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WTF?
Am I the only one thinking that he has no foot to stand on? You bought it, you pay for it.
If you drive it or if it is in for repairs or if it is in for body repairs, you still pay, you bought it.
Reminds me of the people that stop paying for their cars after they wrote it off without insurance. It's not running anymore, so why should I pay? The same like when they buy a TV on lay bay or whatever, the TV siits a brick and is broken, why must I pay?
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JLR taps the brakes again on Range Rover Electric and Jaguar EVs
For the more than 60,000 people who put their names down for the first-ever all-electric Range Rover, the wait just got a little longer. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has confirmed it is delaying the launch of its highly anticipated Range Rover Electric, pushing its arrival into next year. The company is also rescheduling the debut of its next-generation electric cars for the Jaguar brand, in a major strategy shift.
The electric Range Rover, which was first planned for a 2024 launch before being nudged to the end of this year, will now not reach showrooms until next year. According to JLR, this delay gives them more time for testing and development. The automaker's CEO, Adrian Mardell, said: "We're not going to rush that transition, we are going to nail it."
This cautious approach extends across JLR's entire electric vehicle portfolio. The ambitious plan to relaunch Jaguar as a super-luxe, all-electric brand is also being adjusted. The first of the new Jaguars, previewed by a concept called the "Type 00," was planned for a late summer 2026 release. That has now been pushed to August 2026, with a second electric Jaguar model scheduled to follow in December 2027.
Other future electric cars are also being re-evaluated. A smaller electric Range Rover, believed to be a replacement for the Velar, might be delayed past its expected April 2026 date. The all-electric Defender Sport is not expected to arrive until at least the first quarter of 2027.
The decision to postpone these electric cars comes at a difficult time for JLR. The company has warned that new tariffs on cars imported into the United States, its largest market, will hurt profits. A weaker US dollar also makes its vehicles more expensive for American buyers. At the same time, sales in China have slowed as local consumers increasingly favor homegrown luxury car brands over Western ones. Against this backdrop, JLR recently announced it is cutting 500 management positions to streamline its operations.
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For the more than 60,000 people who put their names down for the first-ever all-electric Range Rover, the wait just got a little longer. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has confirmed it is delaying the launch of its highly anticipated Range Rover Electric, pushing its arrival into next year. The company is also rescheduling the debut of its next-generation electric cars for the Jaguar brand, in a major strategy shift.
The electric Range Rover, which was first planned for a 2024 launch before being nudged to the end of this year, will now not reach showrooms until next year. According to JLR, this delay gives them more time for testing and development. The automaker's CEO, Adrian Mardell, said: "We're not going to rush that transition, we are going to nail it."
This cautious approach extends across JLR's entire electric vehicle portfolio. The ambitious plan to relaunch Jaguar as a super-luxe, all-electric brand is also being adjusted. The first of the new Jaguars, previewed by a concept called the "Type 00," was planned for a late summer 2026 release. That has now been pushed to August 2026, with a second electric Jaguar model scheduled to follow in December 2027.
Other future electric cars are also being re-evaluated. A smaller electric Range Rover, believed to be a replacement for the Velar, might be delayed past its expected April 2026 date. The all-electric Defender Sport is not expected to arrive until at least the first quarter of 2027.
The decision to postpone these electric cars comes at a difficult time for JLR. The company has warned that new tariffs on cars imported into the United States, its largest market, will hurt profits. A weaker US dollar also makes its vehicles more expensive for American buyers. At the same time, sales in China have slowed as local consumers increasingly favor homegrown luxury car brands over Western ones. Against this backdrop, JLR recently announced it is cutting 500 management positions to streamline its operations.
JLR taps the brakes again on Range Rover Electric and Jaguar EVs
Jaguar Land Rover is delaying the launch of its electric Range Rover and new Jaguar models beyond 2025, citing the need for more testing and a desire to wait for stronger demand in the high-end EV market.
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Celebrating 55 years of Range Rover: the evolution from royal favourite to luxury global icon
In the rarified air of celebrities, royals and moguls, in the star-studded streets of Hollywood and in manicured estates, it seems that the Range Rover is a constant in their choice of vehicle.
I doubt many of them, except perhaps British Royalty, are aware of its illustrious history and the fact that this year sees the 55th anniversary of the iconic luxury Land Rover marque.
Many have followed, but when it was first revealed on 17 June 1970, it was the world’s first vehicle that combined a proper 4x4 with luxury, comfort and refinement.
Stayed true
As the times have changed, so has Range Rover, including its vehicle portfolio, but it has stayed true to the ethos first envisioned as a luxury SUV with exceptional all-terrain capability.
So too has the design, but it’s always been eye-catching, and while beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, I have always maintained that Range Rover is the embodiment of beautiful car design and not one manufacturer makes an SUV that can compare.
There aren’t many cars that can boast an exhibition as an icon of great industrial design in the Louvre shortly after it was launched or as recently as April, at Milan Design week, with an immersive ‘Futurespective’ installation which transported visitors on a cinematic journey between two distinct eras bookending its history.
In the rarified air of celebrities, royals and moguls, in the star-studded streets of Hollywood and in manicured estates, it seems that the Range Rover is a constant in their choice of vehicle.
I doubt many of them, except perhaps British Royalty, are aware of its illustrious history and the fact that this year sees the 55th anniversary of the iconic luxury Land Rover marque.
Many have followed, but when it was first revealed on 17 June 1970, it was the world’s first vehicle that combined a proper 4x4 with luxury, comfort and refinement.
Stayed true
As the times have changed, so has Range Rover, including its vehicle portfolio, but it has stayed true to the ethos first envisioned as a luxury SUV with exceptional all-terrain capability.
So too has the design, but it’s always been eye-catching, and while beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, I have always maintained that Range Rover is the embodiment of beautiful car design and not one manufacturer makes an SUV that can compare.
There aren’t many cars that can boast an exhibition as an icon of great industrial design in the Louvre shortly after it was launched or as recently as April, at Milan Design week, with an immersive ‘Futurespective’ installation which transported visitors on a cinematic journey between two distinct eras bookending its history.
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JLR taps the brakes again on Range Rover Electric and Jaguar EVs
For the more than 60,000 people who put their names down for the first-ever all-electric Range Rover, the wait just got a little longer. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has confirmed it is delaying the launch of its highly anticipated Range Rover Electric, pushing its arrival into next year. The company is also rescheduling the debut of its next-generation electric cars for the Jaguar brand, in a major strategy shift.
The electric Range Rover, which was first planned for a 2024 launch before being nudged to the end of this year, will now not reach showrooms until next year. According to JLR, this delay gives them more time for testing and development. The automaker's CEO, Adrian Mardell, said: "We're not going to rush that transition, we are going to nail it."
This cautious approach extends across JLR's entire electric vehicle portfolio. The ambitious plan to relaunch Jaguar as a super-luxe, all-electric brand is also being adjusted. The first of the new Jaguars, previewed by a concept called the "Type 00," was planned for a late summer 2026 release. That has now been pushed to August 2026, with a second electric Jaguar model scheduled to follow in December 2027.
Other future electric cars are also being re-evaluated. A smaller electric Range Rover, believed to be a replacement for the Velar, might be delayed past its expected April 2026 date. The all-electric Defender Sport is not expected to arrive until at least the first quarter of 2027.
The decision to postpone these electric cars comes at a difficult time for JLR. The company has warned that new tariffs on cars imported into the United States, its largest market, will hurt profits. A weaker US dollar also makes its vehicles more expensive for American buyers. At the same time, sales in China have slowed as local consumers increasingly favor homegrown luxury car brands over Western ones. Against this backdrop, JLR recently announced it is cutting 500 management positions to streamline its operations.
JLR taps the brakes again on Range Rover Electric and Jaguar EVs
Jaguar Land Rover is delaying the launch of its electric Range Rover and new Jaguar models beyond 2025, citing the need for more testing and a desire to wait for stronger demand in the high-end EV market.
Guess they're still figuring out how to make an EV drip oil.
They should look into the scottoiler or similar.
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Only five available: experience the R6.5 million Range Rover SV Polar Night luxury SUV
Range Rover has added another highly exclusive model to their line-up with the announcement of the SV Polar Night.
At R6,521,929, it is the most expensive Range Rover to date, with only five examples built exclusively for and sold in South Africa, and order books are open now.
The SV Polar Night moniker takes its inspiration from the twilight stars in the far north of the country.
Exterior
The theme is reflected with a spectral light blue gloss paint job with a contrasting gloss black roof and gloss black side mirrors.
There are several Graphite Atlas and Anthracite finishes on the exterior with the Range Rover script in black chrome with 23-inch forged alloy wheels in satin dark grey and black, with body-coloured inserts and black callipers rounding off the theme.
Interior
Inside, it features perforated Liberty Blue and ebony leather seats creating a two-tone look, while there’s a liberal sprinkling of ebony black leather on interior surfaces, as well as on the carpets and mat outers, with Liberty Blue stitching.
Black anodised metal and chrome finishes continue the twilight theme, as do black ceramic controls.
The steering wheel, covered in Liberty Blue leather, matches the lower instrument panel, and the package is completed with SV Bespoke embroidered scatter cushions and treadplates.
Engine
Powering the SV Polar Night is a 4.4-litre twin turbo V8 mild hybrid engine with 452kW and 750Nm of torque coupled to an eight-speed automatic transmission driving all four wheels with a top speed of 290km/h and a claimed 0-100km/h time of 4.5 seconds.
Range Rover has added another highly exclusive model to their line-up with the announcement of the SV Polar Night.
At R6,521,929, it is the most expensive Range Rover to date, with only five examples built exclusively for and sold in South Africa, and order books are open now.
The SV Polar Night moniker takes its inspiration from the twilight stars in the far north of the country.
Exterior
The theme is reflected with a spectral light blue gloss paint job with a contrasting gloss black roof and gloss black side mirrors.
There are several Graphite Atlas and Anthracite finishes on the exterior with the Range Rover script in black chrome with 23-inch forged alloy wheels in satin dark grey and black, with body-coloured inserts and black callipers rounding off the theme.
Interior
Inside, it features perforated Liberty Blue and ebony leather seats creating a two-tone look, while there’s a liberal sprinkling of ebony black leather on interior surfaces, as well as on the carpets and mat outers, with Liberty Blue stitching.
Black anodised metal and chrome finishes continue the twilight theme, as do black ceramic controls.
The steering wheel, covered in Liberty Blue leather, matches the lower instrument panel, and the package is completed with SV Bespoke embroidered scatter cushions and treadplates.
Engine
Powering the SV Polar Night is a 4.4-litre twin turbo V8 mild hybrid engine with 452kW and 750Nm of torque coupled to an eight-speed automatic transmission driving all four wheels with a top speed of 290km/h and a claimed 0-100km/h time of 4.5 seconds.
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2025 Range Rover SV Polar Night: SA Price & Specs
Land Rover has announced the Range Rover SV Polar Night, a bespoke derivative that will be available exclusively in South Africa in limited numbers.
Following the release of the Range Rover SV Black edition, the British marque has commissioned the SV Polar Night. The bespoke long-wheelbase luxury barge will exclusively be made available in South Africa, with a limited production of only five examples.
Inspired by the twilight hues of South Africa’s northern skies, the SV Polar Night’s exterior is finished in Spectral Light Blue Gloss, which stands out against the contrast gloss black roof and wing mirrors. Exterior details include Graphite Atlas and Anthracite finishes, as well as ‘Range Rover’ lettering in black chrome. The 23-inch alloy wheels are finished in Satin Dark Grey and house gloss black brake callipers.
Inside, the SV Polar Night’s seats are upholstered Liberty Blue and Ebony leather. The steering wheel and lower instrument panel are covered in the former hue, while the latter has been applied to the carpets, floor mat outers, as well as a variety of other cabin surfaces. Contrasting with the leather-lathered interior are black anodised metal and chrome finishes, and black ceramic switchgear. ‘SV Bespoke’-embroidered scatter cushions and tread plates serve as subtle reminders of the model’s exclusivity.
Range Rover SV Polar Night Price in South Africa
Exclusively in long-wheelbase form, the Range Rover SV Polar Night is priced from R6 521 929, making it R1 034 229 more expensive than the “standard” SV LWB model…and one of the most expensive SUVs in South Africa. Pricing includes a five-year/100 000 km maintenance plan and a warranty of similar duration and distance.
Range Rover SV Polar Night LWB – R6 521 929
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Land Rover has announced the Range Rover SV Polar Night, a bespoke derivative that will be available exclusively in South Africa in limited numbers.
Following the release of the Range Rover SV Black edition, the British marque has commissioned the SV Polar Night. The bespoke long-wheelbase luxury barge will exclusively be made available in South Africa, with a limited production of only five examples.
Inspired by the twilight hues of South Africa’s northern skies, the SV Polar Night’s exterior is finished in Spectral Light Blue Gloss, which stands out against the contrast gloss black roof and wing mirrors. Exterior details include Graphite Atlas and Anthracite finishes, as well as ‘Range Rover’ lettering in black chrome. The 23-inch alloy wheels are finished in Satin Dark Grey and house gloss black brake callipers.
Inside, the SV Polar Night’s seats are upholstered Liberty Blue and Ebony leather. The steering wheel and lower instrument panel are covered in the former hue, while the latter has been applied to the carpets, floor mat outers, as well as a variety of other cabin surfaces. Contrasting with the leather-lathered interior are black anodised metal and chrome finishes, and black ceramic switchgear. ‘SV Bespoke’-embroidered scatter cushions and tread plates serve as subtle reminders of the model’s exclusivity.
Range Rover SV Polar Night Price in South Africa
Exclusively in long-wheelbase form, the Range Rover SV Polar Night is priced from R6 521 929, making it R1 034 229 more expensive than the “standard” SV LWB model…and one of the most expensive SUVs in South Africa. Pricing includes a five-year/100 000 km maintenance plan and a warranty of similar duration and distance.
Range Rover SV Polar Night LWB – R6 521 929
2025 Range Rover SV Polar Night: SA Price & Specs
Land Rover has announced the Range Rover SV Polar Night, a limited edition that will be exclusively available in SA...
www.carmag.co.za
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Top Gear first look at the Overfinch ‘Holland & Holland Edition’ Range Rover SV
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Ultra-limited SA-only Range Rover SV Platinum Edition: price & specs
Land Rover South Africa has unveiled the Range Rover SV Platinum Edition, an ultra-limited version of the firm’s flagship SUV exclusively available in SA.
Land Rover South Africa has unveiled the Range Rover SV Platinum Edition, a limited-run P615 SV exclusive to our market. Only five examples will be available.
The Platinum Edition’s exterior is finished in bespoke Platinum Satin paintwork, replete with Silver Chrome and Graphite Atlas detailing. The contrast roof’s gold-coloured hue matches that of the badging, while the set of 23-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels feature Satin Gold inserts.
The cabin is upholstered in Perlino and earth-toned Caraway leather, complemented by silver noble chrome accents and a natural cream Ash Burr veneer. The seats and scatter cushions feature satin stitching and unique geometric pattern embroidery – the latter inspired by traditional wooden block-printing techniques originating from the Limpopo province. A similar motif can be found on the treadplates.
The Platinum Edition receives Body and Soul Seat (BASS) and Sensory Floor technology (haptic feedback in the seats and floor mats that creates an audio experience allowing occupants to “physically” feel the music). Additionally, a ClearSight rear-view mirror, auto-folding load space cover, four-zone climate control, soft-close doors, and a powered gesture tailgate are included in the package.
Range Rover SV Platinum Edition price in SA
Only five Range Rover SV Platinum Editions will be commissioned for the South African market, each priced from R6 223 000. Included in the price are a five-year/100 000 km maintenance plan, and a warranty of similar duration and distance.
Land Rover South Africa has unveiled the Range Rover SV Platinum Edition, an ultra-limited version of the firm’s flagship SUV exclusively available in SA.
Land Rover South Africa has unveiled the Range Rover SV Platinum Edition, a limited-run P615 SV exclusive to our market. Only five examples will be available.
The Platinum Edition’s exterior is finished in bespoke Platinum Satin paintwork, replete with Silver Chrome and Graphite Atlas detailing. The contrast roof’s gold-coloured hue matches that of the badging, while the set of 23-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels feature Satin Gold inserts.
The cabin is upholstered in Perlino and earth-toned Caraway leather, complemented by silver noble chrome accents and a natural cream Ash Burr veneer. The seats and scatter cushions feature satin stitching and unique geometric pattern embroidery – the latter inspired by traditional wooden block-printing techniques originating from the Limpopo province. A similar motif can be found on the treadplates.
The Platinum Edition receives Body and Soul Seat (BASS) and Sensory Floor technology (haptic feedback in the seats and floor mats that creates an audio experience allowing occupants to “physically” feel the music). Additionally, a ClearSight rear-view mirror, auto-folding load space cover, four-zone climate control, soft-close doors, and a powered gesture tailgate are included in the package.
Range Rover SV Platinum Edition price in SA
Only five Range Rover SV Platinum Editions will be commissioned for the South African market, each priced from R6 223 000. Included in the price are a five-year/100 000 km maintenance plan, and a warranty of similar duration and distance.
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Limited Range Rover SV Platinum Edition for South Africa with R6.2m price tag
Only five examples of the Range Rover SV Platinum Edition have been commissioned for South Africa, with each unit featuring bespoke design elements focusing on what we mine underground and traditional artwork.
Exterior
The SV Platinum Edition is finished in a Platinum Satin exterior paint. The exterior pack combines Silver Chrome and Graphite Atlas finishes, along with bespoke script badging.
A gold roof contrasts with the body colour and is paired with gold script detailing. It rides on 23-inch diamond-turned alloy wheels, which feature Satin Gold inserts.
Interior
Inside, the cabin combines Perlino leather with earth-toned Caraway leather upholstery with silver noble chrome accents and natural cream Ash Burr veneer trim.
The seats and scatter cushions feature bespoke embroidery inspired by traditional wooden block-printing techniques associated with Limpopo. The same pattern is also applied to the treadplates.
As with other bespoke Range Rovers, it’s equipped with Body-And-Soul-Seat (BASS) system and Sensory Floor technology, which uses haptic feedback through the seats and floor mats.
Other standard features include ClearSight interior rear-view mirror, four-zone climate control, soft-close doors, powered gesture tailgate and auto-folding load space cover.
Price
The Range Rover SV Platinum Edition is priced at R6,223,000.
Five units have been commissioned, and the model is available exclusively in South Africa.
Only five examples of the Range Rover SV Platinum Edition have been commissioned for South Africa, with each unit featuring bespoke design elements focusing on what we mine underground and traditional artwork.
Exterior
The SV Platinum Edition is finished in a Platinum Satin exterior paint. The exterior pack combines Silver Chrome and Graphite Atlas finishes, along with bespoke script badging.
A gold roof contrasts with the body colour and is paired with gold script detailing. It rides on 23-inch diamond-turned alloy wheels, which feature Satin Gold inserts.
Interior
Inside, the cabin combines Perlino leather with earth-toned Caraway leather upholstery with silver noble chrome accents and natural cream Ash Burr veneer trim.
The seats and scatter cushions feature bespoke embroidery inspired by traditional wooden block-printing techniques associated with Limpopo. The same pattern is also applied to the treadplates.
As with other bespoke Range Rovers, it’s equipped with Body-And-Soul-Seat (BASS) system and Sensory Floor technology, which uses haptic feedback through the seats and floor mats.
Other standard features include ClearSight interior rear-view mirror, four-zone climate control, soft-close doors, powered gesture tailgate and auto-folding load space cover.
Price
The Range Rover SV Platinum Edition is priced at R6,223,000.
Five units have been commissioned, and the model is available exclusively in South Africa.
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Kumbi-M On Cars walkaround of the Range Rover SV Polar Night Edition
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Piston Me Off walkaround of the Range Rover SV Polar Night Edition
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