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Best-Selling Freelander 1 Becomes Latest Land Rover Heritage Vehicle

Hugely popular Freelander 1 becomes newest Land Rover Heritage vehicle
Over 9,000 individual part numbers available for best-selling compact 4WD
Rapidly became Europe’s best-selling 4WD vehicle for five consecutive years after launch in 1997
Land Rover Heritage specialises in cars, services, parts and experiences

Whitley, Coventry – 4 January, 2016: Produced between 1997 and 2006, the Land Rover Freelander 1 remains one of the brand’s best-selling models and is now officially a Land Rover Heritage vehicle. Land Rover Heritage specialises in cars, services, parts and experiences for classic Land Rover models and the Freelander 1 becomes the brand’s eighth Heritage model. The others are Series I, II and III, Range Rover Classic and P38 Range Rover plus Discovery 1 and 2.

A Heritage model is defined as those products that have been out of production for longer than 10 years and the Freelander 1 was first produced in 1997 and its production run ended nine years later in 2006 when Freelander 2 replaced it. Ever since production of Freelander 1 concluded, Land Rover continued to support owners through the supply of spare parts for this model line. Now, owners will be supported by the brand’s Heritage experts and ensure loyal owners continue to enjoy their vehicle for many years to come.

Over 9,000 individual Land Rover Heritage Part numbers are available for the Freelander 1 and it adds to the brand’s comprehensive parts catalogue, which already features over 33,000 items for both Jaguar and Land Rover Heritage vehicles.

Tim Hannig, Director, Jaguar Land Rover Heritage, said: "With the addition of the Freelander 1 as a Heritage model, Land Rover is reaffirming its support and commitment to its loyal customers by providing exceptional cars, services, parts and experiences for models more than 10 years out of production. Genuine Land Rover Heritage Parts for Freelander 1 have been engineered and tested in extreme conditions. As such it gives our customers total peace-of-mind that their vehicles are maintained to the highest possible standards."

When it was launched, the Freelander broke the mould by pioneering the compact premium 4×4 class and at the time had 16 patented features including Hill Descent Control (HDC), Immediate Reduction Drive (IDR), a viscous-coupling (VCU) and an innovative ABS system designed specifically for off-road situations.

Michael2016-01-05T23:42:58-05:00January 6, 2016|

Just plain cool – Wilks-Bros Bakery #landrover

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Michael2015-12-08T13:10:29-05:00December 8, 2015|

Range Rover Evoque Convertible finally brings InControl Touch Pro to a Land Rover (might still be vaporware)

After years of waiting, the Range Rover Evoque Convertible is a really here for MY17. There are very few details that were new – they took the concept and updated it with the MY16 Evoque refresh plus a bit more: the addition of the 10.2” InControl Touch Pro system to a Land Rover is a welcome surprise. All pictures & official PR to follow below but really I only care about the vaporware aka InControl Touch Pro.

It looks like the Evoque isn’t also getting the 12.3” digital gauge display that Range Rover proper has had since 2010 (But done NOTHING interesting with anyway). And the do still love to call 3G state of the art for a MY2017 vehicle {eyeroll}

RANGE ROVER EVOQUE CONVERTIBLE – A CONVERTIBLE FOR ALL SEASONS

· World’s first luxury compact SUV convertible

· Highly-desirable design ensures distinctive profile with roof up or down

· Lightweight fabric hood stows in only 18 seconds, at speeds up to 30mph

· Uncompromised luxury – space for four adults, 251-litre boot and ski hatch

· Debuts next-generation infotainment system with 10.2-inch touchscreen

· Most capable all-terrain convertible in the world

· Choice of efficient Si4 petrol and Ingenium diesel engines

· On sale from Spring 2016, in SE Dynamic and HSE Dynamic derivatives

Whitley, UK, 9 November 2015 – Land Rover has unveiled the world’s first luxury compact SUV convertible. Range Rover Evoque Convertible combines the bold design and refinement of Evoque with comprehensive specification and a sophisticated folding roof to create a no compromise, all-season convertible.

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Michael2015-11-11T11:45:19-05:00November 9, 2015|

100 $244,500 Holland & Holland Range Rovers are coming to the US, get your $10k deposit in before Dec 2!

Thanks to the always resourceful members at rangerovers.net, here’s the NA marketing bulletin for the 2016 Holland & Holland Range Rover. It’s like a SVAutobiography Autobiography (yes, double Autobiography)

Never thought we’d actually see this over here, can’t wait to see it in real life.

Possibly the best paragraph in the whole document:

If you do not provide shot gun size details at the time of order / Step 3 of the Order
Process, it will not be possible to provide customized gun case inserts matching your
customers specific shotguns. Customization will not be possible once the vehicle has left
the SVO build facility.

Click image below for full PDF, MPR15-24:

Countdown to Convertible begins as Range Rover Evoque Wireframes take over London

They’ve done this before but something about these latest ones I really like:

Official PR:

Wireframe sculptures preview world’s first luxury compact SUV convertible
Prestigious London locations including Harrods host unique models
Full-size installations are 1:1 scale representation of Evoque Convertible
World’s first compact luxury SUV Convertible to be revealed in November 2015

London UK, Friday 2^nd October – Londoners were stopped in their tracks today as Land Rover placed a collection of full-size Range Rover Evoque Convertible ‘wireframe’ sculptures in the iconic streets of the UK’s capital.

The installations were displayed outside prestigious London locations including the world famous Harrods department store on Brompton Road, Knightsbridge and in notable Mayfair addresses.

The bespoke sculptures were designed by Land Rover’s own Design team, using advanced computer modelling to accurately outline the shape of the forthcoming Evoque Convertible. Crafted from aluminium and finished in a range of vibrant colours, the wireframes illustrate the elegant evolution of the Range Rover Evoque’s transformation from coupe to convertible.

Following on from the original wireframes used to launch Evoque in 2011, the 1:1 scale works of art include 3D wheels as well as front and rear seats. Six Convertible wireframes have been produced to give the public a chance to see how the Evoque Convertible will look in its natural urban environment. Each wireframe will now begin a global tour as Land Rover builds up to the introduction in November of the latest addition to the growing Range Rover family.

Gerry McGovern, Land Rover Design Director and Chief Creative Officer, said: "The Range Rover Evoque Convertible is perfectly suited to the urban surroundings of a city like London and it’s the perfect place to showcase the world’s first luxury compact SUV convertible. The locations chosen reflect the refined and luxurious lifestyle of an Evoque Convertible customer – two attributes this vehicle delivers in abundance."

Michael2015-10-02T12:04:01-04:00October 2, 2015|

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