Jul 14
The all-new Range Rover Evoque has entered its final phase of testing, with hundreds of prototype models dispatched around the globe for trial in the toughest climates and conditions.
Land Rover is making no secret of the operation – its design team has fitted ten prototypes with funky camouflage wraps, to introduce the new car in ten key cities worldwide.
Ordinarily prototypes are disguised for discretion, but these ten are intended to be seen. The funky camouflage imagery is actually a GPS mapping trail of ten key cities for Evoque, with each vehicle saying ‘Hello’ to its city. It signals the eagerly awaited global launch of the new Evoque.
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Jul 01
The first official picture of the all-new compact Range Rover is released today, following an exclusive preview in London for guests attending a 40th birthday celebration of Range Rover held in partnership with VOGUE magazine*.
Named the Range Rover Evoque, this all-new coupé will join the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport line-up in the summer of 2011. It will be the smallest, lightest and most fuel efficient Range Rover ever produced. Customers have a choice of both a 4WD and a 2WD version, with a sub 130g/km CO2 demonstrating the Range Rover brand’s commitment to environmental sustainability.
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Jun 17
A new, class-leading V8 diesel engine, new 8-speed transmission, two significant Terrain Response® upgrades and subtle external styling enhancements are amongst the features on the new 2011 Range Rover – on-sale in the UK from late September 2010.
“The 2011 Range Rover retains its position as one of the world’s most complete luxury vehicles. Its combination of reduced CO2 emissions and superior engine performance continue to make it a clear industry benchmark. And with the introduction of our all-new ‘super diesel’, we see the Range Rover delivering over 30mpg for the first time,” said Phil Popham, Land Rover managing director.
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Mar 15
Vehicle remapping specialist Superchips Ltd has launched a new upgrade for the prestigious Range Rover TDV8 and Sport models.
After several months of intensive research and development, Superchips’ technicians pinpointed a number of performance enhancement opportunities within the Range Rover’s ECU to create an improved map for the 3.6-litre, twin turbocharged V8 diesel machine.
The Range Rover’s ECU settings were carefully optimised to remove any compromises on Superchips’ state of the art four wheel drive chassis dynomometer and fully validated via a comprehensive road testing program, which highlighted a transformation in both performance and driveability.
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Jan 05
Autocar readers have overwhelmingly voted for the British-built Range Rover as their Car of the Decade, in a poll run on autocar.co.uk during the past month.
The poll received 7500 votes with the Range Rover taking 18 per cent, nearly a fifth of the votes.
The British-built Range Rover was launched in 2001 to widespread acclaim. In the Autocar poll it beat off stiff competition from the MkII Lotus Elise, also built in the UK, which took second place with 12.5 per cent of the vote, and the Bugatti Veyron and Nissan GT-R, which each polled 8.8 per cent of the total to finish joint third.
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Sep 24
* The most luxurious and exclusive off-roader ever – only one hundred will be produced each year for the global market
* Based on 2010 MY 503 bhp Supercharged or TDV8 Range Rover
* Completely bespoke interior and exterior, featuring:
* 31 piece gunstock walnut or special wood veneers for dashboard, consoles and door inserts
* Individually numbered build plaque hand-made by Holland & Holland’s own gun engravers
* Holland & Holland style engraving to steering wheel spokes with option of bespoke engraving to match client’s gun
* Complete interior in unique colour, extra fine hides, with recessed Holland & Holland signature line in contrast colour
* Unique four-seater layout featuring hand-veneered rear console with integrated refrigerator and Holland & Holland crystal ware
* Self-replenishing drinks cabinet featuring Pol Roger champagne, The Balvenie single malt whisky, Hendrick’s small-batch gin, Ivan the Terrible luxury vodka and Willow Spring Water from the Lake District.
* Hand crafted gun cabinet to luggage compartment with fitted drawers for guns, cartridges etc.
* Four unique exterior colours – with optional Duo Tone paintwork
* Priced from £120,894 for export, from £139,650 OTR in the UK
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