2010 Land Rover Range Rover Sport

NEWS & REVIEWS The Range Rover Sport reaffirms its status as the most exciting and dynamic member of the Land Rover range with a comprehensive package of engineering and design changes for the 2010 model year. The vehicle retains the acclaimed LR-TDV8 diesel engine and this model also benefits from upgrades to the design and under-the-skin enhancements. A comprehensive program of chassis system modifications has transformed the Range Rover Sport’s on-road dynamics, while also delivering a substantial improvement in its off-road capabilities. The introduction of new systems such as Adaptive Dynamics, working in conjunction with the existing Dynamic Response, known as active ride control (ARC) on supercharged models, and the addition of the road-focused Dynamic Program to the Terrain Response system help enhance agility and ride quality. Further improvements to the Terrain Response system ensure that off-road capability is kept at the expected class-leading level. The Range Rover Sport’s stylish, muscular exterior has been updated to provide a cleaner, more sculpted feel. Striking signature LED headlamps combine with a new two-bar grille, front bumpers and wings to create a more sporting and aerodynamic stance. At the rear, new light clusters and a revised bumper design mirror the smoother front end. The interior has been comprehensively redesigned, using higher quality materials, soft-touch finishes and superior craftsmanship to create a premium environment which is truly worthy of the Range Rover brand. “The Range Rover Sport has generated a passionate following among customers who require the performance and refinement of a true sports tourer but who value the formidable off-road ability of a Land Rover.” said Phil Popham, Managing Director, Land Rover. “Now that we have widened its range of capabilities even further, the following for the Range Rover Sport looks set to grow stronger still.” PHOTOS: click photos to enlarge

2010 Land Rover RANGE ROVER

NEWS & REVIEWS Powerful new engines, advanced interior technologies and enhanced driving dynamics reinforce the position of the 2010 Range Rover as Land Rover's most complete luxury all-terrain vehicle. Land Rover’s flagship has been comprehensively updated to deliver more refined and efficient performance, along with the ultimate in interior comfort and craftsmanship. The 2010 Range Rover has two brand new 5.0-liter LR-V8 engines – the top of the range 510 hp supercharged unit, and the 375 hp naturally aspirated version. Both engines were developed in-house by the Jaguar Land Rover powertrain team, with the requirements of the Range Rover in mind from day one. The performance of the all-new naturally aspirated LR-V8 is now a virtual-match for the outgoing 4.2L supercharged engine. The new naturally aspirated vehicle completes the 0-60 mph sprint in 7.2 seconds (just 0.1 seconds off the pace of the outgoing supercharged unit). For those who want the ultimate performance Range Rover, there is now the all-new LR-V8 5.0L Supercharged, which is propelled from rest to 60 mph in an impressive 5.9 seconds. The 2010 improvements include subtle exterior revisions, featuring discrete changes to the headlights, grille and bumper which enhance the classic Range Rover design with more contemporary detailing. The interior benefits from more luxurious materials and finishes which add further refinements to the premium cabin ambiance. More significantly, the 2010 Range Rover uses some revolutionary new interior technologies which enhance the experience for both driver and passengers alike. A dramatic innovation is found in the instrument cluster. Here, traditional physical instruments are replaced by a 12” Thin Film Transistor screen which presents all essential driver information via cleverly designed ‘virtual’ dials and graphical displays. The 2010 Range Rover’s new engines are mated to the revised and super-smooth ZF HP28 6-speed automatic transmission. Its characteristics have been optimized by Land Rover engineers to provide rapid and refined shifts. The dramatic enhancement of both power and torque low down the rev range on the new engines have made it possible to actuate the transmission’s lock-up clutch much earlier in each gear, reducing slip through the hydraulic torque converter, so helping with the improvements in both fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. The transmission features an intelligent sport mode, which can sense and adapt transmission characteristics to particular driving styles. The Range Rover is equipped with a new braking system which has been comprehensively updated to provide enhanced stopping power and improved driver feel. The 2010 Range Rover features subtle revisions to the exterior design, introducing some attractive new design elements which enhance the classic Range Rover style with more contemporary detailing. New headlights feature the Range Rover’s trademark inter-locking circle design, but are more clearly visible, day or night, with LED lamp technology. The headlights are marginally shallower, and ‘bookend’ a deeper, more upright mesh grille. Superbly crafted new materials and some revolutionary display technologies help to improve a cabin that is already widely regarded as one of the automotive world’s finest. One of the major innovations in the 2010 Range Rover is found in the instrument cluster. Here, traditional physical instruments are replaced by a 12” Thin Film Transistor screen which presents all essential driver information via cleverly designed ‘virtual’ dials and graphical displays’ illuminated in the driver’s door mirror. PHOTOS: click photos to enlarge

2010 Land Rover LR4

NEWS & REVIEWS The new, fourth generation of Land Rover's supremely versatile SUV gains a new name – Land Rover LR4 – to go with its powerful and highly efficient new LR-V8 engine, fresh exterior identity and more premium cabin. Star billing on the LR4 goes to the highly efficient and refined new LR-V8 direct injection engine. This delivers 25% more power and 19% more torque than the previous 4.4-liter engine. The power and torque are both accessible across the entire rev range, to deliver immediate throttle response and effortless cruising ability, giving a 0-60 mph time of 7.5 seconds. Land Rover's engineers have also transformed the LR4's on-road ride and handling, and even improved on the much acclaimed all-terrain capabilities of its predecessor. The comprehensive changes include new suspension components, revised steering, larger brakes, improved traction control, and enhancements to the award winning Terrain Response system, which helps optimize the vehicle for virtually all on-road or off-road driving situations. The iconic exterior design has been updated, most obviously with smoother and simpler surfaces at the front, including a new, more aerodynamic bumper. The sportier new lights help give the vehicle new character, and include LED technology front and rear. The sleek new front headlights include available 'High Beam Assist', automatically switching on or off the high beam, as conditions require. Aerodynamic changes to the front end, with the revised front lower chin spoiler and new front wheel deflectors, help to reduce drag by increasing underfloor airflow, and LR4 is fitted with new 19-inch wheels and tires optimized for rolling resistance and improved tire wear. The interior is completely redesigned, with a transformed dash and center console, new seats and an array of new, user friendly features. New features available for the LR4 include a portable audio interface, available HD Radio, a new available five-camera 'surround' system, for easier parking and towing, and a new key system which offers Keyless Entry and Push Button start. PHOTOS: click photos to enlarge

2009 Land Rover RANGE ROVER SUPERCHARGED

NEWS & REVIEWS If the road to your Aspen ski lodge gets a little snowed in. Or the track down to your Maui beachfront has gotten way too muddy, there’s only one vehicle you need. A Range Rover. Almost 40 years of conquering the world’s toughest trails means this go-anywhere Brit four-by-four can cope with anything you throw at it. But it’s the Rover’s duality that sets it apart from the luxury SUV crowd. Have mud up to its door mirrors in a morning, then at night, after a little hose work, it’ll get you parked up front at that swanky nightspot. Go for the all-bells-and-whistles Supercharged model with its big Jaguar-derived V-8, delivering 400 hp, and you’ll think you’re driving a high-luxe sedan, albeit a tall-riding one. Yes, it’s overweight and has a thirst like a Welsh rugby player. And despite its size there’s only seating for five. But it’s still the best luxury four-by-four by far. PHOTOS: click photos to enlarge

2009 Land Rover RANGE ROVER Sport

NEWS & REVIEWS A top-spec Range Rover Sport Supercharged, with its 20-inch rims shod with wafer-thin rubber, looks more like an exile from the customizer shop than a tough-as-nails off-roader. Don’t underestimate it: that Land Rover badge on the steering wheel isn’t there for show. Point its designer nose at a Moab rock face and it’ll climb it like a mountain goat on Red Bull. Set the amazing Terrain Response System to reflect what’s beneath the wheels—snow, mud, sand, grass, or rocks—and it’ll work the traction control, stability control, and electronic throttle to claw its way through. Don’t underestimate that Sport badge either. With a Jag-based 4.2-liter supercharged V-8 up front, producing 400-hp and a meaty 410 lb-ft of twist, it’ll rush to 60 in 7.2 seconds. And despite its 5,600-pound bulk, it feels nimble and agile through the curves, and rides as smoothly as most sports sedans. PHOTOS: click photos to enlarge

2008 Land Rover RANGE ROVER Sport

NEWS & REVIEWS Someone really needs to tell the Range Rover Sport that it isn’t a sports car. Powered by a Jaguar-derived 4.2-liter supercharged V-8, this British beefcake packs an impressive 390 hp. Rolling on 20-inch rims with performance rubber that’s skinnier than Paris Hilton, it can squirt to 60 mph from rest in just 7.2 seconds. This is pretty impressive for something that tips the scales at a porky 5,670 pounds. Show it a curve and it’ll scream round with hardly a hint of body roll and lots of grip and agility. Yet that Land Rover badge on the steering wheel isn’t there for show. Ask it to go play in the mud and the Sport will haul its way through like a demented water buffalo. Not that you’re likely to see any splattered with the mucky stuff; right now, the Sport is the vehicle of choice for Hollywood’s A-list. Hey, you can’t drive a Prius all the time. PHOTOS: click photos to enlarge

2008 Land Rover RANGE ROVER Kahn Cosworth

NEWS & REVIEWS The Cosworth Sport 300 is the first road car to wear the prestigious Cosworth badge for over a decade. The design of the 4x4 supercar has been significantly influenced by the dramatic and flamboyant appearances of the Ford and Mercedes Cosworth vehicles of the late 80s and early 90s. Cosworth have performed their engineering skills on the Range Rover TDV8 Diesel Power plant, increasing the Power to 300BHP and providing massive torque gains. The specification of the Kahn Cosworth Sport RSE 300 is as follows: COSWORTH WHEELS AND TYRES COSWORTH PLATINUM FINISH MULTISPOKE WHEELS 9.5x22 inch (Front) & 10x22 inch (Rear) 285x35x22 TYRES COSWORTH AERODYNAMIC STYLING PACKAGE PHOTOS: click photos to enlarge

2008 Land Rover RANGE ROVER 20th ANNIVERSARY

NEWS & REVIEWS Has it really been 20 years since the first Range Rover landed in the United States? To celebrate this auspicious occasion, the folks at Land Rover North America have commissioned a 20th Anniversary limited edition. Just 40 (shouldn’t it have been 20?) of these über-expensive specials are being offered to well-heeled fans of this go-anywhere sport ute. Each one is painted in pearlescent white with two-piece alloys at each corner. Inside, there are two-tone leather, anthracite oak wood trim, and a billet dead pedal. Polished billet aluminum lettering on the hood and tailgate add some shine. As for real bling, there’s a specially commissioned Kobold clock mounted in the dash, 20th Anniversary Range Rover his-and-her watches in an etched glass box for the buyers to wear, and personalized plates on the dash. Power still comes from the 400-bhp version of Jaguar’s supercharged V-8 that’s good for zero-to-60-mph sprinting in 7.1 seconds. PHOTOS: click photos to enlarge

2008 Land Rover RANGE ROVER

NEWS & REVIEWS Background: Range Rover from Land Rover has no huge changes for 2008; the big change came in 2007 with the introduction of a diesel engine. The newest Range Rover, however, does get four zone climate control. Performance: The biggest changes came in 2007 with the introduction of their diesel engine. The 3.6L turbo diesel V-8 produces 272 horsepower and 472 lb/ft of torque while still obtaining 32% better fuel economy over their normal gasoline V-8. Exterior: The exterior of the Range Rover is unchanged from the 2007 model. It still retains that famous boxy look with nice bits like its jewel style headlamps and small gills behind the front wheels. Interior: In normal Land Rover style, the Range Rover is covered in leather and wood grain. The seats are some of the best in an SUV both supporting and coddling the passengers at the same time. What’s really neat is that passengers can sit three across in the back seat without being squished. Market Impact: Still the perfect blend of off-road ability with luxury appointments, the only thing the Range Rover comes without is road manners good enough to make your commute enjoyable. by: Benjamin Greene PHOTOS: click photos to enlarge

2008 Land Rover LR3 G4 Challenge

NEWS & REVIEWS The G4 Challenge is an event held every year designed to put the Land Rover and its occupants through the worst conditions nature can throw at them. The G4 Challenge started in 2003 and has been held every 2 or 3 years. The challenge puts the vehicle as well as the driver’s skill and navigation ability to the test. There are even a couple parts were the driver and his passenger must compete in a running, mountain biking and kayaking race. To commemorate the next G4 Challenge in 2009, Land Rover has unleashed to the public a vehicle custom fitted with the most adventurous of accessories. All the vehicles participating in the next challenge will be equipped with these same items. The Land Rover LR3 G4 Challenge looks like the off road king of SUVs. It even makes the biggest, bad boy toy SUVs, the Hummer, look like a vehicle built for the street and not for the less taken path. Some of the accessories bolted, welded and even glued (okay, maybe not glued) to the LR3 include an electric winch to pull the LR3 out of any bad situation, an undershield to keep the rocks from punching holes in its nethers, A-frame bar and lights, roof rack, seat covers and mats as well as a step ladder for the roof. The G4 Challenge is based off the LR3, which was the winner of the Motor Trend Truck of the Year when it was introduced in 2005. The G4 Challenge will have the same 4.4L BMW based V-8 producing 300 horsepower and 315 lbs/ft of torque. The LR3 goes from 0-60 mph in a modest 8.7 seconds. by: Benjamin Greene PHOTOS: click photos to enlarge