New Discovery SVX- Land Rover Reveals All-terrain Champion At Frankfurt IAA

New Discovery SVX- Land Rover Reveals All-terrain Champion At Frankfurt IAA

New Discovery SVX- Land Rover Reveals All-terrain Champion At Frankfurt IAA

Land Rover has revealed the Discovery SVX – the ultimate Discovery for off-road enthusiasts seeking epic adventures.

Discovery SVX, launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show, adds extreme all-terrain capability to the Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) product triangle. SVX will sit alongside the acclaimed Range Rover Sport SVR and Range Rover SVAutobiography, which are hallmarks for outstanding on-road performance and supreme luxury respectively.

Discovery SVX will be the first Land Rover hand-assembled by expert craftsmen at the SVO Technical Centre in the UK when production begins in 2018.

Discovery SVX embodies the design excellence and engineering integrity that are core values of every Land Rover, building on the legendary Land Rover all-terrain capability and adventurous spirit to deliver the ultimate in off-road performance and desirability.

Since its launch in 2016 the fifth-generation Discovery, built on Land Rover’s strong, safe and light aluminium architecture, has won admiration as the world’s best full-size versatile SUV. That makes it the perfect base for SVO’s first SVX vehicle. New Discovery is the first modern Land Rover to wear the SVX badge.

New Discovery SVX- Land Rover Reveals All-terrain Champion At Frankfurt IAA

SVX takes Discovery versatility to new levels through further development of its formidable off-road ability. It will be offered exclusively with Jaguar Land Rover’s 5.0-litre supercharged V8 petrol powertrain, tuned to deliver 525PS peak power and 625Nm torque, along with suspension modifications to enhance driver confidence when tackling the toughest terrain.

Hydraulic Active Roll Control (H-ARC), is new to Discovery on SVX. It gives increased wheel articulation and improved body control, enhancing extreme off-road traction while also reducing body roll for smooth and sure-footed on-road driving.

Discovery SVX has improved approach, departure and breakover angles, achieved by raising both the lightweight aluminium monocoque architecture and the four-corner air suspension system, employing long-travel dampers and revised knuckles, and fitting larger 815mm diameter 275/55 R20 Goodyear Wrangler all-terrain tyres on forged aluminium alloy wheels.

Tyres with higher side-walls reduce contact pressure and improve performance on soft surfaces. Combined with a more aggressive tread pattern, this improves grip in muddy conditions.

Discovery SVX is also equipped with active centre and electronic rear locking differentials which work with the specially tuned Terrain Response 2 system to optimise traction on all surfaces.

Complementing these hardware upgrades are unique software calibrations for the eight-speed automatic transmission with twin-speed transfer box, and Discovery’s dynamics systems including Hill Descent Control, Electronic Traction Control (ETC), Adaptive Dynamics, Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), All-Terrain Progress Control (ATPC) and variable ratio electric power-assisted steering (EPAS). Discovery SVX also features a model-first Pistol Shifter in place of the Drive select rotary shifter to offer the driver optimum control of gear selection in off-road manoeuvres.

New Discovery SVX- Land Rover Reveals All-terrain Champion At Frankfurt IAA

To visually reflect Discovery SVX’s inherent robustness and go-further ability, Land Rover designers have referenced features of iconic Discovery off-road challenge vehicles, such as those used for Camel Trophy and G4 Challenge events, to give SVX a distinctive, aggressive and purposeful appearance inside and out.

The production preview SVX at Frankfurt IAA features unique front and rear bumpers with protective skid plates and exposed Rush Orange-finished metal recovery eyes – each rated to enable recovery of more than six tonnes, an anti-glare bonnet finish and an integrated rear-mounted electric winch system.

Discovery SVX also stands out through its exclusive satin Tectonic Grey paint finish, a unique colour and material combination of Lunar and Light Oyster with Rush Orange accents inside, and ‘X’ logo perforations on the SVX-branded seats. Unique Narvik Black side vents with V8 badging, a Narvik Black Dynamic grille, Silver roof rails and a roof-mounted unit with two additional light pods for improved low-light visibility complete the transformation.

The first Land Rover SVX from SVO makes its world debut on the Jaguar Land Rover stand at Frankfurt IAA, 12-24 September, alongside a comprehensive range of Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles including SVO stablemates the Range Rover Sport SVR, Range Rover SVAutobiography Dynamic, Jaguar F-TYPE SVR and Jaguar XE SV Project 8.

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Range Rover Sentinel – Luxury, Capability & Impregnability

New Discovery SVX- Land Rover Reveals All-terrain Champion At Frankfurt IAA

New Discovery SVX- Land Rover Reveals All-terrain Champion At Frankfurt IAA

Based on the standard wheelbase Range Rover Autobiography, Sentinel delivers the supreme comfort associated with the world’s most desirable SUV allied to outstanding occupant protection.

Designed to withstand the most damaging and targeted of threats, including penetration by 7.62mm high velocity armour piercing incendiary bullets, this exceptional vehicle delivers lateral protection against up to 15kg Trinitrotoluene (TNT) blasts and defence against DM51 grenade explosions from both beneath the floor and above the roof.

At its core is a specially developed six-piece armoured passenger cell, made of super-high-strength steel, which provides world-class protection. The standard glass has been replaced by multi-laminated armoured privacy glass of optical quality.

The Range Rover Sentinel is fully certified to VR8 standard against ballistic threats by QinetiQ – an independent organisation that was formerly part of the British Government’s Defence Establishment Research Agency.

New Discovery SVX- Land Rover Reveals All-terrain Champion At Frankfurt IAA

To preserve the Range Rover’s legendary ride comfort and handling the Sentinel’s suspension has been upgraded, while an anti-tamper exhaust, self-sealing fuel tank, auxiliary back-up battery and split-charging battery system provide added protection and security.

Run-flat tyre inserts – fitted to special 20-inch split-rim alloy wheels – allow the vehicle to be driven even if the tyres are deflated. So, however determined the attack, the Range Rover Sentinel can use the considerable performance of its 340PS 3.0-litre V6 supercharged petrol engine in conjunction with a specially calibrated ZF eight-speed automatic transmission to escape.

Land Rover is attending the Defence and Security Equipment International Exhibition at the ExCeL arena, London, from 12-15 September 2017 where the Discovery SUV will be on display. With seven full-sized adult seats and customary Land Rover all-terrain capability, the versatile SUV is available through Land Rover’s Embassy and Diplomatic programme.

New Discovery SVX- Land Rover Reveals All-terrain Champion At Frankfurt IAA

The scheme caters for embassy and high commission representatives of the 193 countries recognised by the United Nations where Jaguar Land Rover has a presence, or serving diplomats who are able to prove their diplomatic status.

The Land Rover Discovery delivers unrivalled all-terrain performance thanks to its four-wheel-drive technology, lightweight aluminium monocoque construction and advanced integral link rear suspension, while Land Rover’s Command Driving Position allows customers to enjoy its breadth of capability in complete confidence.

New Discovery SVX- Land Rover Reveals All-terrain Champion At Frankfurt IAA

With space for up to seven full-sized adults or 2,500 litres of luggage capacity, the Discovery features world-first Intelligent Seat Fold technology, allowing customers to remotely fold the rear seats using a unique smartphone app.

In addition, in-car 4G Wi-Fi for up to eight devices provides connectivity on the move while as many as nine USB charging points ensure that passengers can keep smartphones and tablets topped up at all times.

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Jaguar Land Rover is revealing the intelligent and connected steering wheel of the future during the inaugural Tech Fest

Jaguar Land Rover is revealing the intelligent and connected steering wheel of the future during the inaugural Tech Fest

Jaguar Land Rover is revealing the intelligent and connected steering wheel of the future during the inaugural Tech Fest

  • Sayer will be featured on a new Jaguar future vision concept: Jaguar ‘FUTURE-TYPE’ will explore mobility in 2040 and beyond
  • Jaguar Land Rover is exploring the future of mobility at Tech Fest on 7 September – the steering wheel could become the only part of the car that you own
  • Jaguar Land Rover Tech Fest will take place at Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts London
  • Free-to-enter festival and exhibition is open to public from Friday 8 September until Sunday 10 September
  • Key moments from a media preview day will be broadcast across Jaguar Land Rover channels on Thursday 7 September. The preview will include a key note address by Jaguar Land Rover CEO Dr Ralf Speth, followed by panel debates on industry hot topics

Jaguar Land Rover is revealing the intelligent and connected steering wheel of the future during the inaugural Tech Fest at Central St Martins, University of the Arts London.

This steering wheel concept lives in your home and becomes your trusted companion. Sayer is the first voice-activated artificial intelligence (AI) steering wheel that will be able to carry out hundreds of tasks. Sayer could signal your membership of our on-demand service club. A club which offers either sole ownership or the option of sharing the car with others in your community.

Imagine a future of autonomous, connected and electric cars where you don’t own a single car, but instead call upon the vehicle of your choice where and when you need it. That’s a future vision Jaguar Land Rover is exploring with Sayer, the connected steering wheel that could be the only part of the car you own.

Need to be at a meeting two hours away from home by 8am tomorrow? Simply ask Sayer from the comfort of your living room and it will work out when you get up, when a car needs to autonomously arrive at your door and even advise which parts of the journey you might enjoy driving yourself.

A beautifully sculpted piece of art, like every Jaguar Land Rover product, Sayer owes its name to one of the most prominent designers from Jaguar’s past, Malcolm Sayer, who worked for the British marque between 1951 and 1970.

Explore the future with Jaguar Land Rover at Tech Fest 2017.

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Jaguar I-PACE Concept named ‘Most Significant Concept Vehicle of 2017’

Jaguar I-PACE Concept named 'Most Significant Concept Vehicle of 2017'

Jaguar I-PACE Concept named 'Most Significant Concept Vehicle of 2017'

  • Jaguar I-PACE Concept takes overall prize at 16th North American Concept Vehicle Awards
  • I-PACE Concept achieves highest overall score to win Most Significant Concept Vehicle
  • Ground-breaking concept also awarded Production Preview Concept of the Year
  • Previewing Jaguar’s first all-electric vehicle, I-PACE will be on the road in 2018

The Jaguar I-PACE Concept has been named Most Significant Concept Vehicle of 2017 at the 16th North American Concept Vehicle Awards. As well as achieving the highest overall score to take away the top honour, Jaguar’s all-electric performance SUV also won the Production Preview Concept of the Year category.

The awards, held at the Concours d’Elegance of America, recognise those vehicles most likely to shape the future of the automobile industry. More than two dozen jurors participated in a selection process that involved a total of 24 vehicles, each introduced to North America during this season’s auto shows in Los Angeles, Detroit, Chicago, Toronto and New York.

Praised for its beautiful and futuristic design, the I-PACE Concept was described by judge Ashly Knapp as a ‘landmark in automotive technology’. Juror Lauren Fix said: “Jaguar has completely improved the brand in so many ways, and the I-PACE Concept presents the new direction.”

One of the most visually arresting concepts ever produced by Jaguar, the all-electric performance SUV takes full advantage of the packaging freedom offered by electrification. It previews Jaguar’s first electric vehicle, the Jaguar I-PACE, which will be on the road in the second half of 2018.

Jaguar I-PACE Concept named 'Most Significant Concept Vehicle of 2017'

Our challenge was to design an electric vehicle that’s distinctively and unmistakably a Jaguar – and one which demonstrates that an electric vehicle can be visually dramatic as well as practical. I think that the Jaguar I-PACE Concept has done exactly that, and is clearly at the forefront of the trend for more beautiful, more desirable electric vehicles. We’re very proud of it, and we’re delighted that the North American jurors have recognised us for succeeding in our mission by awarding the I-PACE Concept the 2017 Concept Car of the Year.

IAN CALLUM, JAGUAR DIRECTOR OF DESIGN

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Jaguar E-pace Tested In World’s Most Extreme Conditions

Jaguar E-pace Tested In World’s Most Extreme Conditions

Jaguar E-pace Tested In World’s Most Extreme Conditions

From the freezing Arctic Circle to the dust and heat of Dubai, the Jaguar E-PACE has been subjected to diverse testing programmes, ensuring it is not only a driver’s car but a dynamic and entertaining performance SUV too.

  • Jaguar E-PACE exhaustively tested in the world’s most demanding environments
  • Jaguar’s new performance SUV will undergo its final test at its world premiere on 13 July

 

 

Jaguar unleashed hell* and high water** to ensure that E-PACE worked on all surfaces and in all weathers. More than 150 prototypes were built during a gruelling 25-month test programme which took place across four continents to ensure not only extreme durability but that the vehicle lives up to the Art of Performance philosophy.

From the demanding Nürburgring circuit and high-speed Nardò test track to the deserts of the Middle East, E-PACE has proved itself in the world’s most challenging environments. Jaguar’s engineers braved the -40C temperature of the Arctic Circle and the high altitudes and rivers of China’s most remote provinces to ensure E-PACE can withstand a lifetime of use in the hands of the most active and demanding customers.

Jaguar E-pace Tested In World’s Most Extreme Conditions

Jaguar’s new compact performance SUV will face its final test in a world premiere that will be aired on Facebook and YouTube on Thursday 13 July. Jaguar will demonstrate the E-PACE’s combination of agility and true Jaguar performance, as well as how entertaining it is to drive.

“Our team of world class engineers and dynamics specialists have meticulously tuned and developed a true Jaguar.  Months of intense testing on roads and tracks around the world have delivered a compact performance SUV that is true to Jaguar’s performance DNA.”

Graham Wilkins, Chief Product Engineer, Jaguar E-PACE


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