5 Land Rover models that deserve more than just a test drive
The Rover Company began the Land Rover Series in the year 1948. Currently owned by Tata Motors, Jaguar Land Rover is headquartered in Whitley, a suburb of Coventry, England. Interestingly, the automobile company has had a Royal Warrant for supplying vehicles to the British Royal Family since 1951. Land Rover is one of those companies that has managed to maintain the reputation of luxurious features and its ability to comfortably venture off-road. Land Rover is known for its luxury SUVs (Sport Utility Vehicle). It has a wide range of SUVs that have performed well in the past and are determined to excel with their new models. Here’s a glimpse of what Land Rover has in its arsenal of SUVs in the coming year:
Land Rover Discovery
The Land Rover Discovery is a seven-seater SUV and has up to nine USB charging points. Using the SUV as a five-seater gives it a 41.2 cubic feet boot space, which can be enough to store the luggage of an entire family. The 10” HD touchscreen Touch Pro comes with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ for uninterrupted entertainment. It comes with two engine variants – 3.0-liter Td6 diesel with 254 horsepower and 3.0L Si6 gasoline churning out 340 horsepower. There are four models of Land Rover Discovery – SE, Landmark Edition, HSE, and HSE Luxury.
Land Rover Discovery Sport
The versatile compact SUV comes in two distinct body styles. The Discovery Sport has been given an uplift from its iconic design, while the Discovery Sport R-Dynamic dons a bold and sporty look. The Range Rover Discovery can have 6.8 cubic feet of boot space even after being used as a seven-seater. You can increase the boot space exponentially by using it as a seven, five, four, three, or two-seater SUV. It comes with an all-wheel-drive technology which ensures a comfortable drive on any road. Other technologies such as ClearSight Ground View and Terrain Response® 2 make the Range Rover an ideal choice for an off-roading experience. Its InControl® interface helps you stay focused on the road and entertains you with its 4G, Wi-fi, Hotspot and Bluetooth connecting capability. Both the Discovery versions come with a 2.0L 246 HP turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with a nine-speed automatic transmission.
Land Rover Range Rover
The Range Rover we are all familiar with comes with LED headlights to illuminate the most dimly-lit roads. Adaptive Cruise Control provides features such as Steering Assist*, acceleration and braking to keep the vehicle in the lane, while maintaining a safe distance from vehicles ahead. Activity Key is a waterproof wristband that offers keyless access to your Range Rover. The base model of the Land Rover Range Rover offers two engine variants – 3.0L Td6 diesel with a 254 horsepower and a 355 horsepower 3.0L i6 MHEV engine. Other features include Auto Sunblind to prevent the cabin from overheating and manage the air-conditioning requirements. The five models include Range Rover, P400 HSE, P525 HSE, Autobiography, and SVAutobiography DYNAMIC. Top-end variants come with a 5.0L Supercharged V8 gas engine with a behemoth 557 horsepower.
Land Rover Range Rover Sport
This version of the Range Rover looks more dynamic with its sportier cues and muscular, powerful stance. The Range Rover Sport comes with a distinct sport grille, sporty alloys, and a redesigned hood. One of its most interesting features is the Automatic Access Height which allows occupants to easily enter and exit the vehicle by electronically controlling the suspension height. It has two engine variants- 3.0L TDV6 diesel which throttles a 254 horsepower and 3.0L i6 MHEV 355 churning out 355 horsepower. Its PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle) offers an electrical drive, letting you clock 60mph in just 6.3 seconds.
Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
The Range Rover Evoque is known for its refined and minimalistic design with futuristic interiors. The SUV also comes with the all-wheel-drive technology for an efficient on- and off-road driving. Using it as a three-seater with a 40-20 folded configuration, the Range Rover Evoque offers a boot space of 38.9 cubic feet. There are two models of the Range Rover Evoque – S and SE which have the same 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharges gas engine with 246 horsepower. The First Edition body style has the same engine specifications. The R-Dynamic body style has three models – S, SE, and HSE which have a 2.0L 4-cylinder turbocharged gas MHEV engine with 296 horsepower.