Especificaciones y análisis del Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Power
272HP
Torque
640Nm
Consumption
11.1l/100
Emissions
294g/km
0-100 km/h
9.2s
Top Speed
209km/h
Weight
2675kg
Price
70,800€
Technical summary
Gasóleo
Automático 6v
AWD
5 / 5 doors
- L
84 L
200 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 3.6 TDV8 272 CV SE (2006-2008)
General description
The 2005 Land Rover Range Rover Sport burst onto the market as a statement of intent, a sublime fusion of its older brother's aristocratic luxury and a yearning for dynamism. With its imposing 272-horsepower TDV8 engine, this vehicle is not just an SUV; it's an experience that envelops you in an aura of power and exclusivity from the very first moment.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel is to feel the world under your control. The thrust of the V8 diesel engine is colossal, a 640 Nm wave of torque that launches you forward with a smoothness and forcefulness that isolates you from external stress. The air suspension makes you float over the asphalt, while the high driving position gives you an imperial view. It's not a pure sports car, its weight is noticeable, but the feeling of dominance and security it conveys is simply addictive.
Design and aesthetics
Its design is a timeless icon that exudes power and British elegance. Every line, from its robust front end to its characteristic rear, projects an image of strength and prestige that does not go unnoticed. The interior is a haven of luxury, with leather and noble materials that welcome you, although the passage of time is noticeable in some plastics. It is a rolling sculpture that, even today, continues to turn heads and inspire admiration.
Technology and features
For its time, it was at the forefront of mechanical technology. The air suspension system and Land Rover's legendary Terrain Response give it off-road capabilities that humiliate most of its contemporaries. The 6-speed automatic transmission operates with exquisite fluidity. However, in the digital department, its infotainment system feels like it's from another era, a reminder of a pre-smartphone world.
Competition
At the time, it faced titans like the BMW X5, which offered sharper on-road handling, and the Porsche Cayenne, the undisputed king of SUV dynamics. The Mercedes-Benz ML also competed in the same league of luxury and comfort. However, none of its rivals could match the magical duality of the Range Rover Sport: being a lord on the asphalt and an unstoppable explorer when it disappears.
Conclusion
This Range Rover Sport is a car chosen with the heart. It is an emotional purchase for those seeking more than just a means of transportation. It represents a lifestyle, a statement of power and adventure. Despite its maintenance costs and fuel consumption, the reward is a unique driving experience, a feeling of invulnerability, and a charisma that few vehicles can offer. It is, in essence, a modern classic.