Believe it or not, the current L405 Range Rover has been around for more than three years now; the earliest cars are in fact now available for
less than £50K
. So for the 2017 model year, a range of updates more significant than usual have been introduced.
SVAutobiography
, there's now an SVAutobiography Dynamic, promised to deliver the "ultimate combination of performance and Range Rover luxury". So while it still uses the same 550hp supercharged V8 as the SVAutobiography, the Dynamic features a lower ride height (by 8mm), revised knuckles, links, springs and dampers, the Adaptive Dynamics technology seen elsewhere in the JLR range and the Dynamic Response anti-roll system. It gets Brembo brakes too, identified by red calipers.
Distinguishing the Dynamic are Graphite Atlas accents outside, wheel designs unique to the model and diamond quilted leather seats inside. On sale in the autumn, it will cost £132,800.
Elsewhere in the range, the supercharged petrol V6 seen in the F-Type is also now offered. Prices aren't yet confirmed but it offers 340hp, 332lb ft, 7.1 seconds to 60mph and 248g/km. It's likely to be a niche seller then, but it's there if you fancy.
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Across the models, InControl Touch Pro has now been introduced to the Range Rover, as well as the Low Traction Launch assist first seen in the
F-Pace
. Advanced Tow Assist is also available, capable of automatically steering the vehicle and whatever you're towing using the Terrain Response selector. When you're going forwards again, the usual range of assists (blind spot, queue, lane keep) are there to keep you on the straight and narrow.
Prices start at £76,350 for the updated Range Rover in 3.0 TDV6 Vogue spec, a modest increase over the £75,850 currently asked. Will this latest raft of tweaks keep it towards the top of the luxury 4x4 class?