Tag: Land Rover

  • Overfinch Marks Defender’s 40th Anniversary with a Special Edition

    Overfinch Land Rover Defender Anniversary Edition Front ViewOverfinch is a tuning company famous for its projects on various Land Rover models. And to mark the iconic Land Rover Defender 40th Anniversary, the tuning company has decided to craft five exclusive Defenders. Each vehicle will have an individually numbered plaque and in addition it will also include modern features.

    Exterior Design

    We can surely tell that this is an Overfinch, because of vehicle’s bonnet and front grille. They however contrast the rest of the bodywork. The front bumper for instance features integrated LED daytime running lights and spot lamps. The side sills feature chequered plating, while the rear quarter panels are finished in black satin.

    SEE ALSO: Overfinch Shows What Perfection Is [VIDEO]

    Overfinch Land Rover Defender Anniversary Edition Side View

    Take a look at the fuel cap, which has been machined in aluminium with discreet Overfinch branding, or at the exterior door handles, which lend the Land Rover one-off identity. Swing away rear arm, a rear step with an electric tow bar, upgraded rear LED lighting and painted mirror backs are also featured in the exterior pack.

    These Defenders will run on 18-inch Apollo alloy wheels in a gloss black finish with a diamond turned face. They are the last details of the exterior appearance of the famous car.

    Exclusive Interior

    Overfinch Land Rover Defender Anniversary Edition Interior

    The interior also features exclusive details. The cabin is wrapped in leather, including the Recaro front seats. By the way, they have a 40th crest stitched into the headrest to mark the special anniversary. At the rear there are folding seats, cubby box lid, passenger grab handle, headliner and the dashboard top. They are covered in Bridge of Weir ebony leather with Cirrus leather inserts.

    Overfinch also offers a Control Pack with one of the best leathers for the gearshift, range selector, handbrake and steering wheel. The pedals are machined out of aluminium. Stylish details include the modern instrument dials, a Bluetooth connected Alpine Double Din satellite navigation, DAB radio and a reversing camera.

    This vehicle is definitely for those who want to make it as a part in Defender’s history. If you are one of them, then you should make sure to prepare at least £70,000.

    Source: Overfinch 

  • Land Rover Discovery and Defender Models Earn Prizes and Recognition

    2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport Land Rover secured its positions in the prestigious Scottish Car of the Year Awards by participating with the Discovery Sport model. In fact, this sweetie was also named Best Diesel of 2015 and even claimed the Best Used Car award. All the awards were given by judges from the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers.

    Discovery Sport has a fresh 2.0-liter four-cylinder Ingenium diesel power unit that is especially created to deliver class-leading torque and power output and incredible refinement with reduced CO2 emissions and lower fuel consumption, thanks to its lightweight construction and better engineering solutions. This EU6 compliant Ingenium unit is available with 150hp (110kW) and 180hp (132kW) variants.

    SEE ALSO: Ben Saunders and Minna Sillankorva Tackled Down The Arctic Silverstone Challenge [VIDEO]

    Furthermore, Discovery Sport is geared with a range of segment-leading safety technologies like pedestrian airbag, Autonomous Emergency Braking and expanded list of driver assistance features all of which contributed to earn the Five Starts Euro NCAP rating. Cool.

    2016 Land Rover Discovery

    In fact, this year Land Rover Defender celebrates its 67th birthday and with the 2,000,000tn unit the brand has special plans. The lucky model will undergo comprehensive changes and will participate in a special event for funding charity organizations like the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the Born Free Foundation.

    Source: Land Rover

  • Ben Saunders and Minna Sillankorva Tackled Down The Arctic Silverstone Challenge [VIDEO]

    Land Rover SVR Sport Land Rover Ambassador and polar explorer, Ben Saunders, decided to swap his shoes with winter tires for his Range Rover Sport SVR and to put this change to the test near the Arctic Circle. There is also a new film released by Land Rover that shows the journey of the famous adventurer from ice driving beginner to experienced professional in Sweden on a full-scale replica of the Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit.

    And with special instruction by the experienced driver and former rally champion, Minna Sillankorva, Ben tackles the challenge of driving on ice with the Land Rover’s performance-oriented flagship, Range Rover Sport that produces 550hp (404kW) through its V8 power unit. In fact the machine is capable to go from 0 to 100km/h (62mph) in just 4.5 seconds and is the first model to use the SVR designation that will be adopted by future Land Rover and Jaguar performance-oriented vehicles.

    SEE ALSO: Kahn Continues its Strong Relationship with Land Rover with the Introduction of Silver Defender Hard Top

    But the titanic power is not the only thing that makes the vehicle so interesting. It also features enhanced all-terrain performance upgrades, including Terrain Response system that automatically tailors a range of vehicle’s settings to fit the road conditions. Also, the four-wheel drive system with two-speed transfer case and 50/50 percent torque split delivers unmatched capability and flexibility.

    Land Rover SVR Sport

    Another sweet system that aids Ben in his adventure is Land Rover’s Torque Vectoring: it constantly balances the distribution of engine torque between the four wheels during cornering which eventually improves grip, stability and steering response. This system also monitors the vehicle via Dynamic Stability Control module. When it accelerates in corners, the system uses special sensors to detect the onset of understeer.

    Land Rover SVR Sport

    https://youtu.be/MDIhoIKd9RM

    Source: Land Rover 

  • Kahn Continues its Strong Relationship with Land Rover with the Introduction of Silver Defender Hard Top

    Kahn Land Rover Defender Hard Top Chelsea Wide Track Front ViewThe Silver Hard Top Land Rover Defender by Kahn Design has a brand new photo-session and some additional details that need to be mentioned. In fact, you can even regard it as a reinterpretation of what we have seen a month ago. Chelsea Wide Track was also included in the project, which used as a basis the Defender 2.2 TDCI Hard Top. In other words, this one will wear a full range of Chelsea Truck Company styling upgrades for a more contemporary appearance.

    Extras for the Exterior

    For easier entry inside the cabin, the tuning experts installed side steps on both sides. In addition, the front and rear received extended wheel arches with exposed bolt apertures, the sides got side and bonnet vents, while the front bumper sump guard was made some how more luxurious.

    SEE ALSO: Kahn Releases Silver Land Rover Defender Hard Top CWT 

    By the way, the front bumper is fitted with daytime running lights and shadow chrome headlights. They are positioned between the colour-matched X-Lander grille. At the opposite side we see a Chelsea Truck Company spare wheel cover.

    The new wheel arches are ‘filled’ with 18-inch Satin Black 1983 RS Defend wheels coupled with 265/65/18″ tyres.

    Luxurious Interior

    Kahn Land Rover Defender Hard Top Chelsea Wide Track Interior

    The cabin received a special attention, too. Both the front seats were substituted for more supportive Sports GTB ones trimmed in quilted and perforated leather. The steering wheel bears the hallmark of Kahn’s billet touch and there have been added vented foot pedals in machined aluminium for more engaging driving experience. At last, we can’t skip the Churchill time clock that was integrated into the dashboard.

    Any thoughts?

    Source: Kahn Design 

  • Kahn Designs a Keswick Green Defender that is Ready for Action

    Land Rover Defender Hard Top CWT by Kahn front view Keswick Green is the new color of the famed Kahn Land Rover Defender Hard Top Chelsea Wide Track vehicle. We have seen it in ecstatic Silver color, but we also think that the more we see of it in various options, the more we like it. This is one of the simplest reasons why the Defender is featured in today’s news. And here are the details.

    Exterior

    As mentioned Keswick Green is the choice for the exterior color of the model. But its appearance is not attractive only because of that. Given that the Defender has an innate boxy styling; it was easier for the tuners to emphasize its muscular appearance with some simple but very effective changes.

    SEE ALSO: Kahn Releases Silver Land Rover Defender Hard Top CWT 

    They have added a new set of front and rear wide wing arches with exposed bolt apertures. In addition, the front fascia also received different bumper with integrated daytime running lights and shadow chrome headlights.

    What is more, the X-Lander front grille was color matched to the lower bumper guard in order to reinforce the strong appearance of the Defender. Chelsea Truck Company delivered the wheel cover and optional side steps.

    At last, 1948 Defend Retro wheels of the 16-inch size are the ‘shoes’ of this big vehicle. They are fitted with 235/70/16″ tyres at all four corners. By the way, the wheels are painted in Piano Black and come with Diamond Cut finish.

    Interior

    Land Rover Defender Hard Top CWT by Kahn Interior

    The first thing to spot inside is the Sports GTB seats wrapped in quilted and perforated leather. The instrument binnacle received full leather upholstery, while the door card set was completed with Alcantara trimming. Hard-wearing floor mats, Kahn’s billet steering wheel and vented foot pedals in machined aluminium as well as the Churchill time clock integrated into the dashboard round out the impressive styling of the luxurious cabin.

    Which one do you like more, the Silver or the Keswick Green Land Rover Defender Hard Top CWT?

    Source: Kahn Design

  • James Bond SPECTRE: Vehicles Revealed

    Jaguar Range Rover VehiclesJaguar Land Rover finally announced the North American debut of the lineup of vehicles that will feature in the latest James Bond movie, SPECTRE. This is the 24th movie about the world’s most famous spy and we all love the series for two things: the beautiful women and the incredible vehicles in every Bond movie. So, let’s see what Jaguar land Rover has to offer.

    Jaguar C-X75, Range Rover Sport SVR and Land Rover Defender will be showcased at the 2015 Jaguar Land Rover British Academy Britannia Award, October 30, 2015 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Academy Britannia Awards celebrates the achievements of the outstanding contribution to excellence and exclusivity, not only for the automobile world, but also for the entertainment industry. What impresses the Academy is excellence in film, directing and of course, the entertainment rate.

    Furthermore, for November the Jaguar C-X75 will be on sight at the Los Angeles launch of “The Art of Performance Tour: Lights. Camera. Drive”. As we have told you, this is a seven-city cross-country tour that introduces the Jaguar XE model to the market and encourages customers to see the full 2016/2017 lineup that includes and the recently demonstrated Jaguar F-PACE, the brand’s first luxury SUV vehicle.

    Both vehicles appear in the latest James Bond movie: the C-X75 will be demonstrated in one-of-a-kind James-Bond-styled car chase, along the Aston Martin DB10. On the other hand, the recently introduced Land Rover Defender and Range Rover Sport SVR will also take part in the high-pace action movie.

    SEE ALSO: 2016 Aston Martiin James Bond Edition Is Finally Here!

    You also may know that Jaguar and Land Rover have been involved in numerous Bond movies. And recently, back in 2012, the special Defender 110 Double Cap Pick Up was tamed by field agent Eve Moneypenny in the opening sequence to SKYFALL.

    The television premiere of the 2015 Jaguar Land Rover Awards is on Friday, November 6. The event will also be broadcasted in Europe, Latin America, Canada, South Africa and Asia.

    Are you excited about the latest Bond movie? Which one of the whole series is your favorite?

    Source: Jaguar Land Rover 

  • Land Rover Releases Two Special Editions for the Discovery Lineup

    2016 Land Rover Discovery LandmarkLand Rover continues to widen its Discovery lineup and demonstrates two fresh and special editions: Landmark and Graphite. The restyled and distinctive exterior, along with the stylish interior contribute to that well-known Land Rover feel and pleasure of driving. The special editions definitely will enhance Discovery’s presence on the road and from the end of October all the fans will be able to order their unit, while we will see them on the road from January 2016 onwards.

    Land Rover Landmark

    The Landmark special model offers the special HSE derivative, extended list of features and enhanced premium and comfort feel.

    2016 Land Rover Discovery Landmark

    The exterior changes include the addition of full length roof rails in bright finish, black fencer vents, distinctive grille and mirror caps. The vehicle definitely looks massive and more aggressive than its predecessors and when the 20-inch 5-split spoke alloy wheels are added, the stylish, yet strong presence is completed.

    SEE ALSO: Kahn Releases Silver Land Rover Defender Hard Top CWT

    Land Rover Graphite

    2016 Land Rover Discovery Graphite

    Discovery Graphite, on the other hand, is based on the successful Black Pack and offers modern and distinctive looks: the grey Graphite finish to the fender vents and grille, along with the sporty gloss black and light gray frame. All this blended with sweet grey details on the door hadles and the bonnet and tailgate. The Graphite model exclusively come with 19-inch 7-split spoke alloy wheels in gloss dark gray. In fact, the customers can choose between nine body colors and three interior schemes. Sweet, right?

    2016 Land Rover Discovery Graphite

    So,  what do you think about the new special editions?

    Source: Land Rover

  • Kahn Releases Silver Land Rover Defender Hard Top CWT

    Kahn Land Rover Defender Hard Top CWT Fron ViewKahn and Land Rover unite again to present to you this one-off Silver 2.2 TDCI 90 Hard Top Chelsea Wide Track. As you can expect from the tuning studio, the aim of this project was to create a vehicle which is suitable for everyday urban driving but is still capable of traversing through off-road locations. The vehicle has been modified externally as well as internally and here are the details:

    Exterior

    The first thing we see about this Defender is that it is painted in special Silver color. The Hard Top Chelsea Wide Track vehicle is improved visually with side vents, an X-Lander grille and headlight surround.

    SEE ALSO: Range Rover Sport 400 LE Luxury Edition by Kahn Design

    Kahn Land Rover Defender Hard Top CWT Rear View

    Beneath the X-Lander grille, Kahn Design tuners have added new front bumper with replacement lights and an integrated aluminium sump guard. By the way it is obvious that the latter pays tribute to SUV’s off-road effectiveness.

    Furthermore, the front and rear wheel arches have been extended and widened, thus giving the Defender more muscular appearance. They also make a perfect place for the new and bigger 16-inch 1948 Defend wheels, which come in Piano Black with a Diamond cut finish. At last, Kahn badging and a Chelsea Truck Company spare wheel cover round out the exterior modifications.

    Interior

    Kahn Land Rover Defender Hard Top CWT Interior

    The work of the tuner continues inside with the luxurious work done throughout the cabin. Here we see the presence of the front sports GTB seats in quilted and perforated leather as well as the new aluminium foot pedals. A billet steering wheel and rev counter fascia add the finishing touches made for this project.

    Kahn’s Chelsea Truck Company Land Rover Defender Hard Top can be currently ordered at a starting price of £25,875.00.

    Source: Kahn Design 

  • Kahn Reveals Land Rover Defender 110 Double Cab Pick Up CWT

    Kahn Reveals Land Rover Defender Front And Side ViewFriday has arrived and so is the newest Kahn project. It is again based on a Land Rover vehicle, and this time under the spot is the Land Rover Defender 110 Double Cab Pick Up. In the work was also involved the Chelsea Truck Company, giving the Defender wider, luxurious and more menacing look.

    Exterior

    This particular model has definitely this classic styling from the late 60s. Exactly this is what the tuner wanted to emphasize and thus it has painted it in Aintree Green. In addition, there are some extra equipment elements, which are not to underestimated.

    SEE ALSO: Kahn Previews Stylish Range Rover Vogue RS650 Edition

    Precisely, Kahn added new side vents with a stainless steel mesh, new bumper with integrated daytime running lights and shadow chrome headlamps. Extended front and rear wide wing wheel arches with exposed bolt apertures as well as the stainless steel hood and Chelsea Truck Company spare wheel cover are those necessary goodies that Kahn specialists just can’t go without.

    Kahn Reveals Land Rover Defender Rear View

    And what are your thoughts about the X-Lander front grille, which has the same color as the sump guard? And have you spotted the wheel? Their model is called Mondial, they come in Volcanic Black and 20-inch dimension, and are fitted with 275 x 55 x 20″ tyres. Behind them we see painted brake callipers and toughened mud flaps. Above the wheels there is covered pickup truck bed.

    Interior

    Kahn Reveals Land Rover Defender Interior

    The cabin of this Land Rover Defender is very luxurious. This is because the standard front seats were substituted with front and rear Sports GTB seats trimmed in quilted and perforated black leather. Kahn designers have also make it possible for the Defender to receive full leather instrument binnacle, hard-wearing floor mats, billet and leather steering wheel, passenger dashboard top and grab handle, vented foot pedals in machined aluminium and centre glove box as well as Churchill time clock fascia.

    This equipment undoubtedly lends more aggressive but at the same time luxurious presence to the Land Rover. We are sure that this car will definitely deliver one of the best driving experiences.

    Source: Kahn Design 

  • Land Rover Convertible Demonstrates Its Capabilities [VIDEO]

    2016 Range Rover Evoque ConvertibleThe new Range Rover Evoque Convertible is expected to be the most flexible convertible vehicle in the world after it debuts later this month. In fact, the brand is so elated about this project that it has already made unique advertising campaign. As we have told you, this campaign took over London with incredible wireframe sculptures of the vehicle itself that were placed in strategic and iconic locations.

    And now, to continue the appealing advertising, Range Rover team released and a special film that showcases brand’s all-terrain credentials. This footage was released earlier today and demonstrates how world’s first luxury compact SUV convertible machine completes the final phase of the testing in the well-known Eastnor Castle estate, Herefrdshire, UK. The short video shows how Land Rover’s design and engineer teams have made test and experiments on the four-wheel Convertible. It is expected that along with the luxury and comfort, this vehicle will deliver such flexibility that it will conquer every terrain.

    2016 Range Rover Evoque Convertible

    As you might remember, Land Rover crew announced its plans to launch an appealing and highly-functional Convertible derivative of the multi award winning Range Rover Evoque at this year’s Geneva Motor Show that was held in March. This prompting the off-road terrain machine is the result of an elaborate program that manages to bring leading new market segments.

    SEE ALSO: Land Rover Came Up With Original Advertising for the Evoque Convertible

    The Range Rover Evoque Convertible will be launched later in November and will make its public debut at Los Angeles International Auto Show. This sweetie will hit the UK markets in Spring 2016.

    2016 Range Rover Evoque Convertible

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BElY8FbEjPA

    Source: Land Rover

     

  • Land Rover Came Up With Original Advertising for the Evoque Convertible

    Land Rover Evoque Convertible Art FramesToday Londoners were surprised by Land Rover’s idea to place a collection of full-size Range Rover Evoque Convertible “wireframe” sculptures on strategic places in UK’s capital. These installations could be found on famous locations like Harrods department store on Brompton Road, Knightsbridge and Mayfair addresses. How cool is that?

    Land Rover Evoque Convertible Art Frames

    The sculptures were especially created by Land Rover’s Design team that used special computer modeling software to create an accurate outline shape of the latest Evoque Convertible. The frames are created by aluminum and are painted in bright colors that demonstrate the fine, but still aggressive lines of the convertible luxury vehicle.

    SEE ALSO: Kahn Previews Stylish Range Rover Vogue RS650 Edition

    Following the original wireframes that were used for the Evoque’s  launch in 2011, the 1:1 scale artworks also include 3D wheels and front and rear seats. Furthermore, there are a total of six Convertible art models that were especially produced to give an idea to passengers of how the Evoque Convertible will look in the urban, cozy and a bit rainy UK atmosphere.  And as you will see from the images, the colorful and shiny models really stand out in that notorious British weather with their massiveness and originality. Furthermore, each wireframe will begin a global tour as Land Rover team builds the real edition of the latest Land Rover family member.

    Land Rover Evoque Convertible Art Frames

    Source: Land Rover

     

  • 2016 Land Rover Discovery Sport is Now Even More Beautiful

    Land Rover has enhanced one more time the visual appeal of the premium compact SUV with the launch of Discovery Sport Dynamic at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show. So, let’s see why it is so interesting.

    The Discovery Sport Dynamic grants customers with numerous exterior changers, including the new Narvik Black wheel design in Satin Dark Grey and the 20-inch Gloss Black wheels. These two wheel designs really contribute to the overall striking visions of the vehicle, especially when combined with the interior colors and details.

    The new ATPC System

    But the visual changes are not the only one made on the latest Discovery Sport. The vehicle now is geared with All Terrain Progress Control (ATPC) which is a special advanced system that enables drivers to set and maintain a certain speed in off-road conditions. Created by Land Rover’s industry-leading specialists, ATPC functions almost as a cruise control system and is engaged between 2 km/h and 30 km/h. Furthermore, the system adapts vehicle’s performance according to the terrain and allows it to maintain perfect ride throughout the off-road terrain.

    Capability and Flexibility

    In order to help customers identify the most efficient derivative, Land Rover has also introduced the so-called “E-Capability” to the latest Discovery Sport. This means that the model delivers the optimal levels of CO2 and furthermore each model will include a special blue SPORT badge at the rear of the car. Discovery Sport offers a special diesel unit that grants customers with a total of 150 hp (110 kW) and produces 123g/km CO2.

    And as you might know, the Discovery Sport is the vehicle with incredible launch. The sales reached almost 30,000 in the first half of 2015.

    Source: Land Rover