The New Range Rover Sport has made its global premiere with a dramatic world-first climb up a flooded dam spillway in Iceland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The epic ascent saw New Range Rover Sport resist the surging torrent of water flowing down the ramp of the Karahnjukar Dam \u2013 the biggest of its kind in the world \u2013 at a rate of 750 tonnes per minute. A loss of traction risked plunging down the perilous 90m drop at the base of the spillway to the valley floor below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The third generation of Land Rover\u2019s luxury performance SUV is the most desirable, technologically advanced and capable yet, mixing an imposing road presence with instinctive driving responses using the most advanced combination of chassis technologies ever fitted to a Land Rover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The successful spillway ascent was screened for the first time at an exclusive launch event at Jaguar Land Rover\u2019s Advanced Product Creation Centre in Gaydon, UK. Official James Bond stunt driver Jessica Hawkins was behind the wheel as the New Range Rover Sportdemonstratedits grip, traction, performance and composure, completing the latest in a series of challenges for Land Rover\u2019s luxury performance SUV. Previous feats include a record-setting hill-climb at Pikes Peak, a first recorded crossing of the \u2018Empty Quarter\u2019 desert in the Arabian Peninsula and a first ascent of the 999 steps to Heaven\u2019s Gate in China, in 2018.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Nick Collins, Executive Director Vehicle Programmes, Jaguar Land Rover<\/strong>, said:<\/strong>\u201cLand Rover\u2019s pioneering MLA-Flex architecture and the latest chassis systems come together to deliver the highest levels of dynamism we\u2019ve ever seen on Range Rover Sport. Integrated Chassis Control governs the comprehensive suite of innovations, co-ordinating everything from the latest switchable-volume air suspension system to our Dynamic Response Pro electronic active roll control. The result is the most engaging and thrilling Range Rover Sport ever.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n The spillway climb was the final obstacle on the drive from the valley floor to the summit of the dam, taking in a flooded riverbed,long steep tunnles and the 40-degree rocky dam wall itself. The 294m stretch of spill way had water furiously cascasing down its 90-metre drop, to provide the ultimate test of traction and driver confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Jessica Hawkins, Stunt Driver, said:<\/strong>Jessica Hawkins, Stunt Driver, said: \u201cThe power of the water surging down the spillway was breath-taking from the side of the valley. Driving into it knowing that a 90-metre drop was waiting behind me at the bottom of the slope, if things went wrong, made this the most challenging drive I\u2019ve ever undertaken. Despite the steep slope and rushing water, New Range Rover Sport made it look easy. Its traction, composure and commanding visibility inspired so much confidence I was able to enjoy the whole experience.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n New Range Rover Sport is based on Land Rover\u2019s advanced, flexible Modular Longitudinal Architecture (MLA-Flex), which provides the perfect foundations for its superior dynamics and peerless refinement. Its line-up of powerful and efficient powertrains includestwo six-cylinder extended range Electric Hybrid plug-ins, which provide a pure-electric driving range of up to 113km (70 miles) and CO2<\/sub>emissions as low as 18g\/km1<\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The new530PSV8 Twin Turbo provides sports car performance, with 0-100km\/h in as little as 4.5 seconds (0-60mph in 4.3 seconds) with Dynamic Launch engaged. Customers can also choose from powerful and efficient mild hybrid petrol and diesel Ingenium engines, while pure-electric propulsion will be available in 2024,as Land Rover continues its electrification journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Assertive modern design<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Dramatic proportions accentuate the Range Rover Sport\u2019s emotive design with taut surfacing, a dynamic stance and instantly recognisable profile, perfectly accentuated by its muscular proportions \u2013 giving the impression the vehicle is poised and ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Prof Gerry McGovern OBE, Chief Creative Officer, Jaguar Land Rover, said: <\/strong>\u201cOur latest Range Rover Sport embraces fully our modernist approach of vehicle design whilst amplifying its unquestionable sporting and confident character\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n New Range Rover Sport\u2019s reductive design extends to its all-new interior.Featuring anew cockpit-like interpretation of the trademark Range Rover Command Driving Position, the latest convenience and driver assistance technologies and finest materials combine to ensure every drive is an experience to savour. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Engaging on every journey<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A comprehensive dynamic toolkit combines for the most engaging and dynamically capable driving experience, based around the inherent strength of the flexible mixed-metal MLAbody architecture. A suite of technologies governed by Land Rover\u2019s Integrated Chassis Control system work in harmony to provide instinctive responses and agility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Anew Stormer Handling Pack provides the ultimate combination of chassis technologies for the most dynamic and agile handling and includes Dynamic Response Pro, All-Wheel Steering, an Electronic Active Differential with Torque Vectoring by Braking, and Configurable Programmes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dynamic Response Pro is a 48-volt electronic active roll control system, capable of applying up to 1,400Nm of torque across each axle, for a confidence-inspiring driving experience and new levels of body control and cornering composure, while All-Wheel Steering helps achieve unrivalled agility and manoeuvrability at low speeds, with superior stability at high speeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dynamic Air Suspensionintroduces switchable-volume air springs for the first time and is fitted to every New Range Rover Sport. The intelligent system enhances the bandwidth of the suspension by varying the pressure within the airbags to deliver traditional Range Rover comfort with the dynamic handling expected from the Range Rover Sport. To optimise responses, the vehicle monitors the road ahead using eHorizon navigation data to pre-emptively prime the vehicle for upcoming bends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Epitome of sporting luxury<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n New Range Rover Sport makes every journey an event and can be honed to be as dynamically engaging as the driver desires, while also offering enhanced levels of refinement and comfort. This ability to combine dual characters is made possible by a comprehensive set of technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The advanced Cabin Air Purification Pro system creates and maintains the optimum interior environment for wellbeing and alertness, while a selection of powerful Meridian audio options is available. TheMeridian Signature Sound System is the most advanced and powerful audio system ever fitted to a Range Rover Sport, with up to 29 speakers including four headrest speakers to create personal sound zones for the four main cabin occupants.Next-generation Active Noise Cancellation2<\/sup> plays its part here, reducing the number of external sounds entering the cabin for ultimate cabin refinement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Seamless technology<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Land Rover\u2019s powerful Electrical Vehicle Architecture (EVA 2.0) supports anecosystem ofseamless connected technologies, including SoftwareOverTheAir (SOTA). The clever technology provides remote updates for 63 electronic modules, ensuring New Range Rover Sport remains at the cutting edge of innovation, modern technology and services throughout its life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The award-winning Pivi Pro infotainment features a high resolutionfloating 13.1-inch haptic touchscreen positioned at the centre of the modernist dashboard. Controlling everything from navigation to media and vehicle settings, it learns the user\u2019s habits and intelligently personalises the onboard experience, becoming a truly intuitive personal assistant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Peerless capability<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n New Range Rover Sport is the most dynamically capable version of Land Rover\u2019s luxury performance SUV and the most competent away from paved roads, using the latest Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (iAWD) and integrating Land Rover\u2019s latest all-terrain innovations and technologies to ensure its breadth of dynamic capability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Adaptive Off-Road Cruise Control makes its debut on New Range Rover Sport andhelps drivers navigate tricky terrain by maintaining steady progress according to the ground conditions. Drivers can select one of four comfort settings and the system intelligently adjusts the speed, allowing the driver to focus on steering the vehicle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Available to order now. Go and configure yours here: landrover-me.com\/newrangeroversport<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n For more information, download the full press kit here: https:\/\/media.landrover.com\/en<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n