L405
Sunday, July 28th, 2019
by Michael
I had heard a similar bulletin was appearing for various ICTP Jaguars and had to take a look. For all the owners suffering through the latest Land Rover BS, this is the bulletin to alert your dealership to.
N347NAS1 – TECHNICAL BULLETIN
Affected Vehicle Range:
2017-2019 Discovery Sport (LC) VIN RANGE: 546314-964065
2017-2019 Discovery (LR) 2017-2019 VIN RANGE: 000117-409862
2020 New Range Rover Evoque (LZ) VIN RANGE: 000183-027040
2017-2019 Range Rover Evoque (LV) VIN RANGE: 138124-922669
2018-2019 Range Rover Velar (LY) VIN RANGE: 200000-900092
2017-2019 Range Rover Sport (LW) VIN RANGE: 100436-869492
2017-2019 Range Rover (LG) VIN RANGE: 302565-562889
SITUATION:
A new software enhancement has been identified on certain Land Rover vehicles within the listed
Affected Vehicle Range. A Software over the Air (SOTA) update will provide the latest InControl
Touch Pro software enhancements. See TOPIx Software 4: Electrical > 415: Information and
Entertainment Systems >- 415-01A: Information and Entertainment System – Vehicles With: InControl
Touch Pro / 415-01B: Information and Entertainment System – Vehicles With: InControl Touch Pro Duo
> Modules > Module – IMC – Infotainment Master Controller > Release Notes.
ACTION:
Retailers are required to HOLD affected new vehicles that are within your control and refrain from
releasing the vehicles for new vehicle sale pending completion of the procedure(s) detailed in this
Technical Bulletin. Unsold vehicles should have this performed as part of the Pre-Delivery Inspection
(PDI) process but must have it completed prior to vehicle handover to the customer.
Affected vehicles already in the hands of customers should be updated at the next available
opportunity.
N347 – Software Over The Air (SOTA) – Connection
Option Code: A
SRO: 85.87.99 (0.1 Hrs)
N347 – Software Over The Air (SOTA) – Connection Drive in/drive out
Option Code: B
SRO: 85.87.99 (0.1 Hrs), 02.02.02 (0.2 Hrs)
Thursday, May 2nd, 2019
by Michael
The 2020 Range Rover Sport info last week tipped off all the changes coming to the real Range Rover – A $130,300 PHEV Autobiography was unexpected. Supercharged designation is still dead.
20MY Land Rover Range Rover: Vehicle Content, Pricing, and Order Guide (PDF, 1.2MB)
What’s New
Exterior
-Two new paint colors
-Eiger Grey (replacing Corris Grey)
-Portofino Blue (replacing Loire Blue)
-Black Pack Availability
-032EI will now be available on Range Rover trim levels for the first time, previously Black Pack was only available for HSE & Supercharged models.
-The Black Pack is available with three choices of black wheel:
-029TN: 21” Style 9001, 9 spoke, Gloss Black
-031NY: 22” Style 9012, 9 spoke, Gloss Black
-031YM 22" Style 5004, 5 split-spoke, Gloss Black
-Please refer to page 20 for pricing for each derivative
-Badges
-From 2020 model year, similar to Range Rover Velar and Range Rover Sport all Range Rover derivatives (excluding SV products) will carry a trim level badge and a power output badge prefixed with P or D depending on the fuel type.
-For example: the existing 254hp TDV6 will be badged as the D260 along with the trim level badge.
-Supercharged models will now have “P525 HSE” on the rear tailgate of the vehicle.
-Shadow Walnut is now the standard fit trim finisher for Range Rover, HSE & Supercharged derivatives.
-Reductions to Option Complexity
-CD/DVD Player now linked to Rear Seat Entertainment
-Feedback from our retailers and customers has highlighted that there is an expectation that the RSE option should also include the CD/DVD player.
-Removal of 8” Rear Seat Entertainment
-This feature has been removed due to low take rates at 18MY and 19MY. The low take rate of 8” RSE is partially driven by improvements in the functionality of the 10.2” screens and 8” RSE not being available with Executive Class seats.
-The Entertainment pack has now been updated to include the 10.2” RSE rather than the 8” RSE.
-Removal of Gesture Sunblind
-Customer feedback was that this feature was rarely used and could be inadvertently activated by reaching to adjust the rear view mirror. Customer impact is minimal as the physical buttons that adjust the sunblind will remain,as will the auto open/close function when the engine is started and stopped.
-Autobiography Seating Choices
-300LZ is now available for Autobiography models, this offers customers the 24way front seat with the rear bench seat to give customers a viable alternative to Executive Rear Seating without degrading front seat comfort. As a result,the previous alternative seat, 300LY will no longer be available for ATB models.
-Smoker’s Pack
-Due to low take rates for the front smokers’ pack, we removed the fronts mokers’ pack option, leaving only the front and rear smokers’ pack.
Powertrain
New Ingenium 6 cylinder Engines in 355hp & 395hp outputs.
20MY Land Rover Range Rover: Vehicle Content, Pricing, and Order Guide (PDF, 1.2MB)
Wednesday, May 1st, 2019
by Michael
Similar to the changes for the 2020 Range Rover Sport we announced here, the biggest updates are in the badging. Supercharged is gone replaced by HSE + Modifier. A new Autobiography P400e model arrives at $130,300
Official PR:
The 2020 Range Rover now offers higher levels of performance, refinement and responsiveness with the latest 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder Ingenium gasoline engine.
Flagship Range Rover SUV gets new mild-hybrid (MHEV) 3.0L inline six-cylinder (I6) Ingenium gasoline engine to be offered in both 355hp and 395hp derivatives in the U.S.
Latest personalization options, tech and comfort features put Range Rover at the forefront of the luxury SUV segment
New Range Rover 355hp and 395hp I6 MHEV powertrains are on sale now in the US, priced from $90,900 and $96,150 and can be configured at www.landroverusa.com
(MAHWAH, N.J.) – April 30, 2019 – Range Rover is renowned for combining peerless luxury and refinement with traditional all-terrain capability. The 2020 Range Rover now offers higher levels of performance, refinement and responsiveness with the latest 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder Ingenium gasoline engine.
The 3.0L inline six-cylinder engine is available in 355hp and 395hp outputs, badged P360 and P400 respectively and delivers up to 406 lb-ft of torque that powers the new Range Rover from 0-60mph in as little as 5.9 seconds (0-100km/h in 6.3 seconds) and to a top speed of 130mph (209km/h)4.
In the U.S., the new P360 engine will be available on 2020 Range Rover and the P400 engine will be exclusive to the HSE trim level. The 2020 Range Rover and Range Rover HSE are available to order now at www.landroverusa.com.
U.S. MODELS AND MSRP
Trim Level
Powertrain
MSRP
Range Rover P360, MHEV 3.0L Turbocharged I6 w/ Electric Boost; 355hp
$90,900
Range Rover D260, 3.0L Turbocharged V6 Diesel; 254hp
$91,700
HSE P400e (PHEV), PHEV 2.0L Turbocharged I4; 398hp
$95,950
HSE P400, MHEV 3.0L Turbocharged I6 w/ Electric Boost; 395hp
$96,150
HSE D260, 3.0L Turbocharged V6 Diesel; 254hp
$96,950
HSE P525, 5.0L Supercharged V8; 518hp
$105,950
HSE P525 LWB, 5.0L Supercharged V8; 518hp
$109,950
Autobiography P400e (PHEV), PHEV 2.0L Turbocharged I4; 398hp
$130,300
Autobiography P525, 5.0L Supercharged V8; 518hp
$143,800
Autobiography P525 LWB, 5.0L Supercharged V8; 518hp
$150,300
SVAutobiography Dynamic, 5.0L Supercharged V8; 557hp
$178,500
SVAutobiography LWB, 5.0L Supercharged V8; 557hp
$209,500
In addition, an updated paint palette includes two new colors, as Eiger Grey replaces Corris Grey and Portofino Blue is now available instead of Loire Blue. Customers can also choose a new 22-inch Gloss Black wheel, in addition to the existing 21-inch and 22-inch options.
Owners continue to benefit from traditional capability features, for tasks such as the optional Terrain Response® 2. There is also a suite of advanced driver assistance technologies, including available Adaptive Cruise Control – featuring Stop & Go and Steering Assist – alongside High-Speed Emergency Braking.
The 2020 Range Rover is available to order now, priced from $90,9002 in the U.S., and can be configured at www.landroverusa.com
Saturday, April 13th, 2019
by Michael
Some first hand pics of the InControl Touch Pro SOTA process.
Dealer updated 2017 Range Rover from 18C to 19A then turned on SOTA. This appeared first time getting in car after those updates:
Then hit Install now:
Then after a couple of minutes:
Then about 30 minutes later:
Then I followed Step 9 from the SOTA instructions:
9) When the touchscreen shows that the Installation is complete, exit and lock the vehicle, allowing it to shut down for a minimum of 7minutes.
But after waiting 15 minutes it still hadn’t installed. So I waited and tried again and got this:
There was a pop-down that said it had updated but I didn’t have the camera ready for that.
That’s that, upgraded S19A_19.07.2-312706 to S19A_19.11.4-330884 over the air
Friday, December 7th, 2018
by Michael
Since 18C went wide, I’ve read more and more people saying that CarPlay doesn’t work properly if you try to use it after remote starting the car via the mediocre Land Rover Remote app.
Last night I saw it first hand, and it’s even worse than it seemed.
After the fifth attempt of killing and restarting the app on my phone, signing in and out, it telling me my PIN was incorrect (it wasn’t), it FINALLY started the vehicle remotely. Further info – my phone had a good internet connection and when I got back to the car it had full 3G service. Entire process just continues to be horrible – embarrassingly bad and a real joke.
Anyway – I get in car that’s been running tap the brake to tell car I’m physically there. Then I connect the phone for CarPlay – CarPlay logo appears on iPhone quickly and dreaded pop-down user-unfriendly message appears on Range Rover screen ‘Apple CarPlay’ not available. All modern JLR owners have seen this type of message at one time or another.
So at this point the system is confused – I get the CarPlay icon on the bottom toolbar which means I lose standard phone functions, the media input screen also lists CarPlay but won’t switch to it. I got an incoming call and couldn’t answer it hands-free because of this. And then had to leave the iPhone unplugged from the vehicle so it wouldn’t keep thinking it was on CarPlay. What if my battery was low and I needed to charge it via the car but also needed it to actually work?
Do you think the engineers who didn’t test anything before shipping it thought that since the Remote Start is so bad, there’s a slim chance a user would hit this bug and try to use CarPlay? Or did they not even test these scenarios and this is all a surprise?
This system has always had odd issues for me when using it after a Remote Start. Sometimes the cameras wouldn’t work, sometimes you’d just get a black screen. Those bugs seem to have been resolved for me at least.
