- suv 47,821
- 40,991 high price
- Amherst, NY
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- autoshopper.com
2013 land rover range rover sport review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. All-new, and 700 pounds lighter. introductionthe range rover has been an exceptionally capable suv since its inception in 1970. And after being fed a diet of lightweight aluminum, all this shedding makes the 2013 range rover the best yet. the range rover sits atop the land rover tree. The range rover boasts a level of luxury and performance on road and off that make the large suv stand tall above the rest. staying true to form of the original range rover, and following suit with the highly successful third generation model, the new 2013 range rover boasts tweaks that freshen and modernize, while keeping the car unmistakable. the interior is more simplistic and luxurious, with leather wrapping every surface, providing an environment that feels serene and comfortable, even during the most demanding off-road conditions. It seats five. the 375-horsepower v8 and the 510-horsepower supercharged v8 remain, but performance has been enhanced due to the incredible amount of weight shed. And that weight (as well as a new 8-speed gearbox) also increases fuel efficiency over the outgoing model, as well as drastically improving on road dynamics. off-road, the range rover is still the benchmark. It handles seemingly impossible obstacles with ease, leaving the driver to bask in the comfort of a luxury suv. Land rover's updated terrain response 2 system undoubtedly aids in improved off-roading, too. most range rover owners will never utilize the car's incredible capabilities, but owners like to know they could. Eight wheel options size up to 22 inches. range rover supercharged autobiography 130,950) tops the line with full size panoramic roof, a host of new interior color options, electric reclining rear seats, shadow walnut interior finishes, leather headlining, front center console cooling compartment, park assist, soft door close, rear view camera, surround camera system, blind spot monitoring, rear seat entertainment system, adaptive cruise control, and an 825 watt meridian sound system. It's distinguished by special 21-inch alloy wheels. A 1700-watt 29 speaker meridian sound system 4,450) is optional. safety equipment includes anti-lock brakes, intelligent emergency braking (optional), dynamic stability control, roll stability control, traction control, trailer stability assist, hill descent, gradient release control, electronic brake force distribution, driver and passenger airbags, side curtain and thorax airbags. walkaroundwhen redesigning the iconic range rover, one is left with a responsibility to please the core group of loyal customers, many of which may have varying tastes. For example, some love the range rover because of its incredible off road performance, and they actually do utilize it. Many can't live without its unpretentious, yet luxurious styling, and they couldn't care less that it can climb canyons. Then there are the rappers who want blacked out windows to complement their custom 27-inch chromed rims. All they want is a bass jumping stereo and enough visual presence to prove their worth on the block. It's an suv that appeals wildly because of its ambidextrous nature. The silhouette has always remained similar; with the stubby front that ends just a handful of inches past the front wheels (to help with steep downhill grades). The rear lights are still stacked as they were on the outgoing model. the only negative from an aesthetical perspective is the disappearance of the air intake from behind the front wheels. It is has now been moved higher into the hood to improve wading performance in deep water, and in its replacement are three vertical groves running down the front of the door panels. The grooves look out of place and functionless. Despite this, moving the vent to the hood does make sense from a capability standpoint. mounds of new color options are available and, to be honest, they all look good. And that is exactly how it should be. interiorthe interior of the 2013 range rover has been simplified with an increase in luxurious materials. It's one of the best cabins we have been in, and worthy of the range rover's lofty price tag. many interior color options are available. The steering wheel is soft to touch, with wood trimmings and a large center wrapped in supple leather. The digital dials on the dash read clearly and look great, which is something that cannot be said for many manufacturers' attempts at digitalization. in traditional land rover fashion, the driver's seat is set high to allow for maximum vision when off-roading. In other land rovers i have found this too high for general driving, even at the lowest setting. The range rover, while high, seems to be a great balance. The seats have a massage function, which sounds delightful, but in practice is kind of annoying. With the rear seats up, there is 32. 1 cubic feet of cargo space, with the rear seats down there is 71. 7 cubic feet. driving impressionthe range rover is probably the most capable, and certainly the most comfortable, hardcore off-roader on the market. The high price tag does not simply yield a better interior, but the dollars translate to incredible technologies that make the vehicle out perform the most rugged of machines. despite acceleration numbers being close to a second faster than the outgoing model, the engines remain the same. The base range rover and range rover hse come fitted with a 5. 0-liter naturally aspirated v8 that produces 375 horsepower and 375 pound-feet of torque. It will dash to 60 mph in just 6. 5 seconds. the supercharged and autobiography models get the same. AM/FM✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Climate Control✔ Cruise Control✔ Leather Seats✔ Alloy Wheels
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