The company I"m talking...
The company I"m talking about is back-from-the-dead Nissan. It already has a well established six-model off-road range, which includes the best-in-class X-Trail, giant Pathfinder and Patrol, ageing and very ordinary Terrano II, luxuriously agile Murano, and, as of this month, the new Navara pick-up. That means the Japanese firm currently boasts nearly as many products as Land Rover (Freelander, Defender, Discovery, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport) and Jeep (Wrangler, Cherokee, Grand Cherokee) combined.
It"s a hat-trick for...
It"s a hat-trick for Land Rover ò€“ as the 4x4 maker has revised three of its biggest sellers!
Fresh versions of the Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Discovery made their world debuts at the New York Motor Show this week ò€“ and they all benefit from more luxurious cabins and new engines.
Confirming its place at the top of the pile is the Range Rover. A remoulded bumper, repositioned foglamps and more compact grille give the front a cleaner, more contemporary look, while light clusters front and rear are now lit up with jewel-like LEDs.
Power comes from supercharged versions of Jaguar Land Roverò€™s all-new 5.0-litre V8 powerplant, delivering an incredible 503bhp. Diesel fans can still order the 268bhp TDV8.
Inside, luxury-grade leather can be specified on the pillars and headlining for an extra Ò£2,500 ò€“ which leaves every inch of the cabin covered in hide. An all-new 12-inch TFT screen replaces the traditional analogue dials, so the speedo and odometer are displayed in hi-res graphics instead.
The real headline grabber in the Range Rover, though, is the worldò€™s first dual-view screen. Derived from 3D TV, it allows the driver to view satellite navigation directions from one angle, while the front seat passenger watches a film on the same display.
For the Range Rover Sport, the firm focused on improving the driving experience. New Bilstein adaptive dampers are fitted, as is speed-sensitive steering. Plus, the Terrain Response system has been tweaked to include a Dynamic mode, giving quicker gearshifts.
Engine choices include the same naturally aspirated and supercharged V8s, as well as the V6 twin-turbo diesel from the Jaguar XF S. A more simple twin-bar hexagonal grille and new LED lights set the Range Rover Sport apart on the outside, while touchscreens give the cabin a less cluttered layout.
The Discovery gets a matching hexagonal grille, body-coloured arches and optional 20-inch alloys, plus better materials and a more minimalist design inside. Sales of the new models are set to start later this year