2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE Sport Utility 4-Door 4.4L

2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport SPORT HSE Description

Looking for something as plush as the big Land Rover Range Rover but with a more playful side? Try the smaller Range Rover Sport. The Sport's shortened wheelbase means slightly less passenger and cargo capacity, but the tradeoff in improved stability, ride and handling is well worth it. Off-road ability is not forsaken, either, and the Range Rover Sport can climb the steepest terrain with the best in its class, even with its performance tires that are oriented more toward pavement use. Available with a 390-horsepower Supercharged V8 engine, the Range Rover Sport is well equipped to do battle with the likes of the Porsche Cayenne, Mercedes-Benz ML and Infiniti FX45.
The Range Rover Sport delivers a luxurious interior, eye-catching exterior styling and excellent overall performance, both on-road and especially off-road. Fuel economy is particularly poor, even in this class, and quality is still suspect.
The 2008 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is a good-looking SUV that can handle any terrain and keep passengers comfortable both in the back country and around the city. "The Range Rover Sport offers the interior panache worthy of the Range Rover name, yet packages it in a vehicle that exudes a much more aggressive nature," writes Kelley Blue Book, adding, "In the dirt the Range Rover Sport can make the novice feel like a pro, and make living with the experienced off-roader simply unbearable."
The interior of the Range Rover Sport widely is seen as very luxurious and full of quality materials and the latest technology. While not yet tested, the SUV is equipped with most of the latest safety equipment seen in vehicles in its class. However, cargo room is not particularly competitive, and fuel economy is downright poor, even for its class.
Changes for 2008 are minor and include a one-touch up/down power window for the front seat passenger. SIRIUS Satellite Radio becomes standard on Supercharged models, as do new 20-inch wheels.