Range Rover Sport now in SA with new mild-hybrid petrol engine

The folks at Land Rover Range Rover have availed the new Range Rover Sport model that spawns a new in-line six-cylinder 3.0-litre engine paired with electric superchargers to virtually eliminate turbo lag.

The clever set-up is based around an all-new Start-Stop system that switches off when stationary and pairs the new 3.0-litre engine with an electric motor.

This allows the system to harvest energy whilst the vehicle is decelerating and store it in a 48V battery. Offered in two flavours, P360 and HST, both SUVs use a 3.0-litre engine.

The P360 churns out 265 kW of power and 495 Nm of torque while the HST uses the same engine but with 294 kW and 550 Nm.

The P360 is credited with a 6.6 seconds sprint from a standstill to 100 km/h and it is sold in S, SE and HSE specification levels.

The HST dashes from a stop to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds before topping at 225 km/h. The new HST model features a unique combination of interior and exterior updates including bespoke badging and carbon fibre trim on the bonnet, front grille, side vents and tailgate.

Customers will have a choice of two alloy wheel designs and five exterior colours – Santorini Black, Fuji White, Hakuba Silver, Firenze Red and Carpathian Grey.

The HST will be identified by red brake callipers, with a grey anodised option also available.

Inside, the 16-way Dynamic front seats feature an updated colour pattern with suedecloth detailing on the steering wheel and gear lever, Satin chrome gear shift paddles and an HST badged facia.

In addition, the suite of safety enhancements includes Advanced Cruise Control – featuring Stop & Go and Steer Assist – alongside High-Speed Emergency Braking. Owners will also benefit from traditional capability features, such as Terrain Response 2.

The Range Rover Sport P360 and HST are available in South Africa now, priced from R1,369,000 and R1,874,600 respectively.

Source: Land Rover Range Rover