Range Rover Sport goes into Stealth mode

THE Range Rover Sport is looking to unveil its dark side with the introduction of the new Stealth Pack option, now available in South Africa.

The new pack is priced at R153 100 and is available on the Dynamic SE D350 diesel and P400 petrol models, which are priced at R2 283 700 and R2 287 200 respectively.

JLR describes the Stealth Pack as a carefully curated combination of “dark and dramatic” finishes, and includes a Carpathian Grey Satin exterior colour with a Satin Protective Film.

This is the first time that this factory-fitted, solvent-free paint option is being offered on a Range Rover Sport option pack. Apart from dazzling owners with its rich satin finish, it also offers improved scratch protection.

An extended black pack provides some contrast, applying a Narvik Black Gloss colour scheme to the roof, lower bumpers, side sills, bonnet vents,

Range Rover lettering and even the brake callipers.

To give this stealthy package the kind of on-road purpose it deserves, the carmaker has also fitted a set of 23-inch wheels in Gloss Black.

By now, it's hardly surprising that the cabin is adorned with Natural Black Veneers, but there is at least a lighter upholstery colour option available.

Buyers who find the Ebony Windsor Leather upholstery too dark for their liking can opt for Light Colour

Windsor Leather, which is officially endorsed by the royal family. Okay, we made that last part up, but would you be surprised?

Cabin features include an 11.4-inch touch screen infotainment system as well as JLR's Interactive Driver Display and Meridian Surround Sound System.

There are no changes beneath the bonnet, and as a reminder the D350 diesel engine is good for 258kW and 700Nm, while the P400 petrol produces 294kW and 550Nm. Both are

3-litre, straight-six turbocharged units.

The Stealth Pack will also be available in plug-in hybrid form later this year.

APART from dazzling owners with its rich satin finish, it also offers improved scratch protection.