2018 Range Rover (4th Generation facelift)

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Range Rover gains 395bhp Ingenium straight-six petrol

Land Rover adds 395bhp turbocharged and supercharged engine to luxury SUV, replacing V6

Land Rover has added its new 395bhp Ingenium straight-six petrol engine to the Range Rover. It's available to order now, priced from £83,655.

First introduced on the Range Rover Sport, the new turbocharged Ingenium engines will gradually replace the ageing Ford-sourced supercharged V6s in use across Jaguar and Land Rover's ranges.

The 3.0-litre unit doesn’t abandon the supercharger, though, using an electrically powered version to provide a more instant response before the twin-scroll turbocharger spools up. It also makes use of a 48v mild hybrid system, boosting efficiency by supplying torque to reduce the engine’s workload.

In the Range Rover, the engine produces 395bhp and 406 lb ft of torque, making the 2.3-tonne SUV capable of 0-60mph in 5.9sec and a top speed of 140mph. Land Rover quotes a combined economy figure of 30.4mpg and CO2 emissions of 212g/km.

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/range-rover-gains-395bhp-ingenium-straight-six-petrol

 

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Range Rover Astronaut Edition launched for launched for space flight customers

Revamped version of Range Rover Autobiography features exclusive design tweaks, will only be offered to Virgin Galactic flyers

Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations division has unveiled a special Range Rover Astronaut Edition, which will only be available to people who have signed up to fly into space with Virgin Galactic.

The Astronaut Edition is based on the SVO-developed Range Rover Autobiography, with a number of unique interior and exterior design elements.

It is part of an ongoing collaboration between Land Rover and Virgin Galactic, which is aiming to start offering commercial space flights using its SpaceShipTwo vehicle. So far, around 600 people have signed up as 'Future Astronauts' by reserving a flight.

Exterior changes include an exclusive Zero Gravity Blue paint, bespoke puddle lamp design and Astronaut Edition badging on the rear and side of the car.

The interior features a ‘DNA of flight’ graphic on the carbon fibre centre console lid and rear armrest, and engraved aluminium door handles.

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...onaut-edition-launched-space-flight-customers

 

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Range Rover Launches Astronaut Edition

Land Rover’s latest limited-edition SUV is one that aims for the stars, literally.

In a joint venture celebration of all things British and entrepreneurial, Land Rover and Richard Branson are now offering the most exclusive Range Rovers imaginable. Developed as a collaboration between Land Rover’s Special Vehicles Operation team and Virgin Galactic, Branson’s private space and exploration agency, these Range Rovers can only be ordered and owned by prospective astronauts.

Distinguished by a unique blue exterior hue, which Land Rover stylists refer to as Zero Gravity Blue, these limited-edition Range Rovers also project an outline of the Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo from their puddle lamps. Astronaut Edition badging completes the surface styling upgrades.

The Range Rover Astronaut will only be available to one of the 700 individuals who have paid the R3m ticket price to go on one of Virgin Galactic’s space journeys, the first of which is set to commence later this year.

https://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/range-rover-launches-astronaut-edition/46642/

 

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New 2021 Range Rover spotted with BMW V8 engine

Fifth-generation Land Rover flagship is seen testing with 4.4-litre petrol V8, tipped to be from BMW as part of new tie-up

Land Rover is readying an all-new version of its flagship Range Rover, and prototypes are now being tested on UK roads.

The latest test mule is wearing adapted bodywork of the existing model with different suspension and exhaust components visible. Autocar now understands that this mule has a BMW-sourced 4.4-litre petrol V8 engine under its bonnet.

Earlier rumours Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) would make use of BMW's turbocharged V8 in future offerings were fuelled further by a report that the two firms had agreed on a wide-ranging combustion engine partnership beyond their existing agreement to produce electrified powertrains together.

Production of the outgoing ‘AJ' 5.0-litre supercharged motor is also winding down at Ford's Bridgend factory, which will close next year. JLR, overcoming various financial setbacks, is seeking greater economies of scale and less pressure to invest in future powertrains alone.

With six-cylinder diesel units also expected to come from BMW's stable, it remains to be seen whether - as previously expected - Jaguar Land Rover’s recently launched Ingenium straight six will feature in the new Range Rover.

The prototype also features stretched rear arches and a cutout in the rear bumper, necessary to accommodate the slightly longer wheelbase of the new underpinnings.

With competition from the Bentley Bentayga and Rolls-Royce Cullinan as well as upcoming, more mainstream models such as the BMW X8, Land Rover’s task with the fifth-generation Range Rover is to create a vehicle that surpasses all of these rivals. It will attempt do so using not only its unique heritage but also technological advancements in powertrains, autonomous driving systems and infotainment.

Last year, the firm revealed that the upcoming Range Rover, alongside the next Range Rover Sport, will use an all-new, aluminium-intensive architecture. To prepare for these models, its Solihull plant has gone through a major refit to accommodate the advanced technology that will be used in future Range Rovers.

As a result, production of the Discovery has moved from Solihull to Jaguar Land Rover’s new plant in Nitra, Slovakia, also freeing up room for the potential production of the first electric Range Rovers.

The new Range Rover platform will be significantly lighter than the current model’s D7u architecture, and the lightest of all Jaguar Land Rover platforms.

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-range-rover-2021

 

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Range Rover P400e - no V8, but it’s capable and classy

Range Rover P400e - no V8, but it’s capable and classy

The Range Rover Vogue SE P400e won’t blow you away in terms of performance, but it will keep you and your family comfy

www.iol.co.za

 

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Range Rover gets colour splash for 50th anniversary

A special edition has been released, sporting three new Mk1 Range Rover paint options, unique 'script' badging and other exclusive touches

Land Rover is celebrating an important birthday today: the Range Rover is 50 years old. To mark the occasion, the manufacturer has released a limited-run special edition of the luxury SUV.

Restricted to 1970 examples globally in a reference to the year the first example of the 4x4 rolled off the production line, the Range Rover Fifty features unique ‘script’ badging, created by Land Rover design chief Gerry McGovern, externally and throughout the cabin.

Unique 22in alloy wheel designs and ‘Auric Atlas’ blackexterior trim accents are also present. Most examples will be specced with with four regular exterior paint options: Carpathian Grey, Santorini Black, Rosello Red and Aruba.

Range Rover gets colour splash for 50th anniversary | Autocar

A special edition has been released, sporting three new Mk1 Range Rover paint options, unique 'script' badging and other exclusive touches

www.autocar.co.uk

 

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Exclusive Range Rover Fifty for SA

Land Rover has announced a new limited edition series, of its most premium product.

To celebrate the 1970 heritage date of Range Rover’s introduction, customers will now have option on the Range Rover ‘Fifty’. This new edition is supposed to commemorate the start date of Land Rover’s luxury SUV model, which was 1970 – as such, only 1970 units will be built.

What distinguishes a Range Rover Fifty? It moves through the assembly process to achieve an Autobiography specification build, before technicians adds some trim and finishing bits, to evolve it into a Fifty.

Two distinct 22-inch wheel designs will help Land Rover fans recognise a Fifty in traffic and upon closer inspection, there will be an adequate number of ‘Fifty’ badged on the SUV’s exterior. The cabin will feature distinctive Fifty plaques and illuminated treadplates.

Exclusive Range Rover Fifty for SA

Land Rover has announced a new limited edition series, of its most premium product. To celebrate the 1970 heritage date of Range Rover’s introduction, customers will now have option on the Range Rover ‘Fifty’. This new edition is supposed to commemorate the start date of Land Rover’s luxury SUV...

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Happy bday, Rangie! Range Rover celebrates 50 years of innovation and all-terrain capability | Life

Range Rover celebrates half a century of design and engineering excellence with a special edition Range Rover Fifty model.

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Pricing! New Range Rover SVAutobiography Dynamic Black coming to SA

Land Rover South Africa has quietly added a new Range Rover SVAutobiography Dynamic Black edition to its local range.

Slotting in above the “standard” Range Rover SVAutobiography Dynamic, the new Black edition is priced from R3 932 800 (excluding CO2 tax ... which should amount to an additional R27 462), effectively commanding a R48 300 premium.

The British firm says the SVAutobiography Dynamic Black edition has been designed to “enhance the visual character” of this already purposeful model, combining Santorini Black Metallic paintwork with Narvik Black Gloss exterior accents, 22-inch gloss black wheels (in five split-spoke form) and branded (illuminated) treadplates. Black brake callipers are also part of the package, while the interior boasts Ebony seats with Pimento stitching.

Pricing! New Range Rover SVAutobiography Dynamic Black coming to SA...

Land Rover South Africa has quietly added a new Range Rover SVAutobiography Dynamic Black edition to its local range. Here's how much it costs...

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New Range Rover Fifty special edition: price for South Africa revealed

Land Rover South Africa has released local pricing for the new Range Rover Fifty special-edition model.

Conceived as a tribute to the original Range Rover that debuted some fifty years ago, just 1 970 units will be produced globally (in recognition of the year the original model was launched).

While the package is offered in conjunction with petrol, diesel and plug-in hybrid powertrains in overseas markets, here in South Africa the Fifty appears to ship standard with a 4,4-litre SDV8, in standard wheelbase guise. As a reminder, this powerplant offers 250 kW and 740 N.m to all four wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission.

So, how much cash are you looking at here? Well, the Fifty starts at R3 158 620 (before CO2 tax, which should amount to an additional R18 492), slotting in above the Autobiography trim level on which it’s based. For the record, that amounts to a premium of R106 120.

New Range Rover Fifty special edition: price for South Africa revealed

Land Rover South Africa has released local pricing for the new Range Rover Fifty special-edition model. Here's how much it will cost you...

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Pricing! New Range Rover Westminster Edition models heading to SA

Land Rover South Africa has released local pricing for its new Range Rover Westminster and Westminster Black editions.

The Westminster Edition is based on the Vogue trim level and in South Africa ships with the 4,4-litre SDV8 (in standard wheelbase guise). As a reminder, this powerplant offers 250 kW and 740 N.m to all four wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission.

The special model is priced from R2 379 600 (excluding CO2 emissions tax, which should add R18 492) and features 20-inch gloss-silver alloy wheels and satin body-coloured exterior accents.

Pricing! New Range Rover Westminster Edition models heading to SA

Land Rover South Africa has released local pricing for its new Range Rover Westminster and Westminster Black editions.

www.carmag.co.za

 

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Land Rover Range Rover D350 MHEV 2020 UK review

Should I buy one?

With its new D350 powertrain, the Range Rover’s performance and efficiency are both entirely in character. Mind you, we suspect they also would be for the cheaper D300, which still packs 480lb ft to direct through the eight-speed transmission.

It’d probably take a side-by-side test to feel the difference between a fundamentally excellent pair.

"So close to being a five-star car that it hurts" - why the L405 is a modern classic | Autocar

The fourth-generation Range Rover is here to be judged as a luxury car as much as it is a 4x4

www.autocar.co.uk

 

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Yes, Overfinch has made the Range Rover Autobiography LWB even posher

Range Rover specialist Overfinch has revealed a limited-edition package for the long-wheelbase Range Rover Autobiography.

Dubbed the Sandringham Edition, just five of these units will be produced for the North American market, each featuring refinements to the interior and exterior.

On the outside, the Sandringham Edition is finished in Nebula Black paint, which boasts a purple fleck that shows up in direct light. This is joined by a carbon-fibre body kit consisting of a custom front bumper and fender set with LED DRLs and additional air intakes with a carbon-fibre weave. The custom grille uses a combination of carbon-fibre and chrome.

At the rear, the Range Rover has been kitted out with Overfinch’s engraved tailpipes, which slot into a carbon-fibre rear undertray assembly. A signature tailgate plinth with an Overfinch blade inlay is accompanied by a carbon-fibre roof spoiler. The visuals have been rounded off with a set of 22-inch Centaur diamond-turned alloy wheels with colour-coded Nebula Black inner spokes and black brake callipers.

The dark exterior theme contrasts with the interior’s Capiz White and Calluna leather upholstery with Argento pinstripe veneers. The Lumière diamond-quilt leather seats have been perforated and feature contrast micro-piping and stitching with a matching diamond headliner motif.

Yes, Overfinch has made the Range Rover Autobiography LWB even posher

Range Rover specialist Overfinch has revealed a limited-edition package for the long-wheelbase Range Rover Autobiography.

www.carmag.co.za

 

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Overfinch reveals 'Final Edition' pack for Range Rover Autobiography

In 2019, Overfinch took the covers off its Velocity package for the Range Rover Autobiography. Now, the customisation specialist has revealed a Final Edition version for 2021.

The package comes around a year before this model is rumoured to be replaced by a next-generation version.

The Final Edition of the Velocity upgrade boasts the same custom front and rear bumpers, revised side-skirts and "powerdome" bonnet as the earlier kit, all formed with herringbone-weave carbon-fibre. While the previous package is finished in Satin Obsidian, however, the Final Edition is painted in a Fuji White shade.

On this particular derivative, 23-inch Cyclone forged alloy wheels finished in gloss or shadow black have been added, too. Diamond-turned and other bespoke colours are optionally available.

Overfinch reveals 'Final Edition' pack for Range Rover Autobiography

In 2019, Overfinch took the covers off its Velocity package for the Range Rover Autobiography. Now, a Final Edition version for 2021 has been added.

www.carmag.co.za

 

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Land Rover Range Rover D300 Vogue 2021 UK review

Should I buy one?

The very end of a new car's lifecycle is generally thought of as the wrong end to put private money in. There is certainly a fifth-generation Range Rover waiting in the wings for an unveiling at some point in 2021; at which point you'll be able to wipe off an extra few thousand pounds of the residual value of a car that would have been on a fairly steep downward trajectory anyway.

Range Rovers are not cheap - to buy, to run, or simply to admire on your driveway - and it's a fallacy to think that, by buying the bottom-end version, you can do much to mitigate that.

Nevertheless, this fourth-generation Range Rover has aged as well as any I can think of, consistently becoming a better luxury car has the years have passed - and having started very well in the first place, when we recommended this car for a while as the very best luxury car you could buy full stop. Land Rover's new 'Ingenium' diesel straight six like the icing on a cake that's been in the making since 2012, and it's clearly the pick of the car's engine lineup for anyone who pays for their own fuel (but who perhaps doesn't pay company car tax).

While a £180,000 Range Rover may be appealing to some, it may just as likely be as grotesque as it is irrelevant to others. The more interesting news is, you needn't spend half as much as that to know this car at its very best.

"So close to being a five-star car that it hurts" - why the L405 is a modern classic | Autocar

The fourth-generation Range Rover is here to be judged as a luxury car as much as it is a 4x4

www.autocar.co.uk

 

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Land Rover Range Rover SVAutobiography Ultimate

Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations has launched a pair of exclusive new Range Rover special editions created by its SV Bespoke personalisation team.

The new Range Rover SVAutobiography Ultimate editions represent the pinnacle of Land Rover's luxury SUV family, elevating the range-topping SVAutobiography and SVAutobiography Dynamic models even higher with a suite of complementary hand-finished SV Bespoke features.

Curated by the SV Bespoke commissioning experts at the Special Vehicle Operations Technical Centre in the UK, the Ultimate editions showcase the full range of personalisation touches that can be applied to the timeless Range Rover design. Key to the exclusive Ultimate edition design theme is the combination of newly formulated satin-finished Orchard Green paintwork complemented by a Narvik Black roof and copper detailing.

https://www.netcarshow.com/land_rover/2021-range_rover_svautobiography_ultimate/