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VERDICTSCR.ORG/CARS NEW CARS 129Land Rover Range Rover
Owners of any ultra-luxury sedan will feel right at home in the
stately Range Rover. The supercharged V6 and excellent eight-speed
automatic provide effortless motivation, and the air suspension swal-
lows up bumps with ease. Handling is responsive and secure but
not sporty. We averaged 17 mpg overall in our tests. Terrain-coping
mechanisms and adjustable ride height give it standout off-road
abilities, and the ride height can be lowered for easier cabin access.
Interior furnishings and seats are first-rate, but the dual touch-screen
infotainment system responds slowly to inputs. A 254-hp turbodiesel
V6 provides ample power. A plug-in hybrid with 31 miles of electric
range and a limited-edition, V8-powered SV Coupe are available.Overall Score 52
Predicted Reliability 10
Owner Satisfaction 30
Road-Test Score 78
Front-Crash Prevention Std./ 04Base Price: $89,500-$209,500
Body Styles: 4-door SUV; extended SUV
Trim Lines: Autobiography, Base,
HSE, P400e, Supercharged, SVAuto-
biography
Drive Wheels: 4WD
Seating: 2 front, 3 rear
Engines: 2.0-liter 4 hybrid (398 hp);
3.0-liter V6 turbodiesel (254 hp); 3.0-
liter 6 turbo (355, 395 hp); 5.0-liter
V8 supercharged (518, 557 hp)
Transmissions: 8-speed automaticLength (in.)..................... 197
Width (in.) ......................78
Height (in.) ......................72
Wheelbase (in.) .................115
Weight (lb.) ..................5,300
% weight front/rear .......... 50/50Max. Load (lb.) ................ 960
Cargo Volume, cu.ft............. 34.5
Towing Capacity (lb.) ...........7,715Premium or diesel
CR overall mpg ..................1716 17 18
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Land Rover Discovery Sport
For a vehicle coming from the storied Land Rover brand, one would
expect a more regal entry into the hot luxury compact SUV market
segment. Instead, the Discovery Sport struggles in comparisons
against even mass-market small SUVs. Power delivery from the turbo
four-cylinder is spiky, with either too little or too much acceleration,
and the transmission is neither smooth nor responsive. The Sport
proved capable off-road, commendably ascending our rock hill. But
the on-road ride is stiff, and handling is far from sporty. The austere
cabin is rather plain for this luxury brand, and the infotainment sys-
tem is slow to respond. To its credit, the Discovery Sport has a roomy
rear seat. A stronger 286-hp engine is available.
Overall Score 36
Predicted Reliability 01
Owner Satisfaction 01
Road-Test Score 58
Front-Crash Prevention Opt.Base Price: $37,990-$53,200
Body Styles: 4-door SUV
Trim Lines: Base, HSE, R-Dynamic,
S, SE
Drive Wheels: AWD
Seating: 2 front, 3 rear, 2 third
Engines: 2.0-liter 4 turbo (246 hp);
2.0-liter 4 turbo (296 hp)
Transmissions: 9-speed automatic
Length (in.)..................... 181
Width (in.) ......................82
Height (in.) ......................68
Wheelbase (in.) .................108
Weight (lb.) ..................4,325
% weight front/rear ...........56/44
Max. Load (lb.) .................935
Cargo Volume, cu.ft.............. .33
Towing Capacity (lb.) .......... 4,410
Premium
CR overall mpg ..................21
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