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Range Rover Autobiography turns 21

Celebrating the best and most personal Range Rover, here are some Autobiography highlights.  Official PR at end of article.

First in tribute to Mr. Clarkson, we’ll start with a video:

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And some links to some great Autobiography brochures:

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RANGE ROVER AUTOBIOGRAPHY: 21 YEARS OF REWRITING LUXURY

· Autobiography enters its third decade at the pinnacle of premium SUV luxury

· For 21 years Range Rover customers have specified design and luxury features to reflect their personal tastes and preferences

· Range Rover Autobiography Black, the latest iteration of the finest quality vehicle appointments and finishes

· Land Rover’s commitment to delivering a personalisation service continues with Range Rover Autobiography Black overseen by Jaguar Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations department

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2015-03-25T12:42:52-04:00March 26, 2015|
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2016 Range Rover Sport HST adds 40HP to the V6 along with other updates for all Sports

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My bullet points from this 2016 update – official PR follows below:

  • I wonder if this HP bump is a precursor for more plans to increase non-V8 performance?
  • 2016 Range Rover Sport getting the Gesture Tailgate just like the 2016 Range Rover Evoque, waving a foot under the bumper opens tailgate, not new but new to Land Rover.
  • 3.0 liter Td6 with 254HP, 440lb-ft of torque getting 24 MPG, US market
  • Noble-plated paddle shift gear levers included, usually a pricey upgrade
  • A new Carbon Fibre Pack is available, which includes side vents, tailgate trim, door mirror covers, a front grille surround, fog lamp bezels and bonnet vents finished in high-gloss lacquer.
  • Finally something that’s been asked about for years: New Auto Access Height is introduced as standard, for improved ease of entry and exit. The system automatically lowers the vehicle to access height when it comes to a halt and a door is opened.

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LAND ROVER DEBUTS 2016 RANGE ROVER SPORT WITH NEW 380PS HST VERSION

· New Range Rover Sport HST makes global debut at 2015 New York Auto Show

· Uprated 380PS 3.0-litre V6 supercharged engine delivers extra 40PS to enhance Range Rover Sport performance line-up

· HST features distinctive exterior design and unique interior options

· Range of updates announced for 2016 Model Year Range Rover Sport

· HST available in limited markets (North America, China, Russia and Middle East)

Whitley, UK, 24 March 2015 – Land Rover will present the new Range Rover Sport HST at the New York International Auto Show 2015.

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2015-03-28T12:26:52-04:00March 23, 2015|
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J.D. Power 2015 Customer Service Index Study of Dichotomy: Yay Jaguar! Better luck never Land Rover.

Jaguar Land Rover should have put out a one line press release that said:

“Thank you but we’re still working on things”

Instead they list their accomplishments without ever mentioning the other half of their company that actually came in last place.  It’s a little embarrassing.  Jaguar should be very proud of what they’ve accomplished but at the same time for all their talk of synergy and being a family, to have Land Rover come in dead last really should temper any excitement. 

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Crazier still is putting out a picture like the one below knowing that right out of frame are some Land Rovers which came in dead last in same survey.  How do they all look at each other with straight faces?  Even the J.D. Power guy has to be concerned.

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Something is still very wrong at Jaguar Land Rover.  Cars are great – some of the best out there but these customer service issues have to stop.

Go read how long it took multiple California dealers to fix a clearly documented rattle in a brand new $137,000 Range Rover Autobiography: rangerovers.net – Rattle in 2015 RR ATB

2015-03-19T11:26:24-04:00March 19, 2015|
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