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    2008 Range Rover Sport

    The 2008 Range Rover Sport is a large SUV. When it was new, prices in New Zealand started around $129,990.

    There is 1 variant of the Range Rover Sport available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in mid-2005.

    The 2008 Range Rover Sport was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Engine options for the Range Rover Sport include 2.7L in-line 6-cylinder turbo (140kW/390Nm), 3.6L v8 turbo (200kW/640Nm), 4.2L v8 supercharger (287kW/440Nm) and 4.4L v8 (220kW/440Nm). All variants feature 6-speed automatic with manual mode transmission. All variants feature 4x4.

    Retail Price
    $129,990 - $164,990
    Transmission
    6-speed auto
    Driven Wheels
    4x4
    Fuel Type
    Diesel or Premium Unleaded
    Body Types
    Sport Utility Vehicle
    Powertrain Type
    N/A
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    Retail Price
    $129,990 - $164,990
    Transmission
    6-speed auto
    Driven Wheels
    4x4
    Fuel Type
    Diesel or Premium Unleaded
    Body Types
    Sport Utility Vehicle
    Powertrain Type
    N/A

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    2008 Range Rover Sport

    Available Variants

    The Range Rover Sport comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Base and the most expensive being Base.

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    Power to Weight
    55.34 - 108.42 kW/t
    55.34 kW/t
    151.44 kW/t
    Boot Space
    958 litres
    249 litres
    958 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    10 - 15.9 L/100km
    8.1 L/100km
    15.9 L/100km
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    2 - 3 years
    1 year
    6 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    3,070 - 3,125 kg
    2,610 kg
    3,125 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    3,500 kg
    2,250 kg
    3,500 kg
    Approach Angle
    34°
    21.9°
    34°
    Departure Angle
    29°
    21.1°
    33.6°
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    281 mm
    212 mm
    300 mm
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    2008 Range Rover Sport

    Historical Information

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    SE

    2025

    $173,900

    Dynamic Se

    2025

    $194,900

    Dynamic Hse

    2025

    $209,900

    Autobiography

    2025

    $249,900

    Sv Edition One

    2025

    $379,900

    Year
    2025
    Engine Type
    3.0L Mhev
    3.0L Phev
    4.4L Combustion
    4.4L Mhev
    Fuel
    Diesel
    Electric
    Unleaded
    Premium Unleaded
    Transmission
    Automatic
    Body Type
    Sport Utility Vehicle
    Number of Doors
    5 Doors
    Drivetrain
    4x4
    Maximum Power
    184 kW
    221 kW
    257 kW
    338 kW
    390 kW
    405 kW
    467 kW

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    2008 Range Rover Sport

    Dimensions

    4,788 mm
    1,928 mm
    1,817 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,788 mm
    Overall Width1,928 mm
    Overall Height1,817 mm
    Wheelbase2,745 mm
    Turning Circle11,600 mm
    Load Capacity540 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    2008 Range Rover Sport

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Range Rover Sport is the base variant that starts from $129,990.

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    The most expensive Range Rover Sport is the base variant that starts from $164,990.

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    The best towing capacity of a Range Rover Sport is offered by the base variant which can tow 3500 kg.

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    The largest Range Rover Sport is the base variant which measures 1928mm wide, 4788mm in length and sits 1817mm tall.

    The most powerful Range Rover Sport is the base variant which has 287kW of power and 440nm of torque.

    The Range Rover Sport is built in Great Britain and shipped to New Zealand.

    The heaviest Range Rover Sport is the base variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 3125 kg.

    The Range Rover Sport may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Diesel or Premium Unleaded.

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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