Saturday, September 22, 2012

2013 Range Rover | new car review

 
Land Rover's Range Rover is thought of by many as the ultimate luxury SUV, and an all new one has just been introduced. The 2013 Range Rover promises to take the stately home on wheels to a whole new level of luxury, refinement and performance.
The 2013 Range Rover is the first SUV to feature an all aluminium monocoque body, which is 39 per cent lighter than the steel body of the outgoing model. Depending on specifications, there are weight savings of up to 420 kilos which makes for drastically improved performance and economy as well as a reduction in Co2 emissions. With a drag coefficient of 0.34, the 2013 Range Rover is the slipperiest Range Rover ever.

Although still instantly recognisable as a Range Rover, the design of the 2013 model differs significantly from the outgoing car. A thoroughly modern looks both inside and out; the 2013 Range Rover comes with reduced wind, road and engine noise and greater leg room for those seated in the rear. In standard specification it will seat five.
There are two familiar petrol engines on offer, a 5 litre V8 with 375hp and 510Nm of torque while the range topper is bestowed a 5 litre supercharged V8 putting out 510hp and 625Nm of torque which is capable of hauling the new Range Rover from 0-100km/h in an impressive 5.4 seconds. Both engines are mated to an 8 speed automatic transmission.
The Range Rover has always been very capable off the tarmac. The 2013 model features Land Rovers latest Terrain Response system which reads the terrain and adjusts the vehicles settings to ensure the best possible off road performance.
An array of safety attributes include driver, passenger, side curtain and thorax airbags, blind spot monitoring, intelligent emergency braking, dynamic stability control, electronic traction control and ABS.
Key specs and prices:
Price: Est. AED420,000 – AED580,000
Engines expected in the Middle East:
5.0 litre V8
Max Power: 375hp
Max Torque: 510Nm
5.0 litre supercharged V8
Max Power: 510hp
Max Torque: 625Nm
Transmission: 8-speed automatic
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2013 Range Rover:  technical Data

5.0L V8 Petrol5.0L Supercharged
V8 Petrol
Height mm (in)1835 (72.3)
Width excl. Wing Mirrors / Wing Mirrors Folded mm (in)1983 (78.1) / 2073 (81.6)
Length mm (in)4999 (196.8)
Wheelbase mm (in)2922 (115)
Track – front / rear at ground level mm (in)1690 (66.5) / 1683 (66.3)
Approach Angle deg26.0 (standard height) / 34.7 (off-road height)
Departure Angle deg24.6 (standard height) / 29.6 (off-road height)
Ramp Breakover Angle20.1 (standard height) / 28.3 (off-road height)
Wading depth mm900
Turning Circle m (ft)12.3 (40.4)
Drag Coefficient from… Cd0.350.36
Weight from… kg22002330
Loadspace Volume  litres (cu.ft)
  • Maximum behind row 2
  • Maximum behind row 1
  • Under luggage cover
909 (32.1)
2030 (71.7)
550 (19.4)
Front SuspensionSLA suspension  with twin lower links with air springs/ Adaptive Damping/ passive anti roll barSLA suspension with twin lower links with air springs/ Adaptive Damping/ Dynamic Response
Rear SuspensionIntegral link suspension with air springs/ Adaptive Damping/ passive anti roll barIntegral link suspension with air springs/ Adaptive Damping/ Dynamic Response
Brakes mm380mm ventilated disc front / 365mm ventilated disc rear
SteeringElectric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) rack and pinion
Engine TypeLongitudinal, V8,      32 valves, Quad cam DIVCT (Dual Independent Variable Cam Timing)Longitudinal, V8,         32 valves, Quad cam DIVCT (Dual Independent Variable Cam Timing)
Four Wheel Drive SystemPermanent 4WD via centre differential and optional rear differential
Displacement cc (cu.in)4999.7 (305.1)4999.7 (305.1)
Bore / Stroke mm (in)92.5 / 93.0             (3.64 / 3.66)92.5 / 93.0              (3.64 / 3.66)
Compression Ratio :111.59.5
Max Power PS (kW)375 (276)510 (375)
Max Power US bhp375510
Engine Speed at Max Power rpm65006000-6500
Max Torque Nm (lb ft)510 (375)625 (461)
Engine Speed at Max Torque rpm35002500-5500
TransmissionZF 8HP70
8-Speed auto
ZF 8HP70
8-Speed auto
EmissionsEU4EU5
CO2 EU Combined299322
Fuel consumption EU urban /extra urban /combined  mpg (L/100km)15.7 /29.7 /22.1     (18.0 /9.5 /12.8)13.7 /28.5 /20.5
(20.6 /9.9 /13.8)
Fuel Tank Capacity litres105105
Range EU combined miles (km)519 (835)482 (776)
0-60mph6.55.1
0-100km/h6.85.4
Top Speed mph130140 (155-opt)

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