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The Land Rover TOPIx site provides all sorts of technical information, we’ve posted about it before.  Some is free and some requires a subscription, which can be had for just an hour at a time if needed.  Although I thought I was keeping a close eye on it for L405 information, it was a post over on RangeRovers.net that let me know it was live. 

Prior to UK launch, a vehicle listed as LXXX with no further information appeared on the site.  Then post launch, it changed to Range Rover (All New) / L405 with the proper graphic.  First the Quick Start guides showed up, then the actual Owner’s Handbook.

It’s always fun reading through this stuff and finding some new bits of info.  While all subject to change and might not necessarily be anything new(compared to the Sport or Evoque), these items interested me.

• As listed, there is a Dual View section in the UK version, but it’s missing from the US version, looks like we won’t be seeing it here.  I had hoped it would make it for the 2013 model.  It’s probably a government red tape issue, but Mercedes Benz sells it on the S-Class, so it’s obviously not completely outlawed.
• 10 CDs can be ripped and stored on the internal hard drive.
• Audio can be streamed from a compatible Bluetooth device
• Global opening no longer opens the sunroof
• Climate seats are now controlled through the touchscreen, maybe something more like 40% less buttons wouldn’t have been a bad thing.
• Some Climate controls are also moved to the touchscreen, I see this as more of a wash, since you lose the ability to quickly set where the air flow is going, you do gain the capability of discreetly setting the individual front passenger airflow.  I like that.

• Off-Road 1 height is 1.6 in (40 mm) above normal height up to 50 mph (80 km/h).
  Off-Road 2 height is 2.9 in (75 mm) above normal height up to 31 mph (50 km/h).
• All headlight controls have moved from a dial on the dash to the left stalk on the steering wheel.

• Powered tailgate buttons only open top section, then you manually press the button on the lower section to open that.  Pressing the close button will then close both sections

• Child safety locks for the rear doors are now controlled electronically from the front seat.  The button that previously was used to lock the rear window controls and front passenger seat away, now also disables the rear door handles.  I actually like this one quite a bit.

I think that’s it for now, there’s plenty more but I think I’ve bored you enough, have fun!

http://topix.landrover.jlrext.com

Glad to see some great images from the 2013 Range Rover USA Reveal.

http://www.autospies.com/news/FIRST-Real-Life-Photos-Of-The-2013-Range-Rover-s-INTERIOR-72467/

Neat badge found on the door jam between the front and rear doors:

Carbon fiber interior

http://www.autospies.com/news/FIRST-Real-Life-Photos-Of-The-2013-Range-Rover-s-INTERIOR-72467/

Autocar put up a great article today.  Not much new info but a lot of new pictures.

Here we see the refrigerated section in the front center armrest.  The switch in the middle of the image is used to turn it on and off.  It looks very shallow in this picture.  I’d much rather have storage over refrigeration, but I guess the new door cubby’s help with that too.  Also, we can see that the USB and AUX jacks remain in the center.

The thing to notice here is the red glow coming from below the center console, that’s the Ambient Lighting feature in action

This image shows how important the small details are to Gerry McGovern and his team.

Another “small detail”, more of a gimmick this time, is the Range Rover logo that is display from the side-view mirrors at night; similar to what the Evoque does.

Slava from Moscow was kind enough to let me post the pictures he put up on the RangeRovers.net board.  Great shots showing the little things we haven’t seen before.

Trunk controls for electrically folding rear seats.

Rear sear door lock controls.

Rear seat 4-Zone controls in the Bench Seat configuration

Front door window control:

And the big reveal, that chrome handle that’s been a mystery, is used to open a small storage cubby.

Land Rover had their US reveal party for the All-New 2013 Range Rover tonight in New Jersey and announced the US pricing afterward.  I was worried the Autobiography would really jump but it only increased about $4000 over the 2012 model.  I just wish they included the 1700 Watt Meridian system with it…  Either way, I’m starting to get slightly disenchanted, I’m sure it was a great party.

Here’s the PR:

LAND ROVER REVEALS ALL-NEW RANGE ROVER FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THE U.S. AND ANNOUNCES U.S. PRICING AT EXCLUSIVE RECEPTION AT NEW JERSEY’S STONE MANSION

• All New Range Rover is a modern interpretation of iconic design making it the most aerodynamic Range Rover ever
• Arrives in U.S. showrooms Winter 2012 with MSRP starting at $83,500*
• U.S. Debut held at Range Rover owner’s home for exclusive list of highly loyal customers
• Enhanced all-terrain performance with the introduction of a new fully automatic Land Rover “Terrain Response 2” system**
• The world’s first SUV with a lightweight, high strength all-aluminum structure
• Weight savings of about 700lbs when compared to the outgoing model delivers improved performance, fuel economy
• New York City area is largest metro market for Range Rover in the world

(MAHWAH, N.J.) – September 13, 2012 – Tonight, Land Rover revealed to loyal U.S. customers the All-New Range Rover, the fourth generation of the world’s most capable and luxurious SUV, and announced that the all new SUV will have a MSRP starting price of $83,500*. The reveal was held at the 30,000 square-foot home on the former Frick estate in New York City suburb, Alpine, New Jersey.

“The debut of the all-new Range Rover is a momentous occasion for Land Rover and our loyal owners,” said Kim McCullough, Brand Vice President, Land Rover, North America. “Our customers are incredible brand enthusiasts so they share in the excitement of the U.S. debut of the all-new Range Rover.”

In front of an audience of individually selected loyal customers, the uniquely capable all-new Range Rover made an appropriate arrival traversing a rocky angled path to enter the stunning backyard gardens of The Stone Mansion, where the guests got their first chance for an up-close look at the highly anticipated new vehicles.

Attendees were also given the opportunity to tour the mansion, which boasts five floors of 12 bedrooms, 19 bathrooms, indoor basketball court, movie theatre, 11-car garage, 4000-bottle wine cellar and elevator, while enjoying the experience of first class catering and cocktails.

The all-new 2013 Range Rover is the world’s first SUV with an all-aluminum unibody structure that is lighter and stronger than ever before, with a weight savings of about 700lbs. Designed and engineered at Land Rover’s development centers in the United Kingdom, the next generation Range Rover will be produced at a new manufacturing facility at Solihull, United Kingdom which employs the latest low-energy aluminum body construction technologies. The model was developed from the ground up and equipped with legendary Land Rover off-road capability and transformed on-road handling and agility. The vehicle is unmistakably a Range Rover in design and performance, still capturing the innovative spirit and iconic design of the original model, but with a more spacious and luxurious interior to enhance the driver’s experience.

The all-new Range Rover will have a starting price of $83,500* and will go up to $130,950* for the Autobiography. It will be introduced in 170 markets worldwide and arrive in North American showrooms this winter.

Sales for Land Rover in North America have been consistently strong in recent years. In 2011, Land Rover brand sales were up 20 percent to 28.038 units. Year-to-date through August, 2012 Land Rover sales are up 22 percent from 2011.

* Price shown is MSRP. Includes destination. Excludes tax, title, license, dealer fees, all due at signing, and optional equipment. Dealer price, terms and vehicle availability may vary. See your Land Rover dealer for details.