Jaguar Land Rover Korea held a preview event for the all-new Range Rover Sport on the 11th at the Seoul Auction Gangnam Center. The official launch of the all-new Range Rover Sport will begin in December.
The all-new Range Rover Sport achieved 1,000 pre-contracts domestically since its global premiere in May. This pre-release event is being conducted globally in select major cities as part of a special initiative from the British headquarters, and it reflects the high interest from domestic customers and the importance of the Korean market, hence being held in Seoul.
Since its first launch in 2005, the Range Rover Sport has set a new standard for sports luxury SUVs for 17 years based on instinctive feel, dynamism, and performance. The completely redesigned third-generation all-new Range Rover Sport delivers excellent on-road performance, characteristic refinement of the Range Rover Sport, progressive and sophisticated design, and connectivity to become more attractive than ever.
Jaguar Land Rover Korea first unveiled the I6 Ingenium gasoline and diesel engine models equipped with an advanced mild-hybrid system in the all-new Range Rover Sport. Following their electrification plan as part of their Reimagine strategy, they plan to launch a plug-in hybrid with extended driving range in 2023 and then gradually introduce pure electric models.
The sophisticated exterior of the all-new Range Rover Sport is characterized by smooth surfaces, a dynamic stance, and a unique profile, with stealth design details and muscular proportions providing a strong impression. The dramatic proportions, including short overhangs, a bold front end, and steeply sloping windscreens at the front and back, highlight the overpowering power and performance of the all-new Range Rover Sport.
The exterior design is further enhanced with meticulous finishes such as a stealth design front grille and digital LED headlights forming signature daytime running lights. Inside each headlight are 1.3 million individually controllable digital micro-mirror devices, capable of identifying up to 16 objects in the vehicle’s path and intelligently blocking light to prevent glare for other road users. The continuously extending LED rear lights incorporate surface LED technology for the first time in a production vehicle, providing a clear and modern look from any angle.
Sleekly finished flush glazing and door handles, hidden waist rail finishers, and laser-welded roofs embody a modern luxury design philosophy, contributing to the precise and sophisticated exterior. With this aerodynamic design, the all-new Range Rover Sport achieves a drag coefficient of just 0.29Cd, 15% better than the previous generation model.
The driver-centered interior creates an immersive driving environment. The Land Rover’s trademark command driving position incorporates the latest technologies and premium materials, providing an exceptional all-around view through a cockpit-like structure. The enveloping headrests, spacious center console, and high waistline create an environment where the driver can focus solely on driving.
The all-new Range Rover Sport is built on Land Rover’s next-generation MLA-Flex (Modular Longitudinal Architecture-Flex) platform, providing up to 35% improved torsional stiffness at 33,000Nm/deg compared to previous models, while an integrated chassis control system ensures a harmonious operation of various systems. This results in instinctively responsive and agile performance.
The dynamic air suspension fitted to the all-new Range Rover Sport introduces convertible volume air springs, offering the best comfort and control. The dynamic air suspension features double-chamber air chambers, expanding the operating bandwidth of the suspension, while electronic control valves adjust internal pressure more quickly and precisely. During dynamic driving, pressure within the chambers increases for more stable cornering and agile handling.
The all-new Range Rover Sport boasts the most dynamic and impressive driving performance in its history through a variety of cutting-edge driving technologies. Dynamic Response Pro ensures new levels of body control and cornering stability, applying up to 1,400Nm of torque to each axle via the latest 48V electronic roll control system. Additionally, Adaptive Dynamics 2 technology monitors the road surface status 500 times per second, continuously controlling active twin dampers to reduce unnecessary body movements, providing the best ride comfort and refined driving dynamics.
Electronic active differential, featuring all-wheel steering and a braking-based torque vectoring system, guarantees excellent cornering performance. The all-wheel steering feature allows the rear axle to be steered up to 7.3 degrees, adjusting the steering direction of the front and rear axles differently depending on low and high-speed driving, thus exhibiting agility, maneuverability, and excellent stability.
The optional Stormer Handling Pack optimally combines chassis technologies, further elevating the all-new Range Rover Sport’s dynamic performance. The Stormer Handling Pack includes Dynamic Response Pro, all-wheel steering, torque vectoring system with electronic active differentials, and configurable programs.
With the latest automatic Terrain Response System 2, including Land Rover’s representative off-road technologies, and the brand’s first adaptive off-road cruise control, the all-new Range Rover Sport provides unprecedented stable and excellent off-road performance. The adaptive off-road cruise control automatically analyzes vehicle tilting, rolling, pitching, and yaw based on various algorithms, adjusting the optimal driving speed for the vehicle. Thus, drivers can focus solely on steering while ensuring stability, control, and ride comfort in any off-road environment.
The all-new Range Rover Sport will be launched in Korea in four trims: P360 Dynamic SE, P360 Dynamic HSE, P360 Autobiography, and D300 Dynamic HSE, featuring I6 Ingenium gasoline and diesel engines with MHEV systems.
The I6 Ingenium gasoline engine fitted in the all-new Range Rover Sport offers smooth yet powerful performance, optimized for efficiency and responsiveness when combined with the advanced MHEV system. The twin-scroll turbocharger reduces turbo lag with assistance from the MHEV system’s electric supercharger. The P360 model boasts a maximum output of 360 horsepower and a maximum torque of 51kg.m, reaching 100 km/h in just 6 seconds from a standstill.
Land Rover’s powerful and efficient I6 Ingenium diesel engine provides quick responsiveness and high efficiency. The all-new Range Rover Sport D300 model delivers smooth yet powerful performance with a maximum output of 300 horsepower and maximum torque of 66.3kg.m, reaching 100 km/h from a standstill in just 6.6 seconds. The MHEV system is similarly applied to the Ingenium diesel engine, optimizing efficiency while ensuring high responsiveness.
The P510e PHEV model, slated for release in Korea in 2023, boasts a maximum electric driving range of 113 km based on WLTP standards, combining Land Rover’s 3.0L I6 Ingenium gasoline engine with a powerful 105kW electric motor and 38.2kWh battery to deliver 510 horsepower and 700Nm of maximum torque, reaching 100 km/h from a standstill in just 5.4 seconds.
The all-new Range Rover Sport provides unparalleled convenience and the best well-being environment through various cutting-edge technologies, ensuring a sports luxury experience for all passengers. The next-generation indoor air purification pro system fitted in the all-new Range Rover Sport reduces various odors, bacteria, and allergens, including the COVID-19 virus, through PM2.5 filters and Nano-X technology. The Nano-X technology continues to apply to the second row, and the latest carbon dioxide management system provides a higher level of indoor air quality for all passengers.
The optional Meridian Signature Sound System offers up to 1,430W of amplifier output through 29 speakers, allowing all passengers to experience superior sound. Accompanying this is a next-generation active noise-canceling system that continuously monitors road noise through microphones and accelerometers located inside each wheel arch, generating noise cancellation signals to create a quieter and more comfortable indoor atmosphere.
Land Rover’s robust electric vehicle architecture, EVA 2.0 (Electrical Vehicle Architecture), supports seamless technical connectivity, including SOTA (Software-Over-Air) capability. This allows for remote updates to 63 electronic control modules, ensuring customers always benefit from the latest innovative technologies and services.
The all-new Range Rover Sport is equipped with the all-new Pivi Pro infotainment system for the first time in this model. With just two touches, 90% of its full functionality can be accessed, creating an environment that allows drivers to focus more on driving through newly implemented haptic feedback. The Pivi Pro comes with T-map navigation integrated by T-map Mobility, offering great convenience to domestic customers while providing optimized route checks through a high-definition 13.7-inch semi-floating interactive driver display.
Robin Colgan, CEO of Jaguar Land Rover Korea, stated, “The Range Rover Sport has won over 150 awards since its launch, proving its excellence in performance, dynamism, and functionality, with over a million units sold worldwide, making it a bestseller among customers. The all-new third-generation Range Rover Sport showcases what sports luxury is all about, confirming the perfect harmony of powerful and efficient performance, along with sophistication and dynamic driving.”
The domestic launch prices for the all-new Range Rover Sport, which includes a 5-year service plan package, are as follows: P360 Dynamic SE at 139,970,000 KRW, P360 Dynamic HSE and D300 Dynamic HSE at 150,670,000 KRW, and P360 Autobiography at 158,070,000 KRW. (Individual Consumption Tax reduction applied)
Lee Sang-jin daedusj@autodiary.kr
