Why is the Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR called the "blue rhino"?

Meet the incredible creature, the "blue unicorn"! Now it can be seen all over the world, but initially it is found exclusively where there are factories Range Rover. With a mass of 2,466 kilograms, the Land Rover Range Rover Sport SVR weighs about the same as an adult white rhinoceros. However, they are similar not only to weight, but also to excellent maneuverability and a tendency to rapid acceleration. This powerful beast, according to its creator, can overcome the Nürburgring Nordschleife in just 8 minutes 14 seconds - quite a good result, according to the rhinoceros standards. Over time, it became clear that motorists prefer two and a half tons of monsters with a huge performance. And the fact that such cars as Porsche Cayenne Turbo drove along the roads of the world, said that the appearance of its own version of Land Rover is just a matter of time.

Engine power

To achieve the desired result, Land Rover turned to its favorite 5-liter V-8 turbocharged engine. The new car model has a performance of 550 horsepower and 680 Nm of torque, which is 40 horsepower and 55 Nm more than the previous model Range Rover Sport Supercharged. And while the new model weighs only 11 kilograms more than the previous one. Accordingly, each of the horses should be pulled to 300 grams of rhinoceros smaller. This allowed the new car to accelerate to 100 kilometers per hour in just 4.3 seconds, which is 0.3 seconds less than the previous model. Only such sector monsters as the BMW X5 M can defeat the "blue rhinoceros" in this confrontation.

Overclocking and braking

Interestingly, the standard Range Rover Sport Supercharged is already a fairly fast car of its segment when accelerating to 100 kilometers per hour in 4.6 seconds. And this model right in the title has the word "sport". It is worth noting that in many respects the new car does not differ much from its predecessor - the same wheels, the same braking system. Only here with the same braking system in the "blue rhino" braking from 100 kilometers per hour took a bit more distance - 54 meters against fifty.

Improved set

But if the SVR is not very different from its predecessor on these indicators, then in other issues it is much better. Here is an excellent example - the new car uses the same beautiful and well-proven eight-speed gearbox, the same suspension, the same four-wheel drive, the same electronic assistance system in control, but all this has been significantly improved, and the difference is noticeable With the naked eye. And thanks to this change the responsiveness of the car has improved significantly, and the speed of its response has also increased.

Suspension system

For example, it is necessary to disassemble the suspension system, which was taken from the Sport Supercharged and improved for the SVR. There were four angular springs, adaptive magnetorheological shock absorbers and hydraulic stabilizers of lateral stability, designed to better control the car and reduce its roll on bends. In addition, the elements of the rear subframe were replaced by more rigid ones - and the result was surprising. SVR on the road is smooth and mobile, and sometimes you can even say that it becomes flexible and playful. However, it should be noted that there are small disadvantages as a ride compared to the previous version - now small hillocks on the road you will not only hear, but feel. However, in general, the car is quite comfortable, so that all participants of the trip get maximum pleasure in it.

Appearance

It is to be assumed that increased attention to yourself is what motorists who purchase SVR are aimed at. However, it is not known whether the machine itself will arouse people's attention on the street, but the bright blue paint in which the car was painted for the test ride proved to be extremely attractive and noticeable. But it is worth noting that the other elements have become more attractive, they now feel the depth of taste: a deeper, looking like a hungry beast front panel, a new rear bumper for a four-pipe exhaust system, a darkened front grille finish, additional unusual vent holes on the wings.

Interior

The interior has become much less flashy - it features large leather seats with comfortable side rollers, built-in backrests with light reflectors and other pleasant trifles. In general, the seats are extremely comfortable, but it should be noted that their upper part is not adjustable, so too high or too low drivers may not be very comfortable behind the wheel. The rear seats are also more comfortable, but only if there are four people in the car, if there are five passengers, then the fifth one will not be as comfortable as everyone else.

Cost

The standard SVR comes with aluminum trim, but you can order a more expensive version with carbon fiber trim - this will cost you $ 2,300 more. In addition, you can choose even more different additional options, such as an upgraded sound system, adaptive cruise control and so on. As a result, the cost of the car can be increased to more than 125 thousand dollars. But it is understandable - rhinoceroses have never been cheap animals.

Price difference

Separately, it should be said that the SVR (namely its basic equipment) costs $ 31,400 more than its predecessor Sport Supercharged. But is it really necessary to give so much money? Is it so much better than SVR than the Sport Supercharged? Of course not. However, as in many cases, new models are valued much higher than the old, so there will always be buyers, especially considering that SVR is in many respects different from its predecessor for the better.