- New Range Rover Sport honored for its leading off road capability
(MAHWAH, N.J.) ‑ November 13, 2013 ‑ The 2014 Range Rover Sport has been crowned '4x4 of the Year' by Petersen's 4‑Wheel & Off‑Road magazine. This is the second time Land Rover has been bestowed this honor as the Land Rover LR4 HSE received the award in 2011.
This annual competition, now in its 32nd year, positions the newest 4x4 vehicles against one another in a variety of tests, awarding the most points for off‑road capability. The test is conducted, evaluated and judged by experts in the 4x4 marketplace. To qualify for the award, the vehicle must be a new model or have significant improvements from the previous model year. The contestant must also be equipped with a two‑speed transfer case, have a minimum production run of 2500 units and be on sale before January 2014. The complete test results and vehicle evaluations for the 2014 4x4 of the Year competition will appear in the February 2014 issue.
"Our goal for the all‑new Range Rover Sport was to stretch its unique breadth of capability in both directions, from on road, to become the fastest and most agile model yet, to off road with even greater off‑road capability," said Kim McCullough, Brand Vice President, Land Rover North America. "To be recognized by Petersen's 4‑Wheel & Off‑Road magazine, who test vehicles in extreme conditions, is a true honor and reinforces that we are the leading brand in off‑road technologies and our vehicles give our customers a range of capabilities to meet the most challenging situations."
"The 2014 Range Rover Sport impressed our panel of testers in capabilities and offerings, from the on and off‑road elements to the interior and body design well deserving of the Range Rover badge," said Rick Péwé, Editor‑in‑Chief of Petersen's 4‑Wheel & Off‑Road. "It's definitely a luxury SUV; the price tag leaves no question to that, but this is an SUV that is fun to drive, highly capable and has the ability to transition from on to off‑road with power and ease that earned it our 4x4 of the Year award."
Based on the 2013 Range Rover, the 2014 Range Rover Sport uses all‑new aluminum unibody architecture to achieve a weight savings of approximately 800lbs and features breakthrough suspension design and innovative dynamic chassis technologies. The new model delivers exceptional on‑road dynamics with genuine Land Rover all‑terrain capability. The 2014 Range Rover Sport is in showrooms now and starts at $63,495*.
*Price shown is MSRP. Includes $895 destination and delivery fee. Excludes, tax, title, license, retailer fees and optional equipment. Retailer price, terms and vehicle availability may vary. See your local authorized Land Rover Retailer for details.
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About Land Rover
Land Rover, the British maker of Land Rover and Range Rover sport utility vehicles, is renowned for providing its clientele with some of the most luxurious and capable vehicles in the world. Every Land Rover vehicle is equally at home both on and off road, and in any setting; be it in the heart of the city, or traversing the countryside. Today's Land Rover lineup includes the legendary Defender, LR2 (Freelander 2), LR4 (Discovery 4), Range Rover Sport, Range Rover and Range Rover Evoque. Land Rover designs, engineers, and manufactures their vehicles in the United Kingdom. Land Rover is fully engaged with sustainability initiatives and social concerns with continuous involvement in environmental and community programs. For more information visit the official Land Rover website at http://www.landroverusa.com.
About Jaguar Land Rover
• The United States is one of the leading global markets for both Jaguar and Land Rover
• Jaguar Land Rover employs 25,000 people and sells vehicles in 170 countries around the world
• Jaguar Land Rover has two state of the art engineering and design facilities and three advanced manufacturing plants in the UK
• In the 2012/13 fiscal year, Jaguar Land Rover has reported revenues of $23.8 billion, up 17% year on year ($20.4 billion last year)
• Headquartered in Mahwah, New Jersey in the United States, Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC has offices across the USA. Jaguar Land Rover has offices in the following locations: California, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Washington D.C.
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