Range Rover Sporty and Volvo V70 family Car - bauaelectric

While the Model X is famous for notching 0-60 times well in just about every class, sorted by cubic inches, the "sport edition" is also known for notching 0-60 times as well. That almost makes it sound like the car is synonymous with bad performance.

With that in mind, it is great to see a major manufacturer still offering a family car that is not only fuel efficient, but luxurious as well with butter smooth handling.

The Range Rover Sport

Even the most successful SUV has bad days. It seems that just about every model produced has something to offer for everyone. In the case of the Range Rover Sport, its problems began right from the beginning. To begin with, it was advertised as "the ultimate luxury SUV" which is something of a misnomer. While it does offer quite an impressive power to weight ratio, it is nowhere as comfortable as it claims to be.

Even the addition of satellite navigation was not enough to salvage what is otherwise a great car. The interior is perhaps the only positive improvement to the vehicle. The instrument panels are large and easy to read, allowing the driver to see the display clearly. Unfortunately, it left many of us wanting more.

Even the most skeptical person, who is able to see some improvement in the overall design of the Sport, is still not ready to purchase the new model. The whole rotated nature of the dashboard does not make for easy reading, even with tinted glasses on the newly added headrests.

The newest edition of the Range Rover does not seem ready for a repeat appearance in the show rooms. The addition of electronic power steering makes the car more approachable and easy to handle. The simple act of adjusting the settings for both the speed and handling will make the driver approach the car in a better way.

If the intention is to further improve the handling, the famous adaptive suspension was installed. The system basically varies the suspension by 20 percent in exchange for better handling. The effect of the trade is clearly visible on the road. The drag coefficient of the model drops nearly 20 percent and the stability control is able to fully compensate for this. 

The combined effect is a significant step in the right direction as far as traditional stability control systems are concerned. The satellite navigation was enhancements the standard model already had, making it easier to navigate the never-ending turnings and twists of the countryside.

Deployment and pickup

Even the most basic model has to be equipped with features that allow it to cope with everyday life. Even if the standard model came without these features, there is no reason why any prospective owner should not press the purchase button.

The Power Retractable Hard Top was an excellent addition to the vehicle. In the past, it was a replica of the soft top that could be easily inflated and brought to within a low-profile, mounted position. The addition of a cargo light adds convenience at the rear for loading and occurred at the same time bringing the model into the era of the modern car. 

 

The Audioamera has long been the industry standard in connecting the car to mobile devices. The system does not serve the purpose of providing the best sound quality but is instead a relevant addition allowing the owner to utilize his or her music in a hands free fashion.

Space for the whole family

The Model Xlairs beautifully on the tribune of power with room for four in the most luxurious way possible. The front seats are spacious and provide an amazing leaning forward position for conversation even while driving. The comfort level is another matter. The previous models were a bit too snug. The addition of two pollen elements does away with the latter issue.

Safety is a very important issue when purchasing a vehicle. The Volvo V70 accurately meets the highest standards for safety in its class. The high-quality safety system in the V70 including SIPS, enhanced vision and sound, including a Google earth MAP to help the driver see the road in all directions, is a welcome addition. The tri-buckled glove box, integrated armrests and reading lights, keeping the center console free of storage space, is a highly appreciated feature.

If aesthetics is not enough to get you excited, the styling of the V70 is surely a big plus point. The XC70 shares the same distinctive look of the famed Volvo P1800 whilst modernizing it with somehow sleeker lines. The front grill highlights a broad, downward rising course which sets the car apart from its urban sibling and the dynamic three- ears in the rear provide inboard movement.

The Try Hundred design is simply stunning, with the lines graceful and strewn across the sides and tailgate. The fully glossed door side and a refined three-spoke steering wheel which is simply exquisite, ensures the Polo is an event AU and even when stationary.