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Range Rover holds a special place in the realm of mid-size luxury SUVs. The second-generation Sport is the manufacturer’s weapon of choice in this competitive segment and, for the 2016 model year, the US-spec model adds a turbo diesel V6 priced at $66,450.
Compared to the 2016 Range Rover Sport with the 3-liter supercharged V6 gasoline engine ($64,950), the 2016 Range Rover Sport Diesel holds a sticker $1,500 higher. OvalNews’ leaked pricing and options list could be confirmed in the following two weeks by the peeps from Land Rover USA. Now $66,450 may seem like a lot at first, but the Td6 engine is actually great value.
Bear with me on this one! Keep that $1,500 difference between the gasoline and diesel engine in mind, then hear what I have to say next. Going diesel is a rip-off in the United States, chiefly because manufacturers sell oil burners for hefty premiums over their gasoline counterparts. Did you know that the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD is a whopping $7,195 more expensive if you opt for the Duramax?
Curious about the price difference between a VW Golf 1.8T four-door and a Golf TDI Clean Diesel four-door? $1,350, all the more reason why the diesel-fed Range Rover Sport makes a lot of sense in terms of bang for the buck. Expected to return approximately 28 mpg (8.4 l/100 km) and travel 650 miles (1,046 km) before refueling, the oil burner is an interesting proposition.
Then there’s the torque advantage over the 3-liter S/C gasoline you also find in the Jaguar F-Type. While the 254 horsepower aren’t enough to get anyone excited, the 440 lb-ft (596 Nm) of torque available from just 1,750 rpm surely is. For further intel on the 2016 Range Rover Sport SE, check the attached PDF.
Bear with me on this one! Keep that $1,500 difference between the gasoline and diesel engine in mind, then hear what I have to say next. Going diesel is a rip-off in the United States, chiefly because manufacturers sell oil burners for hefty premiums over their gasoline counterparts. Did you know that the 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD is a whopping $7,195 more expensive if you opt for the Duramax?
Curious about the price difference between a VW Golf 1.8T four-door and a Golf TDI Clean Diesel four-door? $1,350, all the more reason why the diesel-fed Range Rover Sport makes a lot of sense in terms of bang for the buck. Expected to return approximately 28 mpg (8.4 l/100 km) and travel 650 miles (1,046 km) before refueling, the oil burner is an interesting proposition.
Then there’s the torque advantage over the 3-liter S/C gasoline you also find in the Jaguar F-Type. While the 254 horsepower aren’t enough to get anyone excited, the 440 lb-ft (596 Nm) of torque available from just 1,750 rpm surely is. For further intel on the 2016 Range Rover Sport SE, check the attached PDF.
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