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Changes are made to the double-wishbone front and five-link axle rear air suspension depending on the drive mode, namely an adjustment in the characteristic Range Rover float that makes it so comfortable on highway trips. The stiffened air suspension reduces body roll while the weighted steering helps keep steering input smooth. Sweeping corners and modest s-curves carried us into the Spanish countryside and both models took to a spirited pace.
The brakes are strong and the pedal feel is sharp without being overly sporty. This is not a car that eggs you on corner after corner, but the combination of active electronic chassis systems and a well-tuned steering rack make it amenable to a lively pace. It's worth noting the P400 MHEV I6 model was significantly less nose-heavy during corner entry and braking, making it a more balanced driving partner.
The 3.0-liter hybrid inline six-cylinder was our favorite powertrain, even up against a stout 4.4-liter turbocharged V8 that delivered a wallop of silky torque in just about every gear and eagerly squatted when you mashed the accelerator. It did everything a V8 should do. But it didn't seem to match the characteristics of the Range Rover Sport, a model that balances dynamics with refinement.
Other off-road features include a number of clearance cameras, hill descent control, and a form of off-road cruise control which all make treacherous obstacles a breeze for even the most timid of drivers. Considering a single-digit percentage of owners use their
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