Range Rover Sport

By Mark Nichol

07th July 2008

It might look like this Range Rover Sport has just had a minor collision, but the mangled front end actually signifies a subtle facelift for the SUV.

If you’re asking why that is – the Rangie underwent a facelift only last year – the answer lies under the bonnet. The ivory coloured 4x4 our spies caught testing at the Nurburgring is powered by a 5.0-litre V8 diesel engine, and aesthetic tweaks will mark this new flagship model out from the crowd.

Set to appear in dealerships early next year, the V8 oil-burner is supercharged - equipping it with enough power and torque to match the new BMW X6 35d for pace and economy.

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