2006 land rover range rover sport won't shift into sport mode
2006 land rover range rover sport automatic transmission does not allow to go into commandshift, so could shift gears manually, park/reverse/neutral/drive is fine, thanks
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2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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The Range Rover Sport was introduced in 2006 as a more compact, performance-focused variation of the classic British SUV. The Sport represents Range Rover's first attempt at a performance-focused vehicle. While this may be new ground, the Sport retains many of the upscale land Rover's boxy styling cues, but the with edges are softened for better aerodynamics.
The 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport qualifies as a member of the exclusive starship SUV fleet: Porsche Cayenne and BMW X5. Land Rover, owned by Ford, which also owns Jaguar and Aston Martin, raided the parts bins of its British cousins to engineer the Range Rover Sport as a sports car in SUV sheet metal.
Jaguar V8s provide the two engine offerings. A 300-hp 4.4-liter V8 provides the standard power, while the optional 390-hp supercharged, 4.2-liter, double-overhead-cam V8 also powers the Jaguar S-Type R, XJR, and XKR. A torque monster, the supercharged V8 produces 410 pound-feet, propelling the 5,670-pound Sport to 60 mph in 7.2 seconds with a governed 140 mph top end. Reviewers praised the sense of endless torque and locomotive feel of its pulling power.
Power flows through Aston Martin's brilliant CommandShift six-speed adaptive automatic transmission that sets itself to "sport" when its senses high cornering speeds and hard acceleration. A four-wheel drive system with a two-speed, shift-on-the-fly electronic transfer case and locking center differential round out the standard running gear.
The Supercharged comes packed with an array of technological wizardry for roving any type of terrain.
Dynamic Stability Control electronically adjusts the stabilizer bar at each wheel to match the body lean based on the computer's analysis of steering angle and horizontal acceleration. Result - no lean, up to 0.4g later force, and then the system permits some body roll reminding the driver that even in a starship "things" can happen. When off road, the system decouples and allows full suspension articulation.
The Terrain Response system functions through a pop-knob in the center console that allows you to set the system for any of five driving conditions: normal, grass/gravel/snow, mud and ruts, sand, and rock. A flick of that knob sets ride height on the adjustable air suspension, shock valving, throttle sensitivity, and adjusts calibration for the stability control, traction control and ABS systems.
Adaptive Cruse Control allows the driver to maintain a choice of four programmed, time based following ranges. The system slows the Sport as the gap to the following vehicle narrows and then increases speed when the road clears. Get too close and an alarm sounds.
The Range Rover Sport has earned considerable praise from owners and testers for its on-road ride quality, off-road capabilities, ample power supply, Rover's cutting edge 4x4 technology, and interior refinement. Shortcomings are few, but more finical reviewers would like to see a more aggressive base model and some additional cargo room.
Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
User reviews for 2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
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by Carlos D
May 29, 2023
If your looking for a luxury vehicle that turns heads, this is the one. Make no mistake if the maintenance wasn’t kept up, you are going to pay. Take it to a authorized dealership to have a diagnostic test done.May 29, 2023
by Hue H
Jul 15, 2021
Cool, awesome, smooth riding, comfortable, luxury, cozy, perfect ride Jul 15, 2021
by CD G
May 15, 2021
it is between this one and the White 2008 Rover. May 15, 2021
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by Carlos D
May 29, 2023
If your looking for a luxury vehicle that turns heads, this is the one. Make no mistake if the maintenance wasn’t kept up, you are going to pay. Take it to a authorized dealership to have a diagnostic test done.May 29, 2023
by Hue H
Jul 15, 2021
Cool, awesome, smooth riding, comfortable, luxury, cozy, perfect ride Jul 15, 2021
by CD G
May 15, 2021
it is between this one and the White 2008 Rover. May 15, 2021
by Jamed G
Oct 14, 2020
Muy bueno es increíble y el precio no lo seOct 14, 2020
by Anonymous
May 16, 2014
Nice sport and family suv for any occasion luxury, nice engine with lot power V8 supercharge. nice combination with black leather interior. all terrain perfect truck I love The Range Rover Sport Supercharge you feel safe and control driving this is car fun to driveMay 16, 2014
by Anonymous
May 09, 2014
Family car and Sport. Combination luxury I feel safe control driving fun
The look , power engine supercharge very strong feel like your are very safe,maintenance and repair cost like another cars,if you take care. This is SUV for many years.
May 09, 2014
by Darwyn B
Jun 06, 2013
This car should be in every driveway but the cost stops that. Only bad thing is you can not get diesel engine in the USA. Average gas mileage overall is between 16 to 17mpg from the 4.4 liter gas drinker.Jun 06, 2013
by jodia G
Aug 23, 2012
I don't like that the paaenger feels so close to the windshield you feel tight or crowded. It was my dream car, flas and all I love it! Photos coming soon, hard to do from the iPad . Hope it helps!Aug 23, 2012
by Suzanna D
Jul 26, 2012
I loved the look and comfortability of this vehicle and I have three kids all of which are avid within sports! I just need more room for all of the equiptment! The performance of this vehicle is absolutely superb as you would expect from a Land Rover. This vehicle has been highly maintained and not driven a great deal as I work from home thus, only back and forth to the ball field(s) over the years! I am the second owner of this vehcile and purchased this vehicle at 40k in miles. The prior owner maintained this vehicle to the highest regards! If your looking for that perfect vehicle at a steal in price this is absolutely it!! Jul 26, 2012
by Thomas N
Oct 20, 2011
A fantastic car for all use... Love the long trips and the way it handels a big trailer.... The most fantastic toy for off-road and at the same time so grate style... Like the motor and the power from my V6 diesel....Oct 20, 2011
by Tanner S
Sep 19, 2010
I love this car! i have to have one! When i first got in, it was amazing! It is so nice! This is an SUV, but it drives like a sport sedan! As soon as i punched the gas, it just took off! It has way cool features too like the manual mode, and the terrain response system.Sep 19, 2010
by Richard H
Jun 21, 2010
I've had this car nearly 5 years, it is the only car I've had for normal use that I never tire of, it has never let me down, only used things like tyres & brake pads & discs, it is comfortable, economical for it's size & weight, 100% reliable.Jun 21, 2010
by Tomas K
Jan 06, 2010
Perfotmance - na to jak je to tezke auto tak zivo az az ... aby ne kdyz ma v sobe V8. Brzdy nejsou spatne opet na to ze to ma zhruba 2.2 tuny a rizeni je prekvapive citlive a presne.
Build Quality - no neni to nejhorsi ;-)
Appearance - mam rad exterier, horsi je to s interierem. Uz jsem mel moznost zkusit model 2010 a ten je nastesi uz ze vnitr vyvedenej.
Cost of Ownership - v prumeru to je tak 25 mpg hh nic moc ale co by od toho clovek cekal ...
Fun Factor - ale jo na zacatku to byla sranda ... Jan 06, 2010
by Vic J
Nov 29, 2009
Dream Truck if not in garage. I think rides better than a RR, my feeling as I have driven one. Love the AIR SUSPENSION system. All heated seats, leg room, perfect navagation system. Overall it is a true master truckNov 29, 2009
by Denrele A
Sep 28, 2009
The best thing to ever happen to four wheel drives, acceleration is super,power is of the highest level.
on sand it drives like on tarred road and it will never get bugged down in any sitUATION, interior is also perfectSep 28, 2009
by Christopher R
Mar 23, 2009
I really like this car. It has very few things that I would like to change. The ride can be on the stiff side on rougher roads, but it makes up for it in nimbleness. Overall it is a very comfortable and very handsome car. It even tows my GT3 on a trailer very well too.Mar 23, 2009
by Glenn K
Aug 24, 2008
Hot, fast and solid. Just a bit greedy ! Fine but firm ride and still stands the hairs on the back of my neck up. Looks like the dogs bollocks and turns heads whenever she gets a polish. Understeers a bit on tight turns and will get brake fade if she is hammered for more than 20 minutes on very tight road.Aug 24, 2008
by Av G
Aug 01, 2008
Great looks, style and image. Luxurious inside and fantastically comfortable to ride in.
Economy is awful and performance it not so quick either.
Switches are a bit cheap and the computer system isn't very modern.
Great family car for long journeys.
Pain in the bum locally!
Good for turning heads.
Aug 01, 2008
by Abdullah A
Jul 03, 2008
its a kool n a glamorous carJul 03, 2008
by BrittieBs J
Jul 01, 2008
i was a great car overall nothing to complain about. did need any repairs or anything the time i owned it. gray leatrher interior and black extiror. great go cruse in. bumbin sound system. just loved it.Jul 01, 2008
by Rohan S
Jun 28, 2008
Great car!
Would recommendJun 28, 2008
by Andrew P
Jun 27, 2008
Amazingly quick, and lovely handling for a 4x4 with dynamic
suspension. The supercharger howls wonderfully when provoked. Not
as techincally proficient as competing BMW's and Audi, but... it's a
Range Rover.Jun 27, 2008
by Cheryl S
Jun 13, 2008
best car ive ever hadJun 13, 2008
by Chris S
Jun 12, 2008
It's a Range Rover Sport and lives up to it's nameJun 12, 2008
by Rex W
Jun 10, 2008
The ultimate family truckster!Jun 10, 2008
by Joanne W
Jun 06, 2008
Looks the dogs bollocksJun 06, 2008
by Ala A
May 25, 2008
what can i say, the most comfortable car i ever driveMay 25, 2008
by Skylar R
Apr 14, 2008
After 23K mi, I have had zero problems. My only visits to the dealership are for the free maintenance included with the purchase.Apr 14, 2008
by Sean F
Apr 08, 2008
so quick for a big carApr 08, 2008
by Jeffrey S
Apr 04, 2008
Well needless to say this SUV drives more like a sedan than truck and with all the bells and
whistles you can go anywhere though anything in style. The british build quality still has its
gremlins but much better than any other land rover. Up at altitude the supercharger keeps
things powerful and hungry. One thing, don't forget to but snow tires on as the summer
performance rubber just slides and slides.Apr 04, 2008
by Mark C
Mar 10, 2008
Test drove this car. It was great but needed more space like a seven seater thus I ended up with LR3.Mar 10, 2008
by Sami O
Feb 02, 2008
Luxury car, amazing powerful and expensive as well :)Feb 02, 2008
by Anonymous
Jan 09, 2008
It may look like a Range Rover, it may even say Range Rover on the front and back but
actually it's not.
With the original model being too luxurious, large and expensive to be a threat to the
hugely successful BMW X5 and too slow to compete against the Porsche Cayenne the boys
in Solihull have gone back to the drawing board and come up with possibly the most
appealing car of a generation.
With fashionistas and footballers all craving the 4x4 experience Land Rover have taken a
Discovery 3 chassis and paired it with a Jaguar 4.2 V8, thrown in body styling that echos
the behemoth that is their flagship model and created the Sport.
385bhp, 0-60 in 7 seconds and a top speed of 140mph, the only way to feel this much
power at this kind of ride height, is to experience take off in a jumbo.
It is however, not a Range Rover. The cabin is not nearly as spacious and much less
luxurious. Plastic is everywhere and the feeling of traveling "first class" is somewhat lost. It
is however a fantastic driving experience, the road is gripped tighter than a thong on a fat
lass and the cabin does fell sporty with it.
If you're after a Porsche Cayenne beater then this is a great choice. Residuals are much
better and it's arguably much better looking. I would however recommend the original.
For only £7000 more the Range Rover Vogue Supercharged has the same engine as the
Sport but tuned to an even more mental 400bhp for an even sweeter V8 rumble. It's
quicker to 60 although being bigger, heavier and more luxurious will only manage
130mph. Oh well, I'm sure you'll live.
Jan 09, 2008
by Anonymous
Dec 26, 2007
Overfinch toys make it look the part.. wouldnt go for a standard one. Worth a shout for a change..Dec 26, 2007
by Mark H
Nov 27, 2007
comefortable, quick and fun to driveNov 27, 2007
What users have asked
Has anyone had to change shocks and struts on a 2006 range rover sport?
I noticed going over speed bumps and dips, my car bottoms out. Suspension seems stiff and car doesn't drive as smooth and quiet. Wondering if this is the solution and how much does it cost?
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2004 Range Rover HSE
Just got Car back yesterday from having a timing chain guides and chain replaced I go 30 miles down the road a oil light comes on and tells me I need to pull over I get to the stoplight and it dies and it sputters when I try to crank it up again I am stranded on the side of the road right now helpWhat can it be
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2006 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Pricing
Original MSRP
$57,250 to $70,250Price range
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N/ATrims & specs
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Rear headphone jacks · Headphones: rear · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control · 1 subwoofer
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: wood · Dash trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio
Driver Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.73 · Locking differential: rear · Transfer Case: electronic
Exterior Features
Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: self-leveling
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: heated
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 6
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Safety
Parking sensors: front
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: ride control · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Tires and Rims
Wheels: alloy
Windows
Liftgate window: manual flip-up
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Rear headphone jacks · Headphones: rear · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Premium Brand: Harman-Kardon · AM/FM radio · Rear audio: rear volume control · 1 subwoofer
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brakes: ventilated disc
Comfort Features
Center console trim: wood · Door trim: wood · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front
Convenience Features
Center console: front console with storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls
Driver Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
4WD Type: full time · Axle ratio: 3.54 · Locking differential: rear · Transfer Case: electronic
Exterior Features
Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Video system: DVD player
Instrumentation
Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Headlights: HID
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 6
Rear Seats
Type: 60-40 split bench
Roof
Moonroof: power glass
Safety
Parking sensors: rear
Seatbelts
Rear center seatbelt: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: underbody
Suspension
Driver Adjustable Suspension: height · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: double wishbones · Leveling: self leveling suspension · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: double wishbone · Stabilizer bar(s): rear · Suspension control: electronic
Telematics
Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Windows
Liftgate window: manual flip-up