On June 6th, 2013, the all-new Range Rover Sport did something no other Land Rover had tried. The SUV conquered the Pikes Peak Hill Climb, taking all 156 corners in just 12 minutes and 35 seconds.
This was an ascent that set the fastest ever time for not just a production SUV, but for any production vehicle. The latest TV commercial portrays that character perfect, with a bit of James Bond style driving action. But when the Sport reaches the summit, you're reminded this is still a 4x4, as the "scenic route" is taken back down the mountain.
Most customers will spend 95% of their time in the city, but even there the new Sport could prove its worth. Unlike the old SUV which was made from steel, this one is made from aluminum and is quite a bit lighter and faster. The Sport 5.0 Supercharged V8 hits 100 km/h in just 5.2 seconds, making it the fastest vehicle Land Rover has ever made.
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