The 2017 Range Rover Sport has been revealed. Apart from from more equipment, the updated model also gets the 2.0 litre Ingenium diesel engine.
The Range Rover Sport with the Ingenium engine will be called the SD4 HSE and the entry level variant in the Range Rover line up. The four cylinder engine develops 240 horsepower and 500 Nm of maximum torque. It goes from 0 to 100 kmph in 8 seconds.
The 2017 Range Rover Sport also gets a host of semi autonomous driving technologies. These include Advanced Tow Assist feature, takes the stress out of manoeuvring when towing large loads. The driver can set the direction of a trailer when reversing using the Terrain Response 2 rotary dial and the vehicle will make all the necessary steering adjustments automatically.
Additional autonomy technology is provided in the form of Blind Spot Assist and Intelligent Speed Limiter. Blind Spot Assist uses sensors on the vehicle to detect other road users approaching in the driver’s blind spot. If the driver risks causing a collision during a lane change, the vehicle will autonomously counter-steer to maintain its position. The Intelligent Speed Limiter uses Traffic Sign Recognition technology to adjust the vehicle’s speed in response to changes in the posted speed limit. Low Traction Launch makes it easier for drivers to pull away on low-grip surfaces while the updated 4x4i menu presents all the necessary vehicle information when tackling challenging terrain.
There is a bigger 10 inch display screen for the InControl Touch Pro infotainment system and features tablet style pinch and zoom functions.
