• All‑New 2013 Range Rover featured as centerpiece of an
exclusive celebration at the Paris Opera
• Land Rover celebrates the 50th Anniversary of James Bond
films by presenting a Land Rover Defender Double Cab Pick‑up used
in the new James Bond movie SKYFALL™
• Updated 2013 Land Rover LR2 presented at Paris Auto
Show
(PARIS, France) ‑ September 28, 2012 ‑ Land Rover featured
the best in British automotive design and engineering in Paris with
a high‑impact presentation of the all‑new Range Rover, a show‑stand
featuring the Land Rover Defender driven in the new James Bond
movie SKYFALL™, and the European show debut for the revised 2013
Land Rover LR2.
Paris was the first major international show appearance for
the all‑new Range Rover with its public show debut supported by an
exclusive celebration at the Paris Opera.
The Land Rover show stand featured the new Range Rover
line‑up. The display also made room for the rare, special edition
Range Rover CSK heritage vehicle, a two‑door model named in honor
of the creator of the first Range Rover ‑ Charles Spencer King. Its
presence alongside the latest Range Rover generation provided a
strong visual reference point for the evolution of the model's
distinctive design.
An evening event at the historic Paris Opera showcased the
new 2013 Range Rover, which was joined by its predecessors to
demonstrate the evolution of its design across four decades. Since
the introduction of the original Range Rover in 1970, successive
models have remained true to its ethos as a luxury SUV, with each
iteration taking refinement, performance and the application of
advanced technologies to new heights.
2013 Land Rover LR2
The 2013 LR2 joined the Land Rover stand on the second press
day. The 2013 LR2 has significant revisions with additional comfort
and convenience features. Changes to the exterior deliver a
sportier, more purposeful appearance. Changes to the interior
include new colors for the cabin, a brand new center console, new
seven‑inch color touchscreen control for audio, telephone and
(optional) navigation functions, plus a new optional surround sound
audio system from Meridian™, providing 825W of power and
17‑speakers. Technology upgrades also include: passive keyless
start; 'Say What You See' voice activation1, electric parking brake
and rear‑view camera with an innovative 'Hitch Assist' guide to
ensure an accurate and simple lining up of the tow ball with
trailers.
Land Rover celebrates the golden anniversary of James
Bond
Land Rover celebrated 50 years of James Bond at the 2012
Paris Motor Show by displaying one of the Land Rover Defenders used
in upcoming motion picture SKYFALL™ from Albert R. Broccoli's EON
Productions, Metro‑Goldwyn‑Mayer Studios, and Sony Pictures
Entertainment. The Defender Double Cab Pick Up, driven in the
opening sequence by field agent Eve (played by Naomie Harris), was
shown on the Land Rover stand during the second press
day.
Co‑Producer Andrew Noakes said: "Bond is quintessentially
British and Land Rover is one of the most established and globally
recognized British brands, so it was a natural step for us to
involve them in the film."
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