The All New 2015 Range Rover & Range Rover Sport

 

The 2015 Range Rover and Range Rover Sport are the only full size SUV’s on the market that has an all-aluminum-made car body. This is not only state-of-the-art in the SUV sector, but also a very advanced technology in the civilian passenger car industry.

For the 2015 model year, Land Rover has made some enhancements to its diesel engine variants, and also introduced some really awesome electronic features to the whole product line.

Please note that Land Rover does not sell any diesel versions of the 2015 Range Rover or Range Rover Sport in the US market, so US customers will not see the updated diesel V6 mentioned below.

Changes Made To the Diesel Variants

– TDV6: twin-turbochargers are replaced by one single turbocharger; output remains the same at 258hp and 442lb-ft of torque; the “new” engine drinks 8.5% less fuel in the Range Rover, 5.7% for the Range Rover Sport.

– SDV6: it is still the same 3.0L twin-turbo diesel V6, but, get this, the output is raised to 306hp and 516 lb-ft of torque!

Although Land Rover will never say this, we all know the change in the TDV6 is in FACT a “downgrade” from the 2014 model (you can sense this from the fact that the high trim SDV6 is keeping the twin turbochargers). But anyway, the TDV6 is probably aiming at consumers who are concerned about fuel efficiency, so both parties should be really excited now.

 

New Electronic Gadget Sneak Peak

1. A new head-up-display (HUD) system which can display various vehicle information and navigation instructions;

2. The All-Terrain Progress Control (ATPC) system. Briefly speaking, this is something like semi-automatic off-road driving. You just need to set the desired speed, then the ATPC will work fully automatically for you. How awesome is that? The only thing you need to do is control the steering wheel!

Pretty cool features right? But I am wondering what percent of the Range Rover owners will actually take their luxury SUV for an off-road trek? Probably not many considering the price tag.

Do you think Land Rover should sell diesel versions of the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport in the US? Are we missing out?

 

Please see the press release for more details, after the gallery below.

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Land Rover has announced a comprehensive series of updates for the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport, further enhancing the world’s best luxury and premium sporting SUVs.  The revisions include Land Rover’s innovative All-Terrain Progress Control system, a world-first technology which complements and further improves the Range Rover’s already class-leading off-road capability. Significant gains in both performance and efficiency are achieved through enhanced six-cylinder petrol and diesel engines.  For added convenience, Head-Up Display (HUD) projects key driving information onto a small area of the windscreen, while two eye-catching new paint colours update the exterior colour palette.

‘Range Rover and Range Rover Sport offer an unrivalled combination of performance, efficiency, design leadership and off-road capability,’ says
Phil Popham, Group Marketing Director, Jaguar Land Rover.

‘Our latest updates capitalise on these strengths, with our ground-breaking new All Terrain Progress Control, along with extra-efficient six-cylinder engines, which underline Land Rover’s commitment to sustainability.’

All-Terrain Progress Control for peerless off-road capability

Class-leading off-road capability stands at the core of every Land Rover. Now All-Terrain Progress Control (ATPC) is being introduced to further complement the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport’s highly accomplished four-wheel-drive chassis.

ATPC allows the driver to input a desired speed, either from rest or an existing speed, without any pedal inputs once the brake is released. The system continuously monitors and adjusts the vehicle settings to optimise traction and maintain progress in all conditions.

ATPC reduces driver workload to enhance Range Rover’s world-renowned off road capability, maintaining composure over steep gradients, rough terrain and low-grip surfaces.  It is particularly beneficial in challenging off road environments where a very low constant speed is desirable.  ATPC works both in forward and reverse gears and is operational from 1mph to 19mph (1.8km/h to 30km/h).

Available on TDV6, SCV6 and V8 Supercharged derivatives*, Range Rover and Range Rover Sport are the first models to feature this new technology.

* When specified with dual-range transmission and Terrain Response® 2

Cleaner engines, increased performance

The impressive performance and fuel economy of Land Rover’s 3.0-litre six-cylinder engines has been enhanced still further. Previously equipped with twin-turbocharging technology, TDV6** derivatives now adopt a ball-bearing single turbocharger. Along with Low Pressure Exhaust Gas Recirculation (LPEGR), a two-stage oil pump that reduces parasitic engine losses and a revised design of fuel-injector nozzle, the TDV6 continues to produce 258PS and 600Nm. Fuel efficiency, however, significantly increases: Range Rover TDV6 improves by an impressive 8.5%, while Range Rover Sport TDV6 improves by 5.7%.

Range Rover Sport SDV6 derivatives retain parallel-sequential turbocharging, but detail calibration changes increase performance to 306PS and 700Nm, increases of 14PS and 100Nm respectively.  LPEGR, a two-stage oil pump and revised fuel-injector nozzles also increase fuel efficiency. The result is a pronounced 7.0% improvement at 40.4mpg/7.0 litres per 100km and 185g/km.

Fitted with a 3.0-litre V6 supercharged engine, Range Rover and Range Rover Sport SCV6 derivatives continue to deliver 340PS and 450Nm, while fuel efficiency improves by 1.9%. A new thermostat allows the all-alloy engine to reach its ideal operating temperature far faster, while laser-drilled injectors ensure a finely optimised spray of fuel directly enters the combustion chambers; elsewhere, revised camshaft chain guides, a two-stage oil pump, a new diamond-like coating for the piston and gudgeon pin, and lower viscosity oil all combine to reduce friction and improve efficiency.

Head-Up Display

Head-Up Display (HUD) debuts on Range Rover and Range Rover Sport, projecting key information onto the windscreen. It allows drivers to view relevant information more quickly without glancing away from the road.

HUD data includes vehicle speed, gear position and shift indicator, cruise-control information, satellite-navigation instructions and Traffic-Sign Recognition**. For maximum convenience, the driver can pre-select which information is displayed.

Increased personalisation options

Both Range Rover derivatives are now available with an updated colour palette featuring the striking Yulong White. Range Rover Sport is also offered in eye-catching Kaikoura Stone.

Fixed panoramic roofs with power blinds are available on Range Rover and Range Rover Sport, and bring an additional sense of space and light to both vehicles’ luxurious interiors.

Technical Specifications:

Engine type	3.0LV6 Diesel (TDV6)		3.0LV6 Diesel (SDV6)	3.0L V6 Supercharged Petrol
Model	Range Rover	Range Rover Sport	Range Rover Sport	Range Rover	RangeRover Sport
Power PS (rpm)	258(4000)	258(4000)	306(4000)	340(6500)	340(6400)
Torque Nm (rpm)	600(2000)	600(2000)	700(1500-1750)	450(3500-5000)	450(3500-5000)
0-62mph (0-100km/h) secs	7.4 (7.9)	7.1 (7.6)	6.8 (7.2 )	7.1 (7.4)	6.9 (7.2)
Top speed mph (km/h)	130 (210)	130 (210)	130 (210) / 140 (225)opt Dynamic Pack	130 (210)	130 (210)
CO2 Combined g/km	182	182	185	248	243
Combined consumptionmpg (L/100km)	40.9 (6.9)	40.9 (6.9)	40.4 (7.0)	26.4 (10.7)	26.9(10.5)
Weight From… kg	2160	2115	2115	2222	2147

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