2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Consumer Reviews Page 7

New Range Rover Sport HSE in California

Written by: Randy on 12/18/2005

Vehicle

2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE 4dr SUV 4WD (4.4L 8cyl 6A)

Review

I have about 2,000 miles on the new HSE. Terrific SUV. Previously have had Yukon, GMC Envoy, and BMW X-5 3.0. This vehicle makes the others look, drive and feel cheap IMO. Love the styling, the "Luxury Package" option is a MUST! Much better grade/quality of leather in the luxury option, as well as the "turning" bi-xenon headlights. Wonderful german-made ZF 6 speed automatic. Great air suspension ride. Also have this same supension in my Bentley Continenatal GT and Mercedes S55AMG. Makes THIS S.U.V. drive like a car, not like a truck. IMO, RIP-OFF $130 for injection molded plastic "cradle" that you MUST have to mount the Nokia phone to this model! I love this SUV!

Favorite Features

The ride, the looks, the seat comfort.

Suggested Improvements

Door hinges/doors close "sloppy/tinny" like my Ford truck. Suggest Mercedes- style really good door strikers/receivers, to give it a more positive "clunk" door close feel/sound. Mine has "Alapaca" beige interior. Guys, make a carpeted rear mat in the same color!!! I can't use BLACK!

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My first Range Rover

Written by: James Daniel on 12/18/2005

Vehicle

2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE 4dr SUV 4WD (4.4L 8cyl 6A)

Review

This is my first RR purchase. The reliability has been superb at 7000 miles. What a looker! Turns heads of all ages. Maybe too small up front for a big guy (6'4", 220lbs.), however controls and seats are top notch. Fuel mileage has averaged about 14 city and 20+ highway. I have tried regular gas for several tankfuls without any noticeable problems. Has the best nav system on the market, period. The infusion of BMW engineering (RR's previous owner) and Ford's money (RR's current owner) has created a desirable, competitive and trustworthy product line.

Favorite Features

Styling, cockpit controls, nav system, solid body structure and well tuned suspension and ride.

Suggested Improvements

Reduce vehicle weight a couple hundred pounds, change rear end gearing for more off line grunt, make rear seats semi-reclining, redesign rear head rests and rear seat contours for more comfort.

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Don't use a shotgun to kill flies.

Written by: Mountainman on 12/15/2005

Vehicle

2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE 4dr SUV 4WD (4.4L 8cyl 6A)

Review

First and foremost, this is a luxury OFFROAD vehicle. Its onroad performance is on par with the best, but when ice hits the mountains or it rains buckets, I remember why I bought the RRS. I've been places on my property in it, that I'd only been able to hike into before. The interior is ergonomically sound and beautifully executed. The subsystems work quite well and most of the complaints I've heard come from folks who, seemingly, didn't bother to read the manual (s). Also, I don't mind the "bling" factor, but don't use the 20" wheels offroad, or you'll run the risk of pinching a rim. Overall, the RRS is head and shoulders above the rest. If you want a luxury car, buy one, an SUV,the RRS

Favorite Features

The low end power, feels like pushing the throttles up on a 36' Cabo. Interior appointments, vaultlike build quality, easy engine access for routine checks and fills, split rear hatch, feel of steering wheel and thumb detents, sound system and Sirius, cooler box, and at 3 tons, handles well w/ DRS.

Suggested Improvements

One locking glove box, larger sun roof,add an inclinometer to the 4X4 display, I don't want to fall off the mountain, make floor mats STANDARD !

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This Awesome Range Rover Beats My Old X5

Written by: LovemyRRS on 12/14/2005

Vehicle

2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE 4dr SUV 4WD (4.4L 8cyl 6A)

Review

I was fairly satisfied with my old X5 BMW until I drove this awsome vehicle. It fits like a glove with a solid luxurious interior and confident road position. I was particularly impressed with performance during our first snow storm when I engaged the terrain response system. The Rover grabbed the road like a tank and showed no sign of slipping or sliding despite icy conditions. Any vehicle this complex is bound to have some adjustment issues, and the dealer has been very attentive. It stimulates autophile interest, and I have yet to see another one on the road.

Favorite Features

I don't know how I lived without the Bluetooth telephone integration on my previous car. Motorola E815 works beautifully, although not compatible with the cradle feature. Although I didn't think much about the Sirius radio before the purchase, I find it nearly essential now.

Suggested Improvements

Heated steering wheel. Better voice command software.

8 out 8 people found this review helpful

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An incredible vehicle!!

Written by: Bart Chamberlain on 12/04/2005

Vehicle

2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE 4dr SUV 4WD (4.4L 8cyl 6A)

Review

I've owned my Range Rover Sport for a month...simply an unbelievable ride. It's a perfect combo of luxury, refinement, and sportiness packed into one vehicle. Gets looks everywhere I go and is a true joy to drive.

Favorite Features

Harmon Kardon Stereo. Handling ability. Body Design.

Suggested Improvements

Large flip-style key can be a pain to remove from ignition.

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One was not enough

Written by: RovX2 on 11/24/2005

Vehicle

2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE 4dr SUV 4WD (4.4L 8cyl 6A)

Review

We bought our Sport in Sept. for me. The ride is smooth and the pick up is excellent. I love our car, but my wife loves it more and I couldn't get her out of it so that I could drive it. So we just bought her one also. Two is definitely better than one.

Favorite Features

Ride, navigation system, stereo system, interior and exterior design, integrated phone and voice system.

Suggested Improvements

XM capability; gas mileage improvement

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great car

Written by: don on 11/04/2005

Vehicle

2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE 4dr SUV 4WD (4.4L 8cyl 6A)

Review

this vehicle turns heads and gets you lots of attention if that's what your looking for. Great interior design and exterior design, all the exterior curves/lines of the car are beautiful. I've had some trouble with the air suspension not lowering by itself when the car is turned off; the car will sometimes do it and sometimes won't. also note, that the voice command for the cd player, if you ask to play track "seven" the car will play track "seventy". Overall, great car, very sturdy and powerful. Anyone in the orange county area, Land Rover Newport Beach dealership has extremely friendly service.

Favorite Features

navigation, hill descent control works perfectly, lumbar support, the overall design. drives very quietly, from the inside at least.

Suggested Improvements

the iffy air suspension. also, to reprogram the software just for that small glitch, i don't even use the voice command that much, but hey its nice to know that everything in your car works like its supposed to.

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A Need For Speed

Written by: WWOOSSH on 11/03/2005

Vehicle

2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Supercharged 4dr SUV 4WD (4.2L 8cyl S/C 6A)

Review

So far this vehicle has been the best performing SUV I have ever owned. I thought my Cadillac CTSV was fast. But the Range Rover Sport Supercharged now sits in the garage where the CTSV rested. Kudos to Land Rover for an exceptional vehicle design. I only wish I could keep my wife from taking it when I'm not looking...

Favorite Features

Performance, plain and simple!

Suggested Improvements

The interior room is a little tight. Reminds me of a Troop that I once owned.

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One of the greatest SUVS ever

Written by: RRS enthusiast on 11/03/2005

Vehicle

2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE 4dr SUV 4WD (4.4L 8cyl 6A)

Review

I bought my Range Rover Sport back in July and had to search high and low for one and use a dealer who is not a new Land Rover dealer. My local dealer told me they couldn't get me one. The SUV itself is great, however there are a few minor adjustments that could be made to make it even better. But overall it is fun to drive, everyone who sees it is amazed by it and very few people have them which is better. I have owned numerous SUV's and this is the best by far. It definitely beats its big brother the HSE as well as it is sportier and more fun to drive

Favorite Features

Navigation system, Satelitte Radio and the 550 watt system, the front and rear parktronic, the programmable mirrors for backing up, and the smooth ride and feeling like you sit 10 feet off the ground in the seat.

Suggested Improvements

Voice recognition system needs to be able to better recognize commands, more phones that are capable of being plugged into the console even though mine is bluetooth so I can still use it in the car, a little more torque at low speeds to get off and running.

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Computer Issues

Written by: IROC on 10/21/2005

Vehicle

2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE 4dr SUV 4WD (4.4L 8cyl 6A)

Review

Bought the car 2 weeks ago, has been in the shop the last week because the stereo and navigation system keep going on and off. The service people can't figure out the problem and seem like they are clueless all around. Have always owned BMW's and regret switching. I would wait a year before I bought this vehicle, let them work the kinks out. Car is new so they are trying to fix problems on the fly.

Favorite Features

The audio system(when it works)

Suggested Improvements

fix computer probems, work on the service people attitudes

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