New Range Rover Hits The Big Time

Unmistakeable from that iconic silhouette, the new Range Rover attempts to give the 40-year-old shape a modern refresh, which means Evoque-esque narrower headlights and ugly gills on the doors. I guess they help it breath underwater during a particularly bold off-road excursion?

Range Rover is keen to shout about its new Terrain Response 2 Auto system, which makes this the most assured mudslinger yet. Some clever computers analyse the driving conditions and automatically adjusts the car’s settings. Unfortunate then, that the most excitement this technology will see is a speed bump in Knightsbridge.

As well as the new terrain tech, owners will have a choice of engines to help tackle that tarmac tor. TDV6 and SDV8 diesel engines provide a more economical school run, while a supercharged V8 petrol sounds more like your typical Car Throttler’s choice. Thanks to a much lighter all-aluminium monocoque body the new Rangie is much more fun in the corners, but should that hole in the sky be something that concerns you you’ll be pleased to hear a 420kg weight saving means fuel economy and CO2 emissions are much improved too.

Inside and its more of what you expect from a luxury 4x4, with swathes of an expensive cow’s backside. Range Rover provides occupants with a ‘sensation of serene isolation’ thanks to extra thick glass and other sound deadening features, but you can also option a Meridian surround sound system to kill the serenity with some sexy beats. Jack Wilshere, we’re looking at you...

Get your orders in from September, and you might get your £71,295 it early 2013. Blue Square Premier need not apply.