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Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE Dynamic 3.0 Diesel Summary
Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE Dynamic 3.0 Diesel is the mild hybrid (electric + diesel) variant in the Land Rover Range Rover Sport lineup and is priced at Rs. 1.38 Crore. Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE Dynamic 3.0 Diesel is available in Automatic (TC) transmission and offered in 11 colours: Borasco Grey , Firenze Red, Fuji White, Santorini Black, Carpathian Grey, Charente Grey, Giola Green, Varesine Blue, Eiger Grey, Portofino Blue and Lantau Bronze.
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Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE Dynamic 3.0 Diesel Review
Range Rover Sport HSE Dynamic Diesel First Drive Review
What is it?
If you want all the trappings that come with a Range Rover but don't want it as the full-cream cheesecake, then this is the lighter version for you. It's got the looks, cabin space, and feature list, but is lighter both in terms of pricing and footprint. As a model year update, there are no noticeable exterior changes, apart from some new colour options. This is not a bad thing at all, as the car was already pretty good-looking and high on presence - 'if it ain't broke, why change it'.
How is it on the Inside?
Given that this is basically a model year update, not much has changed with this version over its predecessor in terms of layout, but the displays for the touchscreen and the infotainment system have gotten bigger (now 13.1 inches) and have improved graphics. The automaker has now also added a new HUD with really crisp graphics and easy-to-read information. But whilst this is all good, we should point out that Range Rover, like many of its European compatriots, has decided to go for a minimalist philosophy when it comes to its design language, and one of the places this is most evident is the dashboard. They have done away with most of the physical buttons in favour of a massive screen that sits right in the middle. It's really nice to look at, but the minimalism means they have had to cram a lot of the functions into the display, and that can become really cumbersome when you have to change settings.
As a package, the cabin is really spacious and actually a very comfortable place to spend long amounts of time either driving or being driven around. They have added new caraway and Ebony semi-aniline leather upholstery as well as a natural black veneer to the design package, and this has really upped the overall luxury quotient of the cabin. You get more than enough space for five occupants across both rows, and thanks to the double-pane sunroof, the ambience is always airy and light. NVH insulation is fantastic, and in fact, the only note you get in the cabin (in this case) is the rumble of the diesel engine when you push hard.
The boot is massive and easy to access thanks to the low loading, and you can collapse the second row from the boot itself for a significantly larger cargo space in terms of overall volume. The overall package on offer is quite replete in terms of space, features, and comfort, but lacks the option of a third row, especially in this 'load-hauling' locally assembled diesel version that is expected to make a bulk of the sales for the Range Rover Sport family.
How Does it Drive?
This Range Rover Sport that we have driven is powered by a 3.0-litre diesel putting out 346bhp and 700Nm. It's mated to an eight-speed AT with the automaker's patented Terrain Response AWD system—basically the entire big guns package that Range Rover has to offer for its luxury SUVs.
Big car, big diesel engine sounds like the perfect combination, and this being a Range Rover, you are not short of excitement as it offers the performance to back up the numbers. On the go, you don't feel the weight of the vehicle, with the diesel engine efficiently masking this quite well. In fact, if you lay pedal to the metal, the rear end hunkers down and sets off at a quick rate of progression with a muted but rorty growl. It's not G63 or Porsche Cayenne quick, but for a diesel, it is more than enough to put a smile on your face.
The star of this show is the ZF eight-speed, a tried and tested RR commodity and one that's smart enough to do its thing properly in the background without much intervention. Put simply, if you leave the car in D, it will respond with enough punch in any scenario without offering much room for doubt.
Another big hitter for this car is its air suspension. Even over the most pothole-filled roads littering Greater Mumbai's infrastructure this monsoon season, this RR Sport rode flat, giving you an almost distinct impression that you weren't in contact with the road. In fact, the only reason to exercise caution is to ensure you don't scrape the sides of those massive 22-inch wheels if you are going through a particularly jagged-edged pothole. Finally, the steering is accurate but offers very little feedback, though it does well to mask the size of the car, a fact that will come strongly into play in tight urban conditions when you have to parallel park or make U-turns in heavy traffic.
Let's be honest, most people who will buy the car will get a chauffeur, and the package on offer means you never have to instruct your driver to tone it down when it comes to making quick progress, either in urban scenarios, on highways, or even the road less taken.
Should I Buy One?
The car makes quite a case for itself if you are looking for a large SUV. It's got presence, performance, and a vastly roomy cabin with a sufficient number of toys to keep you entertained. Adding to this is the premium appeal carried by the Range Rover badge and the fact that the automaker (at the time of writing this drive experience) has slashed Rs. 10 lakh off the price of the car, bringing it from Rs. 1.47 crore to Rs. 1.37 crore in the wake of the GST reforms.
On the other hand, you don't get this with three rows of seating, the colour options for the Indian market feel muted, and there are far too many functions crammed into the touchscreen infotainment system. The latter would have been an issue had this been a smaller car, where real estate is an issue. However, in something as opulent and large as this car, creating more physical buttons should not have been an issue at all.
Photography: Kapil Angane
Range Rover Sport HSE Dynamic 3.0 Diesel Specifications & Features
6 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
Forward Collision Warning
Optional
Automatic Emergency Braking
Optional
Lane Functions
Lane Departure Prevention (Optional)
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Blind Spot Detection
Yes
High-beam Assist
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
Yes
Emergency Brake Light Flashing
Yes
Overspeed Warning
1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
Second Row Middle Seat Safety
Rear Middle Head Rest
Child Seat Anchor Points
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
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Comfort & Convenience
Air Conditioner
Automatic Climate Control: Three Zone (Front AC: Two Zones with Fan speed control, Second row AC: Separate Zone with Fan speed control with Vents Behind Front Armrest)
Air Purifier
Yes
Heater
Yes
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Parking Assist
360 Degree Camera
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Steering Adjustment
Electric Tilt & Telescopic
Keyless Start/ Button Start
Yes
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors
Driver & Co-Driver
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder
Yes
Charging Ports
2 x 12V Power Outlets
Heated/Cooled Cup Holders
No
Electronic Parking Brake
Auto Hold
Cabin Boot Access
Yes
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Lighting
Headlights
LED
Cornering Headlights
Active
Headlight Height Adjuster
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Taillights
LED
Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
LED
Fog Lights
LED - Front & LED - Rear
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
Interior Lamps
Front and Rear Glovebox Lamp, Reading Lamp,
Ambient Interior Lighting
Yes
Puddle Lamps
Yes
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Braking & Traction
Brakes
380 mm Disc (Front & Rear)
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Brake Assist (BA)
Yes
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Yes
Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
Yes
Traction Control System (TC/TCS)
Yes
Hill Hold Control
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Differential
Limited slip
Limited Slip Differential
Yes
Differential Lock
Centre
Four-Wheel-Drive
Manual Shift - Electronic
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Locks & Security
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Central Locking
Keyless
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Speed Sensing Door Lock
Yes
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Doors, Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
Anti-glare ORVMs
No
Exterior Door
Soft-Close Doors, Body Coloured Door Handles
Interior Door Handles Finish
Chrome
Power Windows
Front & Rear Power Windows, All One-touch up/down
Door Pockets
Front & Rear
Scuff Plates
Illuminated
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)
Body-Coloured finish, Turn Indicators on ORVMs
Adjustable ORVMs
Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Rain-sensing Wipers
Yes
Rear Wiper
Yes
Boot Opener
Remote
Rear Defogger
Yes
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Entertainment, Information & Communication
Infotainment Screen
13.1" Touch-screen Display
Audio System
6+ Speakers
AM/FM Radio
Yes
Steering-mounted controls
Yes
Integrated (in-dash) Music System
Yes
Bluetooth Compatibility
Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Smart Connectivity
Android Auto & Apple CarPlay
WiFi Hotspot
No
Voice Command
Yes
Gesture Control
No
Input Methods
Bluetooth Compatibility (Phone Calls & Audio Streaming), AUX Compatibility, DVD Playback
GPS Navigation System
Yes
Wireless Charger
Optional
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Seats & Upholstery
Seat Upholstery
Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment
20 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back, headrest: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment
20 way electrically adjustable (seat: forward / back, backrest tilt: forward / back, headrest: up / down, seat height: up / down, lumbar: up / down, lumbar: forward / back, seat base angle: up / down, extended thigh support: forward / back, headrest: forward / back, backrest bolsters: in / out)
Second Row Seat Adjustment
2 way manually adjustable (headrest: up / down)
Ventilated Seats
No
Massage Seats
No
Interior
Single Tone
Wrappings
Wrapped Steering Wheel
Headrests
Front & Rear
Front Seatback Pockets
Yes
Driver Armrest
Yes
Rear Armrest
Cup Holder
Split Rear Seat
60:40
Folding Rear Seat
Inclined
Active headrest
Yes
Rear Passenger Seat Type
Bench
Third Row Seat Type
No
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Mobile App Features
Emergency Call Button
Yes
Find My Car
Yes
Check Vehicle Status via App
Yes
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App
Yes
Remote Engine Start/Stop
Yes
Remote Parking with Key
No
Remote AC: On / Off via App
Yes
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App
No
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App
Yes
Over The Air (OTA) Updates
Yes
Geo-fence
Yes
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Instrumentation
Fuel Consumption
Average Fuel Consumption, Distance to Empty & Low Fuel Level Warning
Instrument Cluster Screen
Digital Instrument Cluster with Adjustable Cluster Brightness
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Range Rover Sport HSE Dynamic 3.0 Diesel FAQs
Q: What is the Range Rover Sport base model price?
Range Rover Sport HSE Dynamic 3.0 Diesel price is Rs. 1.38 Crore.
Q: How is the Range Rover Sport base model performance?
HSE Dynamic 3.0 Diesel is powered by a 2997 cc Mild Hybrid (Electric + Diesel) engine mated to a 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode speed Automatic (TC) gearbox which generates 346 bhp of power & 700 Nm of torque.
Q: What is the standard tyre size and ground clearance for the Range Rover Sport base model?
The standard tyre size for the Range Rover Sport base model is 22, and the ground clearance is 216 mm.
Q: What is the Range Rover Sport safety rating for the base model?
Land Rover Range Rover Sport safety rating for the base model is 5 Star (Euro NCAP).
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