All-New Range Rover Revealed At Paris Motor Show
An all-new state-of-the-art lightweight suspension architecture delivers class-leading wheel travel, providing exceptional wheel articulation and composure to deal with the toughest conditions. Outstanding traction and dynamic stability is provided by the proven Range Rover full-time intelligent 4WD system, with a two-speed transfer box, working in parallel with the sophisticated electronic traction control systems. The all-new model has been engineered to meet the highest luxury car standards for refinement. With its highly acclaimed line-up of torque-rich engines, the new Range Rover delivers swift and effortless performance. Customers have a choice of a petrol 510PS LR-V8 Supercharged and two diesel (3.0-litre 258PS TDV6 and 4.4-litre 339PS SDV8) engines, all of which are now paired with a smooth and responsive eight-speed automatic transmission. The all-new Range Rover features a revolutionary all-aluminium monocoque body structure which is 39 per cent lighter than the steel body in the outgoing model. Continuing Jaguar Land Rover's leadership in aerospace-inspired, high-performance lightweight structures, the all-aluminium body enables the new vehicle to significantly enhance both performance and efficiency. Combined with weight savings throughout the chassis and driveline, the lightweight structure contributes to a model-for-model weight saving of up to 350kg compared to the outgoing vehicle. The weight saving helps the 510PS LR-V8 Supercharged model to accelerate from 0-60mph in just 5.1 seconds, a reduction of 0.8 seconds over the outgoing model. At the same time, fuel consumption is cut by 9 per cent. The lighter structure has also made it possible to introduce the sophisticated 3.0-litre TDV6 engine into the model line. The all-new Range Rover has been engineered with the latest developments in vehicle technologies, from interior luxury features to advanced chassis and driver assistance technologies. The interior is packed with a full suite of premium features to provide both front and rear seat passengers with the same peerless luxury experience. Their well-being is assured by the latest interior technologies for comfort, convenience and seamless connectivity.
India-based Tata has again shot down the reports claiming it's on the brink of selling Jaguar - Land Rover, this time to Peugeot parent company PSA Groupe. The French firm has also vaguely denied the sale, though the rumors claiming both automakers are up for grabs are getting louder. According to British newspaper The Guardian, senior executives from both companies are studying a "post-sale integration document" that highlights the benefits that transferring the two struggling companies to Paris-based PSA would bring. On the surface, the deal makes sense. PSA wants to compete in the luxury segment, and positioning DS (which it spun off from Citroen) as a credible alternative to Audi and is a long, expensive process. It would make more sense for the firm to buy an established brand -- or two, in this case. One the other hand, Tata is extremely unhappy with Jaguar - Land Rover's poor performance; its sales are dropping, its losses are bigger than ever, and it's cutting jobs. Jaguar - Land Rover needs help, there is no doubt about that, but PSA boss Carlos Tavares has shown he's highly competent when it comes to turning around companies that aren't performing as well as they should. His lightning-fast turn-around of Opel and Vauxhall -- two automakers he purchased from General Motors in 2016 -- has raised more than a few eyebrows in the industry. Tata representative told The Guardian. For its part, PSA merely issued a statement to say that it's "open to all opportunities," especially those that can add long-term value to its portfolio. However, it's in no hurry to buy more automakers.
We compared this price using True Delta鈥檚 feature-adjusted price comparison. 5,000 more expensive than either one of them. 4,000 more expensive when its extra features are accounted for. Unlike its BMW and Infiniti competitors, the LR2 is based on a front-drive platform with a transversely mounted engine. This platform originated as Ford鈥檚 EUCD architecture, but it was modified for the use in the LR2 and the upcoming Volvo XC60. To date, there has been no bad car built on this platform, which universally delivers stout handling, balanced ride, and excellent safety. The LR2 is no exception, and overall the car is very capable on road, with smooth effortless driving around town, or in the freeway. The only engine offered on the LR2 is Volvo鈥檚 3.2l Inline six-cylinder engine delivering 230 horses, and 234 foot-pounds of torque. That is significantly less than most competitors, but the engine never felt underpowered. While the six-speed automatic transmission did sometimes hesitate to downshift upon sudden demand for more go, the engine torque delivery was strong at any speed and at any point of its power band.
Expected to go on sale later this year as a 2013 model, the new Range Rover is believed to feature a light-weight, rivet-bonded aluminum chassis primarily based on a changed version of the platform underpinning the Jaguar XJ. Powertrain choices can largely carry over from the present model and embody naturally-aspirated and supercharged 5.0-liter V-8s, moreover as a combine of recent turbodiesel units for overseas markets. Output can range from concerning 260 to 510 horsepower. The range Rover SUV is crucial for Land Rover as its not solely the model that best defines the complete, however it鈥檚 additionally the one that almost all of Land Rover鈥檚 alternative vehicles are primarily based on. Models just like the range Rover Sport, LR4 (Discovery) and LR2 (Freelander) all share their basic style and technology with the range Rover, thus as you'll expect engineers have plenty of pressure resting on their shoulders developing the next-gen model. By using the light-weight material, engineers might shed up to 40 % from the burden of the present model鈥檚 unpainted body shell, equating to a saving of roughly 660 to 880 pounds. Advanced composites also are expected to be used for bound parts, like the body panels and rear tailgate. This would offer the vehicle a final curb weight roughly equal to a fully-loaded luxury sedan, improving each performance and fuel economy--the latter of that is anticipated to be as high as 33.3 mpg combined for a few models. This same platform will spawn a new-generation range Rover Sport, that is anticipated to exchange the LR4 model in Land Rover鈥檚 lineup and be accessible with seven seats for the primary time. The vehicle appearance to be slightly longer than today鈥檚 model, with its roofline significantly lower moreover. The new headlights will feature a cluster of LED daytime running lights as revealed in a number of the spy shots.
