ONELIFE #35 – American English

RANGE ROVER SPORT SVR
Top: refined details set
the new Range Rover
Sport SVR apart.
Bottom left: exuding
confidence, this most
dynamic and capable
of SUVs has a striking
presence when finished
in the unique Velocity
paintwork with optional
carbon kit and 22"
alloy wheels
Most apparent though is the stylish, uncluttered dash
with the revolutionary new Land Rover InControl ® Touch
Pro Duo technology * . First seen in the Range Rover
Velar, this will be available across the Range Rover Sport
line-up from 2018. It features two 10" touchscreens
running the comprehensive range of InControl applications,
as well as further innovations to enhance driver
functionality * . This includes Terrain Response ® 2 with
Dynamic Program that’s been enhanced for the SVR to
deliver a stimula ting drive, on various surfaces or
conditions – exactly what we’re about to test sitting on
a gravel-strewn path in a huge pit on a wet day ** .
POWERFULLY COMPOSED
As soon as the exclusive SVR instruments spring to life,
Kitching fires up the lightweight all-aluminum 5.0 liter
V8 gas engine, which includes a sixth generation Twin
Vortex System (TVS) supercharger. Yet another unique
aspect of the new SVR, this uprated engine boasts a
recalibrated management system to significantly boost
power from 550 HP to 567 HP (with 516 lb-ft of torque
at 3,500-5,000 rpm). Even at idle the combined sound
of the engine and tuned exhaust is special, heralding
impressive power about to be let loose.
Kitching squeezes the throttle and the response is
instant. We’re effortlessly accelerating with seamless
precision through the gears going uphill on a rough
surface. “Now that’s planted,” says Kitching with a smile.
You just don’t expect something of this size, and luxury,
to lay down the power so quickly, cleanly and smoothly
without bogging down or scrabbling for grip.
This sure-footed, exceptionally smooth ride is aided
by a further fine-tune of the Range Rover SVR vehicle’s
suspension, including enhanced dynamic damping
adaptive stability control. As well as being able to choose
automatic or manual gear shifts, you can set your individual
driving preferences by adjusting throttle mapping,
transmission shift points, steering and suspen sion
settings via the Configurable Dynamics function.
* Do not use Land Rover InControl® features under conditions that will affect your safety or the
safety of others. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control.
On top of that, the Torque Vectoring system of the SVR
constantly balances the distribution of engine torque
between all four wheels when cornering for responsive,
controlled, confident handling ** . When off-road, Kitching
explains that this system also offers even more precise
low-speed descents.
Kitching‘s a hard man to impress, yet he clearly is
with the SVR, summing up the whole package saying:
“It’s just so composed. People buy a vehicle amazed at
what it can do, not what it can’t. There‘s virtually nothing
the new Range Rover Sport SVR can’t do – it satisfies,
surprises and delights in equal measure.”
FORMIDABLE EXCLUSIVITY
The adrenaline-charged drive of the SVR is matched
by the muscular, distinctive styling. This new model’s
formidable presence is now even more impactful thanks
to a cleaner athletic design with a lower stance. At
higher road cruising speeds, you can engage Speed
Lowering to give an even sleeker 15 mm-lower profile.
Everywhere you look there’s both exclusivity and
contemporary details, not least the SVR vehicle’s lighter
and more pronounced carbon fiber hood with twin vents.
Other standout features include unique SVR front and
rear badging, large red Land Rover-branded brake
calipers, an exclusive black grille and a purposeful front
fender with deeper, wider cooling ducts. The SVR-only
rear fender features integrated tailpipes and a revised
diffuser, and there’s a choice of wheels – either standard
21-inch, or new lightweight design optional 22-inch.
Delivering a step change, this latest incarnation of the
Range Rover Sport SVR reaffirms its position at the top,
combining refined design and luxury with high perf ormance,
an exhilarating driver experience and breadth of
capability. It truly is the most dynamic Land Rover yet.
FIND OUT MORE
See the new Range Rover Sport SVR at landroverusa.com
** These systems are not a substitute for driving safely with due care and attention and will not
function under all circumstances, speeds, weather and road conditions, etc. Driver should
not assume that these systems will correct errors of judgment in driving. Please consult the
owner’s manual or your local authorized Land Rover Retailer for more details.
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