Range Rover Sport 2009
Gaydon, Warwickshire, March 2008
The 2009 Range Rover Sport, one of three updated Land Rover models
making their debut at the 78e Salon International de l'Automobile
Geneva, includes refreshed exterior trim, new wheel designs and
improvements to the interior craftsmanship enhancing the premium feel.
The sales success of Range Rover Sport has continued through 2007 and
into 2008, helping Land Rover to a third successive record sales year of
226,000 units. Phil Popham, Land Rover managing director, comments;
"Sales have been driven by the hugely popular TDV8 engine, especially in
Europe, which offers petrol-like refinement but with 32% better fuel
economy."
The exterior enhancements are focused around the refreshed rear end
details, which include body colour finish to the tailgate trim, revised
tread mat (on upper surface of rear bumper), addition of clear-lens rear
lights and clear lens side indicators. The dramatic stance of the
vehicle is further enhanced with the addition of a second 20 inch wheel
style, available in painted silver or diamond turned finish. The new
wheel style is complemented with the addition of a shadow chrome finish
now available for the first time on the existing 10 spoke 20-inch Alloy
wheel.
The introduction of three new metallic paint colours - Santorini Black,
Galway Green and Bournville (black with a hint of brown) - further
differentiates the 2009 Range Rover Sport.
The desirability of the Range Rover Sport is further enhanced with the
introduction of Noble, a metallic plate finish, on the centre console
sides, air vent bezels and door pull handles to emphasize the clean
architectural graphics of the cabin. Premium leather with diagonal
stitching is now available on door inserts in Ebony, Almond and Ivory.
To continue the contemporary sporting nature of the cabin, leather seats
with Alcantara centre panels have been extended across three colour
options, with contrast Ivory stitching available with Ebony.
The introduction of acoustic laminated side glass to both driver and
passenger windows allows occupants to enjoy the updated cabin whilst
experiencing reduced levels of road and wind noise, along with increased
levels of security.
"The Range Rover Sport excels in its delivery of on-road performance,
best in class comfort and refinement with incredible off-road ability
across the world. Range Rover Sport is now regarded as the
quintessential sports tourer," says Phil Popham, Land Rover's managing
director.
Source: landrover.com
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