The 2009 Range Rover Sport

December 30th, 2008 by Justin

For 4×4 enthusiasts looking for the ultimate in off roading, the Range Rover has always been one of the best available 4×4’s available. Add in plenty of extras and even with the luxury amenities this nameplate offers it is hard to find another 4×4 that is even on the same level as the Range Rover. For 2009, one of the best vehicles available from Range Rover is the Sport. While it does have a higher price tag- practically double than the Jeep and most SUV’s it is worth of consideration, especially if you are a hardcore off roader or looking for a very capable 4×4 vehicle with a top nameplate and luxury amenities.

Tech Specs of the 2009 Range Rover Sport
The Range Rover Sport offers plenty of off road performance with a sporty SUV design, it also offers the engineering and technology that has made the Land Rover perhaps the ultimate off road vehicle. The Range Rover offers seating for 4 and comes in a choice of two trim levels. They include the HSE and the Supercharged. The HSE is a very capable vehicle without being supercharged and offers a 4.4 liter V8 engine with a very peppy 300 horsepower.

If you are looking for ultimate power, the Supercharged trim is definitely the one to choose. This trim offers a smaller, but much more powerful 4.2 liter supercharged V8 engine that turns out a whopping 390 horsepower. Married to these engines are a six speed automatic transmission which includes the feature of CommandShift manual shift mode. The HSE and Supercharged trims also come with Terrain Response which is their spectacular off road enhancement feature and either 19 inch wheels for the HSE or 20 inch wheels for the Supercharged vehicle. Prices range from about $53K to $71K depending on trim and options.

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Range Rover to Receive an Electric Model

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Range Rover to Receive an Electric Model

September 25th, 2008 by Justin

For off road enthusiasts one of the classic 4×4 vehicles is the Range Rover. It would be unthinkable to go on an African safari, trek through Mongolia or cross the dunes in Morocco without the Range Rover at your side. And while many now drive the Range Rover in suburbia hauling groceries instead of supplies, today Range Rover has made history by announcing it to will join the electric revolution. Range Rover is to produce an electric model in the upcoming year.

The Range Rover will not be a low powered, low distance vehicle that many manufacturers are currently producing. In fact, the Range Rover electric version is expected to achieve 200 miles on one single charge. In addition, it will have solar panels on the roof to help charge batteries, run the A/C and other interior amenities. In addition, Range Rover states that there are a whole host of technologies that they are in the process of researching and testing which might make their way into the vehicle. Range Rover states that this new electric vehicle will use about 80% less energy than a typical Range Rover with no reduction in power.

While this is definitely a step in the right direction, the first few production vehicles produced will be quite expensive and out of reach for most consumers. Range Rover is expected to release the first electric models for the price of $175K to $230K- easily twice as much as Tesla’s Roadster. However, for those into off roading and the environment, this is definitely a step in the right direction and will lead to lower prices and better technology for the many vehicles to come. While currently just a prototype, we look forward to seeing the new electric Range Rover in a couple of years.

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