The Press and Journal (Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire)

Clever new Range Rover Sport

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Land Rover has introduced its most efficient Range Rover Sport for 2017 which will go on sale this winter, featuring a four-cylinder diesel engine for the first time.

With prices starting from £59,700 for 2.0-litre specificat­ion, there’s new technology and a fresh interior design.

The model offers enhanced all-terrain capability for safer on and off-road driving alongside a broader choice of colours.

It also features an upgraded infotainme­nt system with connectivi­ty and wifi capability, innovative new semi-autonomous driving connected technologi­es

The new 2.2-litre SsangYong Korando crossover is now available as a special LE model, and features a wealth of additional luxury equipment that includes 18in diamond cut alloy wheels, sat nav and sidesteps.

It is finished in white, metallic black, blue and new Galaxy Green.

Powered by a new powertrain featuring a 2.2-litre diesel Euro 6 engine, the LE comes in two-wheel drive with either a six-speed manual or Aisin six-speed automatic transmissi­on for smooth gear changing and an enhanced driving performanc­e.

The newly developed eXDi220 diesel engine meets the demand for more powerful performanc­e and lower CO2 emissions. Maximum power of 175bhp and maximum torque of 295lb/ft are delivered from a low of 1,400rpm and maintained and greater scope for personalis­ation.

The model will debut the new 2.0-litre four-cylinder Ingenium diesel engine, manufactur­ed at Jaguar Land Rover’s own engine plant in Wolverhamp­ton.

Already available on both Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque models, Ingenium is Jaguar Land Rover’s new breed of engine designed for effortless performanc­e, refinement and efficiency.

Its advanced technology and all-aluminium constructi­on contribute to impressive fuel consumptio­n (45.6mpg) and CO2 emissions (164g/km) and a 0-60 time of 8.0 seconds.

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