This is the first image depicting the redesigned 2013 Range Rover without any camouflage material, revealing the latest generation of the classic luxury SUV in full ahead of its world debut at the 2012 Paris Auto Show in September.
WeΆve been spying prototypes of the vehicle for more than a year, though the one in this image appears to be a completed model ready to undergo further testing or perhaps even be shipped to a dealership for evaluation.
The Range Rover SUV is crucial for Land Rover as its not only the model that best defines the brand, but itΆs also the one that most of Land RoverΆs other vehicles are derived from.
Models like the Range Rover Sport and LR4 all share their basic design and technology with the Range Rover, meaning engineers have a lot of pressure resting on their shoulders developing the latest generation.
Fortunately, they have a solid base to start from. Code-named L405, the new 2013 Range Rover is thought to feature a lightweight, rivet-bonded aluminum chassis based on a modified version of the platform underpinning the Jaguar XJ.
The final curb weight is expected to be roughly equal to a fully-loaded luxury sedan, improving performance and fuel economy--the latter of which is expected to be as high as 33.3 mpg combined for a planned plug-in hybrid model.
Powertrain options will largely carry over from the current model and include naturally-aspirated and supercharged 5.0-liter V-8s, as well as a pair of new turbodiesel units for overseas markets. Output will range from about 260 to 510 horsepower. Also due out a couple of years after the initial launch is the aforementioned hybrid version, combining a V-6 internal combustion engine with an electric motor.
Stay tuned for all the official details in the coming months and look out for the new 2013 Range Rover from Land Rover in showrooms towards the end of the year.
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