This looks like some fun news – the first round of updates for the new Range Rover.  For the most part it seems they’re matching the tech already shown in the new Range Rover Sport – including the additional parking help, Lane Departure Warning and Traffic Sign Recognition.  It’s also getting the Land Rover InControl app option.  For the exterior a new Black Design Pack is available for the Range Rover and the list of items it includes goes right down to the wheel bolts.

Most exciting new feature for me:

Inside Range Rover, powered upper seat articulation (for the driver and front passenger) has been added to the options

These sound like the seats they had from BMW, pre-2007 and there were really nothing like them.

Can’t wait to see how much of this will make it over to the US.  Also, take note of the green Land Rover badge on the Range Rover in the official picture, it’s back.

Official PR:

NEW TECHNOLOGY AND ENHANCED CUSTOMER CHOICE FOR

RANGE ROVER AND RANGE ROVER SPORT

· Powerful 339PS SDV8 diesel engine added to Range Rover Sport powertrains

· Two new diesel-hybrid models deliver 169g/km CO2 and 44.1mpg (combined)

· New ‘Black Design Pack’ and new 22-inch alloy wheels for Range Rover

· New driver aids and InControl™ connectivity features enhance ownership experience

· On sale from September 10, with first deliveries in early 2014

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