2007 was an exciting year for the Range Rover Sport, it received a mild makeover and more importantly adopted the 3.6L twin turbo diesel V8 from its big brother Range Rover. So what are we to make of these inquisitive spy shots taken in the Arctic Circle? The grill appears to have been mildly modified with two horizontal strips as opposed to three of the current car. The other subtle difference, and you have to look even closer for this one, is that the wing vents are not the same as the usual RR Sport.
We know that Landrover and Jaguar are preparing a new 5.0L Gasoline V8 for their premium products and it just may be that this vehicle is running that very engine. The new V8 is said to be state of the art equipped with direct injection and a supercharger for the top end models.
The other option could bring us back to Diesel again. The TDV6 2.7 L Diesel twin turbo V6 is also said to be in for a refreshing. It is believed that this engine will be increased to 3.0 litres, boosting power and torque of the current powerplant.
It would seem both scenarios are plausible as we can’t imagine Landrover would waste their time with a cosmetic refresh when there is plenty work to be done improving the fuel consumption of these big SUV’s.
Range Rover Sport Facelift Spy Photos
Copyright RoAnSa Carspy Photography / Tweaked grill on Range Rover Sport
Small change to grills
By Grant Edwardson
February 14, 2008 8:01 PM
Filed Under: European, Land Rover, Spy Photos
Comments
radmeister
February 14, 2008 8:05 PM
I dont like it, too soft, too freelander. It should have a mean grill that makes a statement of raw vulgar power.
Bristol411S3
February 14, 2008 8:29 PM
Artic circle? Is that the modern equivalent of the wagon circle that cowboys used to use to fend off the natives?
I agree it looks a bit soft. Didn't think I'd see a grey plasic bumper on a Range Rover again.
jandrews90
February 15, 2008 1:17 AM
i agree it looks too soft, the old one looked great i don't know why they would have changed it to this... and a plastic bumper?? whats up with that???
ck314
February 15, 2008 1:48 AM
It's a test car, definitive versions will get integral paint, obviously. I almost bought one a few months ago, but the red lights looked old fashioned (no leds, no crystal clear lenses). Hopefully they'll refresh that butt as well.
dodgeyaussie
February 16, 2008 12:09 AM
I think RR are competing with Porsche to see who has the laziest design department.
enricobe
February 16, 2008 11:15 PM
For me is a spy shot of tne new RRS HST, it is too much similiar at the RRS
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