The most powerful Range Rover yet, the SV Autobiography Dynamic, heads the 2017 model range, says David Miles. A product of Land Rover’s Special Vehicle division in Coventry, the vehicle has a supercharged 5.0-litre, V8 petrol engine with 550hp and a massive 680Nm of torque, which is made in South Wales, and comes with an equally high price from … [Read more...]
Weekend review: 2016 in the mirror
The relentless rise of Sports Utility Vehicles seems to have dominated discussions among motoring writers, drivers and the industry during 2016 but it was a more familiar family-car which impressed just before the dawn of 2017. Looking back at our testing diary for the year and also the brief opportunities for some first drives in a host of cars, we … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Range Rover Evoque Autobiography
One-in-four Land Rover models sold around the world is an Evoque and that tells you lot about this modern crossover car. In five years it has become the fastest selling model from the company and Land Rover had to expand production from its original Halewood base to plants in China and Brazil. It went into production at Halewood, Liverpool in 2011 and … [Read more...]
Dynamic twist to latest Range Rover
The most powerful Range Rover SVAutobiography Dynamic joins 2017 line up with semi-autonomous driving features, connected-car technology and innovative off-road and towing systems. On sale from Q4 2016, with prices starting from £76,350 for the TDV6 Vogue, the SVAutobiography Dynamic starts from £132,800. Epitomising Range Rover luxury and performance, … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Range Rover Evoque Convertible
By David Miles It was only a matter of time before the workhorse became a dressage contender. The Range Rover Evoque Convertible is the latest in a highly successful series which owes its family blood line to the luxury off-roader which really created a whole new sector in 1970. Heralded by Land Rover as the World’s … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Range Rover Autobiography
Wading depth of 900mm, towing up to 3,500kg and packing a generous 339bhp with 740Nm torque, the insane off-road capabilities make this Range Rover the SAS of cars, says Beth Keenan. Even the three distinct lines on the exterior are like its own personal ‘Cap Badge’. So what makes the Range Rover so special? Well, since the first model was … [Read more...]
Brake recall for JLR models
Over 74,000 Range Rovers sold in the USA between 2006 and 2012 are being recalled over a serious potential braking problem. US safety inspectors have found the vehicles’ flexible front brake hoses may rupture and spray out fluid, increasing the stopping distance for the affected vehicle. The recall is beginning in March and Land Rover is contacting … [Read more...]
Hybrid power boosts Range Rovers’ appeal
Land Rover has seemingly pulled off the impossible and mixed electricity with water in the new Range Rover and Range Rover Sport Hybrids. The uncompromising design and purpose of the Range Rover has been maintained with the development of the latest Hybrid luxury models. In its Autobiography top of the range specification the Range Rover Hybrid costs … [Read more...]
