THE NEW RANGE ROVER AUTOBIOGRAPHY ULTIMATE EDITION
- The most luxurious Range Rover ever debuts at Geneva Motor Show
- First class levels of luxury for both driver and passengers
- Rear cabin now includes Apple iPads* as standard
- Hand crafted finest soft feel leathers and machined aluminium detailing
- Super yacht inspired teak loadspace floor
- Choice of the advanced LR‑TDV8 or the effortless LR‑V8 Supercharged
Gaydon, Warwickshire, 9th February 2011, the new Range Rover
Autobiography Ultimate Edition, a hand‑finished exclusive addition,
will make its debut at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show.
The flagship model adds a handcrafted luxury interior, using
specially selected soft feel natural leathers, to an interior
renowned for being one of the finest in the automotive world.
The driver benefits from the recognisable command driving position
offering excellent visibility and comfort, and the rear passengers
now experience first‑class‑style accommodation never before seen in
a Range Rover.
Two stand alone electric rear seats enhance space and comfort for
the rear passengers, making the Ultimate Edition the definitive
chauffeur vehicle. The addition of a rear console extension,
including a machined aluminium laptop table and drinks chiller, and
two Apple iPads* as standard (the first car to do so), takes the
Range Rover rear seat experience to new levels of
luxury.
The luxury theme extends to the rear load space, with a super
yacht inspired teak floor with metal and leather detailing.
The interior story is completed with high‑end semi‑aniline leather
seating and Oxford leather on the door casings, dashboard top and
steering wheel. For the first time, Kalahari wood veneers are
used on the facia and door top rolls and unique interior colourways
of either dark cherry or Arabica are available
Two new unique exterior colours, either Roussillon Red or Otago
Stone, are available along with body coloured door handles, dark
atlas radiator grille and side vents to create a sophisticated
finish. This Ultimate Edition is fitted with new and unique 20"
multi‑spoke diamond‑turned alloy wheels, and unique tailgate
badging. Customers also have the option of an Exterior Design
Pack and deployable side steps.
The all‑V8 engine line‑up includes the superb new 4.4 litre
LR‑TDV8 Diesel engine with a new eight‑speed transmission
incorporating Drive Select with Paddle Shift as standard. This
LR‑TDV8 combines superior power with 313PS, 700Nm torque whilst
delivering even lower fuel consumption and 14% less CO2 emissions
than its predecessor in line with the stringent EU5 emissions
standards. The combined cycle fuel consumption of the new LR‑TDV8
4.4‑litre is just 30.1mpg, making this the first Range Rover ever
to better 30mpg.
The 8‑speed ZF automatic gearbox tuned by Land Rover engineers to
combine silky smooth shifting with exceptionally rapid response and
improved fuel economy, catapults the Range Rover from rest to 60mph
in a mere 7.5 seconds and complete the 50mph‑75mph dash in just 5.1
seconds.
The LR‑V8 5.0 Supercharged engine is also available delivering
awesome power and torque, 510PS and 625Nm, propelling the Range
Rover from 0‑60mph in a breath‑taking 5.9 seconds.
Both variants come with Land Rover's award‑winning Terrain
ResponseTM system, which optimises the vehicle set‑up for virtually
all on‑road or off‑road driving situations, with five different
settings to suit different terrains including new Hill Start Assist
and Gradient Acceleration Control.
This Ultimate Edition was designed, engineered and manufactured in
the UK and exclusivity is assured as each vehicle will be built to
customer order only. 500 units will be produced and sold in over 20
markets globally.
Pricing will be announced by individual markets later this
year.
*iPad is a trademark of Apple, Inc. registered in the US and other
countries.
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www.media.landrover.com or contact:
Lucy Reynolds
UK PR Manager
T: 01926 649282 / 07801 699928
lreyno25@jaguarlandrover.com
Alexina Jackson
Press Officer
T: 01926 649665 / 07585795690
ajackson@jaguarlandrover.com
Laura Juniper
Senior Communications Officer
T: 01926 649294 / 07795 666169
ljunipe1@jaguarlandrover.com
Editors Note:
- Since 1948 Land Rover has been manufacturing authentic 4x4s that represent true 'breadth of capability' across the model range. Defender, Freelander, Discovery, Range Rover Sport and Range Rover each define the world's 4x4 sectors, with 78% of this model range exported to over 140 countries. Land Rover employs 9,500 people and supports a further 40,000 jobs supported in the supply chain.
- Land Rover is committed to addressing the challenges of climate change and since September 2006 carbon dioxide generated by Land Rover manufacturing activities and UK customer vehicle use has been balanced through an industry leading offset programme run by Climate Care.
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