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Land Rover is calling
the all new Range Rover 2013 the world's most
refined and capable luxury SUV.
The all-new Range Rover is the most
capable and most luxurious Land Rover yet. Lighter,
stronger and with new levels of refinement, the
Range Rover reinforces its position as the world’s
finest luxury SUV.
The fourth generation of the
unique Range Rover line, the all-new model has been
developed from the ground up, capturing the
innovative spirit and iconic design of the original
model which changed the world of motoring when it
was launched over
40 years ago. The world’s first
SUV with a revolutionary lightweight all-aluminium monocoque body structure is 39 per cent lighter than
the steel body in the outgoing model enabling total
vehicle weight savings of up to 420kg.
The lightweight aluminium platform
has delivered significant enhancements in
performance and agility, along with a transformation
in fuel economy and CO2 emissions.
In addition to the strong and
rigid lightweight body, an all-new aluminium front
and rear chassis architecture has been developed
with completely re-engineered four-corner air
suspension. While the luxurious ride has been
retained, the vehicle’s handling and agility have
been significantly improved. The new suspension
architecture delivers flatter, more confident
cornering, with natural and intuitive steering feel.
John Edwards, Land Rover Global
Brand Director, said: “The new Range Rover preserves
the essential, unique character of the vehicle –
that special blend of luxury, performance and
unmatched all-terrain capability. However, its clean
sheet design and revolutionary lightweight
construction have enabled us to transform the
experience for luxury vehicle customers, with a step
change in comfort, refinement and handling.”
The all-new Range Rover has a
clean and elegant shape which is derived from a
fresh new interpretation of Range Rover design cues.
While instantly recognisable as a Range Rover, the
new vehicle takes a significant step forward with a
bold evolution of the model’s iconic design
language.
“Designing the next generation
Range Rover, following over forty years of success,
came with a huge responsibility to protect the DNA
of such an icon,” said Gerry McGovern, Land Rover
Design Director and Chief Creative Officer.
“Our design team worked incredibly
hard to capture the elegant proportions and pure
surfaces which have been a feature of the best Range
Rover designs.”
With Land Rover strength at its
heart, the new model has been engineered from the
ground up to be the most capable, most refined Range
Rover ever.
Amongst the industry-leading
innovations is a ground-breaking next-generation
version of Land Rover’s Terrain Response® system,
which analyses the current driving conditions and
automatically selects the most suitable vehicle
settings for the terrain.
To ensure exceptional durability
and reliability, the new model has been subjected to
Land Rover’s punishing on- and off-road test and
development regime, with a fleet of development
vehicles covering millions of miles over 18 months
of arduous tests in more than 20 countries with
extremes of climate and road surfaces.
Within the cabin, the all-new
Range Rover provides occupants with a sensation of
serene isolation, meeting the highest luxury car
standards for refinement.
Measures like the rigorously
optimised body structure and acoustic lamination of
the windscreen and side door glass have
significantly reduced noise levels, while the new
suspension architecture has enabled engineers to
achieve even more luxurious ride comfort and
refinement.
The sumptuous interior
incorporates distinctive Range Rover design cues,
but executed with a very contemporary treatment, and
clean, elegant surfaces which are flawlessly
presented using the finest leathers and veneers.
With over 118mm more legroom, the rear occupants
benefit from vastly increased space and comfort,
with the option of a new two-seat Executive Class
seating package for the ultimate in rear-seat
luxury.
To deliver the model’s
characteristic effortless performance, customers
have the choice of refined V8 petrol engines and
TDV6 and SDV8 diesel engines combining responsive
performance with outstanding CO2 emissions.
The all-new Range Rover has been
engineered with the latest developments in vehicle
technologies, from interior luxury features such as
exclusive Meridian surround sound music systems and
power upper and lower tailgates, to advanced chassis
and driver assistance technologies.
Designed and engineered at Land
Rover’s development centres in the UK, the new Range
Rover will be produced in a new, state-of-the-art
manufacturing facility at Solihull, UK - employing
the latest low-energy aluminium body construction
technologies.
Clean and contemporary design
The all-new Range Rover has a clean and elegant
shape which is derived from a fresh new
interpretation of Range Rover design cues. While
instantly recognisable as a Range Rover, the new
vehicle takes a significant step forward with a bold
evolution of the model’s iconic design language.
At just under 5m long, the new
Range Rover has a very similar footprint to the
outgoing model, but with a smoother and more
streamline profile – the most aerodynamic Range
Rover ever, with a drag coefficient starting from
0.34 – the roofline sits 20mm lower in access mode.
The luxurious interior has a
modern and pure character, incorporating distinctive
Range Rover design cues, but with a fresh and very
contemporary treatment. The cabin retains the
characteristic strong, architectural forms, and
these are emphasised by extremely clean and elegant
surfaces which are flawlessly executed using the
finest leathers and veneers.
With over 118mm more legroom, the
rear compartment offers vastly more space and
comfort, with the option of the desirable new
two-seat Executive Class seating package for the
ultimate in rear-seat luxury.
To enable customers to create
their perfect bespoke vehicle, the unique luxury
ambience of the new Range Rover can be extensively
tailored with an indulgent choice of colours,
finishes and special details, from the
immaculately-trimmed colour-themed interiors of the
exclusive Autobiography series, to the stylish range
of alloy wheels up to 22 inches in diameter.
 Off
Road Capability
The all-new Range Rover has been engineered from the
ground up to be the most refined, most capable Range
Rover ever. With the adoption of the latest body and
chassis technologies, the vehicle’s all-terrain
performance has moved on to another level, both in
the breadth and accessibility of its off-road
capability, and its on-road handling and refinement.
Amongst the industry-leading
innovations is a ground-breaking next-generation
version of Land Rover’s Terrain Response® system,
which analyses the current driving conditions and
automatically select the most suitable vehicle
settings.
An all-new state-of-the-art
lightweight suspension architecture delivers
class-leading wheel travel, providing exceptional
wheel articulation and composure to deal with the
toughest conditions.
Outstanding traction and dynamic stability is
provided by the proven Range Rover full-time
intelligent 4WD system, with a two-speed transfer
box, working in parallel with the sophisticated
electronic traction control systems.
The new Range Rover’s unmatched
breadth of capability is also reflected in its
tremendously strong structure with enhanced body
geometry for all-terrain conditions, wading depth
which has improved by 200mm to 900mm, and its
position as the best towing vehicle in its class
with a 3,500kg trailer capability.
To ensure exceptional durability
and reliability, the new Range Rover has been
subjected to Land Rover’s punishing on- and off-road
test and development regime, with a fleet of
development vehicles covering countless thousands of
miles over 18 months of arduous tests in over 20
countries with extremes of climate and road
surfaces.
Refined
Engines
Range Rovers are renowned for providing occupants a
sensation of serene isolation from the hectic world
outside, and the new model has been engineered to
meet the highest luxury car standards for
refinement.
Meticulous attention to detail
throughout the development process has eliminated
all unwanted sounds and traces of harshness, and
measures like the rigorously optimised body
structure, acoustic lamination of the windscreen and
side door glass, and new dual-isolated engine mounts
have led to a significant reduction in noise levels.
The new chassis architecture is
combined with completely re-engineered four-corner
air suspension, and together they have enabled
engineers to achieve even more luxurious ride
comfort and refinement, in addition to transformed
on-road handling, with more confident and agile
cornering.
With its highly acclaimed line-up
of torque-rich engines, the new Range Rover delivers
swift and effortless performance. Customers have a
choice of two petrol (5.0-litre 375 PS LR-V8 and
510PS LR-V8 Supercharged) and two diesel (3.0-litre
258PS TDV6 and 4.4-litre 339PS SDV8) engines, all of
which are now paired with a smooth and responsive
eight-speed automatic transmission.
True to the Range Rover DNA, the
new model features the unique Command Driving
Position, placing the driver in an elevated, upright
seating position – typically over 90mm higher than
other premium SUVs – to provide a supreme sense of
confidence and control.
Lightweight
Construction
The all-new Range Rover features a revolutionary
all-aluminium monocoque body structure which is 39
per cent lighter than the steel body in the outgoing
model.
Continuing Jaguar Land Rover’s
leadership in such aerospace-inspired,
high-performance lightweight structures, the
all-aluminium body enables the new vehicle to
significantly enhance both performance and
efficiency.
Combined with weight savings
throughout the chassis and driveline, the
lightweight structure contributes to a
model-for-model weight saving of up to 350kg
compared to the outgoing vehicle.
This weight saving heightens the
characteristic Range Rover sensation of effortless
performance, but also improves efficiency. For
example, the 510PS LR-V8 Supercharged model can now
accelerate from 0—60mph in just 5.1 seconds, a
reduction of 0.8 seconds over the outgoing model.
Fuel consumption, however, is cut by 9 per cent.
The lighter structure has also
made it possible to introduce the sophisticated
3.0-litre TDV6 engine into the model line. With
performance just as strong as the previous 4.4-litre
TDV8 Range Rover, the smaller engine takes the total
weight saving up to 420kg, and delivers a dramatic
22 per cent reduction in fuel consumption and CO2
emissions, achieving figures of 37.7mpg (7.5
lit/100km) and 196g/km.
The new Range Rover’s
environmental credentials will be further enhanced
by the introduction of a state-of-the-art
high-efficiency diesel hybrid model later in 2013
(target CO2 169g/km).
Premium Range Rover
technologies
The all-new Range Rover has been engineered with the
latest developments in vehicle technologies, from
interior luxury features to advanced chassis and
driver assistance technologies.
The interior is packed with a full
suite of premium features to provide both front and
rear seat passengers with the same peerless luxury
experience. Their well-being is assured by the
latest interior technologies for comfort,
convenience and seamless connectivity. The new and
improved features include:
Convenience – premium features including keyless
entry, soft door close with power latching, power
upper and lower tailgates, cooler compartments, and
electrically deployable towbar
High-end audio – exclusive Meridian surround sound
music systems with audiophile-quality sound
Displays – state-of-the-art high-resolution
displays, include the stunning full digital
instrument cluster and the central 8-inch
touch-screen with Dual-View functionality
Voice control and connectivity – a seamless
connectivity package for mobile devices
Climate control – all-new best-in-class climate
control systems, including the powerful new premium
four-zone system and Park Heater timer facility
Luxurious seating – upgraded seating with luxurious
new features such as multi-mode massage, and the
exclusive new Executive Class rear seating package
Interior illumination – the latest LED illumination
for subtle and sophisticated ambient lighting,
including the ability to change the colour scheme to
suit the driver’s mood
To enhance dynamic performance, and to ensure that
drivers enjoy a relaxed and stress-free experience
behind the wheel, the new Range Rover incorporates a
comprehensive range of advanced chassis and driver
assistance technologies. Among the new and enhanced
features are:
Two-channel Dynamic Response active lean control,
and Adaptive Dynamics with continuously variable
damping
Electric Power Assisted Steering, which enables Park
Assist – the latest automated technology to help
drivers parallel park their car in tight urban
parking spots
Adaptive Cruise Control – with new Queue Assist
feature which allows the system to continue
functioning at low speeds and down to a complete
stop
Intelligent Emergency Braking (including Advanced
Emergency Brake Assist) – to help drivers avoid a
collision if the traffic ahead slows quickly or
another vehicle suddenly moves into their lane
Blind Spot Monitoring – with new Closing Vehicle
Sensing feature to detect vehicles which are closing
quickly from a further distance behind
Reverse Traffic Detection – to warn drivers of
potential collisions during reversing manoeuvres
Adjustable Speed Limiter Device – enables the driver
to set their own personal maximum speed
Surround Camera System – with T Junction view,
Trailer reverse park guidance, and Trailer hitch
guidance.
On sale in South Africa in 2013
the all-new Range Rover will be a truly global car,
available in over 160 markets worldwide. |
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