2014 Range Rover

New for 2014 Range Rover

• Second year for all-new, fourth-generation Range Rover
• 3.0-liter supercharged V6 with Intelligent Stop/Start Technology replaces normally aspirated 5.0-liter V8; Supercharged V8 continues
• Supercharged V6, with 8-speed automatic, achieves 23 mpg EPA highway1
• Signature LED headlamps now standard on all models (previously standard on Autobiography and available for others in the optional Vision Assist Pack)
• Option package and standalone options revised, with price reduced for Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with Queue Assist and Intelligent Emergency Braking2
• V8 Supercharged adds Intelligent Stop/Start Technology
• New standard features for Autobiography include Intelligent Stop/Start Technology, Active Rear Locking Differential, and 29-speaker, 1,700-Watt Meridian™Signature Audio System with 3D Surround Sound

At-A-Glance

• Legendary Land Rover off-road capability with transformed on-road handling and agility
• The world’s first SUV with an all-aluminum unibody structure
• Up to 700lbs. lighter than similarly equipped previous U.S. model
• Most spacious Range Rover ever
• Air suspension with Adaptive Dynamics2 damping
• Enhanced all-terrain performance with fully automatic Land Rover Terrain Response® 2 system2

The Range Rover was all-new for 2013, debuting an aluminum unibody construction that reduced vehicle weight by 700lbs. for significantly improved strength, performance, agility and fuel efficiency. As the fourth generation of the Range Rover line, this model was developed from the ground up, to capture the innovative spirit and iconic design of the original model.

For its second model year, the Range Rover makes another leap in fuel efficiency with a new 340hp 3.0-liter supercharged V6 engine replacing the previous 5.0-liter V8. As with the V8, the supercharged V6 is teamed to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The new powertrain yields comparable performance to the 2013 V8 model but with markedly better fuel economy, now 17 city/19 highway (23 combined) versus 14 city/16 highway (20 combined) for the 2013 model.

An Intelligent Stop/Start system also helps reduce fuel consumption in certain driving situations. The new-generation Range Rover uses 4-wheel independent suspension with air springs, featuring aluminum components and long wheel travel and articulation. Trailer towing capability remains at a substantial 7,716lbs. Intelligent Emergency Braking system is designed to detect traffic ahead slowing suddenly, or another vehicle cutting in front, and apply braking if needed.

The Dynamic Response active lean control system2 reduces body lean when cornering. Paired with Adaptive Dynamics, which provides continuously variable suspension damping2, the technology endows the Range Rover with an uncannily smooth ride. The acoustic-laminated windshield and side door glass help make the Range Rover exceptionally quiet.

Advanced chassis technologies include the next-generation of Terrain Response® 2 system2. Coupled with the versatile full-time 4WD system with dual-range transfer case, the fully automatic Terrain Response® 2 system is designed to analyze road conditions and automatically select the most effective vehicle settings for the 4WD, stability and traction control and other parameters.2 The Range Rover offers a maximum water wading depth of 35.4-inches2, a 7.8-inch increase over the previous-generation model.

Legroom in the new Range Rover rear seat extends to nearly 40-inches, a 4.7-inch increase over the older model. An Individualized Rear Seating package provides the ultimate in rear seat luxury. The Range Rover exclusively offers high-end surround-sound audio systems from the renowned British audiophile brand, Meridian™.

Planned for a mid-year introduction, the Range Rover will offer Enhanced Parking Aids2 to bolster the already-available Parallel Park feature. Parking Exit will be able to help the driver to automatically exit parallel parking spaces; Perpendicular Park can automatically position the vehicle centrally in parking spaces to maximize exiting room on both sides and 360-degree Park Distance Control will provide virtual object tracking along the sides of the vehicle at speeds of up to 10 mph (16km/h).

New optional Lane Departure Warning system2 will use a forward-looking camera to monitor the vehicle’s position between lane markings. The Lane Departure Warning system is designed to provide haptic feedback through the steering wheel should the driver begin to move out of lane without using a turn signal. The same camera is used for the Traffic Sign Recognition system2, which is designed to identify speed limit signs and a variety of other warning and information signs.

A mid-year introduction is scheduled for an optional connectivity package; the InControl™ connected-car system. The Land Rover InControl Remote Smartphone App, available for both iOS® and Android™, will allow owners to check their vehicle’s security, lock status, fuel and washer fluid levels and tire pressures remotely. It also incorporates trip tracking to manage business mileage, establish the vehicle’s current location and an option to navigate back to it.

DESIGN

Instantly recognizable as a Range Rover, the new vehicle takes a step forward with a bold evolution of the model’s iconic design language. The sumptuous interior incorporates distinctive Range Rover design cues, but executed with a contemporary treatment. Clean, elegant surfaces are presented using the finest leathers and veneers. The new Range Rover provides occupants with a feeling of serene isolation, meeting the highest standards for Range Rover refinement. The strong aluminum body structure, acoustic lamination of the windshield and side door glass, and new-isolated engine mounts all help reduce noise. A split power folding upper and lower tailgate setup offers ease of access and versatility.

The new-generation Range Rover is the most aerodynamic ever, with a drag coefficient (Cd) starting from 0.34, and a roofline that sits 0.8-inchs. (20mm) lower in the electronic air suspension system’s Access mode. The body’s elegant proportions, along with the subtle taper to the roofline and the clean treatment of the body surfaces, contribute to the more contemporary look.

The distinctive headlamp and grille design, signature clamshell hood, and the ‘floating’ roof retain the signature Range Rover character. The rearward angle of the grille, more sculpted corners and the lower A-pillar angle, highlight the more streamlined shape. The sleeker profile is also evident at the rear, where there is a distinctive taper to the bodywork.

A modern interpretation of the vent motif now appears on the front doors, since the fender vents were eliminated to help increase wading depth. Lower on the doors, accents sweep around the body and flow into the rear of the vehicle, and are continued in the front and rear bumpers.

Distinctive signature lighting graphics use LED light blade technology, showcasing the hallmark interlocking circle design. The rear lamps continue the stacked treatment of the previous model with a new design using LED technology. The LED center high-mount stop light, positioned under the tailgate spoiler, creates a blade of light across the rear of the vehicle when illuminated.

The interior showcases a modern character, incorporating distinctive Range Rover design cues with a contemporary treatment, rendered with fine leathers and veneers. True to the Range Rover DNA, the new model features the Command Driving Position, placing the driver in an elevated, upright seating position and clear visibility to provide a superb sense of confidence and control2.

The broad center console creates a focal point in the cabin. Its sculptured veneer surface appears to float above the supporting trim, highlighting the quality of the materials. The clean lines of the instrument panel and console are complemented by a control layout that features 50-percent fewer switches than the previous model.

Three grades of premium quality leather are applied to the interior, covering nearly every surface. The Autobiography models feature the finest semi aniline leather, with soft high-grade hides selected for their exceptional suppleness and natural appearance. The seats and wrapped interior surfaces are finished with tailored twin-needle stitching, with every detail of the stitching specified, from the length and direction to the spin, thickness and material of the thread.

Three wood veneers come from sustainable sources. The sculptured veneer surfaces of the center console and door panels are hand crafted, as is the sliding shutter that covers the cup holders in the console.

Metal details provide contrast to the leather and veneer surfaces. Examples include the brushed aluminum pillars on each side of the center console, the rotary transmission control with its precision machined finish, and the distinctive air vents with each blade highlighted with a line of satin chrome. The aluminum finish on the center console is created using a proprietary technique in which the aluminum passes through more than 20 distinct processes to achieve an exquisitely crafted finish.

LED mood lighting enhances the interior ambience and highlights the cabin’s architecture. Higher specification models offer customer-configurable lighting, with the ability to vary the colors.

Intuitive controls with clear and elegant layout

The new-generation Range Rover features two primary high-resolution display screens – a 12.3-inch display for the main instrument cluster, and an 8-inch touch-screen unit for infotainment and secondary functions. The display employs fewer rows of information, improving usability with bigger buttons and greater separation between them. ‘Secret until lit’ hard keys on either side of the display provide shortcuts to the most commonly used screens, such as Home, Audio/Video, Nav and Phone. The screen graphics on both displays are designed to create the impression of 3D surfaces with subtle chrome detailing. Each display is able to adapt its content according to the driving situation, eliminating unnecessary details and presenting the most important information in a clear and simple form.

The intuitive and elegant approach is reflected in the other controls, such as the rotary Drive Select and Terrain Response® controls on the center console, the simplified climate control system dials, and the five- way switches on the steering wheel2.

FEATURES AND OPTIONS

The new-generation Range Rover offers a broader choice of interior and exterior color options, alloy wheels up to 22-inches in diameter, and a generous selection of color-themed interiors, accompanied by a recommended list of “Designer Choice” color combinations. The exclusive Autobiography series provides a higher level of bespoke tailoring, including a choice of 22 exclusive paint finishes.

Options enable customers to create a personalized vehicle:

• 37 exterior paint finishes, including 22 exclusive Autobiography colors
• 17 interior color themes, plus additional choice of seat color
• 3 interior veneers
• 3 headlining colors
• Rear Individualized Seating
• 2 optional contrast roof colors – Santorini Black or Indus Silver
• 8 available alloy wheel designs on 19-, 20-, 21- and 22-inch wheels
• Available full-size panoramic roof
• Illuminated door sill plates on Autobiography trim level
• Electrically deployable side steps available as an accessory

ENGINEERING

From the first Range Rover model introduced more than 40 years ago; all-terrain capability has been a fundamental element of the brand’s DNA. The fourth-generation model employs advanced chassis technologies to further elevate Range Rover capability and performance, both on- and off-road.
Aluminum intensive design

The new aluminum chassis architecture, combined with a four-wheel air suspension, gives the new-generation Range Rover more luxurious ride comfort and refinement, in addition to more confident and agile on-road handling.

The new-generation Range Rover all-aluminum unitized body structure is 39 percent lighter than the steel body in the previous model. Combined with weight savings throughout the chassis and driveline, the structure contributes to a model-for-model weight saving of approximately 700lbs (U.S. model).

In addition to being much lighter, the new aluminum structure is also stronger and has been engineered to withstand the same punishing off-road impacts as all Land Rover models. Computer simulation tools more typically used to model crashes were used to analyze the punishing off-road load situations used in Land Rover engineering development, such as the crunching ‘ditch drop’ impact.

A key factor in engineering such a weight-efficient body is the way different forms of aluminum components are employed within the structure: pressed panels, plus cast, extruded and rolled aluminum alloy parts are combined in a rigid structure where the strength is concentrated precisely where the loads are greatest. The resulting structure protects occupants using a high-strength and stable passenger cell, and provides a very stiff platform for superior NVH characteristics and vehicle dynamics.

Innovations to further reduce weight and enhance performance include the use of high strength AC300 aluminum within the crash structure. The entire vehicle bodyside is pressed as a single aluminum panel, reducing the amount of joints, eliminating complex assemblies and improving structural integrity.

In addition to the aluminum body construction, the key weight-saving technologies in the vehicle include:

• All-aluminum door construction, including high performance aluminum side intrusion beams
• Advanced composite reinforced aluminum B-pillars, designed to minimize intrusion in side impacts
• All-new front and rear suspension design with all-aluminum front and rear subframes
• All-new aluminum final drive units
• Magnesium castings used for the cross car beam and front end carrier
• SMC (reinforced polymer composite) upper tailgate panels
• Aluminum Brembo front brake calipers
• High-strength steel seat structure
• All-new lightweight alloy wheel designs
• Most aerodynamic Range Rover ever

The new model is the most aerodynamic Range Rover ever, achieving a drag coefficient (Cd) of 0.34, a 10-percent improvement compared to the previous vehicle. Aerodynamic details beneath the vehicle include underfloor paneling, deflectors around the front and rear suspension components and front and rear undertrays around the main driveline components. Additional details include near-flush glazing on the A-pillars and vehicle side glass; separation edges incorporated in the rear lamps and D- pillars and aerodynamic shaping of the door mirrors and upper rear spoiler.

A hydrophobic coating on the front side door glass helps keep it clear of water droplets, and specially shaped roof panels help reduce drips when the tailgate is opened.

Exceptional all-terrain performance with full-time intelligent 4WD and Terrain Response®2

The heart of the full-time intelligent 4WD system in the Range Rover is a two-speed transfer case that uses a bevel-gear center differential, providing a 50:50 torque split, and a selectable low-range for challenging off-road conditions. The transfer case offers a fully synchronized ‘shift on the move’ capability allowing the driver to change range at speeds up to 37 mph (60km/h) without having to stop the vehicle. Low-range provides a ratio of 2.93:1, providing a low crawl speed for off-road driving.

An electronically controlled multi-plate clutch provides a center differential lock and torque-biasing function. Taking information from a range of vehicle sensors, the control unit uses the multi-plate clutch to distribute torque between the wheels, working in parallel with the electronic traction control systems. Customers expecting to handle extreme conditions can choose the available Active Rear Locking Differential on the V8 Supercharged model.

Building on the brand’s heritage, the new-generation Range Rover was developed to achieve exceptional all-terrain capability, with composure in all conditions. Among the new innovations is a next-generation automatic version of Land Rover’s Terrain Response® system.2

Terrain Response® 2 features an automatic setting that uses on-board vehicle sensors to analyze the current road surfaces and driving conditions, and then automatically select the most suitable terrain program. The new system is able to switch automatically between the five settings: General; Grass/Gravel/Snow; Mud/Ruts; Sand, and Rock Crawl.2

Like the original Terrain Response® system, each setting optimizes capability and traction by adapting the responses of the vehicle’s engine, transmission, center differential and chassis systems to match the demands of the terrain. Terrain Response® 2 also provides the driver with recommendations, such as advising when to select low range or off-road ride suspension height when the system calculates that it is necessary. If desired, the system can be switched into manual mode.2

To complement the Terrain Response® 2 system, the new Range Rover can also call upon a suite of all- terrain technologies to help maximize performance and assist the driver, including Hill Descent Control (HDC®), Gradient Release Control (GRC), Hill Start Assist (HSA), Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Electronic Traction Control (ETC), and Roll Stability Control (RSC).2

Suspension

Primarily constructed from aluminum, the fully independent, suspension uses a wide-spaced double-wishbone design at the front and a multi-link layout at the rear. The suspension delivers allows

10.2-inches (260mm) of wheel travel at the front and 12.2-inches (310mm) at the rear, providing excellent wheel articulation and composure to deal with difficult conditions.

As on previous Range Rover models, the suspension employs four-wheel air springs — enhanced in the new model for even smoother ride quality — that offer variable ride height and are pneumatically cross-linked for maximum axle articulation. The air suspension hardware can change swiftly between the different ride heights.

Dynamic Response and Adaptive Dynamics

The available Dynamic Response active lean control system can significantly reduce body lean during cornering, enhancing both vehicle handling and occupant comfort. Fitted as standard to the Supercharged V8 model, this new two-channel system can control the front and rear axles independently.2

The system has been designed to improve ride comfort and reduce ‘head toss’ by detecting and countering the body rock induced by uneven road surfaces. Dynamic Response also enhances off-road capability. If the system detects off-road conditions, the control module isolates the stabilizer bar and reduces the level of roll compensation, thus allowing greater wheel articulation and increasing the contact patch with the terrain.

The standard Adaptive Dynamics electronically variable dampers provides the optimum balance of ride and control by offering infinitely variable damper settings between soft and firm settings. Adaptive Dynamics monitors vehicle movements at least 500 times a second, reacting to driver or road inputs virtually instantaneously to give greater comfort and control and minimize body roll. The system will sense off-road conditions, and set damping accordingly.2

Electric Power-Assisted Steering with Park Assist

Electric power-assisted steering (EPAS) delivers outstanding steering feel while also helping to reduce fuel consumption. This system also enables the Park Assist feature, which helps to identify a suitable parallel parking space and then automatically steers the vehicle as the vehicle reverses, with the driver controlling the brake.2

The variable ratio steering system provides a fast overall ratio, but which is slower just around the on-center position. By varying the level of power assistance, the steering is light and responsive when maneuvering at lower speeds, while being firmer at higher speeds.

Terrain Response® functionality is also improved, since the EPAS system is able to vary the steering feedback according to the different friction levels produced by any given road surface, from snow through to sand.2 Other specific features built into the control software to improve steering feel include:

• Damping that varies according to steering speed
• Pull/Drift (camber) Compensation, to avoid annoying steering corrections by mitigating the effect of road crown
• Soft Lock Stops, to provide a cushioned feeling to the driver as the steering meets the lock stops
• Active Return, improves self-centering of the steering, avoiding torque build-up as steering wheel angle increases
• Parking Torque Control, for ease of steering when parking
• Powerful braking with Brembo calipers

The four-wheel disc braking system features six-piston Brembo calipers on the front brakes for enhanced performance and reduced weight. Large disc diameters of 14.96-inch front / 14.37-inch rear (380mm /365mm) provide substantial thermal capacity for outstanding stopping performance. The Electronic Park Brake (EPB) can provide smooth and refined automatic disengagement when the vehicle moves off.

Capability

The new Range Rover features optimized body geometry for all-terrain conditions, and provides 0.67-inch (17mm) additional ground clearance to 11.9-inches (303mm) (measured at the off-road ride height), and improved approach and departure angles. The vehicle underfloor provides a smooth surface, with a smooth transition between suspension components, to reduce susceptibility to damage or interference.

Wading depth has increased by 7.8-inches (200mm) to 35.4-inches (900mm), owing largely to a new air intake system that that draws air through ducting built into the hood structure.

The air suspension system also significantly enhances off-road capability, by introducing an automatic system that varies between two ride heights; +1.6-inches (40mm) and +2.95-inches (75mm) when the off- road setting is selected, rather than a single +2.2-inches / 55mm position of the previous model. The suspension provides 0.8-inches (20mm) increased maximum ground clearance at speeds below 31 mph (50km/h), while the +1.6-inches (40mm) intermediate setting allows off-road mode to be engaged at higher speeds (50 mph / 80km/h vs. 31 mph / 50km/h) than before. The suspension system is better able to detect deep wading conditions or situations when ride height adjustment is required to prevent grounding.

The Range Rover offers a 7,716-lbs. (3,500kg) trailer towing capability. Key additional features to enhance towing include the Surround Camera system with Tow Assist for easier hitching and reversing, and the Trailer Stability Assist system.

POWERTRAIN

The new Range Rover delivers effortless performance and superb refinement with its torque-rich supercharged engines, each of which is teamed with a smooth and responsive eight-speed automatic transmission.

Based on the architecture of the 5.0-liter V8 it replaces, the new supercharged 3.0-liter V6 combines high compression (10.5:1), direct fuel injection, dual independent variable cam timing and an engine-driven supercharger to deliver comparable performance to the V8. The V6 produces 340hp at 6,500 rpm. Peak torque of 332 lb-ft is available from 3,500-5,000 rpm, giving the Range Rover outstanding flexibility in everyday driving. The V6 provides markedly better efficiency, with the EPA estimated fuel economy for a Range Rover at 17 mpg city / 23 mpg highway and 19 mpg combined.1

The die-cast aluminum alloy block is reinforced with cross-bolted main bearing caps to increase rigidity and therefore refinement. Counter-rotating front and rear balancer weights help the supercharged V6 match the smoothness and refinement of the V8 on which it is based. The V6 has a pressure die-cast deep oil sump to accommodate extreme tilting angles (up to 45 degrees) possible during all-terrain driving. The engine’s belt drives are waterproofed, as are the alternator, air conditioning compressor, power steering pump and starter motor.

Smart Regenerative Charging is an intelligent power management system that prioritizes electrical charging when the vehicle is decelerating, capturing the kinetic energy and reducing the fuel demand of the electrical system.

The 510hp 5-liter V8 supercharged engine retains its place at the pinnacle of the Range Rover line-up. With huge reserves of power and torque, formidable performance is reflected in the 0-60 mph time of 5.1 seconds (0.8 seconds faster than the previous model).2 Fuel consumption, meanwhile, is cut by 9 percent.

Both engines are fitted with a twin vortex system (TVS) supercharger that offers outstanding thermodynamic efficiency and low noise levels. The engines feature high-pressure direct injection with a centrally mounted, multi-hole, spray-guided injection system. Efficiency is further enhanced by the innovative cam-torque-actuated dual independent variable camshaft timing system.

The electronically controlled ZF 8HP70 8-speed automatic transmission has been tuned by Range Rover to combine silky-smooth shifting with exceptionally rapid response and higher fuel economy. With eight closely-spaced ratios, gear changes are almost imperceptible, with each shift completed in just 200 milliseconds – four times faster than the average human resting heartbeat. Standard steering wheel-mounted paddle-shifters enable the driver to shift manually when desired, or for greater vehicle control in certain off-road situations. The 8-speed transmission can execute multiple downshifts, maintaining a smooth transition between ratios.

To maximize fuel efficiency, the transmission is tuned to select torque converter lock-up as early as possible to reduce slip and energy loss. Transmission Idle Control disengages 70 percent of the drive when the vehicle is stationary and the engine is idling in Drive, reducing consumption in urban conditions.

SAFETY TECHNOLOGIES

Designed for optimal occupant protection and minimum intrusion into the passenger cell, the aluminum body structure includes key features such as the use of high strength AC300 aluminum within the crash structure and a composite reinforced B-pillar area to minimize intrusion in side impacts. The front-end, bumpers, hood and cowl area were engineered to help minimize potential injuries to pedestrians.
The occupant safety package includes driver and passenger airbags, side curtain and thorax airbags7, and active front seat belts that are linked to the vehicle’s emergency braking functions.

ADVANCED DRIVING ASSISTANCE SYSTEMS

The enhanced radar based Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) is designed to maintain a pre-set time gap to the vehicle in front in slower moving or busy traffic, and the Queue Assist feature extends the ACC function to allow the vehicle to come to a stop when it reaches slow traffic. When the vehicle in front moves off, the Range Rover driver can resume ACC operation by briefly touching the accelerator. The vehicle then can accelerate back to maintain the selected time gap to vehicles ahead, up to a selected maximum speed. Vehicles specified with ACC and Queue Assist also feature the Intelligent Emergency Braking (IEB) function described further below.2

Blind Spot Monitoring uses side-mounted radar sensors to survey potential blind spots on either side of the vehicle, and alerts the driver when vehicles are detected within this area. Blind Spot Monitoring is combined with Closing Vehicle Sensing, which scans a zone much further behind the vehicle. The system can detect vehicles that are closing quickly from behind and may be coming into a blind spot. Drivers are alerted by a rapid flashing of the Blind Spot warning light in the corresponding side mirror.2

Reverse Traffic Detection uses radar in the rear of the vehicle to warn about approaching vehicles during reversing maneuvers, such as when backing out of a driveway. The system is active when reverse gear is selected and can detect a vehicle approaching from either side and alert the driver.2
Other driver assistance technologies that help to reduce stress behind the wheel include: Adjustable Speed Limiter Device for the driver to set a personal maximum speed, a Surround Camera System incorporating T- Junction view, trailer reverse park guidance and trailer hitch guidance, and Headlamps with Automatic High Beam Assist and Adaptive Xenon lighting.2

Driver Assistant Technologies

The new-generation Range Rover comes equipped with a comprehensive suite of active technologies, designed to enhance braking, stability and traction. Included on vehicles fitted with Adaptive Cruise Control, Intelligent Emergency Braking (IEB) can help drivers reduce the chance of a collision if the traffic ahead slows quickly or another vehicle suddenly moves in front of the vehicle.2

The IEB feature incorporates Advanced Emergency Brake Assist (AEBA). When in operation, the system uses forward-looking radar to detect vehicles ahead moving in the same direction, and in the event of a possible collision, the driver is alerted by visual and audible warning signals. If the risk of collision increases after the warning, AEBA prepares the brake system for rapid braking and the brakes are applied gently. If the driver applies the brake pedal quickly, then braking is implemented with full brake function. In the event that a collision is judged to be unavoidable, a driver warning will be given and under certain conditions IEB will automatically apply an emergency braking pressure level to help reduce the speed of the vehicle prior to impact.2

The full suite of active features on the new Range Rover includes:

• Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
• Roll Stability Control (RSC)
• Electronic Traction Control (ETC)
• Trailer Stability Assist (TSA),
• Hill Descent Control (HDC®)
• Gradient Release Control (GRC)
• Hill Start Assist (HSA)
• Engine Drag torque Control (EDC)
• Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
• Electronic brake force distribution (EBD)
• Emergency brake lights (EBL), Emergency brake assist (EBA)
• Corner Brake Control (CBC).2

REFINEMENT AND COMFORT

A 1.65-inch (42mm) longer wheelbase yields increased rear-seat legroom, without compromise for the front row occupants. Rear legroom has been increased by 4.7-inches (119mm), to nearly 40-inches (more than 1 meter), compared to the previous model A slightly lower rear seating position, along with a larger door opening, improves ingress and egress. The air suspension system’s ‘Access’ ride height mode lowers the vehicle by 1.96-inches (50mm).

Passenger comfort is also enhanced by the availability of rear seats with either manual or power recline, together with an improved second-row climate control system with up to eight vents providing airflow to occupants. The new Individualized seating option provides the ultimate in rear seat luxury and convenience, with two individual rear seats that include memory function and massage, and the full, extended center console finished in veneer.

The individual seats offer an enhanced range of movement for additional comfort, including a full nine degrees of recline (two more than the standard seats) achieved by sliding the seat cushion forward, separate adjustment for the upper backrest, and cushion tilt adjustment for optimum thigh support. The Individualized rear seating package includes USB connectivity.

The ambience is also enhanced by the central armrest with coolbox option, four-zone climate control with individual temperature controls, and the sophisticated mood lighting along the console. Low powertrain noise levels ensure a refined sound quality across the full operating range. A certain amount of tuned powertrain and exhaust sound is allowed under hard acceleration to reflect the vehicles’ powerful performance. The engines remain hushed at cruising speeds.

A special acoustic lamination applied to the windshield and all side door glass helps to reduce powertrain noise and wind noise. Key areas, such as the shape of the A-pillar and door mirrors, were refined early in the development process. Objectively, wind noise is reduced 7 percent compared to the previous model.

The high-strength aluminum structure incorporates extremely stiff chassis attachment points, to minimize the transmission of noise and vibrations, while the use of stiff alloy suspension components, along with specially developed bushings, help to reduce road noise.

All operating sounds within the new Range Rover, from door-closing sounds to the noises made by switches and motors, have been rigorously analyzed and refined to create a premium sound quality. For example, the ducts for the HVAC system use sound-absorbing foam, rather than hard plastic.

Premium features and exclusive audio for the ultimate luxury experience

A generous selection of features enhance comfort and convenience and raise the Range Rover luxury experience even further. New climate control systems offer exceptional performance, and a new sliding panoramic roof provides the cabin with an open, airy feeling.

The new-generation Range Rover features audio systems developed with Meridian™, a British brand renowned for high-end audio technologies and digital sound processing. Three levels of branded Meridian™ system are available, ranging up to the stunning 1,700 Watt4 3D Surround Sound system with 29 speakers, including a subwoofer, and some speakers mounted at roof level to offer the ultimate 3D surround sound experience. The systems’ amplifiers incorporate the latest Meridian™ digital processing technology. Meridian™ high-efficiency speakers deliver exceptional clarity and dynamics. The Audyssey MultEQ XT audio tuning system digitally corrects imperfections created by the cabin environment to deliver accurate, enveloping, and distortion-free sound for all seating positions.

Travelling in the ideal climate

Two versions of an automatic climate control system were tested in punishing real-world conditions at temperatures from -22 to 122 degrees F (-30 to 50 to deg. C). A standard three-zone system features separate temperature controls for driver, front passenger, and rear seats. A four-zone system has an additional climate control unit in the rear compartment, and separate controls for driver, front passenger, and each side of the rear cabin. With its independent heating and cooling capability in the rear compartment, the four-zone system offers greater rear seat comfort, with multiple outlets at face, foot and hip level.

The new climate control systems respond quickly and accurately, with discharge air temperature sensors on all outlets, and dual solar sensors in both front and rear compartments.

The available sliding panoramic glass roof is the largest ever fitted to a Range Rover, providing an uninterrupted vista and enhanced headroom. The roof glass integrates a dark tint for privacy, as well as solar protection to help maintain a comfortable interior temperature. When additional shade or privacy is required, an electric fabric sunblind with a solar reflective coating can be extended across the glass.

Convenience Features and In Car Technology Summary

• Enhanced seating: High specification models offer 18-way adjustable front seats with features including 5-mode massage, cushion extension and winged headrests; rear seats include standard power recline on high specification models, with power lumbar, climate control and winged headrests; the exclusive Individualized seating package can be specified as an option
• Premium Entertainment: DVD playback via 8-inch front touch screen; full Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) package, featuring twin 8-inch video screens and a dedicated remote control; RSE systems are supplied with ‘WhiteFire™’ infra-red wireless digital headphones
• Available Customer Configurable LED Ambient Mood Lighting – variable colors
• Smart Key system with keyless entry and start
• Optional Soft close doors with power latching
• Power operated child locks: standard on rear doors
• Coolers: Available cooler compartment in the front center console armrest; a cooler compartment can also be specified in the rear with the Individualized seating package
• Heated front windshield, plus individually adjustable heated front seats and steering wheel
• Powered split upper and lower tailgates
• High-end audio: Meridian™ surround sound music systems with audiophile-quality sound
• High-resolution displays: full digital instrument cluster and the central 8-inch touch-screen
• All-new climate control systems with an available four-zone system
• Electric Power Assisted Steering, which enables Park Assist automated technology to help drivers parallel park the vehicle car in tight urban parking spaces2
• Adaptive Cruise Control – Radar based system with new Queue Assist feature which allows the system to continue functioning at low speeds and down to a complete stop2
• Intelligent Emergency Braking (including Advanced Emergency Brake Assist) – to help reduce the risk of collision if the traffic ahead slows quickly or another vehicle suddenly moves into the lane2
• Blind Spot Monitoring – with new Closing Vehicle Sensing feature to detect vehicles which are closing quickly from the rear in an adjacent lane2
• Reverse Traffic Detection – to warn drivers of potential cross-traffic when reversing2
• Surround Camera System – with T Junction view, Trailer reverse park guidance, and Trailer hitch guidance3
• Hands-free mobile phone via Bluetooth®, enabling the phone to be controlled via the 8-inch touchscreen or steering wheel controls3
• Bluetooth audio streaming, to play music stored on a phone, or other portable Bluetooth device, via the car’s audio system
• Voice control, with intuitive ‘say what you see’ display prompts3
• USB connectivity for iPod®/MP3 players or memory sticks
• Individualized rear seating package includes additional USB connectivity for the rear passengers

Pricing

U.S. Models and 2014 MSRP: (Pricing Effective Jan 1, 2014)

• Range Rover:………………………………………………………………..$84,195
• Range Rover HSE:…………………………………………………………..$89,195
• Range Rover V8 S/C: ………………………………………………………$100,995
• Range Rover V8 S/C (LWB):……………………………………………….$106,195
• Range Rover Autobiography:………………………………………………$137,645
• Range Rover Autobiography (LWB):………………………………………$142,995
• Range Rover Autobiography Black (LWB):……………………………….$185,000
• Range Rover Autobiography Black (LWB) with Valloire White Paint:….$199,500

Price shown is MSRP. Includes $895 destination and delivery fee. Excludes taxes, title, license and other local fees. Actual price set by retailer. See your local authorized Land Rover Retailer for details.

Specifications and Features

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1. All figures are EPA estimates. Actual mileage might vary.
2. These systems are not a substitute for driving safely with due care and attention and will not function under all circumstances, speeds, weather and road conditions, etc. Driver should not assume that these systems will correct errors of judgment in driving.  Please consult the owner’s manual or your local authorized Land Rover Retailer for more details.
3. Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control.  Do not operate, adjust or view the navigation or multimedia systems under conditions that will affect your safety or the safety of others. Only use mobile phones and other devices, even with voice commands, when it is safe to do so.
4. Power ratings are at a practically audio distortion free level of 0.2% THD + N (Total Harmonic Distortion plus Noise)
5. Always follow local speed limits.
6. Price shown is MSRP. Includes $895 destination and delivery fee.  Excludes taxes, title, license and other local fees.  Actual price set by retailer.  See your local authorized Land Rover Retailer for details.
7. Please remember that the safety belts in a vehicle constitute the primary protection system for driver and passengers in collisions. The airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) is a supplement to the safety belts and is designed to work as a system with the safety belts. Although airbags provide additional protection, airbags without safety belts do not provide optimal protection in a crash. Always wear your safety belts. Children younger than 13 years old should always be properly restrained in a back seat, away from airbags. Never place an infant seat in the front seat.