Showing posts with label Land Rover. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Land Rover. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Defender of the Faith No More: Land Rover to Build Iconic 4x4’s Successor in India


If there’s one car the British industry can be proud about (apart from the Mini), it’s the Defender. Land Rover’s 4x4 has been in production since 1949 and, even though it evolved somewhat over the decades, at heart it was always the same.

And even though Land Rover has licensed the manufacture of some derivatives and clones of the Defender in countries such as Turkey and Brazil, it was always built in Solihull, UK.

In three years’ time, this tradition will come to an end as Land Rover's owner Tata Motors has decided to manufacture its 2015 replacement at its Prune plant in India and export it from there to the rest of the world.

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Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Land Rover Joins Forces with Blaser Hunting Rifles to Create Special Edition Defender


If you happen to be into hunting, then you're surely going to like Land Rover's new limited edition Defender Blaser just as long as you live in Germany and are willing to fork out a hefty €49,500 (equal to US$64,400).

Crafted in cooperation with German firearms manufacturer Blaser, which specializes in hunting rifles, production of the Defender "Blaser Edition" will be limited to just 60 units built exclusively for the local market.

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Friday, January 20, 2012

Project Kahn Touches Up Another Range Rover Evoque


The new Range Rover Evoque is one of those vehicles that doesn't really need a lot of styling mods to look the part, which is probably why British design house Project Kahn has kept the upgrades to a minimum.

Similar to Kahn's first take on the Evoque, this red colored example of Range Rover's compact SUV gets a new set of the firm's RS600 alloy wheels in a gunmetal finish (available in sizes 20-, 21- and 22-inches).

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Monday, January 9, 2012

Hyundai Elantra and Range Rover Evoque Snag 2012 North American Car and Truck Titles of the Year


And the winning entries for the 2012 North American Car and Truck of the Year are the Hyundai Elantra and the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque respectively. The announcement was made today on the sidelines of the 2012 Detroit Motor Show.

The winners for each category were chosen by a jury of 50 automotive journalists from the United States and Canada.

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Thursday, January 5, 2012

Land Rover DC100 Concepts Gain a Red Hue for New Delhi Auto Expo


Given that since June 2008, Indian conglomerate Tata owns Land Rover, the presence of the British firm's DC100 concepts that preview a replacement for the iconic Defender at the 2012 New Delhi Auto Show was a certainty.

The Defender Concept 100 and Defender Concept 100 Sport, as the three-door hardtop and open-top versions are named respectively, are identical to the revised models launched at the 2011 Los Angeles Motor Show save for a couple of differences.

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Monday, January 2, 2012

Project Kahn's Stylish Take on the Range Rover Evoque


The crew over at Project Kahn has finally got around to tricking out Land Rover's latest creation, the Range Rover Evoque, with a new package that takes care of both the exterior and interior of the compact crossover model. Read more »

Friday, December 2, 2011

Marangoni's Range Rover Evoque HFI-R Puts on its Red Shoes


In keeping with its tradition of showing up at the Bologna Motor Show with an impressive concept, Italian tire manufacturer Marangoni chose this year's edition of the venue to reveal the Range Rover Evoque HFI-R.

The first thing that catches your eye as you look at the pictures is the experimental ruby red coloured Marangoni tires – well, for many it will actually be the curvalicious brunette model but that's irrelevant to this story.

Marangoni says that the bespoke “M-Power EvoRed” tires are made from special compounds with high silica content that helps rolling resistance and consequently fuel consumption. The 255/30R20 tires are wrapped around a new set of 20-inch alloy wheels from O.Z. Racing.

In addition, the bodywork of the car has been completely repainted in a special satin paint called Titanium Fluid Metal while the roof, the pillars, the door handles and the grille are finished in gloss black.

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Thursday, November 17, 2011

Land Rover Brings Revised DC100 Concepts to LA Auto Show to Gauge Reactions [Updated Gallery]


Land Rover would like to know if there is an appetite for the next generation of the Defender that is being previewed by a pair of new concept models.

To that end, the British automaker brought both its DC100 hardtop and DC100 Sport convertible 4x4 studies to this week's Los Angeles Auto Show to gauge customer reactions and explore the possibility of bringing the Defender back to the US market.

"Our intention is to introduce the all new Defender in the middle of the decade - there's a lot of work to do to meet these dates and our concepts are just the start of the journey," says John Edwards, Land Rover Global Brand Director. "We are here in LA to showcase our DC100 and DC100 Sport concepts and start to actively explore the possibility of bringing the future Defender to North America."

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Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Startech-Tuned Range Rover Evoque to Debut at Dubai Motor Show


The Evoque is not only Range Rover’s newest and smallest model but also a uniquely designed crossover that heralds a new philosophy for the British brand.

Startech, a sub-brand of Mercedes-Benz specialist Brabus, has developed an on-road oriented tuning package for both the three- and five-door versions the Evoque, which will make its debut at this week's 2011 Dubai International Motor Show.

The package includes newly shaped front and rear bumpers, front grille, spoiler and air inlets that are said to have been fine-tuned in the wind tunnel to reduce lift on the front axle at high speeds.

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Thursday, November 3, 2011

Report: Land Rover to Show Updated Version of DC100 Concept at LA Auto Show [New Photos]

[Early design rendering for DC100 pictured above]

Land Rover only recently showed its conceptual proposals for the 2015 Defender with the DC100 studies at the 2011 IAA in Frankfurt, but that's not stopping the British automaker from preparing an updated version that will make its world premiere at the Los Angeles Auto Show in a couple of weeks' time.

The news comes courtesy of Edmund's Insideline, which had a brief encounter with Land Rover Global Brand Director, John Edwards.

The British firm's executive told the news outlet that Land Rover is testing the waters with the DC100 concepts and that it is a working project.

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Monday, October 24, 2011

SPIED: Odd Looking Range Rover Sport Prototype May be Testing Hybrid Powertrain


Automakers tend to use test mules that typically combine body parts of an existing model with chassis and/or mechanical components of a next generation vehicle in the early stages of development for testing purposes.

This seems to be the case with the Range Rover Sport prototype caught by our scoop photographers out on the road in Europe.

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Monday, October 17, 2011

2011 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Review

An innovative, all new Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is a global public debut at the Paris Salon in 2010. Dr. Ralf Speth, CEO of Jaguar Land Rover, said: "These are exciting times for our company as we continue to expand our portfolio with the Range Rover new addition to align not only the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque. Increase our share global market, but also demonstrates our commitment to sustainable construction, however, highly desirable products. "

2011 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
Dr. Speth continued, "The 2011 Land Rover Evoque helps to define a new segment for premium compact SUVs that are more sporty and stylish, it makes a strong statement about the future direction of the Range Rover brand and will have a strong emotional appeal to a very wide range. buyers of high-end car. "

The Land Rover Range Rover Evoque has transformed the acclaimed LRX concept car into reality, faithfully capturing the spirit of its attractions cross-sectional design.

True to the brand Range Rover Evoque offers effortless premium levels of craftsmanship, luxury and performance, but shrink-wrapped in a package more compact.

The Range Rover lightest and most fuel efficient ever, shows the commitment Evoque marks to environmental sustainability, carrying capacity CO2 sub-130g/km premium SUV class.

Managing Director Phil Popham, Land Rover, said: "The innovative, all-new Range Rover Evoque takes the brand new exciting brand A very important and modern appeal Evoque a number of new customers who may not have thought of the first Range Rover ..

2011 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
"For this highly distinctive product, we have chosen a distinctive name. The new Land Rover Range Rover Evoque is sold in over 160 countries around the world and his name will be instantly recognizable across linguistic and cultural barriers worldwide . Evoque implies exclusivity and arouses emotions, and has an aura that is a sophisticated urban elegance of the car, "he added.

Dr. Speth continued. "This vehicle is designed, developed and will be made in England allowing the creation of over 1,000 jobs in our multi-award winning Halewood plant in Merseyside This boost employment, coupled with the fact that over 80 percent of Range Rover Evoque production is planned for export, will be a great support to the UK economy. "

Changes in the design of the Range Rover

The new 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque directly inspired by the LRX concept car, which became famous worldwide for a new and exciting interpretation of the classic Range Rover design cues.

Intelligent design in collaboration with the meticulous engineering has allowed the spirit of the LRX concept to become reality without compromising the heart of the Range Rover values ​​of interior luxury, refined performance and off-road capabilities.

Gerry McGovern, Land Rover manager, said: "Range Rover Evoque marks a significant evolution of Range Rover design by adopting new interpretations of the indices Range Rover design classic and staying true to core values ​​Range Rover.

"The dramatic rise of the beltline, muscular shoulder running the length of the car, and a distinctive taper to the floating roofline, Evoque is a very dynamic profile is a powerful and sporty attitude."

Pushing the wheels to the four corners of the car contributes to its target position. The wheel arches are wide but softly integrated into the body, while the corners carefully designed to significantly reduce the car's visual overhangs front and rear.

A well-made luxury interior

Under its dramatic appearance, the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque offers customers the luxury cabin fully realized, with the highest quality materials and stylish design is expected to Range Rover interior.

Gerry McGovern continued, "The robust and simple architecture of the cabin is evident with the bold intersection between the solid elements of the dashboard horizontal and vertical lines powerful central console."

Unico is a compact SUV segment, Evoque allows customers to determine the luxuriously appointed cabin with soft premium leather and beautifully tailored, twin needle stitching offers a luxurious finish to almost any surface, cockpit doors and seats.

Bold contrast comforting aroma and soft feel of natural leather, authentic metal finishes provide a series of reflections impressive. Cool to the touch and exquisitely crafted, metal finishes are blind, and superior visual quality internal memo.

2011 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
Instrumentation, which is less than a curved binnacle compact, sporty, premium feel of the interior. Double play an attractive, three-dimensional shape with a thick, beads and needles lit, and placed deep into the circular enclosure in brilliant polished chrome wheels.

Total comfort and functionality

This driver accepts a sitting position lower than the larger Range Rover, which offers a sportier feel, but maintains the important driving position. The result is a more generous headroom is traditionally in many sports sedans, despite a low roofline coupe.

Drivers who take the Range Rover Evoque off-road can be sure you understand that in addition to extremely generous ground clearance, the car is much better than break-in angle, angle of attack and angle of premium compact SUV output.

Handling dynamic and effortless, refined performance

Land Rover engineers have developed the Range Rover Evoque to provide customers with a polished driving experience that combines dynamic and sporty handling with good response, without effort and refinement.

Murray Dietsch, program director of Land Rover, said: "We set the electric power steering and chassis Evoque (EPAS) to provide a precise and responsive steering at low speeds, which makes the car agile and fun to drive in town Since Evoque is. easier with a smaller footprint, it reacts quickly and positively to driver inputs at high speeds, ensuring that enthusiastic drivers are offered the agility they want a car. "

This appealing character, and the sport has not been achieved at the expense of hardness or lack of comfort and refinement. Adaptive Dynamics uses advanced MagneRide ™ dampers that offer a good compromise trusted, agile handling and supple, controlled ride. The suspension allows you to control the body more closely with the management platform and sharper responses.

As a whole range Rover Evoque offers all the time, all the capabilities of surface, which is characteristic of the brand. Like its big brother, the potential new model of formidable terrain, enhanced by the latest version of the company's signature Terrain Response.

The Range Rover Evoque will be the first to offer customers a choice between standard, full-time drive system intelligent four-wheel drive offers excellent performance and traction on all surfaces and a low-carbon, two-wheel drive option for improved fuel.

The turbo powertrain line offers high performance and smooth. Customers can choose between day largely 2.2-liter turbodiesel 150 hp 190p and derivatives. The four-wheel drive version of 150 hp combined with the 2.2-liter will offer up an impressive 50mpg and 145g/km CO2. State-of-the-art new 240p, 2.0-liter gasoline engine Si4 combines direct injection, turbocharging and dual variable valve timing for exceptional driveability and fuel economy.

Murray Dietsch continued, "state-of-the-art, combines four-cylinder engines turbocharged six-cylinder refinement and performance with fuel economy figures of up to 58mpg and emissions of 130g/km in CO2 These impressive figures are obtained from the product development team. obligation to provide a compact and weight-effective without compromising the sustainability and robustness. "

Serious about sustainability

2011 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque sends a strong message that the brand has decided to make significant new products that are not only desirable, but also much more durable.

References green new vehicle from the mother of a comprehensive approach to reducing the environmental impact throughout the product life cycle, development and manufacturing through customer use and end of life recycling.

2011 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
Although Evoque offers premium luxury and performance customers expect from a Range Rover, it also shows levels of efficiency and design which makes it responsible for one of the most durable cars in its class.

The result is a Range Rover, which sets new standards for compact premium SUV segment in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, and the two-wheel drive diesel engine capable of an exceptional sub 130g/km CO2.

Typically Evoque

Land Rover designers and engineers have developed a variety of distinctive and innovative features to ensure that the Range Rover Evoque stands out from the crowd.

Lighting plays an important role in distinguishing the call Evoque. First to catch the eye is the powerful graphical signature on the front lights, LED light created by the innovative blade technology. A similar graphic is repeated in the LED rear lights, with their jewel-like 3D models of petal.

Approaching the car at night and you can view a graph of the vehicle in bold along the entrance doors, illuminated by the "puddle lights" for the glory of the mirrors.

More special touches that greet you upon entering the car. The interior has come alive with lively choreography boot sequence, while the rotary auto shifter completes the "salvation" as it rises silently in the driver's hand.

Ambient lighting LED lighting provides sophisticated and accurate in the cabin, a range of colors can be selected by the driver depending on their mood. Select the dynamic mode, however, and a sporty red color scheme fills the interior and the instrument cluster rings and display.

Completion of the selection of features, the first panoramic roof is mounted on a Range Rover can be specified, with views in all directions, which helps to make every trip a special occasion.

The benefits of Evoke even complete selection of the latest technologies such as the widest range of Rover, in terms of control, connectivity, comfort and convenience for all occupants.

The drive wheels, the Range Rover Evoque is distinguished by a carefully designed controls and monitors, which combines style, uncluttered layout, state-of-the-art and first class functionality, ease of use.

At the heart of the control system is the highly acclaimed Range Rover, eight inches high definition touch screen with clean graphics and simple, intuitive menu structure. The display is available with the innovative dual-view, so that the driver and passenger can display the contents completely independent.

Tech-savvy customers get the connectivity they need with a complete package that includes Bluetooth hands-free mobile phone use and audio streaming, and a range of USB and auxiliary input for iPod and other portable devices.

The bishop is the first Range Rover to offer breathtaking new sound systems developed in conjunction with high-end audio specialist Meridian. Meridian offers prize is a 825W, 17 speakers offering the ultimate in surround sound.

Range Rover Evoque will be manufactured at the factory won several awards at Halewood on Merseyside, United Kingdom. The car was designed for all world markets, and will be available in over 160 countries worldwide in the summer of 2011.

Phil Popham, said: "The launch of Range Rover Evoque is a great step forward for the brand Range Rover This revolutionary car brings new excitement and relevance of the brand, but remains true to the values ​​of luxury and upscale performance that has made Range. Rover such a lasting success over the past 40 years. "

Revolutionary design

The new Range Rover Evoque has turned into reality the concept of LRX, marking a bold development of Range Rover design, and offers customers a compact, premium and highly desirable SUV.

A revolutionary and original cross-coupé, capturing Evoke - almost to the millimeter - the magnificent design of the LRX concept. With its advanced lines and a sporty and dynamic profile, the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque creates a new segment of premium off-road coupe.

2011 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
Gerry McGovern, said Chief Land Rover: "The extremely positive worldwide for the LRX concept in 2008 made us determined to develop a production car that captured the spirit from the exciting concept, however, and tries to make one. practical and desirable production reality, was a huge challenge for our designers and engineers, but they embraced with impressive energy and passion. "

The classic signs of Range Rover design with a bold new interpretation

The exterior features interesting Evoque bold new interpretations of classic clues Range Rover design, including the clamshell hood signature, the floating roof and the solid 'wheel-at-each-corner stance.

Unlike the previous range Rover Evoque is a fairly dramatic increase in the dynamic beltline, muscular shoulder running the length of the car, and a distinctive taper to the floating roofline. A bold graphic design created by the exaggerated wedge window, highlight the line with black columns.

Pushing the wheels of the four corners helps give the car its fixed location, the wheel arches are wide but softly integrated into the body. The carefully sculpted corners dramatically reduce the car's visual overhangs front and rear.

The front design makes a powerful statement on the Range Rover graphic identity created by the bold horizontal grille perforated with two coasts and lighthouses.

The stylish body exudes a strong sense of high quality of its precise, tight shut lines, surprising details, such as air intake hood and side vents, and the gem-quality, thin front and rear lights LED lighting for their signature and tapering blade indicator clusters.

"The performance of the design will result in a strong emotional reaction. His unique style will attract a new generation of Range Rover customers who have never considered an SUV before, such as premium coupe buyers who want to create a bold new statement, "said McGovern.

Modern and premium sports interior

The interior architecture Evoke is strong, clean and quality of the materials of a traditional Range Rover, and applies them in a more contemporary and sporty.

As in most of the Range Rover, the centerpiece of the cabin is the intersection between the elements in bold horizontal solid and dash vertical lines powerful central console.

The designers were also inspired by the elegant forms of the LRX concept interior, capturing the dramatic slope of the center console and the clean lines and elegant instrument panel. The design retains the concept of storage space under the console substantial slope, open structure that reflects the themes of lightness and efficiency found nowhere else in the car.

The exquisite quality and workmanship of the materials is evidenced by the very modern, clean treatment of interior surfaces, including fabric treatment of ventilation holes and horizontal roller shutter in the center console.

Housed in a compact inner curve, the dashboard enhances the sport, premium feel of the interior. The brand has a twin expressive three-dimensional shape of grains illuminated thick needles, and stored in the circular dwellings sports shiny chrome rims.

An optional fixed glass panoramic roof enhances the feeling of space and freedom in the surprisingly spacious interior, flooding in natural light.

Gerry McGovern said: "The luxury, contemporary style to the cabin is the perfect off concept car with the best materials and craftsmanship and sleek and elegant, you say that it is a true range Rover interior, but with more. sporting flavor. "

Range Rover, the craftsmanship, materials and Range Rover

The Range Rover Evoque offer levels of quality and craftsmanship in every detail of the car. Particular attention is given to selecting only the best, top quality materials and the use of these materials with taste and care.

Perhaps the most obvious example of this is wrapped in a luxurious finish of the upper instrument panel. The high quality leather using models of Windsor - beautifully soft high quality hides that have been selected for their exceptional touch and appearance - perfectly hand finished with double stitching in August

The fascia mid-section is also wrapped in leather, which, with sumptuous leather upholstery on the door panels and seats, creates the atmosphere of ultimate luxury. A total of 10m2 of leather - equivalent to more than three full cache - is needed to complete each vehicle. Every aspect of sewing, even to the size and shape of the needle, is also specified by the Range Rover experts, to ensure a perfect finish every time.

Even in models in which the skin is not specified, the instrument panel is still wrapped in high-quality, structured with soft double needle stitching, and a wealth of experience in interior design.

In contrast to the bold leather and sumptuous soft-touch surfaces, said a strong visual authentic metal finish on the horizontal band of the fascia, they surround the fan control, and the striking curved elements on each side of center console . Cold to the touch and beautifully crafted, metal finish is a visual and tactile reminder of the quality of indoor quality.

Meticulous attention to detail in all facets of the construction of the Range Rover Evoque also be illustrated with the thousands of hours beyond the impasse over how all visible parts fit together, ensuring superior quality and consistency goal.

Passing LRX concept to reality

2011 Land Rover Evoque is completely faithful to the LRX concept, beautiful style, capturing the design of nearly a millimeter.

During the development process was to preserve the integrity of the LRX concept highest priority and led to the adoption of new technologies and technical intelligent solutions to maintain the aspect concept car.

The package provides the vehicle with a unique combination of success and cutting style capable off-road geometry and ground clearance. The interior offers excellent accommodation for passengers and luggage, while retaining the essential elements of the position of the Classic Range Rover control driving.

Gerry McGovern said. "The Range Rover Evoque really gives you the best of both worlds - concept car looks combined with comfort and convenience of its large cabin falsely deep, up to the trunk is a car that perfectly suits our lifestyles busy and active customers. "

Sitting slightly lower than the larger Range Rover, the driver accepts the position of the controls for racing, which offers a more sporty feel, while maintaining the important sense of control and command. The result is a more generous headroom than traditionally in many sports sedans, although the low coupe roofline.

Drivers who take their Range Rover off-road Evoke was relieved to know that, in addition to generous ground clearance, the car much better angle of the ramp, the angle of approach and departure angle of other high-end SUV .

PREMIUM DRIVING EXPERIENCE

The new Range Rover Evoque has been designed and developed to provide drivers with a finely judged balance of sporty driving dynamics, performance and sophisticated refinement reactive.

This polished driving experience is true to the values ​​of the Range Rover brand, but adds a more dynamic and sporty, which is consistent with the promise of exciting concept car Evoque in bold.

David Mitchell, chief engineer of the program, explains: "Market research shows that the younger target audience for this car would prefer a more sporty driving character, which has encouraged us to offer a dynamic driving sensation more fun and trendy without losing balance and. refinement, which is an important feature of the Range Rover brand. "

Engaging driving dynamics and sporty

Achieving the desired dynamic character in the Evoque requires a change in the DNA of the Range Rover. Dynamics driving the Range Rover Sport, which has a similar DNA to that of a luxury sports sedan, the Range Rover specialists established to provide a more agile driving dynamics and connected.

In particular, the aim was to increase steering precision and agility at low speeds, so that the car was more responsive and fun to drive one of the typical urban driving conditions.

Evoke is a lighter weight, more compact footprint and low center of gravity contributed to a more flexible was critical technical changes are needed to provide the necessary answers.

Range Rover engineers initially focused on optimizing the stiffness of the chassis and body type, followed by careful tuning of the suspension components and the electric power steering (EPAS) system.

From the fully independent suspension - Long travel coil sprung struts front and rear - the rear suspension geometry has been adopted revised to raise the roll center back.

The variable ratio speed-sensitive EPAS system was tuned to direct some straight, and accuracy, the linear nature. Improve the precision and feedback, the control rack is solidly mounted front subframe.

Despite these changes delivered greater agility, handling causes reactions that are flattering and predictable, without any nervous reaction.

Make Evoque balance and stability maintained, which is characterized by long-distance range rover suspension, the engineers developed the car, while maintaining a comfortable ride and connected to the Range Rover Sport, an excellent control of body movements, and roll down.

This fine-tuning of the suspension bushings and spring rates and damping have provided more sporty nature suggests, has not compromised comfort and refinement.

Adaptive dynamics

Range Rover Evoque customers have the ability to specify a state of the art new Adaptive Dynamics feature which uses advanced magnetic ride dampers ™ continuously variable.

With magnetic ride shock absorbers ™ - which is generally mounted on the high-performance sports cars - the Adaptive Dynamics system provides an optimum balance between confident handling and flexibility of controlled rolling.

MagneRide ™ dampers offer continuously variable damper settings between soft (comfort) and hard (sports) extremes, and operate using a special damping fluid that contains magnetic particles. When they have a magnetic field, the liquid becomes viscous, thus increasing the damping.

Compared with a conventional damper valves based on continuous variable, MagneRide ™ can change the damping parameters much faster and has a wider operation, offering a more dynamic stable and secure.

Dynamic adaptation of system monitors vehicle movements at least 1000 times / second, which responds to commands from the driver or the road almost immediately to give more control and minimize body roll, providing a balance, run flat. The system can even detect off-road conditions, and optimize damping accordingly.

Drivers can also choose a dynamic mode with the Terrain Response system, which changes the registry settings to provide an even tighter control of the body, with flatter handling and sharper responses.

All-Weather, All-characteristic surface

As a Range Rover Evoque offers real all-weather, all the surface feature that is characteristic of the brand. Common in big brothers, the new model offers tremendous potential for off-road, which highlight the company signing Terrain Response system.

The four-wheel drive system is an innovative full-time intelligent system which continuously varies the torque distribution front / rear using an electronically controlled Haldex center clutch to provide maximum grip and balance for the conditions driving current.

The Haldex coupling is specially calibrated to fit Evoque is agile and responsive dynamic character, and ensure that it provides a fun to drive at full speed.

For customers that do not require the legendary Range Rover off-road capabilities, a model of two-wheel drive is available that provides an even better fuel consumption. The system of two-wheel drive has been carefully optimized to provide the same agile handling and driving fun than driving all four wheels.

Responsive all-turbo powertrain line-up

The Land Rover Range Rover Evoke has a turbo engine line-up all with a selection of state of the art for petrol and diesel power. Both gasoline and diesel engines are very refined, torque and strong performance, with enough power in reserve.

These advanced engines are relaxed and friendly cruise at a speed, but are adjusted to give a pleasant note, sports sportier driving. The engines are combined with sophisticated and efficient six-speed transmissions - automatic petrol engine, manual or automatic and diesel.

240 hp 2.0-liter gasoline engine room Si4

The petrol models feature the state of the art nouveau reduction 240P 2.0-liter Si4 engine, which combines six-cylinder refinement and performance with fuel economy four-cylinder.

The latest powertrain technologies - such as high-performance turbocharged direct injection high-pressure direct fuel and dual variable valve timing - are combined to provide excellent machinability, which is very strong bottom-end performance and a very wide powerband of torque.

The system Si4 very efficient combustion can achieve significant reductions in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions: reducing the 2.0-liter engine to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 20 percent compared to larger conventional engines Fuel capacity with similar power.

The compact all-aluminum, four-cylinder engine is also significantly lighter than conventional engines of similar output. For example, consider the 2.0-liter Si4 240p unit about 40 kg less than the Land Rover 233PS 3.2-liter I6 engine.

Other key engine technologies include a sound generator Mahle a note rich, powerful motor for high acceleration, an exhaust manifold to produce a single sheet of metal (warming emissions faster and smaller), the design optimized low-friction with special treatments for piston rings and tappets, and a management system state of the art electronics.

Twin balance shafts and an optimized engine construction ensure all-alloy refinement than gently, sophisticated performance.

2.2-liter turbodiesel 190PS/150PS

Diesel models discussed are equipped with the latest 2.2-liter turbodiesel, available in 190p (SD4), 150 hp (TD4) and high-economy 150PS (ED4) derivatives, which provides an excellent balance between strong, high-torque performance, impressive refinement and excellent fuel economy.

2.2 turbo diesel range is extensively updated to provide significantly more energy, a very broad torque curve, further reducing noise and lower emissions of CO2. More than 60 percent of the parts are new or significantly changed.

The sophisticated engine is a source of strength for high-pressure common-rail injection with piezo injectors, variable nozzle turbine (VNT) turbocharger, a variable swirl system and upgraded engine management system to ensure optimum combustion.

Very low noise and smooth impressive is obtained by using technology as a double-walled cylinder block and two balancing shafts.

Innovations in the use of the latest version includes new low-noise injectors, water-cooled turbocharger to improve performance, reduce the friction of the piston optimized for efficiency, the new EGR system reduces particulate parts of the engine lighter, more Fast operation candle and measures improved NVH.

Cars with manual transmission is equipped with a stop-start function to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by an additional eight percent.

Associated with M66 gearbox manual six-speed version DS4 also holds exceptional fuel economy and CO2 emissions, with CO2 emissions of 149g/km.

For the ultimate in low carbon performance, customers can specify a manual two-wheel drive car with high-economy variant ED4 engine to provide a first level of sub 130g/km CO2.

Refined and harmonious sound quality

Range Rover engineers have applied meticulous attention to detail to ensure that the Evoke shows a refined sound quality and harmonious in all driving conditions.

Innovative technologies, including advanced computer simulations and optimize focus using state of the art analysis tools such as advanced acoustic cameras were used to identify and remove any unwanted sounds.

Advances turbo petrol and diesel engines, both naturally quiet, but a more careful optimization of engine installations has reduced powertrain noise for best-in-class levels. All sources of unwanted noise has been isolated or eliminated, resulting in a refined sound quality across the range.

Wind noise has been minimized by the analysis of computational fluid dynamics, and extensive testing in wind tunnels. The key areas such as the shape of the mirrors of a pillar and secondary, are optimized very early in the development process.

Rolling Special acoustic windshield, as used in the Range Rover, further reduces wind noise and also helps eliminate combustion noise at high frequency.

Evoque road noise is well managed through a rigid, lightweight alloy suspension components, carefully optimized for the bushes. These features work together with a very stiff suspension attachment points inside the basket and carefully sprayed insulation to minimize NVH.

All other operating noises in closing the car door sounds to sounds, such as switches and motors, have been analyzed and refined during the development process to create a harmonious sound quality and premium for all residents.

David Mitchell said: "It 'was essential that the Range Rover Evoque met with the same finesse the larger models, the line-up when the riders to try the new model, which recognize the characteristic Range Rover has a performance relaxed and effortless, and a quiet interior .. "

Sustainable yield

The all-new Range Rover Evoque sends a powerful message that the company is serious about sustainability, and committed to providing products that are relevant and highly desirable.

Because smaller, lighter and more efficient new Range Rover Evoque addresses the growing consumer demand for 'environmentally friendly vehicle.

While the Evoke offers premium levels of luxury and performance that customers expect from a new Range Rover, but also demonstrates the kind of efficiency and responsible for the design, making it one of the most durable cars in its class.

David Mitchell. "The powers Green Range Rover Evoque has a comprehensive approach to reducing the environmental impact, not just when using clients, but throughout the life cycle of the car the whole life approach we can consider the best ways to minimize the total carbon footprint, taking into account the recycling of development, manufacturing and end of life, so that we can decisions smarter and more sustainable "

The smallest Range Rover ever

The first step in creating a more sustainable Range Rover is made smaller. Like the LRX concept, the Range Rover Evoque is the smallest ever Range Rover, pack the same level of luxury and technology, but in cellophane in a more compact size and more efficient.

Despite his imposing presence on the road at 4350 mm long, 430 mm Evoque is a massive shorter than the Range Rover Sport, and its dramatic coupe roofline, sits less than 180 mm beyond. Efficiency Evoque footprint can be demonstrated through a comparison with any typical midsize sedan.

A small vehicle is a more durable and compact size of the Land Rover Range Rover Evoque has helped engineers to reduce weight, improve aerodynamic performance and reduce the amount of materials needed to produce it.

The most efficient architecture also creates the opportunity to benefit from light, high efficiency reduces the turbocharged four-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines, which not only leads to superior performance, but also for fuel consumption and CO2 emissions .

Note that the compact Evoque was not achieved at the expense of the traditional virtues of the Range Rover. The car retains the legs and generous interior headroom, safe convenient geometry, off-road capability and higher ground clearance.

Advanced lightweight materials

Weight saving was the primary objective of the development of the Range Rover Evoque, and engineers have applied a series of advanced lightweight materials to make this the lightest Range Rover ever with weights starting at just 1,600 kg.

Reduce the weight creates a virtuous circle, as a lower weight in one area of ​​the car, it is possible to introduce lighter components in another, and so on. Since the fall of the total weight, improves performance and fuel consumption and CO2 emissions can be reduced significantly.

Small weight savings have been achieved by smart engineering decisions in all areas of the car, ranging from good acoustic breeze rolling alloy wheels and lightweight, the seats of lightweight structures and materials optimized laser welding spray isolation.

2011 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque
Petrol cars to benefit from the use of a completely new light, scaled 240 hp 2.0-liter Si4 engine, which weighs about 40 kg less than the I6 engine Land Rover similar power.

For the ultimate in weight savings, the two-wheel training ground Rover Range Rover Evoque 75 kg lighter than the four-wheel drive version, and allows for superior fuel economy and CO2 emissions for customers who do not require four-wheel all-terrain capability.

Low fuel consumption propulsion systems

The essence of the art technology diesel engine appears in the Range Rover Evoque has been fully optimized using the latest engine technology, exceptional fuel economy and minimize emissions of CO2.

The new lightweight, downsized 2.0-liter Si4 gasoline engine uses the latest technology high pressure direct injection, low inertia turbocharger and dual independent variable valve timing, creating a highly efficient combustion system.

Compared to traditional engines of larger capacity in the power itself, the new engine Si4 can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 20 percent.

Diesel customers TD4 turbodiesel the past has been fully updated to achieve reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, 60 percent of the components are new or substantially modified.

The TD4 new features to high-pressure fuel injection with common rail piezo injectors, a variable geometry turbocharger, a variable swirl system and an enhanced engine management system for optimum combustion efficiency.

Ed4 Economics 150 hp version is fully calibrate the fuel injection system to reduce the flow of fuel to improve fuel efficiency.

In cars with manual transmission diesel, the Range Rover Evoque becomes first to offer a stop-start function, which reduces fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by eight percent.

Automatic models take advantage of the latest F-21 box AW six-speed, which has been completely revised to improve its operational efficiency, including the optimization of speed, advanced control idle, and the adoption of the viscosity of the fluid transmission low.

Elimination of inefficiencies

Range Rover engineers have rigorously eliminated parasitic losses from all areas of the Evoke to ensure that the car offers the consumer the lowest possible.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

2012 Land Rover Range Rover Evoque Pure Plus Coupe Specs And Features


Pricing Information
MSRP: $44,145
Invoice: $41,243
Technical Specs
Engine
Standard Engine: 2.0L I4
Standard Transmission: 6 Speed Automatic
Cylinders: 4
Horsepower @RPM: 240@NL
Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy: Not Listed
Combined Fuel Economy: Not Listed
EPA Class: Four Wheel Drive SUV
Number of Valves: 16
Torque @RPM: N/A
Fuel Type System: Gas Engine / Electronic Fuel Injected
Turbo (Yes/No): Yes
Overdrive Transmission: Yes
Battery Output: N/A
Compression: 10.0:1
Displacement: 1999/122
Bore X Stroke: 3.45×3.27
Cruising Range: N/A
Final Drive Gear Ratio Opt: N/A
Power to Weight Ratio: 15.2
Final Drive Ratio: Yes
Valves Configuration: Not Listed
Supercharged: No
Electric HorsePower RPM: N/A
Electric Torque Feet Per Pound: N/A
Electric Torque RPM: N/A
Electric HorsePower BHP: N/A

Standard Features
Anti-Theft & Locks
Power Tailgate Lock/Unlock
Vehicle Anti-Theft Via Alarm, Engine Immobilizer and Exterior Monitoring
Power Door Locks Operated Via Remote, Card Key and Internal Switch With Automatic Locking
Braking & Traction
Automatic Locking Hubs
Hill Start Control
Electronic Brake Assistance
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
Front Power Ventilated Disc and Rear Power Solid Disc Brakes
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) Vehicle Stability Control System
Terrain Response(R) Full-Time 4-Wheel Drive
Automatic Release Parking Brake
Hill Descent Control
Corner Brake Control
Traction Control
Doors
Power Liftgate
Electrical
Audio Pre-Wiring
Battery
Drive-By-Wire Control For Shifting and Throttle
Engines & Emissions
Turbocharger With Intercooler
Turbocharged 2.0-Liter, I4, VVT 16-Valve, SEFI Engine; Front/Transverse Mounted With Horsepower Of 240, Torque Of 250, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Head
Roadside Assistance Warranty For 50000-Miles, 48-Months
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
Subwoofer
Front and Rear Auxiliary Audio/Visual Input Jacks
2 USB Ports
Meridian AM/FM Radio With 380-Watts and 11 Speakers Total; CD Player; MP3 Player; Sirius(R) Satellite Radio
Wireless Communication Access For Bluetooth(R) Enabled Devices With Bluetooth(R) Streaming Audio
Exterior Lighting
Perimeter Lighting Located On Exterior Mirrors
Automatic Headlights With Automatic On/Off
Front and Rear Foglights
Headlight Washers
Halogen Headlights
Variable Intensity Brake Lights
Exterior, Design, Paint & Finish
Front Air Dam
Rear Spoiler
Dark Atlas Two Bar Grille
Front and Rear Body Color Bumpers
Dark Atlas Air Intakes
Metallic Paint (If Selected)
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Automatic Climate Control
Rear HVAC Ducts
Separate Driver/Front Passenger Climate Controls
Instrumentation
Trip Computer
Cruise Control
3-Memory Adjustments For Driver Side Include Exterior Mirrors and Seat
Voice Activated Controls For Audio and Bluetooth(R) Wireless Enabled Devices
Steering Wheel Mounted Control For Audio, Cruise Control, Trip Computer, Wireless Enabled Devices and Transmission
Tachometer
Engine Start/Stop Button
Tire Pressure Monitor
Interior Lighting
Illuminated Entry
Interior Load Area Light
Delayed Courtesy Light
Interior, Design, Decor & Floor Covering
Rear Carpeted Floor Mats
Front Carpeted Floor Mats
Leather Steering Wheel
Remote Controls & Remote Releases
Multi-Function Remote Operates Anti-Theft, Door Lock/Unlock and Liftgate
HomeLink(R) Universal Garage Door Opener
Remote Tailgate Release
Card Key
Keyless Entry Operated Via Card Key
Safety
Seat Mounted Front Side Airbags
Park Distance Control (PDC) Front and Rear Electronic Parking Aid With Camera and Ultrasonic Sensors
Crumple Zones
Passenger Airbag
Front and Rear 3-Point Seatbelts
Roll Stability Control(RSC) Rollover Sensor
Side Guard Door Beams
L A T C H
Rear 3-Point Center Seatbelt
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor
Front and Rear Side Head Curtain Airbags
Seats
Driver Power Seat Adjusts 6 Ways Total
Driver Power Lumbar Support
Front Passenger Power Seat Adjusts 4 Ways Total
Leather Seats
Rear Bench Seat With Manually Adjustable Headrests and Fold-Down Center Armrest
Front Dual Reclining Bucket Seats With Adjustable Seat Height, 3-Position Driver Power Memory and Adjustable Headrests
Steering
Telescopic Steering Column
Electric Power Rack and Pinion Variable Assisted Steering
Tilt Steering Column
Storage
Cargo Area Cover
Glovebox
Front Covered Lower Console Storage Located On Floor
Sunroof/Moonroof & Removable/Convertible Top
Front Panoramic Fixed Glass Roof
Suspension
Independent MacPherson Strut Front Suspension With Springs and Shock Absorbers
Rear Stabilizer Bar
Front Stabilizer Bar
Independent Multi-Link Rear Suspension With Springs and Shock Absorbers
Transmission
6-Speed Electronically Controlled Manually Interactive Automatic Transmission With Overdrive
Manually Interactive Automatic Transmission
Wheels & Tires
Compact Spare Tire
SBRP235/55R19 All-Season Tires
Alloy Wheels, 19-In.
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
Front Dual Sunvisors
Rear Window Intermittent Wiper/Washer
Power Windows With Driver and Passenger One-Touch Up and One-Touch Down
Electrochromic Interior Rearview Mirror
Rain Sensing Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
Dual Body Color Folding Power Adjustable Heated Exterior Rearview Mirrors With Driver Side 2-Position Memory
Rear Window Defroster
Rear Privacy Glass
Front Dual Illuminated Vanity Mirrors
Power Sunshade Located On Panoramic Roof

Monday, September 19, 2011

Rumors: Jaguar-Land Rover to open new Engine Plant in UK


When Tata Motors acquired Jaguar and Land Rover from Ford in 2008, it had to buy powertrains for the models that were already in production by the British group's former owner.

Now, as part for their expansion plan, Tata Motors is considering the opening of a new engine plant, according to British newspaper Sunday Telegraph. If the report is indeed accurate (the company wasn’t available for comment) it will be built in Wholverhampton in central England and employ around 2,000 workers.

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Wednesday, September 14, 2011

2011 Frankfurt: Land Rover DC100, DC100 Sport Concept hint at future of Defender



The DC100 and DC100 Sport
“The entire Land Rover team is excited about the opportunity, and the responsibility, of creating the replacement for the iconic Land Rover Defender. Loved the world over for its simple, honest and distinctive design, we are determined that the new Defender will be true to its heritage while meeting the requirements of a changing global market. We plan to engage with existing and potential customers to help us finalize the details of the new vehicle. One thing’s for sure, it’s going to be an exciting journey, and we can’t wait to get going.”
- John Edwards, Global Brand Director, Land Rover
For over 60 years, Land Rover has been designing and building 4x4s that define capability, versatility and usability. Like no other vehicle, the Defender inspires affection and loyalty the world over. It is an eminently adaptable vehicle, serving people under all conditions whether they are explorers, ecologists, UN aid workers or Red Cross medics.
From just two principal platforms, the Defender has been put to every task and reconfigured in every way, from fire engines to tracked exploration vehicles. The only limit to the abilities of a Defender is the imagination of its owner. An estimated three-quarters of the nearly two million Defender models built are still in use.
The next chapter in the Defender story will unfold at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. The two DC100 concepts unveiled there will build on the essential elements of Defender and allow Land Rover to discuss and inspire dreams of a future Defender.
At-A-Glance
• Two new concepts from Land Rover investigate the future design possibilities of the iconic Defender.
• Three-across front seat is inspired by early Land Rover vehicles.
• Cutting-edge sustainable, hi-tech materials taken from luxury yachts, private jets and even spacecraft.
• The concepts capture the flexibility, adaptability and configurability that have always been key attributes of Land Rover and continue in today’s Defender.
o DC100 demonstrates the future of Land Rover capability and versatility.
o DC100 Sport is an active expression of freedom and adventure.
• The Terrain-i scanning device warns the driver of obstacles when off-roading and can suggest alternative routes.
• “Wade Aid” uses sonar technology to assess water depth and advise the driver of optimum speed for water fording.
• Intelligent next-generation Land Rover Terrain Response® system automatically optimizes the vehicle for any surface or terrain.
• Driver-activated spiked tire system can be deployed at the touch of a button.
• Future paint technologies will allow for self-cleaning and healing paint and bodywork.
• Both concepts are based on the same lightweight, mixed-alloy platform.
• Four-wheel drive with a transfer case.
• Eight-speed automatic transmission
• Intelligent Engine Start/Stop technology
• Driveline Disconnect physically decouples the rear axle to save fuel when four-wheel drive is not required.
• 2.0-liter, four-cylinder gasoline and diesel engines with hybrid and plug-in capabilities.
• Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Adventure key is a waterproof, lightweight alternative to the control fob.
• Always-on connectivity and telematics allow for vehicle-to-smartphone, vehicle-to-vehicle and vehicle-to-base communication.
• Built-in inductive charging stations throughout the concepts.
• Land Rover confirms its global intention to launch a new Defender in 2015, with no current decision on whether or not the next generation Defender will come to the North American markets.


Introduction
Two modern interpretations of the iconic Land Rover will make their debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show. Both concepts capture the adventurous, daring, and indomitable spirit of Land Rover. This spirit came to fruition in 1948 with the launch of the Land Rover Series 1, which swiftly earned a global reputation for capability and created the legend surrounding the Land Rover name.
Replacing an automotive icon is a tremendous challenge. These two concepts explore design possibilities that take the honest character and timeless simplicity of the Defender into the 21st Century.
Design
As the names of the DC100 and DC100 Sport concepts suggest, their inspiration stems from iconic Land Rover models, and are intended to generate discussion about the future of one of the most recognized automotive designs in the world.
The shape and stance of the DC100 concept captures the inherent simplicity and confidence of the original Land Rover. The DC100 design undeniably demonstrates that it has the capability to embark on journeys to places few other vehicles dare tread.
The DC100 Sport captures the adventurous, into-the-wild ethos typified by the early Defender models. With canvas roofs and fold-down windshields, these vehicles allowed a total connection with the exciting landscapes they traversed. Reinterpreted for a new generation of adventurers, DC100 Sport features a streamlined, cut-down windshield and side windows
Interior
Both concepts feature three across front seating for increased versatility. The middle seat lifts to reveal a secure stowage area, while the outboard passenger seat can be folded away to increase carrying capacity.
Both interiors feature rugged, durable and sustainable modern materials that offer comfort levels undreamt of by early Land Rover owners. Those chosen for the DC100 are the latest in high-tech, tough, fabrics that will survive a lifetime of the roughest treatment. In the DC100 Sport, the materials are more luxurious, featuring leather with a subtle Tribal Tech pattern, referencing a legacy of exploration.


Technology
The concepts are based on an advanced mixed-alloy platform, and represent the flexibility of design and use inherent in this very capable platform. An eight-speed transmission and a transfer case provide a wide spread of high and low ratios for on and off-road driving.
Also showcased is the next generation of Land Rover all-terrain technology. Building on the acclaimed Terrain Response® system, these systems work seamlessly together to reduce the workload on the driver by identifying potential hazards and advising safer routes to avoid them. An advanced telematics program unites the systems and allows vehicle to smartphone communication.
Design
“These could not be designs from any other company. Defender became a global icon because of the integrity of both its design and engineering. In creating these concepts, we took the functional design cues from the past and reinterpreted them for the 21st century. These studies represent our thoughts on how we will forge an entirely new generation of Defender models which will prove that design can work in harmony with function.”
- Gerry McGovern, Design Director, Land Rover
Land Rover has a design integrity that stretches back more than 60 years. Reinventing and reinvigorating that design ethos is a challenge that has been met – in two very different ways. Each concept represents different points on the Land Rover spectrum.
Simplicity and Strength
The bodywork reflects the Land Rover practice of avoiding extraneous detailing by following the principle of form derived from function, leading to a purposeful simplicity of surface. The sharply defined shoulder line and near vertical panels of the concepts places all four corners within sight of the driver, to create a confidence-inspiring Command Driving position that is a Land Rover hallmark.
Compact dimensions, short overhangs, and 22-inch alloy wheels lend both all-terrain concepts a fittingly purposeful, foursquare stance. Further detailing – such as the triangular vent in the front fenders, hood edges set into the shoulder line, and a prominent handle set into the trailing edge of the doors – also reference Land Rover tradition.
Authentic Design
Few vehicles in this world inspire feelings of loyalty and affection as a Land Rover Defender. Crucial to that appeal is the front-end design. The DC100 Sport and DC100 represent the latest evolution of the Defender ‘face’ that has retained its timeless appeal for 60 years.
The key elements were a sense of openness and honesty. As a vehicle used in the most extreme conditions, a Land Rover must also exude rugged dependability. This is seen to greatest effect in DC100 with its signature twin round headlamps and purposeful grille. DC100 Sport represents a more assertive, performance-oriented interpretation with a steeply raked front end.
DC100
The radically different design treatments demonstrate the modularity and flexibility of the platform. The shape of DC100 is instantly recognizable. Like the original Land Rover and the Defender that followed it, it looks equally at home alongside an English village green as traversing an Icelandic lava field.
As a dependable all-terrain workhorse, DC100 firmly emphasizes the practical side of Land Rover. An upright windscreen provides excellent visibility on and off-road while an interchangeable rear cover allows for either maximum cargo capacity or transporting additional passengers. A winch, which is capable of supporting the weight of the vehicle, is neatly integrated into the front grille. Towing eyes have been built into each corner.
The roof is equipped with solar panels to supplement power for on-board systems, reducing the load on the engine and lowering emissions. The exterior is painted in soft metallic silver specifically intended to reflect the sun’s rays, keeping the interior cool in hot climates and reducing the demands on the climate-control system. Land Rover is also researching future paint technologies that would create both self-cleaning and self-healing bodywork.
DC100 Sport
With DC100 Sport, Land Rover has created a concept that occupies its own territory. It takes its cue from the early canvas-roofed Defender with a fold-down windshield that typifies the Land Rover spirit of adventure and exploration.
Reimagined as a performance concept for the 21st century, it features a wraparound aero screen and cut-down side windows for exhilarating open-air motoring. Flowing back from the seats is a twin-humped fastback roofline, which encloses a generous load bed that includes fittings designed to secure sports equipment and adventure gear.
The DC100 Sport is finished with a metallic amber paint that echoes the vibrant ochre hues found in Africa.
Interior
Functionality and usability are two key characteristics of Land Rover interiors – the position and logic of every control should be obvious the moment the driver enters. The form and function of the concepts are visually integrated in the interior layout. The door structure flows into the cabin and flows into an elegant beam running the width of the dash. The concepts recreate the three-across seating layout seen in the Defender.
Three Across Seating
This seating arrangement extends its versatility and creates a social setting within the vehicle. The passenger seat can be folded out of the way to increase carrying capacity. The middle seat conceals a large secure storage area. In front of the middle seat is a machined aluminum tray that contains induction charging technology to power electronic devices.
This innovative layout is particularly space-efficient, allowing for integrated storage areas both above and below the central beam, and for the gearlever to be mounted on the center console. This reduces the time the driver’s hand is away from the wheel while changing gears, increasing control during off-road or high-speed driving.
Multifunctional Removable Touch screen
Like early Land Rover models, the DC100 concepts have a centrally positioned instrument cluster mounted above the gearlever. Combining the informatics functions of an instrument panel with an intuitive touch screen interface, the unit is backed by powerful telematics technology that co-ordinates the groundbreaking technologies to be found in these concepts.
All of the concepts’ functions can be controlled via this interface, using a combination of swipe and press gestures on the touch screen. The steering wheel includes four shortcut keys that reconfigure the touch screen to control functions such as navigation, audio and climate.
The control unit is removable from the dashboard to extend its functionality. Finished in shock and water-resistant silicon and equipped with its own power source, camera, and satellite connectivity, this allows it to be used as a portable navigation tool with an internal hard drive that can record waypoints, HD video footage and stills images.
Sustainable Materials
The cabins of both concepts are finished with materials possessing rugged and durable qualities. All these have been chosen for their sustainability both in terms of composition and in terms of manufacture. For example, the seat foam is derived from castor oil, and semi-structural panels and sound insulating boards are made from flax and natural polymers.
Premium Performance
Taking its cue from technical sportswear, DC100 uses the latest generation of performance materials to create an interior of premium quality that is adaptable and hardwearing. The beam running the width of the cabin, door panels and seat bolsters are trimmed in Obsidian Grey and Carbon Black Ultrafabrics®, a technical cloth found on designer furniture and super yachts. Ultrafabrics® is not only antimicrobial, water-repellent, breathable and resistant to solar aging, it is also PVC-free, low in volatile organic compounds and lightweight.
Complementing this is SuperFabric®, an almost indestructible textile with a premium feel. Normally found in protective clothing for extreme environments – including spacesuits – DC100 uses it on the seat cushions and to line the footwells and rear load space.
Aluminum is also used extensively in the vehicles. Trim material – such as the drains in the fully washable rear load bed – are made of recycled metal.
Traditional ToughnessDC100 Sport achieves the same singularity of purpose with a mixture of modern and traditional materials. The seats are trimmed in the original protective material; leather, with a lightweight, breathable mesh insert in a bold “Tribal Tech” pattern. The leather is sourced from Bridge of Weir, a Scottish company with impeccable environmental credentials. The hide is covered with a 3D-textured mesh that alternately reveals and hides the Tribal Tech pattern.
The Tribal Tech pattern is repeated on the floor of DC100 Sport where floor mats are made of Ombrae™, a sculptural medium used in art installations and modern architecture. This dynamic 3D material changes its appearance through the use of light and shadow, depending on the viewing angle. The same design is also echoed in the hand-patterned Pirelli® tires.
Adaptable Interior
The concepts’ outward modularity is repeated in the interior where the door canisters can be configured with options ranging from portable barbecue sets to field first-aid kits.
The rear compartment features fully configurable load spaces. Down the center of each is an aluminum inductive power strip, which powers a removable compartment that can be chilled or heated– perfect for picnics on the beach or hot drinks on the slopes.
The inductive power strip can be used to charge a range of power tools on the move, with supplementary equipment carried in flanking containers. A further charging area to one side is used for charging a portable speaker system, from audio specialists Meridian, that wirelessly streams music from the vehicle to the speaker This feature can be also be used to charge communications equipment or laptops.
Technology and Capability
These two concepts showcase the next generation of technologies that will extend Land Rover’s reputation for legendary all-terrain prowess and 365 day-a-year usability.
21st Century Capabilities
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.
DC100 uses an air suspension system that allows ride height to be altered by up to 12.6 inches for extreme approach and departure angles, axle articulation and ground clearance. The performance suspension in the DC100 Sport uses the third-generation MagneRide™ adjustable suspension for sporting on-road handling with all-terrain capability.
Terrain Response®
New off-road technologies will extend the capabilities of the Land Rover Terrain Response® system. These new technologies allow the system to automatically optimize the vehicle for any environment without driver selection. This system analyzes data from sensors that assess suspension travel, steering angle, wheel slip and braking and acceleration inputs. The vehicle will react continuously and unobtrusively by altering spring, damper, gearing and power delivery parameters.
The Terrain Response® on the DC100 concepts also features High-Definition cameras mounted on the front to analyze the ground ahead. This is then compared to images stored within a predictive neural network and allows the system to determine visually, for example, the difference between sand, grass, mud, gravel, snow and asphalt. The system will use this data to alter the off-road performance parameters.
Intelligent Terrain Mapping
Acting as an early-warning system is the state-of-the-art Terrain-i mapper that creates a virtual 3D visualization of the ground ahead, displayed on the central touch screen. Similar to systems used by fighter pilots, Terrain-i uses a headlamp-mounted scanner that runs complex algorithms to assess the route ahead and warn the driver of obstacles potentially too large to be safely negotiated.
Terrain-i will suggest alternatives, displaying a safer route on the screen. Cameras mounted on each corner also give the driver a 360-degree field of vision.
Terrain-i also plays a vital support role in crowded urban environments where the scanner system can identify pedestrians and obstacles. This can initially warn the driver and then attempt to stop the vehicle if action is not taken.
Wade Aid
Land Rover has developed a sonar-based system for assessing water depth that allows the driver to make informed decisions as to whether to proceed into flooded areas.
The system utilizes sensors mounted in the bumpers and side mirrors. These are able to measure depth and by working in conjunction with inclinometers recognize whether the level is increasing or decreasing. This information is displayed on the central touch screen.
The system will also automatically optimize the concept for water crossing by raising the ride height, closing body vents, selecting a lower gear to maintain engine revs and advising on the optimum speed for the depth of water, allowing a maximum wading depth of 29.5 inches.
Spiked Tires
Further allowing the concepts to adjust to changing conditions is a driver-deployable spiked tire system. This is operated by an electro-mechanical system mounted within the tire; activation of the technology permits air to inflate a secondary air chamber, filling pods moulded into the tread of the tire and which contain the spikes. The spikes rise just above the tread surface and fix into place for driving on packed snow and ice. When conditions have eased, the spikes can be retracted, obviating the need to carry two sets of tires or snow chains.
Telematics
Underpinning these systems is a telematics program that seamlessly integrates many vehicle functions and presents information to the driver in the clearest, most straightforward manner. The telematics systems allow communication between the vehicle and a smartphone or laptop, allowing the owner to check everything from the tire pressure to the cabin temperature and operate the climate control remotely.
In addition, the telematics system can store data from every one of the vehicle’s journeys and download them for comparison. For example, information from the Wade Aid system could chart changes in water depth, or data from the traction control could be used to assess the rate of terrain erosion.
The system also has full on-the-move connectivity via 3G and satellite and can deliver not just traffic alerts but also weather warnings for remoter areas.
Adventure Key
Land Rover prides itself on offering solutions to everyday as well as extraordinary situations. Having a key to carry can hamper athletic activities. Using RFID technology, the key can be embedded into impact or water resistant objects such as watches and wristbands. These allow the main key fob to be left in a slot in the glove box, which deactivates it and transfers its security functions to the rugged item containing the RFID chip. Once the vehicle is secured, only that specific RFID smart tag will allow access.
Future developments of the system will allow each family member their own smart tag, which would save their personal audio, climate, communication, and seating settings. This would also allow parents to restrict vehicle power and speed when their children use it. Third-generation smart tags could also include biometric data that could use facial recognition systems to increase security.
Park Assist
A Park Assist system, can parallel park the vehicles with minimal inputs from the driver. Sensors scan the side of the road to select a suitably sized space. If the driver confirms the selection, the DC100 Sport can then reverse into the space, performing all the steering functions automatically while the driver retains control over the brakes and accelerator.
Drivetrain
Land Rover is actively researching the next generation of powertrains appropriate to the extreme uses and environmental challenges to which its vehicles are put. In association with research centers, suppliers, and universities, the company is looking at a wide range of options to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
Intelligent Engine Start/Stop
The two concepts are fitted with an eight-speed ZF® automatic transmission with Intelligent Start/Stop. Designed with future hybridization in mind, the gearbox utilizes a Twin Solenoid Starter system that offers considerable benefits over more conventional Start/Stop technologies such as the ability to restart the engine during its shutdown phase. The addition of a transfer case offers a wide spread of ratios, while steering wheel-mounted gear selection paddles afford manual gear control both on and off-road.
Powerful and Efficient Powertrains
Both concepts are powered by 2.0-liter four-cylinder engines. The go-anywhere DC100 is diesel-powered for maximum mud-bogging torque while the more performance-oriented DC100 Sport is gasoline-powered for a sportier drive. Both engines are capable of being configured as parallel or plug-in hybrids.
Torque Vectoring
A new electronic torque vectoring system maximizes the stability, traction and handling on any surface. As opposed to purely mechanical differentials, electronic torque vectoring can channel specific amounts of power to each individual wheel. For on-road driving, this allows a sportier and safer drive, with the torque vectoring acting to enhance vehicle performance and stability. During off-road driving, torque vectoring confers even greater benefits, being able to infinitely and instantaneously send torque to whichever combination of the four wheels has the most grip.
Driveline DisconnectDriveline Disconnect can reduce frictional losses by disconnecting the rear axle unless conditions dictate that four-wheel drive is required. Unlike conventional switchable four-wheel drive, which reroutes engine power electronically, the Land Rover system physically decouples the rear propshaft from the center differential for greater efficiency benefits. The system can swiftly recouple and send drive to the rear wheels when it detects a loss of traction.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (FOR US MEDIA)
Land Rover DC100 and DC100 Sport Concepts
DC100 DC100 Sport
DIMENSIONS
Length (in) 176.1 162.8
Width (in) 77.4 77.4
Height (in) 72.2 61.4
Wheelbase (in) 100.3 100.3
Approach angle (degrees) 29.3 32.6
Departure angle (degrees) 38 38
Wheels/Tires 22×9.5J Wheels with 285/45R22 Tires
Seats Six Three
ENGINE 2.0-liter four-cylinder diesel with hybrid compatibility
TRANSMISSION Eight-speed automatic with Intelligent Stop/Start & transfer case
DRIVETRAIN Intelligent four-wheel drive with torque vectoring and Driveline Disconnect
TERRAIN RESPONSE® Automatic vehicle optimization using high-definition cameras and predictive neural network

TERRAIN-I 3D terrain scanning early warning system
WADE AID Sonar and inclinometer based warning system
SECURITY Radio Field Identification tag