The World's Most Refined and Capable Luxury SUV Makes Global
Debut at the Royal Ballet School in Richmond Park in London
• The All‑New Range Rover is revealed to an international audience
of business leaders, sports stars, celebrities and royalty
• The All‑New Range Rover, a modern interpretation of an iconic
design, is the world's first SUV with a lightweight, high strength
all‑aluminum monocoque body structure delivering a weight saving of
approximately 700Lbs in North American V8 specification
• The All‑New Range Rover has similar footprint to the outgoing
model, but with a smoother and more streamline profile ‑ the most
aerodynamic Range Rover ever ‑ and has 4.7 inches greater rear
legroom for enhanced comfort
• All‑New Range Rover to make U.S. debut on September 13, 2012 at
bespoke Range Rover loyalist event at Stone Mansion in Alpine, NJ.,
outside New York City. Pricing for U.S. market to be announced at
this time
(LONDON, ENGLAND) ‑ September 6, 2012 ‑ Tonight, in the
quintessentially British setting of the Royal Ballet School in
Richmond Park in London, Land Rover revealed the All‑New Range
Rover, the fourth generation of the world's most capable and
luxurious SUV.
The fourth generation of the iconic Range Rover line, the new
model has been revealed to the world via a dramatic event held at
The Royal Ballet School in Richmond Park. The international
audience, including leaders from business, sports and the arts
gathered to witness a dramatic dynamic reveal and celebrate one of
the world's most iconic vehicles. Many of the guests, from Olympic
medalists to royalty, were long‑standing Range Rover owners and
enthusiasts keen to get the first view of the All‑New Range Rover
in the metal.
In front of a packed house, the All‑New Range Rover was unveiled
in spectacular style and demonstrated its world‑class capabilities
by wading through meter deep water and traversing a rocky causeway
before coming to a stop in front of White Lodge ‑ a formal royal
residence and home to the Royal Ballet School.
The dramatic reveal culminated in a surprise performance by
long‑term Range Rover driver and Dire Straits founder, Mark
Knopfler. Classics including, 'Sultans of Swing' and 'Money for
Nothing' rocked the grounds of Richmond Park and guests including
Zara Phillips and English actor and comedian Simon Pegg, partied
the night away.
The All‑New Range Rover follows the innovative spirit of the
original design from over 40 years ago. The world's first SUV with
a lightweight high strength all‑aluminum body, the new Range Rover
takes the capabilities of the marque's flagship to a new level,
with even greater luxury and refinement, enhanced performance and
handling on all terrains, and significant advances in
sustainability.
"Launching the all‑new Range Rover represents a major milestone
for Land Rover, being the first exciting output from an
unprecedented investment in premium vehicle technologies," said
John Edwards, Land Rover Global Brand Director.
"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 high strength 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 will be introduced in 170 markets
worldwide. Sales are scheduled to start in late 2012. U.S. Market
pricing will be announced at the U.S. debut event on September 13,
in Alpine, NJ outside New York City.
Designed and engineered at Land Rover's development centres in the
UK, the new Range Rover will be produced in a state‑of‑the‑art new
low‑energy manufacturing facility at Solihull, UK. Over £370million
has been invested in the Solihull plant to create the world's
largest aluminium body shop.
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 196.8 inches 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.
The luxurious interior has a modern 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 4.7 inches more legroom, the rear compartment offers
vastly more space and comfort, including an Individualized Rear
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 colors, finishes and special
details, from the immaculately‑trimmed color‑themed interiors of
the exclusive Autobiography series, to the stylish range of alloy
wheels up to 22 inches in diameter.
Most refined, most capable Range Rover ever
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 the new fully
automatic Land Rover Terrain Response 2® 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 extended 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 7.8 inches to a new maximum depth of 35.4 inches) and
trailer towing capability of 7,716‑lb.
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 and effortless driving experience
The All‑New model has been engineered to meet the highest luxury
car standards for refinement.
With its highly acclaimed line‑up of torque‑rich engines, the
all‑new Range Rover delivers swift and effortless performance.
Customers have a choice of a 375hp 5‑liter V8 or 510hp 5‑liter V8
supercharged engine, both 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 to provide a supreme sense of confidence
and control.
The all‑new Range Rover features a revolutionary all‑aluminum
unitized body structure which is 39 percent lighter than the steel
body in the outgoing model, being engineered to meet and exceed the
most stringent global safety standards.
Continuing Jaguar Land Rover's leadership in aerospace‑inspired,
high‑performance lightweight structures, the all‑aluminum 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 approximately 700 lbs., depending on US trim level,
compared to the outgoing vehicle.
The weight saving helps the 510hp supercharged model to accelerate
from 0‑60mph in just 5.1 seconds, a reduction of 0.8 seconds over
the outgoing model.
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 split upper and lower
tailgates, cooler compartment
• High‑end audio from British specialists Meridian ‑ exclusive
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
• Voice control and connectivity ‑ a seamless connectivity package
for mobile devices
• Climate control ‑ including with an available four‑zone
system
• Luxurious seating ‑ upgraded seating with available new features
such as multi‑mode massage, and the new Individualized Rear Seating
package
• Interior illumination ‑ the latest LED illumination for subtle
and sophisticated ambient lighting, including the ability to change
the color 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 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 reduce the risk of 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 the rear in an
adjacent lane
• Reverse Traffic Detection ‑ to warn drivers of potential
cross‑traffic when reversing
• Surround Camera System ‑ with T Junction view, Trailer reverse
park guidance, and Trailer hitch guidance.
Sales
Sales of the Land Rover brand have been extremely strong in recent
years. In the United States in 2011, Land Rover brand sales were up
20 percent to 28,038 units. Year‑to‑date through August, 2012 Land
Rover sales in the United States are up 22 percent from 2011.
Globally, in the last 12 months Land Rover has sold more vehicles
across its range than in any other rolling 12 month period,
retailing nearly 280,000 units world‑wide.
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Notes to editors:
The full All‑New Range Rover press pack is available to download
now from Land Rover's media website ‑ www.media.landrover.com or
www.Interactivelandrover.com
This comprehensive press pack includes complete technical details
and a Range Rover history timeline.
A full selection of images and film from Land Rover's design and
engineering teams are also available from www.media.landrover.com
or www.Interactivelandrover.com
For further information, please contact:
Wayne York Kung
Product Communications Manager
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
201.760.8591
wkung@jaguarlandrover.com
or
Leah Watkins‑Hall
Corporate, Brand & Interactive Communications Manager
Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC
201.760.8578
lwatki40@jaguarlandrover.com
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