THE RANGE ROVER SPORT
THE RANGE ROVER SPORT
THE RANGE ROVER SPORT The first thing you notice about the RRS is its commanding driving position. You sit high and handsome and the vision is the best (in class). It is surprising how well 140kW/440 Nm moves the 2455 kg of the RRS. It’s no rocket but it covers the kays effortlessly and with refinement and poise, even on crook roads despite riding more firmly then the super plush Vogue. Nice steering too and plenty of grip despite the body roll. No problem with clearance either once the suspension is jacked up or with the seamless nature of power delivery the RRS just glides around with dismissive ease.
THE RANGE ROVER SPORT
THE RANGE ROVER SPORT
THE RANGE ROVER SPORT During a week of testing, the Sport ate all the terrain we threw at it with comfort, poise, ease and effortless gait. Coming down Mount Misery I decided to leave the transfer case in high range and the transmission in Drive. I dialled in Hill Decent Control (HDC) and the Sport just cruised down the hills just as easily and smoothly as it would have in low range – first gear. It had the same amount of sure footedness and control and never once did it give me any reason for concern. I chose to leave it in High range /Drive for the steep, loose climb up the other side of the valley. The transmission did its stuff and the torque converter slipped just enough to rocket the Sport onward and upward. Absolutely stunning!
THE RANGE ROVER SPORT
THE RANGE ROVER SPORT
THE RANGE ROVER SPORT The RRS carries on the marque’s groundbreaking tradition of combining supreme luxury, comfort and refinement with genuine 4WD ability and toughness. It does this with clever innovative design that points the way ahead for other manufacturers that are content to follow rather than lead. Our particular vehicle didn’t have the optional self-locking rear electronic diff, but that didn’t stop it from storming up the set-piece hill climb with barely a hesitation and its HDC control is nicely calibrated as well.
THE RANGE ROVER SPORT
THE RANGE ROVER SPORT
THE RANGE ROVER SPORT The cabin is comfortable and the RRS’ armchair comfortable seat got no complaints from the testers. The RRS feels very much like a Range Rover in its general ambience and the way it drives both on and off road. It certainly does the old Range Rover trick of marrying refinement, poise and genuine off road ability. The RRS comes at a very affordable price. It is a vehicle that dismisses all that you throw at it with an arrogance and confidence that you need to experience to fully appreciate. (Added: The RRS won the Overlander 4WD of the year)
