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2013 Range Rovers showing more rake?

Recently we heard that some Evoque design cues are coming to the real thing. I don’t have a problem with that as long as they don’t bring over the Sports Command Driving Position. That’s fine for the Evoque but would turn the Range Rover into a Mercedes-Benz GL.

I noticed the more raked windshield in the latest round of spy shots of the L405 Range Rover on the ‘Ring: http://www.autoblog.com/2011/08/18/2013-land-rover-range-rover-caught-on-a-ring-run/

So I did some very rough Photoshopping and here are the results

The blue overlay being the current L322 Range Rover. I used the driver and front wheel for scale. Again, I realize it’s very rough. Below you can see the two redish lines highlighting the A-pillars from both vehicles with the L322 being on the left and the L405 on the right.

Another item of interest is the how the roof does slope down, like the Sport or Evoque. The L322 has a much more horizontal roof line.

One last shot I thought was interesting:

Looking quickly at that, it almost looks like a Rolls Royce Phantom!?!? They really taped off a lot of the windshield

And finally a couple of profile shots:

Michael2011-08-18T11:57:58-04:00August 18, 2011|

The Range Rover Evoque Social Seat?? #rangerover

A classic Range Rover design cue, the rear two-part tailgate was thrown out the window when they released the Range Rover Sport back in 2006, and that design continues with the new Range Rover Evoque. Various Evoque literature has mentioned a “Social Seat", described as such:

Versatile luggage stowage systems are made possible with the addition of loadspace stowage rails. A strap with an Inertia locking reel, which works in a similar way to a seat belt, is one feature which prevents movement of items in the luggage area. The rails can also support a ‘Social Seat’.

For years, Range Rover owners have sat on the edge of their tailgate to socialise at outdoor events. Land Rover has taken note and customers can now fold out a seat which acts like an open lower tailgate, providing comfortable seating for two . Coupled with the powered tailgate, the ‘Social Seat’ offers additional flexibility and convenience.

So I had asked around about this but as normal, no one answered back, so I had no real info until this video was released:

And here is a link to the video, cued up to 1:08 – it’s quick but you’ll see it.

One last interesting point, this feature is nothing new, I saw this at either the New York or Detroit Autoshow back in 2005 on the Range Rover Sport, they call it a Sliding Loadspace Floor. I’m the one making the jump and calling it the Social Seat, I could be completely wrong here and we still may not have actually seen the Social Seat.

Here it is on the Range Rover Sport:

Michael2011-08-07T22:23:18-04:00August 17, 2011|

Another round of Range Rover Camou’d Spy Shots #rangerover #rangerovernext

Still more of the same camouflage but this time in hot weather testing. It seems some of the blogs can’t decide whether or not this is the next Range Rover or Range Rover Sport. Either way, I’m sure they’ll do a good job. For me, it’s the interior I have to see, and they better be going all out on this one.

Caradvice.com.au – 2013 Range Rover spy shots

Carscoop – 2013 Range Rover Spied Out in the Open wearing New Body

Michael2011-08-16T08:03:00-04:00August 16, 2011|

Range Rover Evoque in Liverpool #rangeroverevoque

So it looks like ~~Land Rover~~ Range Rover put on a media day in Liverpool for the Evoque. They’ve released their official shots from the day and you can find them toward the bottom of this post.

Professional photographer Matthew Hart happened to see this on his way to the Museum of Liverpool and got some great shots. Thanks for letting us post them Matt!