Land Rover is introducing the Autobiography name to
the Range Rover Evoque for the first time with two new premium derivatives to
the line-up for 2015: the luxurious Autobiography tops the range, complemented
by the more powerful, more agile Autobiography Dynamic with its 285PS
turbocharged engine and optimised chassis for enhanced performance and sharper
handling.
Enhancing
Land Rover’s existing suite of connected-car technologies, Land Rover InControlTM
Apps* also debuts across the range. In a world first, InControl Apps enables
vehicle-optimised smartphone apps to be displayed and controlled with their
original look and feel from the vehicle’s touchscreen. Owners simply download Land Rover InControlTM Apps to
their smartphone and connect it to the vehicle’s dedicated USB port to enable compatible
apps to function on the Range Rover Evoque’s touchscreen, with new content
available every time the apps update.
This new in-car
technology complements the Evoque’s existing infotainment system by bringing
the convenience and familiarity of iPhone or Android smartphone apps into the
owner’s vehicle.
Speaking ahead of the official world premiere for the
Range Rover Evoque Autobiography derivatives at the Geneva Motor Show, Murray
Dietsch, Director of Land Rover Programmes, said: “The introduction of Land
Rover InControlTM Apps together with the new range-topping
Autobiography and Autobiography Dynamic derivatives, takes the Range Rover
Evoque’s core strengths a step further, bringing increased connectivity,
desirability, luxury and dynamic ability to the already successful line-up.”
The Autobiography and Autobiography Dynamic make a
bold design statement with enhanced dynamic body styling, a new premium grille
design, lower front valance, jewel-like headlights and tail lamps and 20-inch
forged alloy wheels. Autobiography ingot badging on the tailgate and front
fender vents provides further visual differentiation. A new and striking premium
metallic body colour called phoenix orange also debuts across the Dynamic
Evoque derivatives.
Inside, the Autobiography is equipped with a luxurious
leather interior in a selection of six colour palettes. Autobiography Dynamic
customers can choose from a dynamic plus leather interior with either sports or
premium climate seats and a choice of four colours. Headrests feature an
Autobiography embossed logo whilst Autobiography illuminated tread plates greet
you as you open the door.
“The Range Rover Evoque continues to be applauded for
its ground-breaking design,” said Land Rover Design Director & Chief
Creative Officer Gerry McGovern. “The new Range Rover Evoque Autobiography is a
natural progression, bringing luxury that’s more commonly associated with far
larger, more expensive models to a premium compact SUV.”
The Autobiography is available with the Evoque’s
powerful and efficient 240PS petrol or 190PS diesel engines, together with the
responsive and fuel-efficient 9-speed ZF automatic transmission and four-wheel
drive.
The Autobiography Dynamic’s 2.0-litre turbocharged
petrol engine, meanwhile, has been upgraded exclusively to 285PS and 400Nm, a
substantial 45PS and 60Nm increase. Its 9-speed ZF transmission now responds even
more keenly to sportier driver inputs, including when left in Drive.
Active driveline is optional on all Range Rover Evoque
derivatives and comes as standard equipment on the Autobiography Dynamic. One
of the world’s first four-wheel-drive systems of its kind, active driveline improves traction,
enhances agility and improves fuel efficiency by engaging four-wheel drive
seamlessly and automatically when required.
Further increasing driver enjoyment, the steering of
the Autobiography Dynamic has been specially tuned for additional on-centre
precision; the chassis also features upgraded suspension geometry, firmer
spring rates and recalibrated adaptive dampers, increasing agility and turn-in
response. This has been achieved without impacting on the Range Rover Evoque’s
compliant ride quality.
To ensure drivers can fully experience the
Autobiography Dynamic’s optimised performance, upgraded 350mm front brake discs
have been fitted, while Torque Vectoring by Braking (TVB) is standard
equipment. TVB helps to reduce understeer on low- and high-grip surfaces, providing
more responsive handling characteristics.
Since its launch
in 2011, the Range Rover Evoque has won 157 international awards for its
combination of leading-edge design, striking interior craftsmanship, agile
handling and off-road capability. It continues to appeal to customers with more than 270,000 sales worldwide, making it the fastest-selling
Land Rover of all time. The new Autobiography and Autobiography Dynamic
represent the next chapter in the Range Rover Evoque’s incredible success
story.
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