comfort. The truth is our skills and expertise within chassis set-up, suspension and so on are as good as anybodies’ and that means we really can create cars with an incredibly broad envelope. Its ability to travel great distances at high speeds is as good as the all-new 2013 Range Rover – it is effortless. But on those shorter journeys, when you want to have a bit of fun I guarantee you will. On a twisty country lane it has features such as two-channel Active Roll Control that keeps it completely flat and the response from the new electronic power steering is absolutely perfect, so you can control it very precisely thanks to that great feedback. How hard have you applied the sporting philosophy to the cabin and interior features? Is it a radical departure from the previous car? Well it’s a quantum leap forwards, that’s for sure. It is undeniably sporting in its overall design – the seats, for example, are brilliantly supportive and also look pretty cool too. But it is also understated in many ways. We’ve worked really hard to ensure that the waistline of the car – the line where the body hits the cabin glass – has been maximised to give that classic Range Rover command driving feel but still sends subtle sporting cues to the occupants and passers-by. We’ve put a slightly smaller steering wheel in the car, for example, so it allows you to make deliberate inputs at higher speeds. It is simply a brilliantly wellrounded package.

Tell us about some of the other technologies that we’d find under the skin of the new Range Rover Sport. It must be a real challenge to deliver a car that has the poise of a Range Rover but the excitement of a Sport? Where do I start? The new Sport is literally packed full of features that are perfectly matched to the chassis and suspension to give it such a unique ability in its class. For example, we use an electronic active rear differential which can be tuned instantly, at any speed, to ensure maximum traction goes to all wheels. In an off-road situation it is constantly working within the latest Terrain Response® 2 system to deliver maximum traction and zero slip to all four corners. On-road it works alongside the Active Roll Control system and the Sport’s unique Dynamic mode to deliver a heightened response for the ultimate, on-limit driving experience. Put simply it is the most enthralling and exhilarating car we’ve ever created.

MIKE BELL DIRECTOR, CONNECTED CAR TECHNOLOGIES The world of the internet and the smartphone is ever more important in our lives. How have you looked to integrate so-called ‘connectivity’ features within the new Range Rover Sport? There’s no doubt that the increase in coverage of highdata telephone and data networks has transformed our lives and rightly customers are looking to us to make the transfer of such features into their cars as seamless as possible. The new Range Rover Sport ticks all the right boxes for the latest connectivity systems and means that wherever you are on the go it will remain possible to stay in touch with work, family and the wider world thanks to features like 3G WiFi Hotspot and the Land Rover Smart App. Connectivity means more than just a link to the internet, doesn’t it? How can you ensure people are safer too? Features like the new optional InTouch system mean people are within touch of roadside assistance or the emergency services at the press of a button. We all know that feeling when you need to make an urgent call and realise you have left your phone at home. InTouch removes that problem and allows you to summon help without a phone or SIM card. It’s intelligent, too: automatically calling for emergency help if it detects a serious accident or airbag deployment. It even sends a GPS location in the event that you are unable to tell an operator where you are. It brings peace of mind and convenience.

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A Land Rover Smart App gives you access to a range of controls from your smart phone. Check how much fuel is in the tank, see the journeys you’ve made and whether you’ve remembered to lock VEHICLE LINE DIRECTOR, ROVER the car after you’ve leftRANGE it. If you’ve forgotten where you’ve left it, it’ll tell you that too…

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03 VEHICLE TECHNOLOGIES THE LATEST DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIDS ENSURE SAFETY AND CONVENIENCE

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he all-new Range Rover Sport has been engineered with the latest developments in customer-focused technologies to enhance comfort and confidence behind the wheel, from premium interior features to advanced chassis and driver assistance technologies. OPTIONAL DRIVER ASSISTANCE TECHNOLOGIES The new model introduces an innovative digital camera system that supports three driver assistance features to help deliver improved driver awareness. Mounted next to the rear view mirror, the forward facing camera captures a view of the road ahead, which is analyzed by a sophisticated onboard computer. Lane Departure Warning* is designed to warn the driver via a vibration in the steering wheel if an unintentional drift out of the lane begins. If the vehicle drifts from the center of the lane, and the system does not detect an obvious lane-change maneuver or use of the signals, the vibration alert is triggered. This is reinforced by a notification in the instrument cluster. The system is deactivated below 37 mph, so it does not interfere in urban driving conditions. The driver can adjust the systemâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sensitivity and the alert intensity, or turn the system off. Traffic Sign Recognition* uses the camera to identify traffic signs on either side of the road and on bridges, providing the driver with information about the latest detected traffic regulations via the instrument cluster display. To indicate how recent the information is, the displayed sign fades away in a series of steps as the distance increases from the location of the sign. Automatic High Beam Assist* switches the headlamps automatically between high and dipped beam, helping to maximize visibility and avoid the distraction of switching the lamps manually. The system identifies the headlamps or taillights of other vehicles so that dipped beam can be activated when required. * These systems are not a substitute for driving safely with due care and attention and will not function under all circumstances, speeds, weather and road conditions, etc. Driver should not assume that these systems will correct errors of judgment in driving. Please consult the ownerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s manual or your local authorized Land Rover Retailer for more details.

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Flank Guard* helps alert the driver to potential impacts on the sides of the vehicle during tight maneuvers such as in multistorey parking structures, where there can be a higher risk of colliding with pillars, barriers or other vehicles. The new feature is enabled by the addition of extra distance sensors on the vehicle (now six front and rear, instead of four), which provide wider coverage around the vehicle than conventional park distance sensors. The driver is warned of potential impacts by audible beeps, while the central instrument cluster display provides a graphical image indicating the proximity of objects by displaying distance bars. Using information on the vehicleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s steering angle and trajectory, the system only warns when there is a threat of impact. An optional, enhanced Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)* system operates even when the vehicle is travelling slowly or is stationary. Adding to the standard ACC functionality, which maintains a pre-set time gap to the vehicle in front, the new Queue Assist feature allows the vehicle to come to a stop when it reaches a traffic jam. When the car in front moves, the driver can resume ACC operation by briefly touching the accelerator. The vehicle then maintains the selected time gap to the vehicle ahead, and can accelerate back up to the pre-set cruising speed. Range Rover Sport drivers can also specify advanced new technologies to alert them to nearby vehicles that could create

a hazard. Blind Spot Monitoring* uses side-mounted radar sensors to survey potential blind spots at either side of the vehicle, alerting the driver when vehicles are detected within these areas. The system is optimized to work at lower speeds commonly encountered in urban conditions or on congested highways. It is now combined with Closing Vehicle Sensing,* a new feature that extends the function of the system by scanning a zone much further behind the vehicle, to detect vehicles that are closing quickly from behind and that could cause a threat during a lane change maneuver. Drivers are alerted by a rapid flashing of the Blind Spot warning light in the exterior mirror. Another new function, Reverse Traffic Detection,* uses sensors in the rear of the vehicle to warn about potential collisions during reversing maneuvers, such as reversing out of a parking space. The system is active when reverse gear is selected and can detect a vehicle approaching from either side, alerting the driver to a potential collision. Other driver assistance technologies that help to reduce driver stress include the Adjustable Speed Limiter Device,* which enables the driver to set a personal maximum speed preference, the latest Surround Camera System* incorporating T-Junction view, trailer reverse park guidance and trailer hitch guidance, and Adaptive Xenon headlamps.

The new Range Rover Sportâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Terrain ResponseÂŽ 2 system automatically analyses the current driving conditions and road surface and then chooses the most suitable Terrain Response program, ensuring the vehicles is set up for optimum traction.

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ELECTRIC POWER-ASSISTED STEERING WITH ADVANCED PARK ASSIST FUNCTIONS* The new electric power-assisted steering in the Range Rover Sport also enables customers to benefit from a range of advanced Park Assist features, including:

Is available in a Range Rover Sport for the first time thanks to the new optional WiFi hotspot feature.

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Park Assist – which helps to identify a suitable parallel parking space, and then automatically steers the vehicle into place

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Park Exit – which helps drivers exit tight parallel parking spaces, by automatically steering the vehicle back into the road

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Perpendicular Park – which extends the function of the system to help the driver to reverse into perpendicular spaces, using sensors to help identify a suitable space where the vehicle can be parked and the doors on each side opened safely

Each of the functions provides the driver with clear instructions via the cluster display, and uses the Park Distance Controls, Flank Guard and camera systems (where fitted) to help warn the driver of objects in close proximity during the maneuver.

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“THE ALL-NEW RANGE ROVER SPORT IS ONE OF THE MOST ROAD-FOCUSED VEHICLES WE’VE EVER PRODUCED BUT STILL OFFERS UNSURPASSED ALL-TERRAIN CAPABILITY. WE’VE TAKEN RIDE AND HANDLING TO ANOTHER LEVEL TO DELIVER A REWARDING DRIVE TOGETHER WITH UNMATCHED LUXURY AND VERSATILITY.” JOHN EDWARDS GLOBAL BRAND DIRECTOR, LAND ROVER

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3.0L V6 Supercharged Petrol

5.0L V8 Supercharged Petrol

Height mm (in)

1780 / 70.1

Width excl. wing mirrors / wing mirrors folded mm (in)

1983 (78.1) / 2073 (81.6)

Length mm (in)

4850 (191)

Wheelbase mm (in)

2923 (115.1)

Approach angle deg

33.0 (off-road height)

Departure angle deg

31.0 (off-road height)

Ramp breakover angle

27.0 (off-road height)

Wading depth mm (in)

850 (33.5)

Turning circle m (ft)

12.6 (41.3)

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.37

2144 kg (4727 lbs)

2310 kg (5093 lbs)

Front suspension

SLA suspension with twin lower links with air springs/CVD with Passive ARB or optional ARC

SLA suspension with twin lower links with air springs/CVD with ARC

Rear suspension

Integral link suspension with air springs/ CVD with Passive ARB or optional ARC

Integral link suspension with air springs/ CVD with ARC

350mm ventilated disc front / 350mm ventilated disc rear

380mm ventilated disc front / 365mm ventilated disc rear

Weight kg (lbs)

Brakes Steering Four wheel drive system Engine type Displacement cc (cu.in)

Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) rack and pinion Permanent four-wheel drive with standard locking center differential & Terrain ResponseTM 2, Available locking rear axle differential. Longitudinal / V6 / 24 Quad cam DIVCT (Dual Independent Variable Cam Timing)

Longitudinal / V8 / 32 Quad cam DIVCT (Dual Independent Variable Cam Timing)

2995 (182.8)

4999.7 (305.1)

Bore / Stroke mm (in)

84.5 / 89.0 (3.33 / 3.50)

92.5 / 93.0 (3.64 / 3.66)

Compression ratio: 1

10.5

9.5

Max Power PS (kW)

340 (250)

510 (375)

Max Power US bhp

340

510

450 (332)

625 (461)

EU5

Max Torque Nm (lb ft) Emissions CO2 EU Combined Transmission Fuel tank capacity 0-60 mph

249

298

ZF 8HP70 Eight Speed Automatic

105 liters (27.7 US gallons)

6.9

5.0

0-100 km/h

7.2

5.3

Top speed mph

130

140 (155 opt)

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4850 mm / 191 inches

1780 mm / 70.1 inches

850 mm / 33.5 inches

2073 mm / 81.6 inches

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