2009 September
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009
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All the official shots from Overfinch of their new special edition are up on the ROVERHAUL galleries – some parts are great, but I’d prefer it to have some actual Range Rover badging and I’ll actually say it – less wood trim on the front center console – the rear center console it great!
On the exterior, the exhaust tips & trim have a great look, everything else seems like more subtle tweaks and again I wish they’d stick a “Range Rover” somewhere on there.
Production will be limited to 100 units annually with prices starting from around £120,000 – which includes the wood trim matching shotgun & they’ll replenish the alcohol for a year.
Click through for all 37 pictures:
Tuesday, September 29th, 2009
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Not something you really want to be doing but it’s not as simple as just removing the key from the dash with the introduction of the Smart Key for 2010:
START/STOP WHILE MOVING
Switching off the engine
With the gear selector in position P, press the engine START/STOP button. The engine will
stop and the ignition system will return to convenience mode.
Caution: It is not advisable to switch off the engine while the vehicle is moving. However,
if a situation arises where engine switch off is urgent, the following procedure applies:
1. Press the START/STOP button for a total of two seconds, or
2. Press the START/STOP button twice within two seconds.
With either method the warning message ‘Engine Stop Button Pressed’ will be displayed
Rolling restart
A rolling restart can be initiated by selecting transmission neutral position N and pressing
the engine START/STOP button. Now select D.
Monday, September 28th, 2009
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Although it can be done through the instrument panel menu as well, the unlocking mode can be changed from the Smart Key itself. It can be unlocked using either Single or Multi-point entry. Single-point entry is a security feature that unlocks only the driver’s door when the unlock button is pressed. To change from Single to Multi-point entry (or vice versa), press both the lock and unlock buttons simultaneously for three seconds. The hazard warning lamps will flash twice to confirm the change.
Saturday, September 26th, 2009
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More of the minutia I love – here are the controls for the new Reclining Rear Seats. This is the first time we see that the rear controls can logically only move the passenger seat forward and for those controls to work, the rear window isolation switch needs to be off.
Can’t wait to try these in person, the rear seats have always been a little too vertical and the lumbar feature looks good too.
Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009
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So there had been some rumors of supply issues with the new Surround Camera System with people getting notified that their vehicles delivery would be delayed. Now thanks to the http://www.disco3.co.uk forums, there’s official word from Land Rover – check out this PDF
Monday, September 21st, 2009
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In one of the official Land Rover press releases from the 2009 Frankfurt show, there was a sentence that caught my eye:
The addition of laminated rear-door privacy glass significantly reduces interior noise levels too.
This was in a paragraph describing the new Rear Recline Seat options, so I’m not clear on the specifics – does anyone know if it’s part of the Rear Recline Seat package or a new standard feature on Range Rovers? The addition of the laminated glass to the windscreen & front doors made a huge effect in noise dampening; it will be interesting to see how it effects the rear doors.
Sunday, September 20th, 2009
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Here are some shots of the new Autobiography model comign to the Range Rover Sport family. I do like a lot of the little touches on this one – the Autobiogrpahy Sport text on the door wood trim & headrest, the Pimento leather on the gear shift but it doesn’t look like the leather headliner made to the Sport. I even like the body kit.
Here’s the official text:
New Autobiography Sport versions join Range Rover Sport line-up for 2010
The stylish Range Rover Sport for 2010 offers enhanced vehicle dynamics and
significantly improved performance thanks to two new powerful, refined and efficient
engines: the formidable Supercharged LR-V8 5.0 litre and the LR-TDV6 3.0-litre
Advanced Sequential Turbo Diesel. Along with striking exterior design changes and
an all new interior, Range Rover Sport maintains its class-leading credentials.
Now, an unprecedented level of personalisation for Range Rover Sport is available
too, with a stunning selection of six Autobiography Sport limited edition themes
featuring stylish duo-tone premium leather interiors as well as unique exterior design
cues including the grille, vents and 20" diamond turned finish alloy wheels, all
presented for the first time at the IAA.
Three of the themes – called Cannes, Portofino and Valencia – have a more luxuryorientated
character, while the other three – named Le Mans, Monaco and Monza –
have an overtly sporting theme and feature a dramatic new body kit which is tailored
to accentuate the sophisticated style of the 2010 Range Rover Sport. The striking
body kit is also available as a separate option.
Saturday, September 19th, 2009
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I know I’ve posted about this before but again due to the confused nature of the Land Rover information I’m not completely sure about this one.
This audio system showed up on both the LRUK website and the LRNA Build Your Vehicle page as an option for the 2010. Then at the 2009 Frankfurt show they decided to officially announce it. When they did announce it, it was grouped in with new Autobiography specific information. And the pictures they did release had Autobiography in the filename and on the 2010 media site; they were under the new Autobiography section. And it is clear that picture is from an Autobiography model – you can see the stitched leather seams in the upper right and it even seems the terrible hard plastic, usually around the 2007+ door handle, has a leather texture.
As per the LRNA site, it’s an option available on the HSE, so the question is, can any model Range Rover get the audio upgrade or is it Autobiography only?
Friday, September 18th, 2009
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Well a lot of the information coming officially from Land Rover can be confusing or contradicting; I’m going to just go with the latest pics. As per the official Land Rover 2010 Media site, these are the Autobiography colors available. They have added an Autobiography section to the 2010 media site however they still have very Autobiography specific shots mixed into the general interior pictures – but as I said their info can be confusing, not sure if it’s too many people working on this with little communication or one person who just doesn’t keep up with it?
Anyway – here are some Autobiography interiors, not sure what exactly that means, if they are the only choices now or just samples of what we’ll see – again confusing – more to come…
And just to clarify, beyond the color schemes shown the Autobiography interior is identified by the full leather headliner.
Tuesday, September 8th, 2009
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And again from the LR UK site, some specifics on the Rear Sear Recline option:
Reclining rear seats with four-way lumbar control, heated/cooled functionality, head restraints with lateral support.
In the new 2010 Range Rover rear accommodation has been improved with enhanced noise insulation and complements the recent redesign to rear seating, which increased comfort
and ease of entry and exit. The option of electronically controlled reclining rear seats, offering up to eight degrees of recline, is available. This is the perfect place to travel in chauffeur-driven style, comfort and luxury, whether travelling for business or pleasure.
