2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Consumer Reviews

Mistake

Written by: Simon on 05/07/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

Leasing this car was a big mistake. NO acceleration, car is sleepy, I have to change brakes every 10K miles ($600 each time) Rear hood is pain. But the most painful part is combination PRICE/QUALITY. My advice: think twice.

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3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Love it!

Written by: Rover Mom on 03/14/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

I bought this car brand new. I had an MB E Class. The Rover sport is cute seems a little small when all adults are in the vehicle. I've been told the head rest are uncomfortable in the rear. I had a short in one of my headlights the 1st month I owned the car. I dropped it at the dealer they gave me a loaner, I picked it up 3 days later and never had the problem again. I just got rotors and brakes all around $1500, I never had such a high maintenance bill ever! I love the Rover sport I just wish it was a little more roomy, better on gas, and it's a little slow to take off, have to work speed up. I'm thinking about going to the full size HSE, but I wonder will it be worth it...

Favorite Features

I love the touch voice NAV. Perfect for people like me who can't find the way anywhere! I also love the bluetooth. The rear heated seats are loved by passengers. I have Giverny Green it really turns heads.. to top it all off it is a cool mom mobile, I still got it.

Suggested Improvements

Leg and head room in rear

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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I still love it after 33K mi.

Written by: Emmett_III on 01/13/2008

Vehicle

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

Review

After 33K mi, I have had zero problems. My only visits to the dealership are for the free maintenance included with the purchase.

Favorite Features

The offroad driving aids are fantastic and are terrific in winter driving conditions.

Suggested Improvements

Fuel mileage is bad (15 MPG). The Summer Only tires need to be supplemented with a Snow & Ice set of tires if you live any place with a real winter.

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Dont buy a RR Sport

Written by: larry on 12/22/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

Have owned the vehicle for one year and driven approx. 20k miles. Have had it in the shop 8 times for numerous issues, some still remain. Asked if they would replace or purchase the vehicle and get me out of my nightmare, with no success. Problems with vehicle include brakes, parking sensors, suspension, sway bars, tires, power mirrors, not starting, transmission sensor, engine lights, rattles, etc. Will never own another Range Rover, period.

Favorite Features

Great performance, beautiful car.

Suggested Improvements

Reliability. Average 10.5 miles per gallon.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Garbage RRS

Written by: Garbage RRS on 11/27/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

Great looking RRS, but this car stinks in reliability! 390 horses and it doesn't feel like it. I got smoked by a BMW X5 4.8is. I tell you, who ever thinks this car is some kind of performance machine, is a fool. I have had this thing in the shop for half of the time I've owned it. Garbage! Traded it in and bought a 2006 BMW X5 4.8is. Now this is a car. Talk about having some B-lls!

Favorite Features

Looks and style, and suspension controls

Suggested Improvements

Stop making them, start from scratch, Let BMW or Benz show you how its done, or if not them, since Ford owns them, I don't know why Ford just wouldn't build it like there trucks. I have Ford trucks for my company. Never a problem.

4 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Almost Perfect

Written by: jmr1967 on 10/22/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

The build quality is great, and I have had no problems wiht the car over two years and 25000 miles. Great for road tripping, being stuck in LA traffic, or a moderately spirited drive on some country roads. Plenty of power, competent off road (yes I really have taking it off road), and it can pull my Defender 90 on a trailer.

Favorite Features

The shape of the car is near perfection. Love the way it looks, and how smoothely it drives. Hours can pass in what seems to be minutes in this vehicle. Touch screen Navigation is very easy to use.

Suggested Improvements

One touch window switches, window switch relocation, improved voice recognition.

4 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Major dissapointment

Written by: Dissatisfied on 05/20/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

We have owned multiple luxury SUV's including Lexus, BMW X5 and Porsche Cayenne and this is by far the worst vehicle and service experience we have ever had. The sunroof leaks, the glove compartment rattles, the rear-view mirror shakes and overall quality of vehicle does not seem good. Poor acceleration and extremely hard ride. We have owned for less than 1 year and are already looking to get rid of it.

Favorite Features

Adjustable suspension.

Suggested Improvements

Need many improvements to overall quality and workmanship to put it in the same league as a Lexus or BMW.

6 out 8 people found this review helpful

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Wow, Finally

Written by: tod on 03/30/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

I finally found a Range Rover. I love teh sexy look. Just had to get one. Ride is great and unbelievable. Test drive and you will purchase it. I stil get a lot of attention even after two years of ownership. I love this truck. Drives comfortable like a luxury sedan.

Favorite Features

Sound system. Navigation system. Leather seats.

Suggested Improvements

Gas mileage

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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great on the outside

Written by: great on the outside on 01/28/2007

Vehicle

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

Review

I have owned this car for 6 months and want out of it. I had the 04' Range Rover with the BMW engine and loved the car. I thought the new Sport style was really hot, so I changed models. what a mistake. It's a lot smaller, and seats are not comfortable. The bluetooth is great to have. The side bags for storage are too hard to get to. The center console is narrow and the cooler is great if it was able to fit a normal size water bottle. Key ignition is too hard to get to and the other keys on my chain touch my leg! Car lags and jolts into another gear from a slow stop, drives me nuts!

Favorite Features

Outside of car is gorgeous! Bluetooth is a nice touch.

Suggested Improvements

fix lag on engine, build separate clock on dash, add one touch window control, add tail gate button. Change local of ignition, improve the comfort of seats. Door storage is hard to get to when door is shut.

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Looks Great - Poor Quality

Written by: Jon on 12/23/2006

Vehicle

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

Review

This car is FUN to drive! There is no question about it. The exterior lines of the car are beautiful. The interior craftsmanship of the car are well appointed. The options and some of the gadgets (GPS/Satellite Radio/Climate control etc) are very basic in style and function. If you compare other cars in the same price range, Rover comes up on the short end of the stick for what you are paying for with how things were not integrated into a central console. The car has been in the shop over 3 times for an "ECU" related issue and has spent more time in the shop than on the road w/me driving it. If you want the prestige of owning a Rover it's fun to drive, be prepared for headaches that can come

Favorite Features

The hum of the engine when your jump on the peddle and it gets up and goes! The Bluetooth is nice but doesn't play well with the Treo phone.

Suggested Improvements

Integrate features into the on screen display. All the other manufacturers are using it for more than just a GPS Nav screen. When you use the Bluetooth phone, the clock on the radio goes away! The radio display screen is so small you get one line of text display to read information.

4 out 5 people found this review helpful

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