2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Hse Suv Awd 5.0l V8 Engine Triple Black Beauty on 2040-cars
Bellmore, New York, United States
Body Type:SUV
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:5.0L 5000CC V8 GAS DOHC Naturally Aspirated
Fuel Type:Gasoline
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Land Rover
Model: Range Rover Sport
Trim: HSE Sport Utility 4-Door
Options: Sunroof, 4-Wheel Drive, Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: AWD
Safety Features: Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Mileage: 49,477
Power Options: Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Sub Model: SPORT HSE GORGEOUS LOADED BEST ON E BAY
Exterior Color: Black
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Interior Color: Black
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*** 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE - SUV AWD. ***
Garaged 1 – Owner personal lease return – Last fully serviced on 6/26/13 - Car-Fax Guaranteed clean title history.
HSE 4dr SUV 5.0L V8 Engine - 4WD – NAVIGATION - 6-speed Automatic transmission – This baby has it all..LOOK – GORGEOUS TRIPLE BLACK BEAUTY!
Safe as a bank vault, plush ride, feels smaller than it is, high-quality interior materials, More than ample cargo room.
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TRIPLE BLACK BEAUTY ; Built in England this Range Rover AWD continues to builds on a couple of Land Rover legends. Designed for go-anywhere capability, this displays exhibits excellent off-road proficiency. Equipped with permanent full time four-wheel drive and automatic transmission. As provided pictures reflect, this truck was always serviced and well taken care of. (Please view all provided pictures) As our testimonials reflect: We here at Strictly Wholesale Inc. are serious & beyond obsessive about the cars we list & offer for sale. I assure you will enjoy a pleasurable car purchasing experience. All of our automobiles that we list & offer for sale are carefully selected by me personally. We tell it like it is - no surprises. Each and every vehicle as you can see in our listing are of extra clean reliable cars & trucks that I myself would not hesitate to own and drive. We test drive each and every car we offer for sale before we put our name behind them to insure that they meet our high standards. We are dedicated to earning your trust and loyalty with every car we list. With that in mind we would like to offer you our impressions / condition, from test driving this automobile. Please read and view all pictures. This vehicle rides and drives beautifully as I personally have driven and road tested this truck extensively. Motor is powerful and responsive, transmission shifts as it should; yes AC is blowing ICE cold. Just take a look at the leather interior..Its showing almost no ware is extra clean, better yet GORGEOUS throughout. This vehicle is a personal lease return; odometer reads only 49,477 miles. I must say it’s like new condition throughout. Go ahead – buy it now, we won’t let you down; you will not be disappointed in any way. And better yet, as always, your satisfaction is guaranteed. Thank you, jc.Note: I believe my listed price is very aggressive and most reasonable for a vehicle of this vintage & magnitude. I pride myself in my ability & expertise’s to offer low prices for quality automobiles. But if you disagree please give me a call and we can talk about it @ 917 923 8676.
BETTER THAN EVER : Land Rover products are known for their rugged nature, and this HSE AWD is no exception. Taken off the beaten path, the Land Rover takes on difficult terrain with ease. Every model features permanent four-wheel drive and a standard adaptive automatic transmission that adjusts to different driving styles. Like the Land Rovers of yesteryear, the current Land Rover exhibits excellent off-road prowess and distinctive, hardy styling. But it also utilizes advanced performance features that promise a more capable on-road driving experience. Land Rovers are not for everybody however if you demand a bit more quality & craftsman’s ship for your hard earned dollar, than please take a look at this rare & beautiful truck offered here today. Note resale value better than most currencies.
Introduction - Status symbol for the well-to-do; Land Rovers have come a long way from their utilitarian safari roots. There was a time when these supremely capable off-roaders once roamed the African plains as freely as the animals migrating across the Masai Mara. Nowadays, spotting one of these current luxury SUVs in the wild is as likely as spotting a Cape buffalo in Times Square. Somewhere along the way, the brand lost its status as a savannah-taming truck, to become status symbol for the well-to-do.
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Range Rover Sport HSE models are powered by a 5.0-liter V8 that produces 375 hp and 375 pound-feet of torque.Included on all Range Rover Sport models is a permanent 4WD system with a two-speed transfer case and the Terrain Response system. This system optimizes the powertrain, suspension and electronics systems for increased traction based on five different settings: general, grass/gravel/snow, mud and ruts, sand and rock crawl. Properly equipped, Range Rover Sport models can tow up to 7,700 pounds.
Safety : The 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport features antilock disc brakes, hill-descent control, front-seat side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags. Traction and stability control with rollover protection is also standard on all models.
Equipment :
Exterior Measurements WIDTH 6 ft. 4.1 in. (76.1 in.) HEIGHT 5 ft. 10.2 in. (70.2 in.) LENGTH 15 ft. 8.3 in. (188.3 in.) GROUND CLEARANCE0 ft. 6.8 in. (6.8 in.) FRONT TRACK5 ft. 3.2 in. (63.2 in.) REAR TRACK5 ft. 3.5 in. (63.5 in.) WHEEL BASE 9 ft. 0 in. (108 in.) Interior Measurements, FRONT HEAD ROOM 38.5 in. FRONT LEG ROOM 42.4 in. FRONT SHOULDER ROOM 58.7 in. REAR HEAD ROOM 38.4 in. REAR LEG ROOM 37.6 in. REAR SHOULDER ROOM 57.6 in. Fuel ENGINE TYPE Gas FUEL TYPE Premium unleaded (required) FUEL TANK CAPACITY 23.3 gal. RANGE IN MILES (CTY/HWY) 302.9/419.4 mi. EPA MILEAGE EST. (CTY/HWY) 13/18 mpg, Weights and Capacities, MAXIMUM TOWING CAPACITY**7716 lbs. MAXIMUM PAYLOAD**1301 lbs. GROSS WEIGHT6768 lbs. DRAG COEFFICIENT0 .37 Cd CURB WEIGHT 5540 lbs. MAXIMUM CARGO CAPACITY 71.0 cu.ft. DriveTrain DRIVE TYPE Four wheel drive, TRANSMISSION 6-speed shiftable automatic , Engine & Performance, ENGINE SIZE 5.0 L, CAM TYPE Double overhead cam (DOHC), CYLINDERS V8, VALVES 32 VALVE, TIMING Variable, TORQUE 375 ft-lbs. @ 3500 rpm HORSEPOWER 375 hp @ 6500 rpm, TURNING CIRCLE37.8 ft. Suspension •Double wishbone front suspension •Double wishbone rear suspension •Four-wheel independent suspension •Stabilizer bar stabilizer bar Warranty BASIC4 yr./ 50000 mi. DRIVETRAIN4 yr./ 50000 mi. ROADSIDE4 yr./ 50000 mi. Features, Interior Features, Front Seats, •8 -way power passenger seat, 8 -way power driver seat • Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support •Height adjustable driver seat •Height adjustable passenger seat • Leather seating throughout • Captains chairs front , Rear Seats •Split-folding rear seatback •Rear ventilation ducts, Power Features •Remote power door locks •Reverse tilt passenger mirror provides curb view when vehicle in reverse •Power mirrors •Heated mirrors •2 one-touch power windows Instrumentation •Clock •Tachometer •Trip computer •External temperature display •Low fuel level warning •Compass Convenience •Cruise control •Front console with storage & Refrigerator •Front and rear cupholders •Front door pockets •Retained accessory power •Front seatback storage •Speed-proportional power steering •Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.) •Front and rear parking sensors •Tilt and telescopic steering wheel •Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel •Rear view camera Comfort •Interior air filtration •Dual zone climate controls - driver and passenger •Cargo area light •Alloy, leather and wood trim on center console •Alloy and wood trim on dash •Alloy, leather and wood trim on doors •Front reading lights •Alloy and leather trim on shift knob •Leather steering wheel •Front and rear floor mats •Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror •Dual illuminating vanity mirrors Memorized settings •Memorized settings for 3 drivers •Memorized settings includes steering wheel In Car Entertainment •Diversity antenna •Harman/kardon premium brand stereo system •Harman/kardon premium brand speakers •Separate rear audio •14 total speakers •480 watts stereo output •AM/FM in-dash 6 CD player with CD MP3 Playback stereo •Auxiliary audio input and iPod integration •1 subwoofer(s) •7.1 surround audio (discrete) •USB connection Telematics •Hard drive based display w/voice activation and directions navigation system •Pre-wired for phone •Bluetooth wireless data link for hands-free phone Exterior Features Roof and Glass •Variable intermittent rain sensing wipers •Privacy glass •Rear defogger •Rear window wiper •Power glass sunroof Body •Rear spoiler Tires and Wheels •Alloy wheels • optional 20 in. wheels •255/50R 107 tires •Null tires •Underbody mounted spare tire •Temporary spare tire Doors •Manual flip-up lifgate window •Rear liftgate door Towing and Hauling •Cargo tie downs Safety Features •4-wheel ABS •Front and rear head airbags •Dual front side-mounted airbags •Child seat anchors •Remote anti-theft alarm system •Emergency braking assist •Front and rear ventilated disc brakes •Rear door child safety locks •Engine immobilizer •Front fog/driving lights •High pressure washers headlamps •Dusk sensing headlamps •Xenon high intensity discharge headlamp •2 front headrests •3 rear headrests •Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation •Rear center 3-point belt •Front seatbelt pretensioners •Stability control •Traction control •Electronic brakeforce distribution •Front height adjustable headrests •Rear height adjustable headrests •Post-collision safety system •Tire pressure monitoring Options Packages •Climate Comfort Package •Extended Leather Package •Luxury Package Exterior Options •20" 15-Spoke Alloy Wheel - Style 3 •20" 15-Spoke Alloy Wheel - Style 4 •20" Alloy Wheel - Style 2 •20" Alloy Wheel - Style 2 Interior Options •American Straight Grain Walnut Wood Trim •Contrast Stitch •Grand Black Lacquer Wood Trim •Rear Seat Entertainment System •Anigre Wood Trim •Surround Camera System •SIRIUS Satellite Radio •HD Digital Radio , power sun roof, tinted windows, Leather heated seats front & rear, Navagation and more. ****************************************************************************** This truck is equipped with optional Luxury package which includes & adds; 20-inch wheels, adaptive headlights, automatic high beams, a heated windshield, heated washer jets, heated front and rear seats, premium leather upholstery, additional driver seat adjustments and a cooler box. Please Note: Equipment description is provided to help & assist potential purchaser in making confident informed bid. Although we believed description to be accurate, we cannot / will not be responsible for honest Error in description or of equipment described.
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Interior Design and Special Features ; One feature that most SUV drivers praise is the commanding view of the road, afforded by a high seating position. The 2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport takes this positive a step further by giving passengers a similarly clear view thanks to its elevated rear stadium seating. These raised rear seats may limit headroom for taller adults, though. Otherwise, the cabin can comfortably accommodate four adults. As in all Range Rovers, these occupants are surrounded by supple leathers, rich wood trim and top-notch materials.
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Jaguar wants to become the British electric company
Thu, Sep 8 2016Jaguar has been telegraphing its electric future for years, and this week we're beginning to see it come to fruition. The company's Formula E race team officially launched September 8 with sponsorship, livery, and an interesting name for its racecar, the I-Type 1. It marks Jaguar's return to factory-supported racing and serves as a model for the company's future strategy. "The Formula E championship will enable us to engineer and test our advanced technologies under extreme performance conditions," Nick Rogers, executive director of product engineering at Jaguar Land Rover, said in a statement. "We will apply this vital knowledge as part of our real-world development." Formula E competition starts October 9 as the all-electric racing series begins its third season. Panasonic signed on as the title sponsor of the team. Formula E is a natural move for Jag and allows the British company to remain true to its racing heritage while still looking toward. The company claims seven Le Mans titles, which is the fourth-most in history, even though it hasn't won one since 1990. That's a great lineage, but Jaguar knows it's getting dusty. Launching a Formula E effort allows it to compete in a form of motorsports that should prove relevant to road-car technology. Jag is drawing on Williams Advanced Engineering (you might have heard of its F1 team) for the electric powertrain. Williams also helped with the development of Jaguar's C-X75 plug-in concept car. Meanwhile, we also captured an F-Pace crossover silently testing this week in the Alps. Though it looks like a normal F-Pace, spy shooters report it was producing no engine noise, leading (or perhaps leaping) to the conclusion it's the rumored electric SUV Jaguar is working on. Likely, this prototype has a diesel engine as a range extender. View 11 Photos Though the camouflaged F-Pace is great fodder for speculation, Jag's electric efforts are not a secret. Jaguar and Land Rover showed off three electric-vehicle demonstrators last year and the company is exploring everything from mild hybrids to full electric powertrains. JLR has filed paperwork to secure trademarks for I-Pace and E-Pace. "JLR is definitely rushing headfirst into electrification," said Ed Kim, vice president of industry analysis for research firm AutoPacific.
Jaguar Land Rover seeks to block U.S. imports of Porsche, Audi, Lamborghini, VW SUVs
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