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Johannesburg: — Aiming to be one of the smartest and most luxurious SUVs around, the all-new Range Rover is set to go on sale in South Africa around the middle of this year.
And when it comes to options and range derivatives, buyers will be spoilt for choice in a big (and expensive) way.
Back in February, the company announced that the starting price for the new range would be in the region of R2,86 million, and now JLR SA has announced the full-line-up and pricing.
As we said before, take a deep breath, as the 19-model range goes all the way up to the R4,34m mark.
In addition to three engine options, Range Rover customers get the choice of four-seat, five-seat, and seven-seat interior layouts as well as standard wheelbase and long-wheelbase configurations.
The least expensive engine option is badged D350 and it’s motivated by a 3.0-litre straight-six turbodiesel engine that pushes out 257kW and 700 Nm, for a 6.1-second 0-100km/h sprint.
Next up is the P530, powered by a BMW-sourced 4.4-litre turbocharged V8 engine that produces 390kW and 750Nm. Expect this one to propel you to 100km/h in just 4.6 seconds.
For those seeking to join the electric age, there’s also a P510e plug-in hybrid drivetrain, which pairs Land Rover’s straight-six turbo-petrol with an electric motor for a system output of 375kW.
The PHEV is fitted with a 38.2kWh lithium-ion battery that provides a pure electric (claimed) range of up to 113km between charges. The hybrid vehicle will also sprint from 0-100km/h in 5.6 seconds, says JLR.
All engines are driven through an eight-speed automatic gearbox that powers all four wheels through an Intelligent All-Wheel Drive system that features a twin-speed transmission with low range.
Customers can choose from HSE, Autobiography, and SV trim grades, and for the first sales year, there will also be the first edition. Based on the mid-range Autobiography model, the First Edition is available with five exterior colours, including the model-exclusive Sunset Gold Satin hue.
Standard features in the HSE model include 22-inch alloy wheels, Digital LED headlights, a Pivi Pro 13.1-inch infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Meridian 3D surround sound system, wireless charging, three-zone climate control, 20-way heated and ventilated electric front seats, power recline heated and ventilated rear seats.
Electronic air suspension is also part of the deal, as is an Electronic Active Differential and all-wheel steering.
Autobiography models gain a Meridian Signature sound system as well as four-zone climate control, illuminated treadplates, 22-inch Diamond Turned alloy wheels and Head-up Display among other amenities and features.
Above all that, the SV model gets its own unique exterior and interior accents as well as 24-way heated and cooled, hot stone massage electric front seats with Executive Class Comfort Plus rear seats. But that’s just the beginning, really. JLR says the SV can be personalised through more than 1,6 million different configurations. — IOL.
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