Maurice Wilks innovated the British-made all-terrain vehicle in 1947. The vehicle made its first appearance at an Amsterdam auto show on April 30, 1948. All Land Rover SUV models provide a comfortable off-roading experience without compromising on innovation and technology. Land Rover now comes in three families, all available in the UAE.
Let’s take a closer look at all Land Rover Families, their prices, specs, features and more.
Land Rover Families
Land Rover isn’t only famous for its off-roading capabilities but also offers a luxurious experience and a cosy exterior. The vehicle comprises three families:
- Range Rover Family
- Discovery Family
- Defender Family
Let’s discuss all of them one by one:
Range Rover Family
Range Rover is considered one of the most popular used SUVs in the UAE. The Land Rover family is also featured as one of the most popular 2022 SUVs in the UAE.
The New Range Rover
The new Range Rover is the most luxurious and exclusive SUV designed by Land Rover. The flagship model got a complete makeover and is available with mild and electric hybrid options. However, a fully electric Range Rover will be launched in 2024.
The combustion CO2 emission of the vehicle is less than 30g/km in the UAE. The interior and exterior of the SUV offer executive comfort along with extra room to relax. Other features in the New Range Rover are:
- Electronic Air Suspension
- Electronic Active Rear Locking Differential
- Adaptive Dynamics
- Wireless Apple CarPlay
- Wireless Android Auto
- Curved floating glass 13.-inch touchscreen with haptic controls
- Torque Vectoring by braking
The new Range Rover features an advanced powertrain in a new extended-range plug-in hybrid. The P440e and P510e variants have 3-litre 6-cylinder Ingenium petrol engines. The home charging time of a battery for 100 % charge is about 5 hours if you are using a 7kW AC home charger.
- The New Range Rover will launch in the UAE in 2024 with a starting price of AED 514,710.
You can also check out the historical background of Range Rover here.
The New Range Rover Sport
The all-new Range Rover Sport provides powerful electrifying performance and is perfectly engineered to meet all driving challenges. To reduce carbon footprints, the electric hybrid car boasts an extended range of all-electric (EV) driving efficiently.
The New Range Rover Sport redefines sporting luxury. The vehicle features a taut body surface to provide powerful performance, while the stealth-like headlights and sculpted lower bumper give it a bold look.
The top speed on the Range Rover Sport P510e engine is 250 km/h with 4.5-sec acceleration. The vehicle churns up a maximum torque of 750/1.800 – 4.60 (Nm/rpm), whereas, the electric range of an engine is 113 km.
The New Range Rover Sports comes in two trims i.e. Range Rover Sport S and Range Rover Sport SE. Some standard features in both trims are:
- Premium LED headlights with signature DRL
- 3D Surround Camera with Blind Spot Assist Pack
- Grained leather seats
- 20″ Style 5125 wheels
- Online Pack with Data Plan and Amazon Alexa
The interior of the New Range Rover Sport can be defined in three words i.e. dynamic, sophisticated and modernist. The sculpted seats offer great comfort with lightweight ultra-fabric without compromising on quality.
- The starting price of the New Range Rover starts from AED 435,856 in the UAE.
Range Rover Velar
The Avant-grade Range Rover is a perfect combination of calm sanctuary and elegant simplicity. The interior 8-way front seats of the vehicle are made with perforated Windsor leather and suede cloth. The vehicle is a fusion of contemporary luxury and refinement.
Other standard features available in the Range Rover Velar are:
- Sound System with 8 speakers
- Pivi
- Leather steering wheel
- Satin Chrome gearshift paddles
- LED headlights
- Heated, electric door mirrors
- Smartphone Pack containing Apple CarPlay
The plug-in hybrid technology in Range Rover Velar features a 2.0 Si4 300 PS four-wheel drive Petrol engine with a 4-cylinder 143PS (105kW) eMotor. It comes in three trims such as Range Rover Velar, Range Rover Velar S and Range Rover Velar SE.
- The price of the Range Rover Velar starts from AED 233,853 in the UAE.
Range Rover Evoque
The exterior of the Range Rover Evoque is bold and distinctive. The vehicle is fully equipped with several innovative features such as Android AutoTM2, Pivi and Apple Carplay which offer great connectivity while driving. Besides, MeridianTM Surround Sound System allows you to enjoy the ride.
The plug-in hybrid technology in Range Rover Evoque boasts a 3-cylinder 1.5-litre petrol engine along with an electric engine which delivers 309PS total output. You can drive in either EV mode or parallel hybrid. Other specifications in Range Rover Evoque are:
- Wheels up to 21-inch
- Load space is up to 1.383 litre
- Cabin air purification system
- Low Traction Launch
- Hill Descent Control (HDC)
- Hill Launch Assist
You can also personalise your Range Rover Evoque with additional interior and exterior options.
- You can find the Range Rover Evoque with a starting price of AED 185,850 in the UAE.
Land Rover Discovery Family
The Discovery Family of Land Rover features two Land Rover new models with unique designs and technology. Following are the details about the Land Rover Discovery Family.
Discovery
The Land Rover Discovery model features one of the versatile seven-seater SUVs. The vehicle has comfortable seats, integrated with an 11.4-inch touchscreen and centre console. Moreover, the seats also come with five ISOFIX points and device charging for all passengers.
The maximum speed of Land Rover Discovery is 201 km/h with 7.3 acceleration per 0-100 sec. The Maximum power is 300 / 221 / 5.500 (PS/kW/rpm) and the maximum torque is 400 / 1.500-4.500 (Nm/rpm). Moreover, the maximum towing capacity of the SUV is 2,200 kg.
The SUV comes in three trims i.e. Land Rover Discovery, Land Rover Discovery S and Land Rover Discovery SE along with the following features.
- LED headlights with signature DRL
- Powered Tailgate
- Keyless Entry
- 19-inch Style 5021 wheels
- 8-way manual front seats
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Electronic Air Suspension
Discovery Sport
Next, we have Discovery Sport on our list. Land Rover Discovery Sport is a compact SUV with five finishers allowing you to tailor your interior as per your choice. The compact SUV is comfortable for family adventures and regular commutes.
Moreover, the vehicle is environmentally friendly since the plug-in hybrid features all-electric driving with 0 tailpipe emission. It can also rapidly charge with DC charging.
The Land Rover Discovery Sport features a dynamic 5+2 seat profile along with a Pivi Pro 1, effortless off-roading and impressive towing capacity.
The maximum speed of Discovery Sport is 200 km/h and 10.4 acceleration per 0-100 km/h. Moreover, the maximum torque is 380/1.500-2.500 (Nm/rpm) and the maximum power is 163/120/3.750 (PS/kW/rpm).
Land Rover Defender Family
As of now, the Defender family of Land Rover has only one model. The luxurious SUV is tough and best known for its off-roading capabilities. Let’s dive into more details about it.
Defender
Land Rover Defender is available in three trims Defender 90, Defender 110 and Defender 130. The exterior of the vehicle is bold and distinctive. The Defender features monocoque architecture, all-wheel drive and twin-speed transfer which make the vehicle capable of any driving condition.
Defender 90 and Defender 110 feature five and six seats respectively, however, the latter has the option of adding third-row seats. The vehicle features a V8 engine with 625 Nm torque and 525PS with 240 km/h top speed. The acceleration in Defender 90 is 5.2 seconds 0-100 km/h.
Other features may include, all-terrain tyres, an 11.4-inch touch screen with Pivi Pro and 40:20:40 fixed rear seats with centre armrest. For driver assistance you can find:
- 3D Surround Camera
- 360° Parking Ai
- Lane Keep Assist
- Emergency Braking
- Six airbags
- Wade Sensing
- Cruise Control and Speed Limiter
The price of Land Rover Defender starts from AED 241,710 in the UAE.
That’s a wrap on the different Land Rover families. All the vehicles are equipped with innovative technology and modern safety features. You can get your own used Land Rover in the UAE and enjoy a comfortable ride with a luxurious experience.
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