Smaller (and less costly) than its Range Rover big brother, the Range Rover SportSUVemploys the same engine options. The Range Rover Sport focuses its intentions more on the road than the rough, but it can still handle the muck with aplomb thanks to its permanent 4-wheel drive and terrain management system. With last year's introduction of the compact Evoque, the Range Rover Sport becomes the middle sibling in the Range Rover lineup, but retains its status as an any-road, do-everything lu
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If you crave a luxury SUV that can crawl down dirt roads by day and take you to the opera at night, it's hard to beat the Range Rover Sport. Attractive looks inside and out, brand heritage and a host of the latest technology rounds out the package.
What's New for 2012Still coming off a significant refresh for 2010, the 2012 Range Rover Sport's differences are mostly minor. New this year are a fine-tuned touch-screen navigation system with voice control, a sound system that's been upgraded to 380 watts and 14 speakers, a revised rear-seat entertainment system with wireless headphones, power open and close liftgate, plus minor grille and headlight changes.
There is little "base" about even a 2012 Range Rover Sport HSE. Leather interior is standard, with the driver's seat benefiting from electronic lumbar support and three memory position. Front parking aids front and back plus a rear-view camera help the driver while maneuvering. All Range Rover Sport models also come with 6-speed automatic transmission, push-button start/stop, ambient lighting, harman-kardon audio system, 4-corner air suspension, navigation system, and LCD instrument panels in front of the driver in place of traditional analog gauges. For those desiring to test the Range Rover Sport, the SUV boasts the ability to wade streams up to 39.4 inches deep. The vehicle's belt drives, alternator, air conditioning compressor, power steering pump and starter motor are all waterproofed.
2012 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Consumer ReviewsOverall Rating8.6Out of 10EQUIPMENT