The Range Rover: Powered to Offer Supreme On- and Off-Road Capability

Published November 1st, 2006 - 10:59 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

The Range Rover, Land Rover’s flagship model and major contributor to the brand’s growth and success continues to remain at the forefront of the luxury SUV segment, offering superior on-road luxury and supreme off-road capability.

Available with an option of two engine variants, The Range Rover Vogue Supercharged is the most powerful Range Rover derivative, which comes equipped with a powerful 4.2 litre engine delivering 400 bhp.  The second engine variant is a Naturally Aspirated 4.4 litre V8 derivative delivering 305 bhp.

Both engines have a six-speed automatic electronically controlled transmission offering outstanding smoothness and response. The vehicle uses a centre differential that improves both off-road prowess and on-road handling and a low-range is also available for extreme off-roading.

The two engines have been developed to offer more torque at lower revs and to operate at more extreme angles to cope with tough off-roading. They have enhanced protection from sand and rocks, and are also better water-proofed for Land Rover’s tough river-wading requirements.

The Supercharged version has performance Brembo front brakes for better stopping power, and revised suspension that delivers flatter handling, for superior high-speed on-road performance.

In addition to the dynamic performance features, The Range Rover comes equipped with the latest technology making it the best in its class: a DVD satellite navigation system provides both on and off-road guidance, a Logic 7 harman/kardon audio system with 14 speakers and 710 watts of power, and a personal integrated telephone system that is Bluetooth-enabled and can be voice, touch-screen or steering wheel operated.


Other features include an optional rear seat entertainment system, which offers two headrest-mounted 6.5 inch screens, a six-disc DVD auto-changer, infra-red remote control, wireless headphones and sockets for auxiliary media sources, such as an MP3 player or games console.

Commenting on The Range Rover Andy Gawthorpe, Managing Director, Land Rover Middle East said, “Supreme breadth of capability is a hallmark of Range Rover. The Range Rover is the jewel in Land Rover’s crown and has set the benchmark for offering refined luxury and performance that compares to no other SUV in its class.

“It is these attributes that has led to the success of the Range Rover model and we are confident that the demand and popularity for Range Rover will continue to increase.  When you buy a Range Rover, you are in effect buying a lifestyle and an experience that no other brand or product can offer.”

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