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The H2 is such a strong off-road performer in part because of its military heritage (the H2 is based on the H1, which is a civilian version of the military's Humvee). The H2 follows in the Humvee's footsteps by arriving off-road with a full complement of rock-solid off-road components. Passengers are kept safe from the elements, and the H2 is kept in one piece, thanks to a welded, two-sided galvanized steel body. To avoid damaging key parts of the undercarriage, all components on the chassis are even with or above the frame rails. Further protecting the H2's underbody are its 9.7 inches of ground clearance (with standard suspension) and skid plates. The H2 is also designed with steep approach and departure angles. The only problem with the H2's design when off-road is poor visibility. A small, nearly upright windshield and small windows, coupled with a wide body, make a spotter a key accessory for tough rock crawling, many reviewers note.
The beloved Land Rover Defender was sent to the automotive graveyard in early 2016 after decades of production. Land Rover wants its redesigned Defender to appeal to a much wider audience. The company will also introduce new variants to attract new customers. Previous reports peg Land Rover to be working on five different variants of the new Defender: closed and open three-door versions; a five-door version with third-row seats; and two- and four-door pickup versions. Now CAR has added a Defender Sport and Defender EV to the mix. The British publication reported Wednesday that the Defender Sport will be more road-oriented than other Defender variants, and its production will happen at Land Rover's new plant in Slovakia, which currently builds the Discovery. It isn't expected until the middle of the next decade, though. As for the Defender EV, Land Rover itself has hinted at the possibility with a concept based on the previous Defender. The concept was rolled out in 2013 and only had a range of 50 miles on a single charge. When asked about an electric Defender, Chris Marchand, executive vice president for Jaguar Land Rover North America, told Motor Authority in 2017 that electrified powertrains and off-roaders weren't mutually exclusive, seemingly dropping a potential hint. The new Defender will be the first model based on a modular platform being developed at Jaguar Land Rover for its bigger vehicles. The decision to adopt the modular platform may explain the significant delay in the development of the new Defender.
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Land Rover said: 鈥楾he first Range Rover long wheel-base in 20 years will cater for a growing group of consumers looking for the ultimate sports utility vehicle and a unique alternative to the traditional long wheelbase saloon cars. Range Rover is already the car of choice for celebrities arriving at red carpet events and film premieres and Jaguar Land Rover hope the long wheel-base and Autobiography Black versions will be 鈥榚ven more appealing鈥? Daniel Craig arrived at the Skyfall Bond premiere in a Range Rover. Last week Hollywood actor Chris Hemsworth arrived at the Thor premiere in one. Brad Pitt is currently filming in the UK and has been spotted being driven to and from Pinewood studios in a Range Rover. One insider said: 鈥楾he new long wheel-base version is also expected to be a big hit with royalty, top politicians and diplomats who need a chauffeur vehicle which is luxurious but safe. Phil Popham, group marketing director for Jaguar Land Rover said: 鈥橳he Range Rover Autobiography Black is our most luxurious specification yet. It epitomises sophisticated design with immaculate attention to detail.
If BMW and Mercedes-Benz can do it, why can't Land Rover? The British SUV maker will add style and subtract utility from its legendary Range Rover with the Range Rover SV Coupe debuting in March at the 2018 Geneva auto show. Land Rover on Tuesday revealed a teaser image of the interior of the 2-door Range Rover to whet the appetites of SUV enthusiasts worldwide. However, the Range Rover SV Coupe won't be a mainstream model like the BMW X6 or Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe. Instead, it will be a limited-edition model of just 999 units, and it will be hand-assembled at the SV Technical Center in Ryton-on-Dunsmore in Warwickshire, England. Combining its 2-door silhouette with a likely raked rear end in the name of style, the Range Rover SV Coupe will have a beautifully appointed interior as shown by the photo. The model in the photo has white front and blue rear bucket seats, both with diamond-pattern leather upholstery. The interior is bisected by a full-length center console trimmed in wood, and the dash and door panels are trimmed in white leather to match the front seats.
