2009 Range Rover Sport spy photos
26 Jun, 2008
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After having received a minor facelift in 2007, the Range Rover Sport is apparently given yet another makeover as these shots, taken at the Nürburgring, prove.
Most obvious is the narrower grille with only two instead of the three bars known so far.
Also modified are the air-intakes in the wings – and they hint to the real news only to be found under the bonnet.
This prototype employs the soon-to-come 5.0-litre V8 diesel engine, rumoured to be equipped with a supercharger and direct injection.
Currently there are four different variants of the Range Rover Sport available in Australia.
- TdV6 Wagon 2.7DT - $88,990
- V8 Wagon 4.4i - $110,990
- V8 Wagon 3.6DT - $110,990
- Super Charged Wagon 4.2S - $139,990
Read our Range Rover Sport review.
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not including dealer delievery taxes... by Markie is BORED
June 26th, 2008 at 5:52 pm
Still one of the best 4×4s for off-road work & now comes with a 5 litre V8 Supercharge diesel engine.
Cheers !
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June 26th, 2008 at 5:53 pm
Its all well and good to have performance (cough) 4WD\’s but how good is this off road?
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June 26th, 2008 at 6:20 pm
I quite like the basic shape of these, since it is ideal for off-roading.
But they’ve made them look a bit busy with all the fiddly body bits and shapes, kind of Korean Bling.
Total contrast to the understated Touareg, which looks far better to me. It’s cheaper too, and just as capable off-road, and has long had the mighty V10 twin turbo diesel.
An then both vehicles are far too pricey to take off road for fear of scratches, dents, and probably worst of all something ripped out from underneath.
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June 26th, 2008 at 6:37 pm
Why must automakers test everything on the nurburgring now?
I mean hypercars are one thing, even performance cars
but i mean, its a 2 and a half tonne 4wd
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June 26th, 2008 at 7:37 pm
by the looks of one of those oics it look loslike LR is trying to achieve the sae dynamics as a3 series coupe all it really has to do is lose a tone
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June 26th, 2008 at 9:41 pm
I think you will find it is a 4.0 twin turbo diesel and a 5.0 supercharged petrol to replace the current 3.6d and 4.2s. While everbody is talking about the two new 8’s nobody is asking about the TDV6 this is where the big surprise will come from.
1. The off road ability of this car is well proven.
2. The Touareg is a great car but the V10 block design choice makes the car nose heavy and take a look under both cars.
3. Nurburgring is a good way to compare products that set the standard. If you can make a block of flats handle as good a German Hot Hatch that is a good start. The English do love to show off.
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June 27th, 2008 at 12:55 pm
^”Hey Kettle, you’re black” says Pot.
An Aussie accusing the English of liking to show off has nearly caused me to piss myself!
And asking if the Range Rover is any good off road is like asking if the new Porsche 911 is going to be a bit fast. This isn’t pretend like the Ford Territory - this is a proper offoad vehicle and the DNA has been proven for nearly 60 years.
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June 27th, 2008 at 1:48 pm
Tom Says:
June 26th, 2008 at 6:37 pm
Why must automakers test everything on the nurburgring now?
I mean hypercars are one thing, even performance cars
but i mean, its a 2 and a half tonne 4wd
In Australia seldom rarely do people afford these cars for proper off-roading. Everyone wants to be an inner city gangster.
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June 27th, 2008 at 2:59 pm
range rovers sports would be great off-road if they didnt ruin them with oversized bling-bling wheels and low profile tyres. About as much use off road as a chocolate teapot.
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