Luxury – Individuality – Excitement
The brand new stylish, fourth-generation Range Rover SUV from Land Rover fully capable of off-road hits showrooms this December following a global premiere at the 2012 Paris Auto Show.
On the outside, the new model, code as L405, remains unmistakably a Range Rover. Beneath the beautiful sheet metal, however, the new 2013 Range Rover is nothing like its predecessors. A lighter, stronger and more refined aluminum unibody structure has been implemented, helping the vehicle to shed as much as 926 pounds from the previous model’s curb weight in some trims. The U.S.-spec V-8 Range Rover comes in at 700 pounds under the model currently on sale, and weighs in at 4,850 pounds.
On top of this, all-new aluminum front and rear chassis architecture has been developed and paired with a completely re-engineered four-wheel air suspension setup. According to Land Rover, the new setup delivers flatter, more confident cornering abilities, with a natural and intuitive steering feel. Despite weighing less, the new Range Rover is more spacious and much more luxurious than the outgoing model. The cabin of the new model is significantly more refined than in previous generations designed with the sliding panoramic roof, Meridian sound system available with up to 29 speakers, sumptuous wood and brushed aluminum trim, four-zone climate control and pair of LCD display screens. Not only is there more space overall, but passengers are treated with a quieter ride and new premium features. All the glass is acoustically laminated and the exterior has been designed to minimize wind noise.
For the U.S. market, two V-8 engines will once again be offered: a naturally-aspirated 5.0-liter V-8 rated at 375 horsepower and 375 pound-feet of torque, and a supercharged version of this engine with 510 horsepower and 461 pound-feet of torque on tap. Both engines will be paired with a ZF eight-speed automatic. The 0-60 times come in at an impressive 6.5 seconds and 5.1 seconds, respectively, while top speeds register at 130 mph and 140 mph. The new Range Rover also adopts electric power steering. In addition to helping save fuel by reducing load on the engine, as opposed to conventional hydraulic systems, the electric system also enables customers to benefit from park assist feature that helps to identify a suitable parallel parking space, and then automatically steers the vehicle into place, with the driver only controlling the brake.
The New Land Rover Range Rover 2013 starts at $36,550. Experience Range Rover Sport Limited Edition’s unique appeal for yourself and take a test drive when you visit your local dealership.
Land Rover Las Vegas
5255 West Sahara Ave
702. 579. 0400
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