In September, the second generation of the Range Rover Sport starts. The New should not only be economical but also more spacious. It also aims to drive faster and sportier than ever, and even better climbing in the area. What's the catch? A first drive report
Without mirrors, the new measures SDV6 Range Rover Sport in width 1983 mm. With the folded mirrors there are already 2073, and ready to drive to make the classy Brit 2.22 meters wide. That's pretty much on the narrow streets near the west coast of Wales! Especially when the steering wheel is mounted on the unfamiliar for us right. But after a few hundred meters every respect for left-hand traffic and the large car loses because the sport follows with absolute precision every steering input.
RANGE ROVER SPORT SDV6 IN THE FIRST DRIVE REPORT
Who still brings rocking ships of the desert in connection with a Range Rover, should be prepared for a culture shock: The New takes its nickname chosen sport more seriously than before. When yet it was easy-going pace of the previous (L320), the current, internally called L494 four-wheel drive is now in the driving behavior to BMW X5, Mercedes ML and Porsche Cayenne unlock.The basis for this is once the first reduced by 420 kg curb weight. With V6 diesel, the car made entirely of aluminum brings the manufacturer only 2115 kilos. In addition, the already known from the large Range Rover essentially components were specifically designed for use in sports. For instance, roughly the air suspension on stiffer suspension bearings and bushings and larger stabilizer.
Moreover, the sport is lower, so modified link may be used. The setup is completed by an independent programming of the optional adaptive dampers and roll compensation Dynamic Response. The test car also had the optional four-wheel drive system with intermediate gearbox and electronically controlled power distribution board. Standard is a four-wheel drive with central Torsen differential and slightly rear-heavy force distribution.
The wage of the design effort is a pleasing neutral and dynamic handling on winding roads. The SUV moves not necessarily footed, follows the path taken, but as if on rails. And the range whets not like an athlete around the curves, but now the first impression he can actually compete on the road with his adversaries on equal terms. In off-road use anyway he has no fear of an enemy.
For the willing turning into curves are responsible alongside the gratifying emotional and spontaneous acting power steering and the torque vectoring system and the active rear differential. The control electronics detect tendency to understeer on corner entry and operates the almost unnoticed, but highly efficient with selective brake intervention against.
Especially on corner exit then makes the electronically controlled rear differential that you can use the full power of the engine, and lets the burly off-roader joyful storm out of the bend. Particularly pleasing is the fact that not all of the synthetic feel to Playstation driving, but the driver always feels exactly how much the car has reserves. If you are have been too euphoric, provide the generously dimensioned brakes for relaxation.
Very soothing effect does also the extremely powerful antretenden bi-turbo diesel of gefahrere of us SDV6. 292 peak horsepower range to help the sports remarkable performance. From standstill to 100 km / h it is to sprint in just 7.2 seconds. In conjunction with the Dynamic Features of SDV6 runs at least 222 km / h top, other versions are electronically limited to 210 km / hr. However, the best discipline of 600 Newton-meter strong drive is the chunky departure from low engine speeds, which the eight-step ZF automatic (including start-stop system) allows sovereign. This protects nerves and fuel equally: 9.8 liters, according to on-board computer are a good value - even if 7.5 liters are promised in the brochure.
Moreover, like the drive with his fine manners. The noise level is low, disturbing vibrations reveals the V6 diesel also no. This fits the generally stiff suspension, but even bagged manhole covers, deep holes and joints can withstand the rough roads without complaint. And the catch? Works at the touch of, coped 3.5 tonnes towing capacity and costs 1300 euros extra. This makes the Range Rover Sport, not cheaper.