• Published On: March 27, 2015

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  • Published On: March 26, 2015

    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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  • Published On: March 23, 2015

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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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