Land Rover was the first car manufacturer to produce a coupe SUV. Later, Nissan created the Murano Convertible, the first convertible SUV. Land Rover decided to also give it a shot in the Convertible business by revealing a new concept – the Land Rover Evoque Convertible.
Land Rover’s plans for its Range Rover Evoque are far from finished, with the automaker announcing an Evoque convertible concept that will be revealed at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.
Land Rover notes the convertible concept was developed with the manufacturer’s offroading DNA at heart, and has been equipped with Land Rover’s Terrain Response system and a rollover protection system.
Reading University student Simon Truscott snapped the Range Rover Evoque Cabriolet in a London alley, apparently catching it in the midst of a photo/video shoot. You'll find a press release with Range Rover's official statement after the jump.
Land Rover will unveil a Range Rover Evoque Convertible Concept at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. The Evoque Convertible Concept vehicle will explore the potential for the world's first premium convertible SUV.
This bold concept builds on the global success of the Evoque and continues Land Rover's tradition for creating and leading new market segments. The concept has been developed by Land Rover Design Director, Gerry McGovern and his team.
The soft-top convertible concept is based on the Range Rover Evoque Coupe. The Evoque Convertible Concept features unique 21-inch Titan silver wheels and is finished in a new metallic Causeway Grey paint. The Evoque Convertible Concept will be revealed at Geneva as a design and engineering study.
The groundbreaking, all-new Land Rover Range Rover Evoque made its global public debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show.
The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque has turned the much-acclaimed LRX concept car into reality, faithfully capturing the spirit of its landmark cross-coupé design.
Phil Popham, managing director of Land Rover, said: "The groundbreaking, all-new Range Rover Evoque takes the brand into exciting new territory.
The all-new Land Rover Range Rover Evoque takes its inspiration directly from the LRX concept car, which drew worldwide acclaim for its exciting new interpretation of classic Range Rover design cues.
Gerry McGovern, Land Rover design director, said: "The Range Rover Evoque marks a bold evolution of Range Rover design by adopting new interpretations of classic Range Rover design cues and staying true to the core Range Rover values.
Land Rover engineers have developed the Range Rover Evoque to provide customers with a polished driving experience that combines dynamic and sporty handling with responsive, effortless performance and refinement.
Compact size - at 4350 mm, the Range Rover Evoque is 430 mm shorter than a Range Rover Sport Land Rover designers and engineers have developed a host of distinctive and innovative features, to ensure the Range Rover Evoque stands out from the crowd.
The Evoque is the first Range Rover to offer breathtaking new sound systems developed in partnership with the high-end audio specialist Meridian.
Other features available to Land Rover Range Rover Evoque customers include: Blind Spot Monitoring system Hard-drive navigation system Phil Popham said: "The launch of the Range Rover Evoque is a significant step forward for the Range Rover brand.
The all-new Range Rover Evoque has turned the LRX concept into reality, marking a bold evolution of Range Rover design, and providing customers with a compact, premium and highly desirable SUV.
The Evoque delivers Range Rover levels of quality and craftsmanship in every detail of the car. The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is completely faithful to the style of the stunning LRX Concept, capturing its design almost to the millimetre.
The all-new Range Rover Evoque has been designed and engineered to provide drivers with a finely judged balance of sporting driving dynamics, responsive performance and sophisticated refinement.
Achieving the desired dynamic character in the Evoque required an evolution of the Range Rover DNA. Starting with the driving dynamics of the Range Rover Sport, which has a similar DNA to a luxury sports saloon, Range Rover dynamics specialists set out to deliver a more agile and connected drive.
The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque has an all-turbocharged engine line-up with a choice of state-of-the-art petrol and diesel power units. Range Rover engineers have applied meticulous attention to detail to ensure that the Evoque displays a refined and harmonious sound quality under all driving conditions.
Weight saving was a primary objective in the development of the Range Rover Evoque, and engineers have applied a range of advanced lightweight materials to make this the lightest Range Rover ever, with weights starting at just 1600kg.
Weight-saving technologies can be found throughout the bodyshell and chassis of the Range Rover Evoque, including: For the ultimate in weight saving, the two-wheel-drive Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is 75kg lighter than the four-wheel-drive version, and delivers superior fuel economy and CO2 emissions for customers who do not require four-wheel-drive all-terrain capability.
Range Rover engineers have rigorously eliminated parasitic losses from every area of the Evoque, to ensure that the car delivers the lowest possible fuel consumption.
The all-new Range Rover Evoque has been designed and engineered to provide customers with the same comprehensive range of premium technologies they expect from a true Range Rover, just shrink-wrapped into a more compact package.
The unrivalled array of premium Land Rover Range Rover equipment comprises the latest technologies for controls, connectivity, comfort and convenience, including some highly distinctive and original signature features plus stunning new high-end Meridian audio systems.
David Mitchell said: "The Evoque provides the complete Range Rover experience, but packaged into a smaller, more attainable car.
The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque also supports Bluetooth audio streaming, so that customers can enjoy music stored on their phone, or other portable Bluetooth device, via the car's audio system.
The all-new Range Rover Evoque has been engineered, developed and tested to the same exacting standards as the larger models in the Range Rover line-up.
The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque features an all-new structure and suspension system which have been developed to deliver outstanding dynamics both on- and off-road, while preserving the stunning sporting profile of the original LRX concept car.
The Range Rover Evoque features a powerful all-disc braking system for confident stopping in all conditions.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) Active safety performance is further enhanced by a comprehensive range of state-of-the-art traction and stability systems, configured using Range Rover's expertise in all-terrain performance to maximise stability and safety in the widest range of driving conditions.
To complement the car's responsive on-road handling, the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque features refinements to the Dynamic Stability Control and Roll Stability Control systems which further enhance cornering behaviour and stability. Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) Traction Control System (TCS) Engine Drag torque Control (EDC)
Two new Land Rover concepts have been unveiled at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show, named DC100 and DC100 Sport, illustrating the development of a new Land Rover Defender due to be launched in 2015.
The Land Rover DC100 and DC100 Sport embody the flexibility, adaptability and configurability attributed to Land rover.
The Land Rover DC100 concept demonstrates the future of Land Rover capability and versatility, while the DC100 Sport expresses freedom and leisure.
Technical Capabilities of The Land Rover DC100 and DC100 Sport Concepts Sir Ranulph Fiennes has uses Land Rover vehicles from the original 1948 model to the current Land Rover Defender throughout his variety of extraordinary expeditions and journeys.
Kathy Gill, Director of Biosphere Expeditions, said: "Land Rover Defenders are crucial to the running of our expeditions.
Land Rover DC100 and DC100 Sport concepts - two modern interpretations of the iconic Land Rover made their debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. Both concepts capture the adventurous, daring, indomitable spirit of Land Rover.
The Land Rover DC100 and DC100 Sport concepts preview a potential future direction for Land Rover. Every Land Rover design starts with great proportions, and these concepts are no exception.
DC100 Sport represents a more assertive, performance-oriented interpretation of this classic Land Rover look.
As a dependable all-terrain workhorse, DC100 firmly emphasises the practical side of Land Rover.
With DC100 Sport, Land Rover has created a unique concept that occupies its own territory.
Like the original Land Rovers, the DC100 concepts have a central instrument binnacle mounted above the gear lever.
As with any Land Rover, both DC100 designs have towing and load-carrying capabilities that exceed expectations but use two different and well-proven Land Rover suspension systems specifically tailored to their distinct performance parameters.
Further allowing the concepts to adjust to changing conditions is a driver-deployable spiked tyre system Land Rover has adopted Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to increase the accessibility, usability and security of the concepts.
The roots of the Land Rover Defender can be traced back to 1948 when Land Rover vehicles established themselves as the most capable and rugged off-roaders in the world.
The 2012 Land Rover Defender will get a new Euro 5 compliant 2.2 liter diesel engine. The new engine has lower emissions than the old engine courtesy a diesel particulate filter (DPF). The six-speed gearbox has been retained from the outgoing defender. The other optional pack is called the off-road pack.
Land Rover's utilitarian off-road SUV became known as the Defender Ninety and Defender One Ten in 1985, with the numbers respectively representing the two- and four-door models' wheelbases (rounded to the nearest 10). Of course, this is the history of the Land Rover Defender in the United Kingdom and elsewhere in the world.
Most Recent Land Rover Defender The two-door Land Rover Defender90 was sold for 1994, 1995 and 1997. There were two body styles available. The hardtop body style debuted in 1995 featuring an aluminum roof with pop-up sunroof, an internal/external "safari cage" and four center-facing rear seats. For 1997, Land Rover fitted the Discovery's 4.0-liter aluminum V8 that yielded 182 hp and 233 lb-ft of torque into the Defender. (Even to this day, the thoroughly updated Defender sold elsewhere doesn't have them.) The Land Rover Defender 90 does the job it was intended to do well.
Other off-road specialists like the Jeep Wrangler will probably suit your trail needs just as well as the Defender at a lower price, although none boast the Land Rover's British pedigree. Past Land Rover Defender Models In 1993, Land Rover sold 500 units of the four-door Defender 110 in the United States. Featuring a stretched version of the later two-door model's frame, it featured a wheelbase that surpassed that time's Range Rover.
Land Rover finally took the wraps off the 2011 Range Rover and brought forth the first details on the new SUV. For 2011, the Range Rover gets a new, class-leading V8 diesel engine, new 8-speed transmission, two significant Terrain Response upgrades, and subtle external styling. The LR-TDV8 4.4-liter with parallel sequential turbocharging replaces the outstanding LR-TDV8 3.6-liter and delivers a total of 313 HP and 700Nm torque. The exterior gets new ‘Jupiter’ grilles and side vents for the diesel models and, for the interior, Land Rover Range added optional illuminated treadplates for the front doors, new transmission controls for the diesel model, and improvements to the entertainment system. Press release Phil Popham, Land Rover Managing Director
A new, class-leading V8 diesel engine, new 8-speed transmission, two significant Terrain Response® upgrades and subtle external styling all combine to ensure the 2011 Range Rover retains its crown as king of the luxury SUV segment. The LR-TDV8 4.4-litre with parallel sequential turbocharging replaces the outstanding LR-TDV8 3.6-litre and is unique to the Land Rover Range. To reflect the performance of the new 4.4-litre LR-TDV8, diesel models are fitted with the same Brembo-based braking system fitted to the 5.0-litre LR-V8 supercharged model. For 2011, the Land Rover Range retains the same class-leading 5.0-litre LR-V8, supercharged petrol engine married to the ZF HP28 6-speed automatic transmission introduced in 2010. Developing 510PS and 625Nm torque the Supercharged LR-V8 will take the Range Rover from 0-60mph in a breath-taking 5.9 seconds.
The LR4 is a mid-range Land Rover with a $60,000-plus price tag and seating for up to seven passengers. Land Rover follows up for the 2011 model year with enhancements to its already outstanding Terrain Response system, reconfigured option packages and a new Vision Assist Package. On the road the LR4’s air suspension is super comfortable and you ride in roomy, luxurious cabin that’s literally “fit for a King or Queen”.
High torque is provided across most of the engine’s speed range and this helps make the LR4 a pretty good tow vehicle. Power goes to all four wheels through an electronically controlled 2-speed transfer case. The LR4 comes with what’s probably the most user-friendly four-wheel-drive system on the market, Land Rover’s Terrain Response System (TRS). The LR4 almost drives itself. My test Land Rover LR4 came with the HSE Lux Package ($10,800), which comes with a standard rear-view camera and headlights with LED Signature Lighting (photo).
It also came with the new Vision Assist Package, which includes: Adaptive Front Lighting System (swivelling HID headlights), Automatic High Beam Assist, a Surround Camera System, power-folding mirrors and Trailer Assist.
The made in UK the Land Rover LR4 is still known in most of the world as the Land Rover Discovery. The tall two-box shape is mostly about function over style, yet it’s distinctively Land Rover. My test LR4 came with two foldaway seats in the rear that expand seating capacity to seven. The Vision Assist Package includes Automatic High Beam Assist. This system automatically switches on the headlights in low light conditions and it automatically switches to the low beams to avoid dazzling drivers in oncoming vehicles. It’s designed to make the LR4 easier to park, hook up a tow hitch or manoeuvre off-road. The air suspension in the Land Rover LR4 is a great feature. You sit tall in the driver’s seat of the LR4 and a conveniently extra wide and flat window ledge is at elbow level. A classy and technically sophisticated SUV, the Land "Rover LR4" possesses exceptional off-road capability, yet it’s also a pleasure to drive, or ride in, on a paved highway.
