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All-Terrain Conquering SUVs

The New Land Rover Dominates Earth's Harshest Landscapes

— January 6, 2014 — Autos
While you can spend days poring over statistics about torque, horsepower and suspension, the only way to truly gauge a vehicle’s performance is to push it to the limit in the real world. This is exactly what Land Rover has been doing with their all-new Range Rover Sport in a series called "Driven Challenges." After conquering the world-famous Pike's Peak International Hill Climb, the next challenge for the elegantly rugged SUV was to go off-road in one of the harshest landscapes on Earth. Captured in a wonderfully shot mini documentary, the Range Rover Sport surpassed all expectations.

The Empty Quarter is the largest sand desert in the world. It covers over 250,000 square miles, making it nearly as large as the state of Texas. Rife with scorpions and camel spiders, and with temperatures regularly reaching 115 degrees Fahrenheit, it is an incredibly arid and severe terrain. It's notoriously difficult to navigate, with the landscape rapidly shifting between hard packed sand and flowing soft dunes. The terrain alone poses endless unforeseen obstacles and promises difficulty. To capture this epic, one-of-a-kind crossing, a documentary film team was embedded with the crew.

Equipped with a 5.0 Liter LR-V8 engine, the Sport packs a lot of power but that is not all it takes to undergo such an impressive task. The sport comes equipped with the new Terrain Response® 2, which automatically adapts to the terrain, instantly delivering the best performance. Combine that with an all-new four corner air suspension system and the car produces incredibly dynamic handling that can easily conquer any off-road task. This package of performance and handling gave Land Rover complete confidence that the Sport could make it across the Empty Quarter quickly and in style.

Starting before sunrise on the 4th of November, Torrallardona and his navigator set off on their journey. With only a single stop to meet a support team for refueling and maintenance, tensions were extremely high. The team arrived to the finish line to cheers and a sigh of relief from the crew, having crossed 849 km in only 10 hours and 22 minutes. The Sport has set the benchmark to challenge any who may dare venture across the imposing expanses of the Empty Quarter and squarely proved that this SUV can handle it all.

All images credited to Greg Stefano
Trend Themes
1. Off-road Performance - There is a growing trend in the automotive industry for vehicles that can handle harsh off-road terrains, presenting disruptive innovation opportunities in the development of advanced off-road capabilities.
2. Adaptive Terrain Response - Automakers are exploring the use of adaptive terrain response systems that automatically adjust vehicle settings to optimize performance based on the terrain, creating opportunities for disruption in the field of vehicle technology.
3. Documentary Filmmaking - There is a trend towards the use of documentary filmmaking to showcase extraordinary feats and adventures, presenting disruptive innovation opportunities in the field of immersive storytelling and content creation.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - The automotive industry can capitalize on the trend of off-road performance by developing and marketing vehicles specifically designed for tackling challenging terrains, opening up new market segments and customer bases.
2. Vehicle Technology - The development of adaptive terrain response systems presents an opportunity for disruption in the vehicle technology industry, with potential for integrating AI and sensors to enhance off-road capabilities.
3. Media and Entertainment - The trend of documentary filmmaking can be leveraged by the media and entertainment industry to create compelling content that captures remarkable adventures and experiences, attracting audiences seeking immersive storytelling.
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