Like Andy, I think the price is just about right. If this only gets 15 mpg, the supercharged version must get 11 mpg. The 375 hp from the naturally aspirated V8 moves this big truck around just fine. I'm going to start by saying something that I've never said about any vehicle ever: It doesn't need any more power. Consider the Range Rover Sport a tall personal-luxury vehicle, though, and skip the Sierra Club meetings and enjoy an actual luxury value for once.ĪSSOCIATE EDITOR JAKE LINGEMAN: Now I know what all of my favorite rappers and basketball players are talking about. And the “utility” part of the acronym is equally questionable considering the compromised rear-seat legroom and cargo area. Granted, you're going to funnel a fat chunk of change directly into the Range Rover's fuel tank thanks to a laughable 15 mpg combined. You could spend a heck of a lot more and get less from certain to-remain-nameless German automakers. The point is with its lusty V8, opulent cabin and general overall feel of quality and luxury, the big Land Rover actually begins to deliver on a value proposition. To be clear, I'm not in the Range Rover tax bracket. After spending the evening on a combination of traffic-clogged highways, slow side streets and wide-open interstates, I returned to the office, saw the MSRP and thought to myself, “Yeah, that sounds about right.” The thing is, the Range Rover actually feels like a $70,000 vehicle. And make no mistake, at $68,000 and change, the Range Rover Sport isn't for the faint of heart or wallet. The normally aspirated V8 provides plenty of power, and the shifts from the six-speed auto are imperceptible.ĭIGITAL EDITOR ANDREW STOY: I've been known to rail “the rent is too damn high”-style against the ridiculous sticker prices cropping up on so many new cars. You sit high in the cockpit with a commanding view of the road. It is also exceptionally well built inside with beautiful materials. I'm always astonished at how well-planted these big Rovers feel when I drive them. It is built like a brick and has a terrific ride-handling mix for a 5,500-pounder, and by that I mean few vehicles soak up the Detroit potholes as well. This 2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE was no exception. The mapping on this website is provided by external mapping providers and is for general information purposes only.EDITOR WES RAYNAL: I'll never turn down the chance to drive a Range Rover, any Range Rover-new, old, beat-up, pristine, it doesn't matter. Please contact your local authorized Land Rover Retailer for availability and prices. Some vehicles are shown with optional equipment and retailer-fit accessories that may not be available in all markets. ![]() The information, specification, engines and colors on this website are based on European specifications and may vary from market to market and are subject to change without notice. ![]() Some features may vary between optional and standard for different model year vehicles. Jaguar Land Rover Limited is constantly seeking ways to improve the specification, design and production of its vehicles, parts, options and/or accessories and alterations take place continually, and we reserve the right to make changes without notice. This is a very dynamic situation, and as a result imagery used within the website at present may not fully reflect current specifications for features, options, trim and color schemes. Please contact your local authorized Land Rover Retailer for detailed specifications. The global shortages of semiconductors and other materials are currently affecting vehicle build specifications, option availability, and build timings. ![]() Important note on imagery & specifications. © 2023 Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
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