The second generation of the Range Rover Sport has been one of the most anticipated performances this year. It is a compact, athletic interpretation of the Mk4 Range Rover, both in terms of style and performance features, and will be released worldwide later this summer.
The first thing to know about the new 2014 Range Rover Sport is going to be a body-on-frame steel construction for a unibody aluminum design, and in the process underwent a strict diet to achieve savings weighing up to 420kg (925 lbs) for TDV6 diesel model with respect to the previous model.
The most stylish 2014 Range Rover Sport measures 62mm (2.44 inches) is longer than its predecessor at 4,850 mm (190.9 inches). It also has a longer wheelbase increased by 178mm, seeking to provide more space and better access for rear passengers. These new measures will allow 2014 Range Rover Sport can offer a new option 5 +2 seats.
The new 2014 Range Rover Sport has short overhangs front and rear than the previous model. It is also 55 mm (2.1 inches) wide and more than Mk1 is 8 percent more aerodynamic with a Cx 0.34. The body of the new 2014 Range Rover Sport is made all aluminum, riveted together and PLA (Premium Lightweight Architecture) platform. Among the main changes it got 149 mm (5.9 inches) shorter, 55 mm (2.1 inches) and weighs lowest 45 kg (99 pounds) less.
Land Rover says that, while based on the Mk4 Range Rover, 75 percent of the benefits of the new model are unique.
Lightweight aluminum suspension fully independent, with double wishbones at the front and a multi-link design in the rear. A suspension of the fifth generation of air provides up to 115 mm (4.5 inches) regulate movement, while an automatic renewal is triggered by an extension sensor and manually selected can raise 2014 Range Rover additional 35 mm, giving a range total movement of 185 mm (7.3 inches).
Improved chassis technology including dynamic adaptation system with continuously variable dampers (CVD), and more potent in models, a special mode dynamic Terrain Response 2.
The 2014 Range Rover Sport also features a totally new power and offers a choice of two full-time 4WD system, the first box offers a two-speed transfer with low range option, a front-rear 50/50 percentage default split pair, and 100 percent of blocking ability. The other option is an all-wheel drive transfer case with a single speed with Torsen differential.
In North America will sell two units of gasoline, 335HP (340PS) with supercharged 3.0 V6 engine and a 503hp (510 hp) engine with 5.0-liter supercharged V8. All gasoline and diesel engines combined with an electronically controlled ZF 8HP70 8-speed automatic transmission.
The new high-tech features included in the new 2014 Range Rover Sport is a new optional color Head-Up Display (HUD), a digital camera system that supports three driver assistance functions (Lane Departure Warning, Traffic Sign Recognition and beam Automatic High Assist), plus the new feature detection (Wade) providing depth information when driving through water.
2014 U.S. Models and MSRP:
Range Rover Sport SE: $ 63,495 3 liters supercharged V6 340hp
Range Rover Sport HSE: $ 68.495 3 liters supercharged V6 340hp
Range Rover Sport Supercharged: $ 79,995 5 liter 510hp supercharged V8
Range Rover Sport Autobiography: $ 93,295 5 liters supercharged V8 510hp
Price includes shipping and delivery $ 895