New Range Rover Models Coming to New York Auto Show

NEW 2012 RANGE ROVER MODELS TO BE PRESENTED

AT 2011 NEW YORK INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW

Edited by JOSEPH V. KUCA

MAHWAH, NJ, APRIL 18, 2011 -- Two new 2012 Range Rover models will be on display at the 2011 New York International Auto Show, the Range Rover Autobiography Ultimate Edition and the Range Rover Evoque.

2012 RANGE ROVER AUTOBIOGRAPHY ULTIMATE EDITION
The Range Rover Autobiography Ultimate Edition is a hand-finished exclusive edition. This vehicle was designed and engineered in Britain, and will be hand-crafted in the UK. Only 500 will be commissioned for buyers around the world, and fewer than 50 will be available in the U.S. As each vehicle will be crafted to customer order only, exclusivity is assured. This exclusive vehicle will be priced at $170,000.

Passengers will experience ultra-luxury accommodations within the envelope of the eminently capable Range Rover. Two stand-alone powered rear seats provide exceptional space and comfort for the rear passengers. The addition of a rear console extension; which includes a machined aluminum laptop table, drinks chiller, and two Apple iPad* devices as a standard part of the rear seat entertainment system; takes the Range Rover experience to new heights of luxury. The rear luggage space features a super-yacht inspired teak floor with metal and leather detailing. The interior is completed with semi-aniline leather seating and Oxford leather on the door casings, dashboard top and steering wheel. For the first time, Kalahari™ wood veneers are used on the dashboard and door trim. A 5.0-liter Supercharged V8 engine is standard, delivering 510 hp and 461 lb/ft of torque, which can propel this Range Rover from 0-60 mph in a breath-taking 5.9 seconds.

THE ALL-NEW 2012 RANGE ROVER EVOQUE
The all-new Range Rover Evoque – the smallest, lightest, most fuel efficient Range Rover ever produced – brings its stylish presence to light at the 2011 New York International Auto Show at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center from April 22nd through May 1st, 2011..

The Range Rover Evoque stays true to the core values of Range Rover while being embodied in a more compact package. The Range Rover Evoque sends a message that the company is serious about sustainability, and determined to deliver vehicles that are both relevant and highly desirable. As a smaller, lighter and more efficient Range Rover, the Range Rover Evoque addresses the growing consumer need for more environmentally friendly vehicles. “The unique style of the Range Rover Evoque will attract a new generation of Range Rover customers who have never considered an SUV before, such as premium coupe buyers who would like to make a bold new statement.” said Gerry McGovern, Land Rover Design Director.

The Range Rover Evoque will be available in two versions: a coupe and a five-door. The two versions are identical in overall length and width; however, the five-door has a 1.18 inch higher roofline. Every Range Rover Evoque destined for the United States will be equipped with all-wheel-drive and will feature a 240-horsepower, turbocharged, direct fuel injected, four-cylinder engine coupled to a six-speed automatic transmission.

Innovative launch campaigns are under way to increase global awareness. A highlight of these programs is the ‘Pulse of the City’ campaign, which links a worldwide audience via a series of interactive events and social media activities to celebrate life in major cities around the globe. The Pulse of the City campaign features global contributions from 40 'City Shapers', including individuals from New York and Los Angeles. These individuals are leading influencers from the world of fashion, design, music and film, who have helped shape the cities they live in.

As another element of the launch campaign, artistic wireframe sculptures of the Range Rover Evoque were created to introduce the vehicle at notable locations around the world. One of these sculptures will be on display in Vanderbilt Hall at New York's Grand Central Station from April 18-21, 2011.

The Range Rover Evoque will be manufactured at Land Rover's multi-award winning Halewood plant in the United Kingdom. It will go on sale in over 160 markets worldwide, with North American deliveries currently scheduled to begin in the Autumn of 2011. Estimated pricing is about $45,000