Two new versions of the latest Range Rover have been unveiled, each more exclusive – and more expensive – than the standard luxury off-road vehicle.
First is the long wheelbase Range Rover, the first time the company has offered such a model for 20 years. Designed to compete against limousines from Bentley and Mercedes-Benz, the latest addition to the Range Rover line-up is 5.2m in length, and gives those in the rear seats an additional 140mm of leg room.
Seat options are either the standard bench or individual “Executive Class” chairs, which can recline to 17 degrees (in the standard Range Rover the same seats can only recline to 9 degrees).
The long-wheelbase Range Rover also features a panoramic sunroof and powered door blinds as standard.
In order to have their Range Rover in long-wheelbase specification, customers must order it in Autobiography trim or the new Autobiography Black model. This exclusive specification is the creation of Land Rover’s Engineered to Order (ETO) division and can be identified by its new grille and side vents, as well as a choice of 21- or 22in polished wheels.
Inside, the Autobiography Black features unique seat cover designs and Executive Class seating for those in the rear, plus a redesigned centre console complete with electrically deployable tables and a chiller compartment. A pair 10.2in screens take care of entertainment.
The seats also include a massage function and are adjustable in no fewer than 18 different ways.
Among the other extras are configurable LED mood lighting, a leather-wrapped parcel shelf and three new colour combinations, Ebony/Lunar, Espresso/Tan and Dark Cherry/Ivory.
“The Range Rover Autobiography Black is the latest step in our transformational journey that moves luxury to another level. This vehicle is an intensely design focused response to our customers’ desire for more choice and exclusivity,” said Gerry McGovern, Land Rover Design Director and Chief Creative Officer.
The Range Rover Autobiography Black Edition will be unveiled at the Dubai International Motor Show on November 5 (and goes on sale in August 2014), while the long-wheelbase Range Rover makes its debut at the LA Auto Show on November 20 (on sale March 2014).
Prices are yet to be announced, but should comfortably exceed that of the current flagship Range Rover 5.0 Autobiography, which costs £98,430.
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