The popularity of the Range Rover brand in the United States makes it a coveted acquisition. Yes, the storied marque from the United Kingdom is fit for Kings và Queens, and also for successful entrepreneurs and cognoscenti from around the world. As a previous owner of a 2012 Range Rover, I understand first-hand the allure of Range Rover & the Land Rover brand, & it only gets better with the all-new 2023 Range Rover Sport. nhanluchungvuong.edu.vn recently traveled lớn Madrid, Spain to kiểm tra out the new “Range.”

Madrid, Spain

The first historical record of Madrid dates back lớn the year 865, when Emir Muhammad I commissioned the construction of a fortress in the village of Mayrit, on the banks of the river Manzanares. ‘Mayrit’ means ‘plenty of waterways’, which is why the city’s first recorded coat of arms read, ‘I was built on water / My walls are made of fire / This is my flag & my coat of arms’. Madrid belonged to the Islamic world until 1083, when Alfonso VI of Castile took over the city.

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Few vestiges have remained from this era. On Calle Mayor, next to the Institute of Italian Culture, there used lớn stand the Grand Mosque and, most probably, as in every Muslim city, the souk. On the site of the former mosque rose the Church of Santa María, of which some remains can still be seen. Close by, on Cuesta de la Vega, parts remain of the old town walls that enclosed the citadel. It was inside these walls that Christians found a statuette of Virgin Mary with a candle that had been burning for over four hundred years at the time they seized the area. Almudena, derived from the Arabic al-mudayna that translates as ‘the little city’ or ‘citadel’, has been, since then, the name mostly used by Madrileños to refer khổng lồ the Virgin.

In a city with such storied history, there are scores of historical sites lớn visit. In the Medieval District of Madrid, be sure to lớn visit the National Archaeological Museum, with a collection of decorative objects from the Visigoth Kingdom of Toledo lớn the late Middle Ages.

Historic Madrid served as the perfect backdrop for our chạy thử drive of the new Range Rover Sport. And why not? We found the Spanish capital thành phố to be full of life and verve, with a population that is courteous và welcoming, but at the same time they understand the value of “the good life.” Madrid’s streets are always bustling, with cafes and bars full until the early morning hours, no matter the day of the week. Madrid is a great walking city, but also totally accessible via ride-share, taxi, và public transportation. We felt 100% safe while there.

Madrid Edition

The full-luxe Madrid Edition khách sạn served as our base in Madrid. The hotel showcases 177 rooms, 21 spacious suites and two penthouses with modern decor và posh detailing. Some suites feature stunning views of the Royal Palace, the Almudena Cathedral and Gran Vía with many offering a panoramic view of the Descalzas Square. The Madrid Edition also features a signature restaurant, Sky Bar và rooftop terrace, outdoor pool, and fitness center & spa.

The service & amenities at Madrid Edition were first rate, & the hotel is conveniently located with walking distance of great restaurants, high-end shopping, and aforementioned historic landmarks.

Es Hora de Conducir!

Yes, it was time to explore & drive the Range Rover Sport. The Sport, now in its third generation, is all new for the 2023 model year. Though it shares the same platform as the Range Rover, it’s a bit shorter but is the same width.

Range Rover thể thao Styling

The new Sport’s styling in a word is gorgeous. My initial reaction given its overall great looks và proportions was “they must have us driving the new Range Rover before we drive the Sport.” It’s big, bad và ruggedly handsome. Our chạy thử rig was adorned with Firenze Red paint, with a blackout roof và side pillars. Up front, wicked-looking LED Daytime Running Lamps sweep below full LED headlights, và flank the blackout upper grille. The lower grille is also blacked out, và sits between air intakes which enhance brake cooling. Ten spoke, 23-inch gloss đen wheels địa chỉ cửa hàng to the side view, highlighted by a tall beltline. At the rear, the blackout theme continues on the roof spoiler (which sits behind two GPS roof antennas) và lower diffuser housing chromed quad exhaust tips. The rear tail/brake light band sits high on the hatch lid, giving height khổng lồ a thiết kế that works from every angle. Cool features include deployable door handles with proximity sensing, soft door close & approach unlock. The walkaway lock helps ensure security.

Range Rover sport Interior

Even at my prodigious 6’9” height, the front row of the new thể thao is a very good place khổng lồ be, thanks in part lớn increased leg và knee room over the previous model, as well as superbly comfortable 22-way adjustable, heated and ventilated memory front seats with mas sa function & winged headrests.

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A new air purification system named Cabin Air Purification Pro is optional. It combines high filtration & advanced giải pháp công nghệ to significantly reduce odors, bacteria and allergens, including viruses. An advanced carbon dioxide management function allows owners khổng lồ purify the cabin before a journey, or while they are driving, which helps with driver alertness.

Powerful Meridian audio systems are available, & the 1,430-watt Meridian Signature Sound System is the most advanced audio system ever fitted to lớn a Range Rover Sport. It features 29 speakers, including subwoofer và four headrest speakers that enable those travelling in the four main seats of the vehicle khổng lồ experience personal sound zones. Active noise cancelling helps khổng lồ reduce the effect of road và tire noise entering the cabin.

In normal driving, microphones và accelerometers inside each wheel arch constantly monitor the sounds passing into the vehicle, while digital processors calculate the cấp độ of noise-cancelling sound required to filter this from the cabin – much like a pair of high-end headphones.

Luxury vehicle manufacturers are investing big money into all-out infotainment systems, và Land Rover is no exception. Consider the new “Pivi Pro” system found in the Sport.

Pivi Pro features an easy-to-use interface with a trang chủ screen that can be personalized khổng lồ include most frequently used functions, while the majority of features are accessed within just two taps of the main screen. Haptic feedback enhances the system by reducing the need for the driver to lớn take their eyes off the road lớn confirm their selection. The Pivi Pro screen features a 13.7-inch interactive display, with high-definition graphics that echo the main Pivi system, & a reconfigurable layout so drivers can see the information that’s most important khổng lồ them.

Alexa is embedded in Pivi Pro & is activated by saying “Alexa” or tapping the Alexa button on the touchscreen.

Alexa works without a điện thoại thông minh – all owners need to bởi vì is log in via their Amazon tài khoản for the vehicle’s built-in eSIMs lớn provide connectivity. Wireless táo CarPlay và Wireless Android tự động are both standard.

Range Rover thể thao Performance and Drive Experience

For U.S.-bound Sports, several drivetrains are available, all with Intelligent All-Wheel Drive (iAWD), & mated to an eight tốc độ automatic transmission as standard equipment. The đứng top performance engine is an all-new 4.4-liter V8 twin turbocharged motor outputting 523 horsepower và 553 pound-feet of torque. Zero to lớn 60 mph comes up in a scant 4.3 seconds. The engine is sourced from BMW, và is the same engine found in the X5 M550i. Why the Bimmer mill? Because lượt thích many other manufacturers, Land Rover is moving quickly towards a full-electric future. By 2024, you will be able to choose from the first of six new all-electric Land Rover models, with a full electric Ranger Rover sport expected to lớn be the first model released for sale.

If you want partial electrification now, you have several choices:

P360 SE – Mild Hybrid 3.0-liter turbocharged straight six with 355 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque (MSRP $83,000)P400 SE Dynamic – Mild Hybrid 3.0-liter turbocharged straight six with 395 hp & 406 lb-ft of torque (MSRP $90,000)P440e Plug-in Hybrid –This configuration mates the 0 liter turbo six-cylinder with a 105kW electric motor và 31.8 kWh battery, producing a total system output of 434hp and 619 lb-ft of torque. Zero-60 mph time is 5.5 seconds. Fuel economy is estimated at 51 MPGe (MSRP $104,200). All-electric range is an estimated 48 miles with fully charged battery. P360 & P400 range is estimated at 20 city/25 highway mpg & P530 estimated 15 city/ trăng tròn highway mpg

Except for off-roading in the P400 SE, I spent most of my chạy thử time in the so-called “First Edition” trim, featuring the aforementioned V8 twin-turbo powertrain and an MSRP of $121,500.