Land Rover
First image of the Range Rover Evoque 5-door released!
Pictured above is the official, single image that depicts the 5-door Evoque, a model which will debut at the LA Motor Show in November. Land Rover is being tight-lipped about the details of the car, but you can expect it to be powered by a range of engines including a 237hp turbo-charged 2.0 liter gasoline as well as a 148hp/187hp 2.2 liter turbo diesel.
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Range Rover Evoque – more details and pictures
Land Rover has decided to release further details and more photos of the Range Rover Evoque which will make it’s motor show debut in Paris, in about a week’s time. The Evoque which is dubbed as Land Rover’s smallest, lightest and most fuel efficient Range Rover ever is available with several engine options.
They include a 148hp 2.2 turbodiesel which is also available in a 187hp state of tune. There is also a turbocharged gasoline engine called the Si4. This 2.0 liter engine makes 240hp. Power is sent to an all-wheel-drive system via an updated 6-speed automatic transmission.
The Evoque which is aimed at “a new group of customers for the Range Rover brand”, the slightly younger crowd to be specific measures 4,340 mm long which is 432 mm shorter than a Range Rover Sport. Other features that come with the Evoque include the Land Rover Terrain Response system, audio with Bluetooth/iPod/USB connectivity along with an optional surround camera system and Adaptive Dynamics with MagneRide for the chassis, which is optional as well.
The interior sports high quality materials and it is available with a full sized glass panoramic roof. Deliveries for the Range Rover Evoque which will be available as a 5-door is slated to begin in fall 2011. It will be sold in 160 countries worldwide. The Evoque looks pretty good and the interior looks nice as well. Lets just hope it drives as well as it looks! An image gallery awaits you after the jump. Read the rest of this entry.
2011 Land Rover Freelander 2: details and images
Land Rover has released initial details and images of the facelifted Freelander 2 which will make it’s UK market debut next month. Lets first go over the styling tweaks. There is a different front bumper that houses new foglights, a revised grille as well as new headlights. Also part of the design changes are new taillights, a full-width tailgate applique and new wheel designs. There are also three new colour options including Kosrae Green, Baltic Blue and Fuji White.
The SUV is also said to have a refined interior with a modified instrument panel along with four new upholstery options. There is also an optional Premium Pack that is made up by a covered centre stowage, Windsor leather upholstery and seats with more adjustability (8 or 6 way).
Under the hood, the 2.2 liter turbodiesel has been revised with a variable-vane turbocharger and a remapped ECU. It has two states of tune starting off with a 148hp TD4 version. With the manual transmission (automatic is optional) which comes standard with an engine start/stop system, the TD4 can give you 45.6 MPG while it’s CO2 emissions output is figured at 165 grams per kilometer.
The 148hp 2.2 liter engine is also used in the eD4 model which features a front wheel drive configuration that will arrive in January 2011. This setup is also available with the recently unveiled Land Rover Evoque. With a lighter weight, the eD4 can offer 47.2 MPG while releasing 158 grams of CO2 emissions per kilometer. The other variant of the 2.2 liter engine produces 187hp and sits in the SD4 line-up. This version is only available with an automatic transmission.
Land Rover has also released pricing details for the 2011 Freelander 2. Pricing for the base TD4 in S trim and with a manual transmission is set at £21,695. The TD4 family tops out at £32,995 in HSE trim and with a manual transmission. An automatic slush box demands an additional £1,515. Pricing for the SD4 starts at £27,510 for the GS trim and tops out at £35,510 for the range-topping HSE. The company did not reveal the numbers for the eD4 variant.
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2011 Land Rover Freelander: Leaked images via brochure shots
What we have here is apparently the 2011 Land Rover Freelander which is supposed to be officially unveiled later this year either in Moscow or Paris. However images that belong to an Italian brochure have been leaked and Car Magazine wasted no time in putting them up on the Internet.
Judging from the leaked images, the facelift is made up by a new front grille and a modified front bumper which houses new fog lamps and air intakes. Also evident is a longer boot handle trim at the back. There are also new wheels. Unfortunately that is all we can say at this point as more details will be revealed closer to it’s official launch. Continue reading to view two more images.
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Range Rover Evoque officially revealed in London!
Land Rover has officially unveiled a brand new member of the Range Rover family called the Evoque, along with a single image (pictured above). The Evoque ‘coupe’ as described in the press release, is heavily inspired by the Land Rover LRX concept and it will be made available in both two and four wheel drive configurations. The company also said that the Evoque will be sold in up to 160 countries and each will be manufactured in Halewood, UK.
Phil Popham, managing director of Land Rover said, “The all-new Range Rover Evoque is an important step for the future continued success and growth of the brand. Customers can be confident that the new car will be premium, luxurious and just as special as the other Range Rover models. Its sporting looks and unique qualities will open the brand to a new group of customers who may not have considered a Range Rover product before.”
As speculated, the Evoque is also available in three and five-door body styles and Land Rover said that the two wheel drive option would be able to emit less than 130 grams of emissions per kilometer, which makes it the greenest Range Rover the world has ever seen. It also said that it is the most fuel efficient as well.
Unfortunately the company did not release full specifications such as information about the Evoque’s powertrain. However the motoring fraternity is suggesting that it may be powered by a range of engines including a 2.2 liter turbodiesel and a 3.2 liter petrol. Don’t be surprised if you see a hybrid variant as well featuring a 2.0 liter turbodiesel.
Land Rover confirmed that the Evoque will make it’s European market launch in summer 2011 and the rather good looking SUV will enjoy a world debut at the upcoming Paris Motor Show in September. During the launch Land Rover’s design chief Gerry McGovern also introduced Victoria Beckham as a new member of the design team but did not specify the fashionista’s role.
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Land Rover to unveil production LRX on July 1st
Land Rover has announced that it will unveil a new Range Rover based on the Land Rover LRX concept in London later today. The launch will be held in partnership with Vogue magazine to celebrate Range Rover’s 40th anniversary. The yet-to-be-named production vehicle is expected to go on sale in 2011 and it will be offered with both 2WD and 4WD options.
The new vehicle, which Land Rover claims as the greenest Range Rover ever is also rumored to be available in two body styles, including a 5-door and a sporty 3-door. We will soon find out if this is true or not. The production model is also expected to look a lot like the concept, with recent spy photos backing this up.
2011 Range Rover revealed, with new 4.4 liter V8 diesel
The 2011 Range Rover has been officially unveiled. Before we move into juicy details about the SUV’s new 4.4 liter diesel V8, lets take a look at the changes in terms of design. On the outside, there is a new ‘Jupiter’ grille along with side vents for the diesel model. There is also an optional Exterior Design Pack which comprises of a revised front bumper with fog lamps surrounds, front grille and side vents that are finished in Titan. There are also revised front sills, a different rear bumper and stainless steel exhaust finishers. The pack also offers eight colour options.
Changes inside include optional illuminated treadplates for the front doors and a new transmission control for the diesel model. This control unit is pretty much like the pop-up knob-type featured in the Jaguar XF. Talking about the transmission, the Range Rover features a ZF 8HP70 8-speed transmission with steering wheel-mounted paddle-shifters. This gearbox is offered with the above mentioned 4.4 liter diesel V8 and Land Rover says that the transmission suits the diesel power unit well.
It’s torque converter locks up earlier to reduce slip and energy loss. It also has a wider ratio spread and something called Transmission Idle Control that disengages 70% of the drive when the vehicle is stationary and when the engine is idling in drive. Now lets move on to the engines.
The petrol front is made up by the familiar supercharged 5.0 liter LR-V8 that cranks out 510 PS and 625Nm of torque. This engine is paired with a ZF HP28 6-speed automatic transmission. The icing on the cake is the LR-TDV8 4.4 liter diesel engine. This engine with parallel sequential turbocharging goes on to replace the 3.6 liter diesel and it is able to produce 313 PS and a massive 700Nm of torque. Mated with the obove mentioned 8-speed slush box, this powertrain configuration reduces CO2 emissions to 253g/km, an improvement of about 14%. Combined fuel economy is figured at 9.4 liters per 100 kilometers (30.1 MPG).
The new Range Rover also has an improved Terrain Response Enhancements featuring Hill Start Assist and Gradient Acceleration Control. The latter provides safety cover on severe gradients when the driver does not have Hill Descent Control engaged. Along with the reveal Land Rover also announced an Autobiography Black edition of the Range Rover where only 700 units will be produced. Each features a Barolo Black finish along with 20-inch “Diamond Turned” alloy wheels, a Titan grille mesh, a bright chrome grille ‘U’ edge and black grille surround, just to name a few.
The interior can be finished in Jet or two types of two tones including Jet and Ivory or Jet and Pimento. There are also Grand Black door veneers as well as front door sill tread plates which are illuminated with the words ‘Range Rover’. Also included is a half wood Grand Black steering wheel too.
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