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France gets a 45th Anniversary Special Edition for Range Rover

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Various countries have gotten their own special editions through the years.  This year it’s France celebrating 45 years of Range Rover with a numbered special edition.

http://www.landrover-offres.com/range-rover-45th.php

This 45th Anniversary Range Rover (€121.900) starts with a Vogue SDV8 in Causeway Gray with Style 502 wheels and a very special and large rear badge.

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2015-02-16T20:32:18-05:00February 17, 2015|

Full LED Headlamps are coming to Range Rover

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Coming to the 2016 Range Rover Evoque – at least for now!

2016 Model Year Range Rover Evoque Previewed

  • Striking new headlamp signature for 2016 model year Range Rover Evoque
  • First Land Rover to feature full LED adaptive headlamps
  • Image previews latest version of Land Rover’s most successful model

Whitley, UK, 16 February 2015 – Land Rover has today revealed the first glimpse of the 2016 model year Range Rover Evoque, previewing a striking new headlamp signature for the most successful Land Rover ever produced.

The 2016 model year Range Rover Evoque will be the first Land Rover to feature full LED adaptive headlamps when it makes its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show on 3 March 2015. The powerful technology provides superior illumination in dark conditions, following the curves of the road, and is identifiable by the distinctive headlamp graphic.

Gerry McGovern, Land Rover Design Director and Chief Creative Officer, said: "Our challenge has been to enhance Evoque without diluting its iconic design. The design refreshments give it an even greater presence on the road yet retain the emotional appeal that has made it so popular with more than 400,000 consumers around the world."

The 2016 model year Range Rover Evoque includes a new engine line-up, new safety and convenience features, and interior enhancements all wrapped in the trademark exterior design.

Further details of the 2016 model year Range Rover Evoque will be released on 23 February 2015.

2015-02-16T14:12:11-05:00February 16, 2015|

Land Rover Defender Heritage Edition, best for last

One of the three Land Rover Defenders for the Year of Defender Celebration Series:

The Defender Heritage Edition is just too much fun for this Land Rover fanatic for what might be obvious reasons!

Heritage Edition

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The Heritage Edition evokes the history of the Defender as a modern interpretation of the famous HUE 166 Land Rover – the first pre-production Series I vehicle, nicknamed ‘Huey’, which dates back to 1947. Traditionalists will appreciate the Grasmere Green metallic paintwork, Alaska White roof, heritage style grille, headlamp surrounds and heavy-duty steel wheels. Other nostalgic additions include the silver front bumper with black end caps while clear indicator lenses and Indus Silver door hinges also set the Heritage Edition apart. Body-coloured wheel arches and mudflaps bearing the Heritage logo also feature.

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Externally, the finishing touch comes in the shape of aluminium heritage style badging to the front grille and rear bodywork, which is inspired by the designs fitted to the Series I and II models. Evocative HUE 166 graphics also adorn the front wing panels.

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While the exterior pays homage to the earliest Land Rovers, the Heritage Edition features a host of modern creature comforts and luxurious finishes inside. They include perforated leather outer steering wheel rim and gear lever, Bright Aluminium trim for the air vents, door handles and door locks, and Almond Resolve Cloth seat facings bearing the heritage logo and detailed with HUE 166 tags.

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Durable rubber floor mats and a padded cubby box between the front seats ensure the Heritage Edition is as functional as it is distinctive.

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Heritage Edition models will be available in both 90 and 110 bodystyles.

Summary

Indicative pricing: from £30,900 (€39,900)

On sale: from August 2015

Bodystyles: 90 Hard Top, 90 Station Wagon, 110 Utility Wagon, 110 Station Wagon

Key features:

  • Unique Grasmere Green metallic paintwork with body colour wheel arches
  • Unique Alaska White roof
  • Silver front bumper with black end caps
  • Heritage style front grille and headlamp surrounds
  • Body coloured heavy duty steel wheels
  • Clear indicator lenses
  • Indus Silver door hinges
  • Heritage style badges
  • Heritage logo mudflaps
  • HUE 166 graphics
  • Bright aluminium finish clock and air vent bezels
  • Aluminium interior door handles and door locks
  • Perforated leather outer steering wheel rim, gear knob and handbrake lever
  • Almond Resolve Cloth upholstery with Ebony Vinyl sides and backs, with HUE tags
  • Padded cubby box with Almond Cloth lid
  • Heritage logo rubber floor mats

I need this badge – need it.

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2015-02-04T01:14:18-05:00February 6, 2015|
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