2015 Range Rover Sport

The green setting is done in the most discreet and painless as possible. To the eye already, almost no clues ahead. Just an EV button next to the Terrain Response, to force the all-electric mode. No question to waive off-road capabilities of the Range Sport: ground clearance remains unchanged, and he knows even still crossing fords (up to 850 mm).

Hybridization is classic. The electric motor, attached to the automatic transmission 8 reports, provides additional assistance to 48 hp 292 hp V6 diesel identical to SDV6. No charging plug-in (the Porsche Cayenne are right), nor ambitious electric range: only 1.6 kilometers  in all-electric, up to 48 km / h maximum. In total, it has 340 hp is the same power that the SDV8.

In Hybrid, the Range Sport therefore responds more to the logic of downsizing pushed as a search for "zero emission". Specifically, afford a good deal of grip during the most asylum driving phases, and relieve heat on challenging courses as our getaway Turini pass and the Rallye Monte Carlo new energy.


Admit as much at the outset, we are unable to match the 6.4 l promised average. Much less the 5.9 l made by one of the teams entered in the event. Drop a big monster of more than 2.3 t for Eco-marathon on special rally is something brilliantly offbeat.

The times have beautiful be identical to the V8 diesel, approval is not quite the same. Although not as intimate is the V6 remains discreet and interventions transparent electric. In any case, its strength is impressive: 6.7s on 0-100 and muscular raises through its 700 Nm of torque.
This only lasts so long. Empty batteries, we can not count on the only V6. Furthermore, the intervention of the power only lasts a few moments at each solicitation.

In his defense, the combined management of both engines is accomplished: casting pipe, electrical frequently relieves V6. Especially on such terrain, with more efficient regeneration downhill, coasting or braking. It should also get used to the consistency changes the brake pedal, sometimes mushy or very direct.

Price : 

A good conscience is billed at full price: from $88,300 in HSE, finishing first available hybrid. Is $ 9,700 more than the SDV6 , The gap is reduced to $ 8,300 ($ 2,200 for the hybrid) including penalties. For a few thimbles of grappillés diesel is still strong.

The advantage of the hybrid is held in more than Autobiography finish Dynamic, facing SDV8 pummeled 8,000$ of malus. The advantage to buying rises to $ 5,500. But our version still requires $ 100,800 , In absolute terms, the economy is very thin at this level range. Since it is also about pleasure, the pleasure and the top luxury V8 probably deserve a little financial outlay.


Companies will find their account with a significantly reduced TVS: $ 1,900 per year savings compared to SDV8 and $ 300 less than the non-hybrid SDV6.

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