Category: Range Rover

Ahead of its full reveal at the Paris Motor Show, Range Rover has given us a preview of its all-new L405 model. At first glance there’s no mistaking the fourth-generation of the famous SUV for anything else, but on closer inspection… those lights! A bit too fancy aren’t they? Although, we’re sure they’ll look just right in no time at all.

Most of the technical detail is being saved for Paris, but Range Rover has shared an impressive statistic regarding the car’s weight. The new Rangie uses an all-aluminium monocoque body, the first time ever in an SUV they boast, and this technology has brought weight savings of 39% compared to the old model’s steel body. Combined with other dietary measures and specification the total weight loss can be as much as 420kg compared the L322 Range Rover.

You’ll be able to choose form three engines, a supercharged V8 or a pair of turbo diesels in V6 and V8 layouts. No word on final spec just yet, but a quick glance at the Jaguar engine range will probably give you a good starting point.

Regarding the design of the latest model Gerry McGovern, Chief Creative Officer, acknowledged there was a standard that had to be achieved, “Designing the next generation Range Rover, following over forty years of success, came with a huge responsibility to protect the DNA of such an icon.

“Our design team worked incredibly hard to capture the elegant proportions and pure surfaces which have been a feature of the best Range Rover designs.”

On balance, we reckon they’ve done a pretty good job too. Let’s hope the engineers have pulled their weight and the new Rangie is still up there as one of the industry’s best fair dinkum four-wheel drives.

The stylish Range Rover Evoque has beaten the Citroën DS5 and Volkswagen up! to be crowned the 2012 World Car Design of the Year.

Speaking after the announcement Gerry McGovern, Land Rover Design Director said: “We are honoured that the Range Rover Evoque has been named 2012 World Design Car of the Year. This prestigious accolade recognises the overwhelmingly positive response that we have received to the Evoque’s bold and dramatic design. It is a car that truly resonates on an emotional level.”

Silvia Baruffaldi, from Auto & Design magazine and one of the judges, said: “True to the concept car it derives from, it is a contemporary automotive design masterpiece. Besides not having equals on the markets, it is able to deliver the Land Rover DNA in a more compact, sporty bodystyle. A premium product without the bad habit of showing off.”

Carscoop brings us this real-world photo of the Range Rover Evoque Convertible. It’s not the best angle to judge how well the soft-stop looks when covering the cabin, but it’s not a bad preview. That follows yesterday’s twitter reveal of an Evoque Convertible seen on the streets of London, possibly the same car.

The official word is that this is a Concept model only, but seeing photos of the car snapped on the streets shows just how close it is to a production reality.

It may be a safe bet, but we predict the feedback from the Geneva Motor Show, where the Evoque Convertible Concept will debut, will ensure that you’ll soon be able to cruise your own streets in your very own Rangie convertible. Better get in quick, you wouldn’t want one of your friends to beat you to it!

[Source: Carscoop]

Have you ever stopped, pondered the automotive scene, and thought, why doesn’t the world have a prestige convertible SUV? No, neither have we, but that hasn’t stopped Range Rover from providing the answer to that question. Here, then, is the Evoque Convertible Concept.

So far we’ve only got two pics to assess, but more will be coming at Geneva, of course. At this stage the Evoque Convertible Concept is a design study only and John Edwards, Land Rover Global Brand Director says, “We are excited to see the response to this concept as we assess the potential for building on the Evoque’s exceptional success so far.”

Despite filling a market niche that doesn’t need to be created we think the concept model actually looks pretty good (shame on us). Moreover, if it does get put in production we predict it will sell like hotcakes (shame on you).

The stylish Range Rover Evoque has just launched in Australia and get ready, you’ll soon be seeing these everywhere. Certainly, Range Rover is doing its part to cater to the largest audience possible by offering the market an extensive model range. There’s four basic models—three 4WD and one 2WD—available in ‘Pure’, ‘Dynamic’ or ‘Prestige’ specification. On top of those 12 basic variations, you can also choose a three or five door layout.

The Evoque range starts at $49,995 for the five door 110kW diesel-powered eD4 2WD ‘Pure’ and reaches its pricing-peak at $75,895 for the five door 177kW petrol-powered Si4 ‘Prestige’; add $1500 for Coupé models. That’s pretty sharp pricing for entry into Range Rover ownership. Although, the cheaper front-wheel drive models won’t be in Australia until mid-2012.

At launch, then, you’ll need $53,395 to get into an Evoque, the 110kW TD4 five door. Diesel models offer the choice of a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed auto ($2480). It’s also worth noting there’s more than $13,000 difference between the ‘Pure’ and ‘Dynamic’ spec, before a much smaller step of $2000 from ‘Dynamic’ to ‘Prestige’.

On top of the numerous model choices, Range Rover is offering 12 exterior colour options, plus three contrasting roof colours. It’s all a bit MINI-like, really, with thousands of possible permutations. It’s almost a bit too much to take in, which explains the lengthy press release available after the break.

As well as style, Range Rover claims substance when it states the Evoque provides “class-leading all-weather, all-surface capability with legendary Land Rover Terrain Response.” Naturally, these days, there’s an alphabet of traction and stability systems. Try these on for size: DSC, RSC, TCS, TSA, HDC, GRC and EDC. Let’s not forget the brake-related ABS, EBD, EBL, EBA or CBC.

We expect Range Rover will struggle to meet demand for the Evoque and predict they will fast become the must-have fashion accessory of 2012. Do you agree? Check out the photo gallery and extensive press release below and let us know what you think.