2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Review
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TO THE POINT What’s New? The Range Rover Sport is all new for 2006, representing a smaller, less expensive, yet almost equally powerful alternative to the Range Rover
Selling Points: Off-road ability, improved ergonomics, attractive styling
Deal Breakers: Fuel economy, on-road handling and supercharger don’t live up to Sport-moniker expectations, rear seat comfort, price with options, some cheap interior materials

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2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

Land Rover Range Rover Sport – Mandy Ison’s Opinion of the Quality:
The Land Rover Range Rover Sport looks and feels like a tank, although fortunately it doesn’t drive like one. The construction is tight, well fitted and so solid I felt safe from road rage, an assured survivor in almost any accident. With a heavy, reinforced build, the SUV looks like it can take a licking and keep on ticking. On the inside, the plastics and other materials were of high quality with a matted sheen and accents of muted silver plating.

Land Rover Range Rover Sport – Ron Perry’s Opinion of the Quality:
I have to give Land Rover high marks for quality. Seams and gaps were all consistent and I didn’t see any obvious fitment issues or loose covers. The cabin was quiet, didn’t have any squeaks or rattles, and the quality of the materials was top notch. My only issue was with the steering wheel. It didn’t feel like leather, offering more of a vinyl feel and look. Overall, I do feel you get the quality of fine finishing and materials with the Range Rover Sport.

Land Rover Range Rover Sport – Christian Wardlaw’s Opinion of the Quality:
There’s too much shiny plastic trim in the cabin, constantly reminding the Range Rover Sport’s owner that Land Rover was pinching pennies and didn’t install real aluminum. Other plastics look cheap, too, thanks to a glossy sheen and selected Ford parts bin switchgear. Plus, the navigation screen collects fingerprints, and the control stalks emit a wet snap when activated. Décor is pleasing, especially the matte-finished wood applied to the dashboard. As for build quality, the interior of our Land Rover Range Rover Sport was better assembled than the exterior. Nothing popped off, but most cabin trim gave easily under pressure, and our test truck emitted plenty of creaks and squeaks. On the outside, I spotted several inconsistent panel gaps, and the right fender vent had a broken clip.

2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport


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