New Range Rover is a subtle and hansome reinterpretation of the famous Range Rover silhouette, and was inspired by the timeless qualities of the world's finest design classics.

Despite its familiar lines it is a totally new design, virtually down to the last nut and bolt. Its engineers have achieved levels of flawless fit and finish and specified components of exceptional durability throughout, as befits a car whose reputation of 'tough luxury' has been bestowed by some of the world's most demanding drivers and passengers. On the following pages you will have the opportunity to study in facinating detail the extraordinary combination of parts, features and options that are present in a car of Range Rover's quality and capability.

DESIGN INNOVATION

From one perspective Range Rover is an elegant evolution of a familiar design, but from another viewpoint it's a startling package of cutting-edge innovations that contribute enormously to its peerless, all-round performance. Its five-speed automatic transmission, for example, has the first instance of full-time 4x4 shift-on-the-move between low and high ranges. Similarly, its Steptronic capability is also available in low range for the first time. Its Electronic Air Suspension with its interconnected transfer valves produces a ride of supreme quality, both on road and off. It boasts Hill Descent Control in high range as well as low, and in both forward and reverse gears. Its new steel monocoque body and integrated chassis is no less than two and a half times stiffer that previous designs. Even such mundane components as its doors display innovative thinking, with the whole of their inner structure made from cast aluminum for lightness, long life and a lower centre of gravity.

ON-ROAD/OFF-ROAD

Range Rover is designed to exhibit handling, refinement and levels of comfort that will satisfy the most demanding luxury car buyers in the world. Fully independent suspension is complimented by 4-corner, interconnected air springs which are specially tuned to optimise ride comfort while maintaining exemplary body control. Speed-sensitive rack and pinion power steering gives Range Rover a confident manoeuvrability that belies its size. And when you travel off-road, that confidence continues. Terrain optimisation software detects any change in surface and increases suspension travel and wheel articulation to maintain on-road levels of comfort and control. Throttle response is also altered to give greater control when driving over uneven or slippery ground.

POWER DELIVERY

The introduction of Range Rover also marks the arrival of a completely new range of engines. A petrol V8 with 4 valves per cylinder that produces 281 horsepower and 324 lb ft of torque is matched by an in-line six cylinder diesel that delivers 174 horsepower and 287 lb ft of torgue. These figures represent substantially improved performance over previous models - 31% increase in horsepower and 44% increase in diesel torque - and they underscore Range Rover's effortless on road performance. Both engines feature a dual-map electronic trottle whose response can be matched to terrain, and they are coupled with a fully electronic, five-speed automatic transmission with programmed Sport and Drive modes. The powertrain is completed by a new design of dual-range chain-driven transfer box which features electronically operated shift-on-the-move, delivering power to front and rear axles through a torque sensing centre differential.

SAFETY AND SECURITY

Range Rover possesses perhaps the most comprehensive range of safety aids ever built into one vehicle. Dynamic safety features (those which are designed to help prevent accidents from occuring in the first place), include advanced driving aids such as ABS brakes with Emergency Brake Assist (EBA), 4-wheel Electronic Traction Control (ETC) and Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) which combine to provide outstanding grip, cornering control and safe stopping in an emergency, whether on-road or off. During off-road driving, Hill Descent Control provides the ultimate safeguard when negotiating steep, slippery slopes. On-road, Range Rover's new monocoque chassis and body structure is 2.5 times stiffer for safe, predictable handling. The legendary Range Rover command driving position gives an all-round view of surrounding traffic, while piercing Bi-xenon headlights provide wider, more even illumination of the highway at night. In the event of an accident, passive safety features include front, head and side airbags for both driver and front passenger, with head airbags also available for rear outboard passengers. With such a widely admired vehicle, security is also a top priority. Among Range Rover's many safeguards are radio-frequency handsets with rolling security codes, Superlocking and anti-copy keys.

DIMENSIONS AND CAPABILITIES

Range Rover offers increases in almost every critical clearance angle for off-road driving, while nevertheless improving interior dimensions for even greater passenger luxury and comfort. Thanks to its innovative crosslinked air suspension, it can maintain a level ride height even over undulating terrain and be set to lower gently to ensure easy entry and exit when parked.

Despite Range Rover's impressive power and peerless capabilities, front and rear park distance control and speed sensitive power assisted rack and pinion steering ensure that manoeuvring in tight spots is always a simple, trouble-free operation.

PERFORMANCE AND WEIGHTS

Range Rover's engine options offer substantial enhancement of both acceleration times and fuel consumption figures over previous models. Improved fuel consumption also brings with it an increase in range, allowing as much as 550 miles (885 kms) between fuel stops with the Td6 diesel engine.

Fuel consumption is also aided by the extensive use of aluminum throughout Range Rover, which helps to reduce weight and supplies the added benefit of a lower centre of gravity and more stable handling. Aluminum components include the bonnet assembly, outer door skins and inner door construction, wheels, transmission housing and front wings.