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Range Rover Autobiography Ultimate Edition #rangerover

All I can say is wow – this popped up on Autocar.co.uk and was a complete surprise. A new limited Range Rover Autobiography Ultimate Edition will be shown at the Geneva Auto show next month. With just 500 examples worldwide, and costing around £130,000, this will be the Ultimate Range Rover.

http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/AllCars/255361/

http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/the-ultimate-luxury-range-rover/255363

For me it’s always about the interiors and seeing what we see here, it makes me even more excited about what they’re going to do on the all new Range Rover we’ll see in 2013. This is the kind of bespoke look we need. And those wood door toppers are a direct throw back to the 1981 Range Rover Vogue – Why didn’t we have that all along?? AWESOME – NEED MORE PICTURES! And those are iPads in the rear headrests. And it looks like it has the electronically retractable running boards too.

And for a quick throwback – here’s a spec sheet on the 1981 Range Rover with it’s wood door capping and Picnic Coolbox, just like the Ultimate!

So there it is – Range Rover Autobiography Ultimate

Michael2011-02-09T12:10:12-05:00February 9, 2011|

Range Rover Sport GT Limited Edition – Wait, what?

I’m not sure how I missed this new trim level for the Range Rover Sport in 2011. First I remember reading this press release but for some reason overlooked the GT part. Then I actually saw one at my local dealer a month or two ago, but thought it was just some unique exhaust package. Maybe if it actually had a GT badge I would have investigated further. And finally, it’s on the actual ~~Land Rover USA~~ Range Rover USA website, which is usually the last site to get any of the latest updates. Although as the norm for the site, even though the other Sport models get the proper picture to go with their descriptions, the page for the GT Sport does not show an actual GT Sport but what looks like a regular HSE. You would think a company this large with really just 5 versions of this model in the US could maybe put up a picture of it on their official website?

And the big question for me is – is the Exterior Design Pack still coming or is this how people in the US can will be able to get it at all?

Anyway, the press release below is the latest on the 2011 Range Rover Sport and the new GT Limited Edition. From what I can see, the GT is nicely optioned HSE with unique styling cues – it seems with a name like GT, the supercharged engine would have been a nice addition too, but I guess they didn’t want it competing with the Autobiography option package, which apparently is no longer limited. I know I’m late on stuff sometimes, but this delay was ridiculous.

Enjoy.

2011 Range Rover Sport GT

2011 Range Rover Sport

2011 RANGE ROVER SPORT MODELS GAIN AUDIO, LUXURY AND TECHNOLOGY FEATURES

MAHWAH, N.J. – The Range Rover Sport models enter the 2011 model year with a solid round of refinements, following a transformational 2010 model year that imbued these performance-focused luxury SUVs with all-new powertrains, a more luxurious interior and enhanced chassis control technology.

In addition, a 2011 Range Rover Sport GT Limited Edition is available, combining the performance of the naturally aspirated 375-horsepower 5.0-liter V8 with a similar styling presence to the Range Rover Sport Autobiography, along with additional features. The Autobiography, which was introduced for 2010 as a limited edition, becomes an option package for 2011.

The 2011 Range Rover Sport HSE has a base MSRP of $60,495 (includes $850 destination and delivery charge) and is again available with the HSE LUX upgrade packages. The Range Rover Sport Supercharged returns with its formidable 510-horsepower supercharged V8 engine, at an MSRP of $75,395. New and reconfigured option packages enhance luxury and value.

New for 2011 highlights:

· Standard Extended Leather Package and contrast stitching on seats, center console and door panels on HSE LUX and Supercharged trim levels.

· New Vision Assist Package includes:; Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS; swiveling headlights); Automatic High Beam Assist (AHBA), and a Surround Camera System.

· Standard audio system now comprises 240-watt harman/kardon^® electronics and amplifiers and 9 speakers (including subwoofer).

· Optional Premium Audio includes 480-watt harman/kardon digital surround sound; 13 speakers plus subwoofer; HD radio, and satellite radio (satellite radio standard on Supercharged model).

· New paint colors: Fuji White, Baltic Blue and Siberian Silver.

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Michael2011-01-09T19:44:24-05:00January 14, 2011|

Land Rover launches the new 2011 Defender X-Tech Limited Edition

A new Defender limited edition is always fun but bittersweet because I know we’ll never see it in the US, at least not in it’s current iteration. After doing a complete restore on 1971 Series IIA(www.roverhaul.com), it’s the little things on the Defender that really catch my eye. Even with 40 years separating my 1971 and this 2011, the 2011 still has visible pop-rivets – very cool! Even that “upgraded interior” – it’s just so classic Land Rover – window controls in the center!

LAND ROVER ANNOUNCES THE NEW 2011 DEFENDER X-TECH LIMITED EDITION

Class-leading all-terrain capability with a raw and edgy style.
Striking Zermatt Silver exterior, with contrast Santorini Black finish to the roof and wheel arches, and an Ebony interior.
Introduction of 16 inch Saw Tooth alloy wheels.
On sale from March 2011 starting at £24,995

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Michael2011-01-12T16:17:04-05:00January 13, 2011|

Startech Land Rover Defender 90 Yachting Edition – A nautical theme for the Defender

Not sure how it affects the utility of the Land Rover, but those wood floors look great!

Sorry there aren’t any specifics, but enjoy the pictures.

Michael2010-12-05T18:41:12-05:00December 7, 2010|

Land Rover’s Freelander 2 SD4 Sport Limited Edition tweaks the Freelander in the right direction #landrover

Land Rover is really busy putting out these UK only special editions. This time it’s the Freelander 2 that’s getting the treatment. I actually don’t mind the Freelander or the LR2 as it’s called here in the States. But after the big refresh for the other Land Rover & Range Rovers in 2010, the interior really needs an update – they’re still even using the old steering wheel. But overall, it’s a comfortable vehicle that’s not bad to drive.

This Sport Limited Edition adds the usual interior & exterior tweaking where they play with the colors on the exterior trim (door handles, grills, vents, etc…) and add in interesting leather combos. Wheels look good too, they’re 19” and called Shadow Chrome. And I think I like the red interior trim strip on the dash as opposed to the faux wood trim – blacked out front grill also really gives the vehicle a stronger look, maybe it should become standard? Enjoy.

RELEASE DATE: 00:01 2^ND DECEMBER 2010

Land Rover announces the new Freelander 2 SD4 Sport Limited Edition

A unique addition to the Freelander 2 range with dynamic exterior and interior styling.
Available in three distinct exterior colours – Fuji White, Santorini black and for the first time Firenze Red.
Two interior design themes with striking contrast ebony and ivory or ebony and pimento colourways.
Available with a high-performance and efficient 190PS diesel engine -with six speed automatic gearbox – delivering 0-60mph in 8.7 seconds and CO2 emissions of 185g/km
On sale from early 2011 with prices starting at £33,945
Only 500 vehicles will be available in the UK

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Michael2010-12-03T03:02:23-05:00December 3, 2010|