Land Rover has begun deliveries of the all-new Range Rover SUV in India. The British marque had first revealed the costs of its flagship SUV in January this yr. Prices have since gone up, now beginning at ₹2.39 crore, going as much as ₹3.51 crore for the top-spec model (ex-showroom, India).
The new Range Rover is being supplied in SE, HSE, Autobiography and First Edition trims, of which the First Edition mannequin shall be obtainable all through the primary yr of manufacturing. The SUV is accessible in a 5-seater format in normal and lengthy wheelbase guise. Customers can equip the lengthy wheelbase variations with an non-compulsory third-row seating on all however First Edition fashions.
Powering the Range Rover is a selection of three engines — a 3.0-litre, six-cylinder, petrol that produces 400hp and 550Nm; and a 3.0-litre, six-cylinder diesel producing 350hp and 700Nm; whereas the range-topping variations get the BMW-sourced 530hp, 750Nm, 4.4-litre, twin-turbocharged, V8 petrol engine.
All variants of the Range Rover get all-wheel drive and an 8-speed torque convertor computerized transmission as normal.
Underpinned by Land Rover’s MLA-Flex physique structure, the brand new Range Rover has a seamless design that options flush door handles and a redesigned grille for improved aerodynamics. Major modifications will be seen on the rear the place the SUV will get vertical LED brake lights that neatly mix into the gloss black panel. The interiors now function JLR’s newest 13.1-inch Pivi Pro infotainment display together with a 13.7-inch digital instrument cluster.
The India-spec Range Rover competes towards the likes of the Mercedes-Maybach GLS and the Bentley Bentayga. The former is priced from ₹2.47 crore, whereas the Bentayga facelift prices ₹4.10 crore, each costs ex-showroom, India.
Source: www.thehindu.com