By Theodore Opara

The 2016 model year Range Rover Sport brings customers more choices when it comes to personalisation and technology. Additionally, Land Rover’s most dynamic model gains a new variant in the Range Rover Sport HST. The HST enhances the high performance Range Rover Sport driving experience, thanks to its uprated 3.0-litre supercharged V6 petrol engine that produces 280kW and 450Nm – 30kW more than the current supercharged V6 model. Unique chassis settings and bespoke design features complement its higher performance.

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The bold new Range Rover Sport HST is identified by its unique exterior design – with a striking black theme – and interior enhancements, all of which give the high performance luxury SUV a distinctive and dynamic appearance.

The HST is fitted with Stealth Pack lamps (front and rear), which feature non-reflective surrounds and combine with a Santorini Black contrast roof and a new spoiler to give the luxury SUV a purposeful profile.

Distinctive 21-inch alloy wheels feature an exclusive dark satin grey finish, highlighting the uprated 20-inch brake discs and eye-catching red brake calipers. Larger 22-inch Stealth alloy wheels are available as an option.

The bonnet and front wing vents, grille and fog lamp bezels all feature a gloss black finish, echoed by the ‘Range Rover’ lettering on the leading edge of the bonnet and rear tailgate. Sculpted body-coloured lower door panels and additional vent detailing on the bumpers are also fitted.

In common with other Dynamic Range Rover Sport variants, the HST wears a red sport badge at the rear, complemented by unique HST badging on the front wing vents.

Unique chassis settings deliver an even more focused driving experience and sharper responses, without compromising the vehicle’s trademark comfort and refinement. Detail changes to the suspension reduce body roll and deliver enhanced agility.

To highlight the HST’s high performance capabilities, Land Rover’s engineers have devised a unique Terrain Response set-up for the vehicle. It features a Dynamic Mode that optimizes the suspension, Electric Power Assisted Steering, EPAS and other electronic systems to suit on-road driving. This feature provides more controlled electronic damping and a more responsive throttle pedal, while enhancing gearshifts and steering response to match the change in vehicle character.

Inside, the HST is finished with a duo tone seats trimmed in luxurious Oxford Leather. In combination with a contrast fascia, all-Ebony door trims and centre console and standard Ebony headlining, they create a unique environment. The high quality leather upholstery is available in four Ebony/colour combinations, along with an all-Ebony option.