2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Consumer Reviews Page 8

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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All around suv, vince

Written by: vince on 10/15/2005

Vehicle

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

Review

I have tried all the suvs on the market and so far this is the best to date. You have all the capibilities and comfort for the money. I hope this high will last for many miles.

Favorite Features

Phone and nav systems works great

Suggested Improvements

Phone system was a problem in the beginning, dealer gave a contact for a phone supplier out of calf. This must be handled at dealer level.

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RR SC Sport

Written by: G Fowler on 10/12/2005

Vehicle

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

Review

had no problems , feels very tight and fast for a RR. Very pleased so far.

Favorite Features

Comfort, driving position,wow factor.

Suggested Improvements

Power closing doors and rear tailgate.

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vibration.

Written by: a.ash. on 09/24/2005

Vehicle

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

Review

I love to keep it, But the dealer couldn't fix steering vibration for the fifth time, car factory adjustments is good for only 4 to 5 thousand miles, I'll try to call land rover again to get it fix. or call my lawyer.

Favorite Features

Navigation , audio system,dvd.

Suggested Improvements

interior side, head air bags covers need to be fitted tighter, wires under the seats need to be kept away from kids feet.

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Worst Car I've Ever Owned

Written by: es on 09/22/2005

Vehicle

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

Review

This car has had the computer system replaced 3 times, cannot be made to drive straight, had the leaky-whistly windshied problem, had the naviscreen replaced twice, the air suspension raises and lowers at its own mystical intervals, et, etc ,etc... If I could tell everyone thinking of buying this vehicle, I would let them know that $20,000 of the purchase price is to cover the warranty work that they know they are going to perform. When the computer went out the 3rd time, I was asked " did you just wash the car?" because apparently the rear windows leak right where the computer resides, and commonly shorts the system out.

Favorite Features

Its pretty to look at in the driveway

Suggested Improvements

All electronics. Rear seat hinges that don't freeze and/or break when putting the seats down, and an aux input to the stereo... and oh yeah... a car that drives straight and the steering wheel doesn't vibrate at freeway speeds.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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The Best of the Best

Written by: reg on 09/16/2005

Vehicle

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

Review

So far I have had the privilege of a number of Discos, 2 RR, and LR3 and now the RRS. It is truly fantastic. Land Rover has always made a vehicle which truly could work offroad (unlike so called "Sport untility vehicles"). The RR has always been an elegant working vehicle. Now they have managed to incorporate a sportscar into the package. There are no comparable vehicles on the market today although there are many wannabes! If you want true performance, offroad capabilities and luxury the RRS can do it all.

Favorite Features

Difficult to pinpoint when there are so many. Styling, performance, luxury, safety, service . . .

Suggested Improvements

Phone -- but then again I don't like talking when I'm driving!!!

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Range Rover Sport

Written by: Darlene on 09/15/2005

Vehicle

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

Review

Very sporty, fun to drive, A little small inside, but comfortable. Quick acceleration, turns on a dime. Super stereo system.

Favorite Features

Built in DVD in headrests.

Suggested Improvements

Can't think of anything.

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Best of all worlds!

Written by: BGreig on 08/31/2005

Vehicle

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

Review

I traded a Mercedes S500 and gained a vehicle that handles just as well. Great fun to drive, with the off road capability I needed for recreation. The engine is a dream, and the sport shift works amazingly well to match gear to speed or allow manual shifting. The sport seats provide lots of support, and the leg room is sufficient (I am 6'4").

Favorite Features

Supercharged engine and sport shift transmission. Great sound system. Unmatched off-road capability.

Suggested Improvements

Better interface for the active cruise control; more visible instrumentation; and a telephone system that works with current model cellphones. Bluetooth system iffy at best and only a limited number of phones work.

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New purchase

Written by: kungpao on 08/27/2005

Vehicle

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

Review

Gorgeous car to drive and very luxurious interior. My favorite is the body style. I looked at several other luxury cars and when this version of the Range Rover came out I was enamored with the price point and I already owned a Land Rover Discovery so I traded it in for this one. Body style really mattered to me so I loved this when it came out. After all the bells and whistles/dvd/rear entertainment/aspen leather/bluetooth/navigation/heated seats etc...It came out to be 63k. It could stand to be a bigger as far as the rear cargo area is concerned, but if I had wanted the LR3 I would've had to give up the rear body style and it was just too boxy for my taste.

Favorite Features

body style/luxurious interior/sporty style/cockpit feel/sound of the engine :-)

Suggested Improvements

More storage area around the drivers seat. No where to put CDs and various other important items/change/pens/compartment for the stuff I use in my line of work and what about a place for my handbag? (yes I am a woman)

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Perfect Compromise

Written by: Madox on 08/27/2005

Vehicle

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

Review

I'm not a fan of SUVs as a class and had to buy this one as the best compromise between performance, luxury, style and utility. The Cayenne is too awkward-looking and cheaply made inside, the BMW X5 is just an AWD car on stills, not an SUV (and too ubiquitous at that). I've put 1K miles on my RRS, problem-free so far. Ride quality is superb. The steering is just right: easy but not overly so. Directional stability is impressive, feels like riding on rails. Build quality is excellent. I'm glad I opted for the supercharged version with all the bells and whistles (DVD at rear including) in the limited edition trim, it does give you that feeling of being treated as someone special.

Favorite Features

Styling (especially light metal front grill and overall shape); driver- oriented cockpit (the big Range Rover feels like you're in a truck, by comparison); Brembo brakes; steering.

Suggested Improvements

I'd like to see a bit less plastic on the dashboard; side mirrors should have a folding option and a back-up tilt overide feature; steering wheel adjustment should be powered.

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