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A new, class-leading V8 diesel engine, new with-speed transmission, two significant Terrain Response upgrades and subtle external styling enhancements are among the features on the new 2011 Range Rover - on-sale in the UK from late September and expected in SA soon after.
The LR-TDV8 4.4-litre with parallel sequential turbo-charging replaces the LR-TDV8 3.6-litre and is unique to the Range Rover. Despite the extra performance this V8 engine is cleaner, delivering even lower fuel consumption and CO2 emissions than its predecessor. The combined cycle fuel consumption is 9.4 litres/100 km.
With 223 kW and 700 Nm torque, the Range Rover's new powertrain reduces CO2 emissions by an impressive 14 percent.
The new diesel engine is helped in this respect by its marriage to a new, electronically controlled, ZF 8HP70 eight-speed automatic, enough to catapult the Range Rover from rest to 100 km/h in a mere 7.9 seconds while the top speed increases to 208 km/h.
Detail improvements to the exterior include new "Jupiter" grilles and side vents for the diesel models. A new exterior design pack option gives customers the chance to give their Range Rover a more individual look and new colours and wheels have been added to the range.
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