![]() Those who want pure performance and agility will still be better served by a Range Rover Sport SVR, or aftermarket tuners - but the SVAutobiography Dynamic should have more than enough pace for most, plus greater practicality and sophistication to boot. It may not make strict financial sense on paper, but that misses the whole point of the SVAutobiography.The latest SVO product shows how the specialised division can turn out a very well rounded car it phases extra performance into the flagship Range Rover without eroding too much of its luxury and refinement. The Range Rover also has exceptional off-road abilities - another reason why this luxury car makes a unique case for itself. You’ll probably already know that because, of the estimated 1000-unit production run for the 2016 model year, 120 are going to be staying in the UK. You can’t really apply consumer logic to the purchase of a car like this. The supercharged V8 certainly has the performance but is noticeably peakier in its responses, and the engine’s growl under acceleration seems out of place. The elastic torque characteristics suit the Range Rover, especially on brisk A and B-road driving, and deliver on the effortlessness promised by the near-peerless driving position. ![]() Being able to see the road ahead is often key to preventing motion sickness.įrom behind the wheel, the 334bhp/546lb ft V8 diesel version is the better car to drive. Aside from making the rear feel that slight bit more enclosed, it could also make some rear passengers feel car sick. The larger rear TV screens might also be an issue, as they now block out part of the view forward through the windscreen for rear-seat passengers. Jaguar Land Rover reveals new logo for JLR rebrand Jaguar Land Rover reveals new logo for JLR rebrand Body rigidity is clearly an issue, because the British car is a hatchback and has a huge glazed roof. In truth, the Range Rover will never be as isolating for rear-seat passengers as, say, a Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Bentley Flying Spur or BMW 7 Series. The LWB model is much better, but it still suffers from the occasional thumping intrusion from the road surface. The rear wheels crash more over sharp-edged bumps and there’s more general background noise and vibration interference from the road surface. The SWB Range Rover is noticeably less cosseting in the back. While that may be the ultimate Range Rover specification, it’s probably not the best. There’s no doubt that the LWB model is the best for being driven in, and it’s not just because of the extra rear leg room and more sumptuous seats. To this end, more than 90 percent of the orders for the SVA match the long-wheelbase body and the supercharged V8 petrol engine. In the front or the rear? SVO bosses say that while owners of this model may well be driven during the week, they are likely to drive themselves at the weekend. Options include Duo Tone paint (which costs £9000) and an even more exclusive walnut wood finish for the boot floor. Much of the interior switchgear is made from knurled-finish aluminium and the exterior gets its own graphite finish on the grille and other trim parts. The main sound system is a 825W Meridian Signature Reference unit, with speakers even embedded in the backs of the front seats. ![]() There’s also rear seat entertainment for the bigger Rangie in the form of a pair of 10.2in screens and headphones. ![]()
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