2012 Geneva Motor Show – Range Rover Evoque Convertible

I’ve always liked the looks and style of the Range Rover Evoque but the idea of a convertible SUV is just ridiculous, but at least it is better than the hideous Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet. Anyway, Land Rover has introduced the concept at the Geneva Motor Show and in the next few months it will analyze whether they will put the model into production. The idea behind this concept is to figure out if there is a market for such a car, a method that Land Rover used before when they developed the DC100 concepts which could form the foundation of the new Defender.

The convertible version of the Range Rover Evoque could be 2WD or 4WD and either gasoline- or diesel-powered. According to the engineers from Land Rover, about 75kg of strengthening is necessary in comparison to the hard-top sibling which as you probably know is a huge success for the British automaker.

If the car will get the green light for production, Land Rover is going to spend two years for engineering the car before they will be able to actually sell this model. Most likely, the car will be manufactured at the company’s Halewood factory. The regular Evoque has been sold so far in approximately 50,000 units and the company has already got orders for another 60,000 cars so this convertible version might boost sales even further.

The concept shown at the event in Switzerland has a fully retractable roof system and can seat four people. It also benefits from a roll-over protection system while inside the cabin it has a lot of goodies, such as an 8-inch dual touchscreen display, surround cameras, Terrain Response, Meridian sound system and others as well. It rides on 21-inch alloys and comes in a metallic Causeway Grey paint.

If this drop-top version of the Range Rover Evoque will be produced, it will cost approximately 10-15% more than the 3-door hard-top version so it will carry a price tag of approximately 30,795 pounds in today’s money.

Source: Land Rover via Autocar.co.uk

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Range Rover gets three special editions

The current generation of the Range Rover has reached its 10^th anniversary and for this occasion the British automaker Land Rover has decided to launch not one, but three special editions of the popular SUV. Most likely these can be considered as the last hurrah before the next generation of the Range Rover will make its debut this summer.

The 4.4 TDV8 Vogue and Vogue SE models will be replaced by the Westminster edition in March when it will hit the dealerships at a starting price of 69,995 pounds. The car features a bespoke “Noble” finish for the side vents and the front grille, along with a new design for the 20-inch alloy wheels. Aside from these, the SUV will also feature special Westminster badging.

Inside the cabin of this edition we notice the Grand Black trim and special carpets. This Range Rover also gets heated and cooled seats, as well as an upgraded audio system. Clients will be able to choose from one of the seven exterior paint finishes and one of the five interior trim themes.

Both the 4.4 TDV8 Autobiography and the 5.0 V8 Supercharged Autobiography specials will feature the Range Rover Design Pack in the standard configuration. The front and rear bumpers get a look, while the front grille adopts a “Titan” theme. Both versions will be riding on 20-inch alloy wheels that are finished in Shadow Chrome.

Inside the cabin of these two special editions of the Range Rover there will be the Seat Style pack as standard which means that the rear seats are heated + cooled, plus they can recline. Aside from this, the seats come with lumbar adjustment, while the front passenger seat can be adjusted forward in order to improve the rear legroom.

The price for the TDV8 model will start from 84,295 pounds, while the more powerful Supercharged model has a base price of 86,896 pounds.

Source: Land Rover via Autocar.co.uk

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Germany gets Land Rover Defender Blaster Edition

Land Rover Defender Blaser Edition

The British automaker Land Rover has introduced a special edition of the legendary Defender model which will be limited to only 60 units. This Blaster Edition is based on the Defender 110 SE double cab model and comes painted in Keswick Green. Among its most noticeable goodies, we notice the trailer hitch, an expedition roof rack, a snorkel air intake, an electric winch, black leather seats and a rear spot light.

There’s also a custom fitted gun case built into the cargo area which is capable of accommodating up to five rifles. In the case’s bottom there are two drawers for ammunition as well as other types of small gear.

Land Rover Defender Blaser Edition

The Land Rover Defender Blaster Edition is motivated by a 2.2-liter turbo diesel Euro-5 compliant engine that has a particulate filter. This power unit develops 122 hp (90 kW) and has a peak torque of 266 lb.-ft (360 Nm).

The car will make its official debut this month at the largest trade fair for hunting and fishing in Europe which will be organized in Dortmund from January 31^st, before going on sale in the following period for 49,500 euros.

Land Rover Defender Blaser Edition

Source: Land Rover via WCF

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Range Rover Evoque by Startech announced

Range Rover Evoque by Startech

For those of you who haven’t heard about Startech, they are a branch of Brabus, the very famous Mercedes-Benz tuners. The Range Rover Evoque you see in these photos will make its first public appearance at the upcoming 2011 Dubai International Auto Show. At the moment, they’ve only created a bodykit for the sexy crossover, but they are also working on a power boost for the 2.0-liter SI4 gasoline engine.

The aero kit for the Evoque brings a new front fascia that was developed in the wind tunnel and has bigger air vents. According to Startech, the new front spoiler of the car can increase the downforce on the front axle.

Range Rover Evoque by Startech

At the back, we find a new rear bumper that has an integrated diffuser, along with a roof spoiler and a new set of tail pipes. The crossover can ride on 21- or 22-inch alloys that have a cool dark finish. The new suspension system developed by the tuner for this model can lower the ride height by up to 35 mm.

Inside the cabin, the Range Rover Evoque comes with aluminum pedals, a sport steering wheel, new footrests and a revised shifter. Other than that, it has Alcantara and leather upholstery, plus a bunch of carbon fiber styling accents.

Source: Startech via ZerCustoms

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Spy shots – 2013 Range Rover

The new generation of the Range Rover will arrive in 2013 and it is expected to feature a lightweight rivet-bonded aluminum chassis which is based on a modified platform that underpins the XJ model. By implementing this new lightweight material, the car will probably be up to 40% lighter in comparison to the current model so it is expected to be 660-880 pounds lighter.

For certain elements like the rear tailgate and the body panels, the company’s engineers will use advanced composites. As a result, the car will have a curb weight similar to that of a fully-loaded luxury sedan, promising to bring better fuel efficiency and increased performance. Some of the models are expected to deliver 33.3 mpg in the combined cycle.

Land Rover will use the same platform for the Range Rover Sport that will replace the LR4 model in the company’s lineup and it will be available for the first time in its history with a 7-seat configuration.

The photographers from Motor Authority have managed to grab a few spy shots with one of the prototypes while conducting some tests in Germany. Also known as the L405, the new generation of the Range Rover appears to be a little bit longer compared to the model you see on the roads today, while the roofline will be lowered significantly. As a result, the offroader will look smaller and it should have a lower drag.

As for the engines, most likely these will be borrowed from the current generation model, including here the V8 5.0-liter supercharged and naturally aspirated engines, along with a few new turbodiesels that will probably be available only in Europe since the U.S. is not a big fan of diesels. The British automaker will also be working on a hybrid version of the Range Rover that will be able to return somewhere around 33 mpg.

The new generation of the Land Rover Range Rover will probably make its official debut next March at the 2012 edition of the Geneva Motor Show or later on in April at the New York Auto Show.

Source: Motor Authority

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New Info About 4th Generation Range Rover Emerge

The fourth generation of the highly successful Land Rover Range Rover will be launched in fall 2012 and according to company insiders, it promises to be the most radical and technically advanced model in the entire history of the British brand.

This rendering was created by the guys from Autocar.co.uk by using accurate info from Land Rover sources to show how the all-new Range Rover will look like when it will replace the current third generation model that was launched more than a decade ago.

Known within the company as the L405, the new Range Rover will adopt some of the styling of the sleek Evoque and as a consequence it will ditch some of the design cues of the model that have been around for decades. The interior cabin of the SUV promises to offer a considerably higher level of quality and luxury.

The vehicle is going to be manufactured around an all-new pressed aluminum monocoque so it will lose some weight compared to the current model, although it will be bigger. Autocar says that the British engineers will manage to shave off about 500 kg and the new model will be 25 mm longer.

With this newly developed architecture, the rear wheels of the Range Rover have been pushed further towards the back of the vehicle and the advantage is that the new model will offer more legroom by up to 125mm and thanks to the fact that the rear doors will be longer, the cabin access will be further improved as well.

Compared to today’s Range Rover Sport, the fourth generation of the SUV will adopt a more sloping roofline and a more steeply raked windscreen while the headlamps will be less obtrusive and slimmer. The vent in the front wing will be slanted in order to reflect the angle of the car’s windscreen.

The car will be motivated by the same array of V6 & V8 diesels, as well as V8 and supercharged V8 engines. Some say that Land Rover also plans on offering a gasoline V6 and a supercharged V6 gasoline unit. The new gasoline V6 might make it into a hybrid version of the Range Rover which the automaker previewed earlier this year when they’ve unveiled the Range_e concept. Most likely, it will adopt a 69 kW electric motor which will be incorporated in the 8-speed automatic gearbox. It will feature a 14 kWh battery and it will be able to offer a drive range of up 20 miles on electric mode.

Compared to the current model, all of the next generation variants of the Range Rover will be considerably more frugal thanks mostly to the implementation of the pressed & riveted aluminum monocoque we’ve mentioned before. It is expected that the entry-level Range Rover TDV6 model will have CO2 emissions of less than 200 g/km.

Source: Autocar

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Next-gen Range Rover Spied

Our esteemed colleagues from Auto Express have captured a few spy shots with the upcoming generation of the Land Rover Range Rover. Set to rival the Porsche Cayenne as well as the soon-to-be-released Maserati Kubang and Bentley’s SUV, the all-new Range Rover will feature a more modern appearance, rounding off the edges and adding LED daytime running lights.

Compared to the current model, the new one will weigh 500 kg less thanks to the implementation of an aluminum chassis which will lower the overall weight of the car to about 2,000 kg. Aside from going on a diet, the new Range Rover will be motivated by a revised 4.4-liter diesel engine that will develop 320 hp. The engine is going to be mated to an updated 8-speed automatic transmission that will feature the stop/start technology. This means that the CO2 emissions will be reduced from the current 253 g/km to less than 180 g/km, while fuel economy will be up to 35 mpg UK.

Also in the works are a V6 engine and a beefier V8 supercharged 5.0-liter unit. Rumors say that the British engineers are also working on a hybrid variant that will have an electric motor attached to the gearbox.

As for the interior cabin, expect to see more rear space for the passengers, due to some complaints that the current Range Rover is not spacious enough in the back. In addition, the car will get a whole bunch of gadgets, like direct syncing of smartphones as well as integration of devices like a tablet for the rear seat entertainment.

The new generation of the Land Rover Range Rover is scheduled to make its official debut in March 2012 at the Geneva Motor Show. Sales are expected to commence in the summer for a base price of about 70,000 pounds, which is more than the current model.

Source: Auto Express

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Geneva Preview – Land Rover Range_e

It seems that Land Rover will be bringing the plug-in diesel hybrid version of their popular Range Rover model next month at Geneva. Based on the Range Rover Sport, the car will have a V6 3.0-liter turbodiesel engine, mated to a ZF 8-speed automatic gearbox as well as an electric motor. The SUV will have a driving range of approximately 700 miles and it can drive about 20 miles running only on electric mode.

Also heading for this year’s Geneva Motor Show will be the Range Rover Autobiography Ultimate Edition, the Evoque in two and 4-door guise as well as the 2011 Discovery/LR4 Landmark Edition. As previously mentioned, the first one is described to be the most luxurious Land Rover ever made, featuring yacht-inspired teak flooring and iPads for the rear passengers.

The Evoque will be available with a bundle of trim levels, offering customers a wide array of customization options. The Discovery/LR4 Landmark will be available in a limited edition and will come in either a White or Black theme with upscale interiors plus unique color treatments.

Source: Land Rover via AutoBlog

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Revere London 2011 Range Rover Sport

One of the most desirable SUVs for tuners is without any doubt the Range Rover. Earlier today we showed you the 2011 Arden Range Rover AR7 Highlander and now we have another tuned model, this time courtesy of Revere London.

With this tuning program, the popular SUV got a signature Revere grill while the rest of the front end has consists of a plastic front bumper and a lower fascia that is guaranteed to fit with the OEM body components. The car has a more aggressive look thanks to the contrasting paint color for the air dam and the Hella fog lamps.

Revere announced that they will be matching several body components to the overall color of the Range Rover Sport. The air suspension now benefits from a lowering module, allowing those massive 22-inch Revere aluminum rims to fit snugly into the wheel wells.

As far as the cabin is concerned, it will be available in over 15 different colors of leather. According to Revere, everything inside can be stitched or covered in whatever method the customer requests. In addition, this Range Rover Sport benefits from a custom-designed steering wheel, gauges as well as various audio and visual equipments.

The model fitted with the V8 4.2-liter supercharged engine will generate 410 hp thanks to the reprogramming of the ECU. The standard brakes have been replaced by Brembo units, allowing the car to stop more efficiently.

I’ve always liked subtle tuning programs and I have to say that this Revere London 2011 Range Rover Sport looks very nice.

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Most Luxurious Range Rover Announced

Dubbed the Autobiography Ultimate Edition, this 2012 Range Rover promises to be the most luxurious version ever launched. Under its hood you will find a LR-V8 5.0 supercharged engine that outputs 510 PS and 625 Nm of torque, allowing this SUV to do the 0-62 mph sprint in only 5, 9 seconds.

The car is also available with a more down-to-earth engine, a 4.4-liter LR-TDV8 diesel unit that develops 313 PS and 700 Nm of torque. This power unit is mated to an 8-speed ZF automatic transmission drive select with the paddle shift technology. This hardware combination allows the Range Rover Autobiography Ultimate Edition to offer a combined cycle of 30.1 mpg. 0-62 mph is done in 7, 5 seconds while 50-70 mph in 5, 1 seconds.

One of the most luxurious features of this Range Rover would have to be the iPads for the rear seats which come as standard. Other high-end features include the hand-crafted leather and aluminum interior trim parts and the yacht-inspired teak loadspace floor.

No word about the price of this beauty has been revealed, but we do know that Land Rover will be making only 500 units of this Range Rover Autobiography Ultimate Edition which will be sold in more than 20 markets worldwide.

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Project Kahn Reveals Range Rover Sport Trio

Project Kahn Range Rover Sport Trio

The British tuning company Project Kahn has revealed its 2011 lineup of modified Range Rover Sport models, which consists of three configurations featuring select interior and exterior appointments as well as some welcomed performance boosts.

First on the agenda is the Range Rover 3.0 TDV6 RSE Signature Edition, the entry-level model of this range. The car comes with a very generous exterior styling package that includes the following: twin mesh front grille and vents, roof spoiler, bumpers and massive 22-inch Kahn RSL alloy rims. Inside the cabin, the car features front headrests in twin mesh, Kahn clock and gauges, stainless steel sill plates, leather key ring and inserts with Swarovski diamonds. A “unique deep rumble sound” is guaranteed by the Project Kahn Acoustic Supersound four-pipe exhaust system.

Project Kahn Range Rover Sport Trio

The second car from this trio is the Range Rover Sport RSE300 Cosworth which benefits from the bodykit of the Signature Edition and also packs additional features, such as: LED daytime running lights, a so-called painted floating roof, boot spoiler and impressive 22-inch RS Matte Pearl Grey wheels. According to Project Kahn, a Cosworth engine conversion offers more juice under the hood.

Project Kahn Range Rover Sport Trio

The top-of-the-line model is the RS600 which is available with a 6-piece bodykit, custom wheels and integrated LED lights. Inside the cabin, this model is covered in high-quality perforated and quilted leather which is complemented by the contrasting stitching that was applied to the steering wheel as well as the gear shifter. Other goodies include the leather key ring and the blue Project Kahn clock and gauges.

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