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New engines and advanced technology
for 2017 Range Rover Sport
Land Rover introduces its most efficient Range Rover Sport ever. For 2017, the latest Range Rover Sport features an
efficient Ingenium powertrain, upgraded infotainment system with connectivity and wifi capability, innovative new semiautonomous driving connected technologies and greater scope for personalisation.
t 2017 Model Year, Range
Rover Sport will debut the new
2.0-litre four-cylinder Ingenium
diesel engine, manufactured at
Jaguar Land Rover’s own
engine plant in
Wolverhampton. Already available on both
Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque
models, Ingenium is Jaguar Land Rover’s new
breed of engine designed for effortless
performance, refinement and efficiency. Its
advanced technology and all-aluminium
construction contribute to impressive fuel
consumption (45.6mpg) and CO2 emissions
(164g/km) and a 0-60 time of 8.0 seconds
(manufacturer’s estimated data).
UK customers will also have the option of
specifying Jaguar Land Rover's 3.0-litre V6
supercharged petrol engine from 2017 Model
Year. The supercharged V6 achieves 340HP
and 450Nm of torque combined with CO2
emissions of 243g/km. Effortless acceleration
and power delivery produces a 0-60 time of
7.1s.
In addition to new engine technology, Land
Rover introduces a series of semi-autonomous
driving technologies to Range Rover Sport.
Advanced Tow Assist, Blind Spot Assist and
Intelligent Speed Limiter work alongside
existing features to elevate driver aids to an
even greater level of convenience and safety.
Peerless all-terrain capability remains a
cornerstone of the Range Rover family and the
2017 Model Year Range Rover Sport includes a
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selection of new features. Low Traction Launch
makes it easier for drivers to pull away on lowgrip surfaces while the updated 4x4i menu
presents all the necessary vehicle information
when tackling challenging terrain.
The enlarged dual-view touchscreen features
a new 10-inch display for greater ease-of-use
and clarity and features tablet-style pinch and
zoom orientation. This is powered by Land
Rover’s market-leading InControl Touch Pro
technology, making this the most connected
Range Rover Sport to date.
Jeremy Hicks, Managing Director, Jaguar
Land Rover UK, said: “Our customers love
Range Rover Sport and for 17 Model Year it
gets even better. It’s brimming with exciting
technology for even better on and off-road
driving; it has next-generation infotainment and
advanced safety features as standard, better
economy and running costs, and all for under
£60,000.”
2017 Range Rover Sport engine options in
more detail:
The 2017 Model Year Range Rover Sport is
the first full-sized Land Rover SUV to feature a
four-cylinder diesel engine. The 2.0-litre SD4
Ingenium produces 240HP and 500Nm of
torque, and is capable of returning 45.6mpg on
the EU combined cycle with emissions of
164g/km (manufacturer’s estimated data).
The introduction of a second turbocharger to
the Ingenium engine has been significant in
retaining the impressive power output and
strong torque characteristics familiar to Range
Rover Sport customers. The advanced engine
is the first Jaguar Land Rover-built unit to
feature series sequential turbo technology.
Vehicles fitted with the new engine will be
distinguished by a single twin-exhaust
configuration. Other derivatives retain the
existing set-up, with a single exhaust on each
side of the rear bumper.
“Our customers love Range Rover Sport
and for 17 Model Year it gets even better”
Elsewhere in the range, the new 3.0-litre V6
supercharged engine features lightweight allaluminium construction. Combining
supercharging with direct-injection and variable
intake, and incorporating exhaust valve timing,
this engine delivers exceptional throttle
response, linear power delivery and a unique
soundtrack. A single balancer shaft enhances
smooth-running and refinement befitting the
Range Rover badge.
Gerry McGovern, Land Rover’s Chief Design
Officer, said: “Range Rover Sport is the ultimate
performance SUV and the latest model
enhances its luxury status and desirability. The
design developments sit seamlessly alongside
innovative new technologies, making Range
Rover Sport more composed, sustainable and
relevant than ever.”
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