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2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Date Published: 11/23/08

2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
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MSRP:
$56,535 - 69,535

Invoice:
$51,447 - 63,277

Class:
Premium Midsize Sport-utility Vehicle
2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
Expert Rating Summary
Category HSE Rating (See All
Ratings)
Premium Midsize Sport-utility Vehicle Average Rating
Acceleration 6 6.2
Fuel Economy 3 3.4
Ride Quality 5 5.5
Steering/Handling/Braking 6 5.7
Quietness 7 6.6
Controls 6 6.6
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 7 7.5
Room/Comfort (rear) 5 6.3
Cargo Room 7 7.9
Value within Class 5 5.8
Total Score: 57 61.5
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Review
This five-passenger wagon fills a price gap between Land Rover's LR3 and its ultraluxury Range Rover models, but is smaller than either and competes with sporty SUVs such as the BMW X5 and Porsche Cayenne. Based on LR3's underskin architecture, Range Rover Sport comes as the HSE model with a 300-hp V8 and as the Supercharged version with a 390-hp V8. Both engines are sourced from Jaguar, which is owned by Land Rover's parent company, Ford. A 6-speed automatic is the sole transmission. All-wheel drive with low-range gearing is standard and includes Land Rover's Terrain Response system, designed to automatically tailor AWD performance to specific off-road conditions. Also included are ABS, height-adjustable air suspension, and traction/antiskid control. So are front side airbags, curtain side airbags, and a navigation system. Standard on Supercharged, available on HSE are wood interior trim, heated seats, and Land Rover's Dynamic Response suspension system designed to counteract body lean in turns. DVD entertainment is optional.

Competition
Consumer Guide® Automotive places each vehicle into one of 17 classes based on size, price, and market position. Premium Midsize SUVs are similar in size and construction to Midsize SUVs. Most, in fact, are gilded versions of Midsize SUVs; though a few are exclusive upscale designs.

Our Best Buys include Acura MDX, Cadillac SRX, and Lexus RX. Our Recommended picks are Mercedes-Benz R-Class and Volvo XC90.

New or significantly redesigned models include Land Rover Range Rover Sport, Mercedes-Benz M-Class, and Saab 9-7X.
News
Despite its name and visuals, the RR Sport is not a Range Rover variation but a platform cousin of the LR3. Being freshly hatched, it should stay pretty much as is through the end of the decade.
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