2013 Range Rover Official Photos

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Land Rover introduced its 2013 Range Rover sport utility vehicle on Wednesday. Though the new flagship is unmistakably kin to the 2012 model, it borrows a measure of edginess from the smaller, sporty and successful Range Rover Evoque, which premiered to critical acclaim last year.
The 2013 Range Rover retains its signature flat-roof, big-box form, but offers a more graceful, Evoque-like front fascia that appears to meld into the front fenders rather than meet them at the corners. The strongly delineated beltline and lower trim line flow more purposefully into the tailgate, again suggestive of the Evoque.
The biggest changes to the Range Rover are largely hidden. Land Rover asserts the new vehicle’s all-aluminum unibody structure is 39 percent lighter than the steel body it replaces. Fitted with a standard V-8 powertrain, the American-specification S.U.V. would weigh as much as 700 pounds less than its outgoing equivalent, Land Rover said.

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Reached by telephone, Wayne York Kung, a spokesman for Range Rover, declined to clarify whether the engine offerings on the 2013 model would differ from those for the current model, though he confirmed that V-8 power plants would continue to be the only engines available. The 2012 Range Rover is offered with either a naturally aspirated 375-horsepower 5-liter engine or a supercharged 510-horsepower 4.2-liter unit.
The powertrains on the 2013 model are backed by a new 8-speed ZF automatic transmission, whereas the 2012 model is equipped with a 6-speed automatic.
Underneath, a re-engineered version of Land Rover’s air suspension system pairs with some new aluminum chassis components. The redesigned underpinnings are said to improve handling without compromising the luxurious ride of the outgoing model.
Inside, obvious care has been taken to minimize seams between the instrument panel and the rest of the dashboard. The data screen of the new model is nestled in a smooth swath of dash, and there appear to be fewer knobs and dials on the console than in the 2012 model. In keeping with expectations of Range Rover buyers, an abundance of wood veneer and leather carries over.
No console transmission lever is shown in the interior photograph. Asked if the vehicle would be equipped, in keeping with the Evoque, with a shift dial or knob, Mr. Kung said he could not confirm that.
Land Rover asserts that the rear seat offers 4.7 inches more legroom than that of the previous model and a two-place rear-seating option is available.
Full specifications and pricing will be released in September, ahead of the 2013 model’s global debut at the Paris motor show.

The new 2013 Land Rover Range Rover claims to be the most refined Range Rover ever. Lighter, stronger, and with new levels of refinement, this is the fourth generation of the Range Rover line.

Designed and engineered in Britain at Land Rover's development centres, the new 2013 Rover will be manufactured in a new aluminium production facility at Land Rover's Home in Solihull, United Kingdom.

Inside the 2013 Range Rover

Being the world's first SUV with an all-aluminium unibody structure, it has weight savings of up to 926lbs (420kg), almost 39 per cent lighter than the steel body in the outgoing model. This aluminium platform delivers enhancements in performance and agility, along with an improvement in fuel economy and reduction in CO2 emissions.

Within the cabin, the all-new Range Rover has

acoustic lamination of the windshield and side door glass which significantly reduce noise levels. It has over 4.7 inches more legroom than the outgoing model, and there is the option of a two place rear seating package.

Exclusive sound systems by British audio specialists MeridianTM are standard. Another innovation featured in the new Range Rover is the next-generation of Land Rover's Terrain Response® system. This basically analyses the current driving conditions and road surfaces through on-board sensors, and automatically selects the most suitable vehicle settings programme for the terrain.

This Range Rover will continue to offer a choice of V8 engines in the North American market, enhanced by new eight-speed ZF automatic transmissions.