Automotive Review

Land Rover revealed a new Range Rover Sport Limited Edition at the 2012 New York Motor Show.

Powerful and elegant, the Range Rover Sport goes one step further with a combination of exterior treatments and interior detailing to deliver even greater levels of refinement and customer appeal.

Based on the HSE, the Range Rover Sport Limited Edition comes in Firenze Red, Orkney Grey, Fuji White and Santorini Black. The Santorini Black mesh grille is highlighted by a Noble (satin chrome) bezel and black surround. Bonnet badges and tailgate finisher are in Atlas Silver (gloss silver finish) and the rear SPORT badge is striking in Salsa Red. The fender vents sport a similarly bright red logo bar set against a Santorini Black grille, finished by an Atlas Silver surround. Unique 20-inch alloy wheels add the finishing touch to a dynamic and distinctive look for this Limited Edition model.

"The Range Rover Sport Limited Edition adds an extra dimension to what is already one of the most dynamic vehicles in the premium SUV class. The striking exterior and subtle interior treatments, unique alloy wheels and beautiful upholstery detailing will appeal to customers for whom exclusivity is important," says John Edwards, Land Rover Global Brand Director.

The interior is finished in the HSE Ebony colour way with a choice of four dedicated seat trim styles. Seat inserts can be chosen in Pimento Red, Cirrus, Lunar Grey or Ebony with contrast stitching. The SPORT logo embossed on headrests add that finishing touch which is also picked up on the carpet mats where the logo is embroidered in red to match the striking exterior design cues.

The Range Rover Sport Limited Edition is powered by the 510PS supercharged LR-V8 engine combined with the ultra-refined and responsive ZF HP28 6-speed automatic gearbox delivering 625Nm of torque. This Limited Edition model is also available with the powerful and efficient LR-TDV6 diesel engine combined with the ZF HP70 8-speed automatic transmission.

Chassis, suspension and brakes remain amongst the most advanced in the world providing the Range Rover Sport with uncompromised driver refinement and breadth of capability both on and off road. A wide range of e_Terrain features also ensure peerless performance is delivered in the most efficient way possible.

Audi’s V8 powered luxury coupe – the RS5 has just received a new limited edition model. Called the RS5 Sport, this new edition gets exterior design upgrades and a more luxurious yet sporty looking cabin. 

Design wise, the RS5 Sport’s exterior is accentuated with 20-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels and red brake calipers. Inside, the cabin features RS embossed sport seats, with contrasting red stitching on the armrests. Other luxurious inside include leather-wrapped steering wheel and premium quality leather door inserts. 

The Sport edition retains the standard model’s high-revving 4.2-litre V8 and the 7-speed S tronic transmission with launch control. The naturally aspirated V8 engine delivers 450bhp of power, allowing the RS5 to accelerate from zero to 100kmph in just 4.5 seconds. 

The RS5 Sport edition has been developed by Audi’s performance division, quattro GmbH. The brand has revealed that only 75 units will ever be produced with each carrying a base price of $87,575 (Rs 55.40 lakh).