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2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Features Review

March 15, 2009

FEATURES | 7 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

For 2009, the Range Rover Sport gets more power equipment
Cars.com

There's no backup camera, no power liftgate
MotherProof

fog lamps, eight-way power driver's seat, dual-zone automatic climate control
Kelley Blue Book

The 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is so well equipped with standard features that options are practically gratuitous.

Kelley Blue Book reports that the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2009 HSE trim is "equipped with a naturally-aspirated 4.4-liter V8, six-speed ZF automatic transmission with CommandShift manual-shift mode, electronic air suspension, 19-inch alloy wheels, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Hill Descent Control (HDC), Terrain Response four-wheel-drive system, traction control, front side-impact airbags, side-curtain airbags, bi-xenon headlamps, fog lamps, eight-way power driver's seat, dual-zone automatic climate control, park distance control, Bluetooth phone integration, harman/kardon LOGIC 7 stereo with six-disc MP3/CD audio and 14 speakers and DVD GPS navigation with voice recognition and seven-inch LCD view screen." Cars.com notes, "for 2009, the Range Rover Sport gets more power equipment. It now has power-folding side mirrors, an eight-way power passenger seat and a power tilt/telescoping steering wheel."

Moving on to Land Rover Range Rover Sport options, Kelley Blue Book reports that "Land Rover 2009 options include a Cold Climate Package (HSE), rear-seat entertainment package with two headrest-mounted LCD monitors, adaptive headlamps, adaptive cruise control (on the Supercharged trim level), SIRIUS Satellite Radio, locking rear differential, Dynamic Response suspension and 20-inch alloy wheels (HSE)."

MotherProof is not impressed by what the Range Rover Sport has to offer in terms of options and is disappointed in what is absent: "there's no backup camera, no power liftgate...and there's no auxiliary jack for an MP3 player." This source also complains that although the front console has "a nifty cooler box," it "wasn't useful on a day-to-day basis."

Conclusion

Surprisingly, the 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is missing a few features common to less expensive vehicles.

FEATURES | 7 out of 10Expert Quotes:For 2009, the Range Rover Sport gets more power equipmentCars.comThere's no backup camera, no power liftgateMotherProoffog lamps, eight-way power driver's seat, dual-zone automatic climate controlKelley Blue Book The 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is so well equipped with standard features that options are practically gratuitous. Kelley Blue Book reports that the Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2009 HSE trim is "equipped with a naturally-aspirated 4.4-liter V8, six-speed ZF automatic transmission with CommandShift manual-shift mode, electronic air suspension, 19-inch alloy wheels, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Hill Descent Control (HDC), Terrain Response four-wheel-drive system, traction control, front side-impact airbags, side-curtain airbags, bi-xenon headlamps, fog lamps, eight-way power driver's seat, dual-zone automatic climate control, park distance control, Bluetooth phone integration, harman/kardon LOGIC 7 stereo with six-disc MP3/CD audio and 14 speakers and DVD GPS navigation with voice recognition and seven-inch LCD view screen." Cars.com notes, "for 2009, the Range Rover Sport gets more power equipment. It now has power-folding side mirrors, an eight-way power passenger seat and a power tilt/telescoping steering wheel." Moving on to Land Rover Range Rover Sport options, Kelley Blue Book reports that "Land Rover 2009 options include a Cold Climate Package (HSE), rear-seat entertainment package with two headrest-mounted LCD monitors, adaptive headlamps, adaptive cruise control (on the Supercharged trim level), SIRIUS Satellite Radio, locking rear differential, Dynamic Response suspension and 20-inch alloy wheels (HSE)." MotherProof is not impressed by what the Range Rover Sport has to offer in terms of options and is disappointed in what is absent: "there's no backup camera, no power liftgate...and there's no auxiliary jack for an MP3 player." This source also complains that although the front console has "a nifty cooler box," it "wasn't useful on a day-to-day basis." ConclusionSurprisingly, the 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is missing a few features common to less expensive vehicles. 2009 LAND ROVER RANGE ROVER SPORT STYLING | [8 out of 10] Cars.com: "trimmed with simulated metal pieces, but real wood trim is also available" Kelley Blue Book: "vehicle appears as if it is moving quickly, even when at rest" Edmunds: "Overall, it is an enjoyable and luxurious vehicle to ...

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Other Choices:

The Cadillac Escalade is a larger alternative to the 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport. The Escalade offers more interior room than the Sport, and the 6.2-liter V-8 in the Cadillac helps the Escalade keep up with the Land Rover, even when equipped with the supercharged engine. But not many buyers need that ability to traverse mud bogs on the way to the country club, and the 2009 Infiniti FX50 and BMW's X6 pose a dilemma for the Range Rover Sport because these all-wheel-drive competitors focus entirely on road performance, which is what so many buyers are seeking. The choice of SUVs in this price range also includes the Porsche Cayenne and BMW X5. Both are athletic and aggressive but suffer from thick styling.

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Comments (1 total)

  1. By  tampa transmissions #1, Posted: 8/24/2009

    I love these cars! The have something about them.

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