Call him a weird one and you will be right. Gabriel Amanyi, aka Terry G, is not just a popular artiste, he is well known for his weird character and funny disposition in his music videos. His strange style is not so much about his lyrics, it includes his dressing and dance styles in his videos.
His album tracks include, ‘Run mad’ and ‘Free madness’, which further gives credence to his wild style. Regardless of what people think or say about his music, 29-year-old Terry G remains one of the popular faces in Nigeria’s music industry. Sometime ago, he bought himself a Range Rover Sport, a brand that has evolved over the years into little more than a status symbol.
No doubt, Land Rover offers a line-up of very capable on- and off-road vehicles and the Range Rover Sport shines when it comes to performance and luxury. It’s notable for its comfort, responsiveness and an interior that is chock-full of convenience and technology.
The Washington Post describes it as certainly one of the most capable sport-utility vehicles, on the road or off, available anywhere. Therefore, for anyone looking for a classic British four-wheel-drive and above-average sport utility vehicle with heritage, capability, comfort and style integrated into a slightly leaner and sleeker package, the 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is a natural, top-of-your-list choice.
It retains the standard mountain-tackling abilities of Range Rover sport utility vehicles with its retuned steering and suspension components. Even though it comes it with a hefty price, it has the power and handling credentials to keep it competitive, whether for someone going on safari or to the cosmetic surgeon’s office. When its spotty reliability record is added to its luxurious interior, which is full of quality materials and the latest technology, one is assured of a sport utility vehicle that will make its owners very happy.
Performance
The 2009 Range Rover Sport is a midsize SUV available in HSE and Supercharged trim levels. The standard Range Rover Sport HSE is powered by a 4.4-litre V8 engine that produces 300 horsepower and 315 pound-feet of torque. The Supercharged model features a blown 4.2-litre V8 that ups the power output to 390 hp and 410 lb-ft of torque. Both come with a six-speed automatic transmission.
In Edmunds’ performance testing, the Supercharged Range Rover Sport went from zero to 60 mph in 7.1 seconds. Land Rover’s permanent 4WD system with a two-speed transfer case and the Terrain Response system comes standard on both trim levels. It automatically sets the powertrain, suspension and electronics systems to optimise traction based on five different settings: general, grass/gravel/snow, mud and ruts, sand and rock crawl.
If properly equipped, Range Rover Sports can tow up to 7,700 pounds. Fuel economy estimates for the naturally aspirated 4.4-litre engine are 12 miles per gallon in the city, 18mpg on the highway and 15mpg in combined driving. The Supercharged 4.2-litre V8 achieves the same estimated city and highway mileage but gets only 14 mpg in combined driving.
Features
The Range Rover Sport has a refined interior that reflects its luxury pedigree. The HSE comes standard with 19-inch wheels, bi-xenon headlights, front and rear parking sensors, cruise control and a power tilt and telescoping steering column. Other features include leather upholstery, Bluetooth, a navigation system and a 14-speaker Harman Kardon Logic 7 stereo with a six-CD changer and an auxiliary jack.
An optional Cold Climate package includes a heated windshield, heated washer jets and heated front and second-row seats.
Its Luxury package includes the cold climate package and adds adaptive headlights, walnut trim, premium leather upholstery and a cooler box.
The Supercharged trim adds everything on the HSE with the luxury package to 20-inch wheels, satellite radio and the Dynamic Response suspension system, which enhances on-road and off-road handling. It also has specialised front and rear bumpers, adaptive cruise control and exclusive leather upholstery.
Stand-alone options include upgraded leather upholstery, rear-seat entertainment system with LCD screens mounted at the back of each front-seat headrests, which allows rear-seat passengers to watch DVDs from the 6-disc DVD player.
Safety
This SUV features driver and passengers’ airbags (with On/Off switch), front side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags. It also has antilock disc brakes, child safety locks, hill-descent control and rollover-mitigating stability control, which is standard on all models. A Dynamic Response system, standard on the Supercharged and optional on the HSE, controls front and rear anti-roll bars to minimise body roll and lean.
The good: It has excellent and refined on- and off-road performance, responsive braking, powerful supercharged V8 engine, attractive exterior styling, luxurious cabin, and lots of safety features.
The bad: Reviewers say it’s hefty curb weight hampers acceleration and agility, coupled with its poor fuel economy, look-alike buttons on the dashboard and uncomfortable rear seat (limited headroom for tall occupants). Reviewers also say that its sloping liftgate compromises cargo space.
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