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Monday, August 24, 2015
SHANGHAI 2015 - 6,000,000th Land Rover produced, Congratulations, and here is to the next six million.
- Land Rover celebrates production milestone
- Six millionth production Land Rover is luxurious Range Rover LWB Vogue SE
- Landmark vehicle fitted with unique, celebratory puddle lamp graphic
- One-off vehicle showcased on Land Rover stand at Shanghai Auto Show
- 2015 marks 67 years of Land Rover’s innovation in design and technology, and the 45th anniversary of Range Rover production
Land Rover is celebrating the production of its landmark 6,000,000th vehicle by giving it a unique design feature.
The completion of a Yulong White Range Rover LWB Vogue SE on 2 April saw Land Rover hit the manufacturing milestone and the 6,000,000th vehicle has been fitted with a bespoke puddle lamp graphic to signify its unique status.
The luxury SUV takes centre stage at the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show showcasing its one-off motif, which replaces the standard Range Rover silhouette projected by the vehicle’s puddle lamps. The image is created by an inscribed lens within the door mirror-mounted downlight and displaying the Land Rover logo and landmark figure.
The illuminated graphic, which is the width of a grain of rice, is projected through a magnifying lens onto the ground every time the vehicle is unlocked in an image which is 80cm in diameter. This same graphic was projected on to the wall of the Solihull manufacturing facility to mark the moment when the 6,000,000thvehicle rolled off the production line.
Andy Goss, Director, Group Sales Operations, Jaguar Land Rover, said: “For 67 years Land Rover has been building the world's most capable all-purpose vehicles. Over this period, a range of ground-breaking innovations and technologies have blended great design, refinement and unmatched all-terrain capability.
“It’s fitting that the 6,000,000th Land Rover to be produced is a Range Rover, since this year marks the 45thanniversary of the original Range Rover’s launch and even today, the vehicle remains peerless. With the growth of sales in China since the latest version of the Range Rover was introduced in 2012, it is entirely appropriate that this landmark vehicle is destined for a Chinese customer.”
The 6,000,000th Land Rover debuts on the Land Rover stand at the Shanghai Auto Show, and will subsequently feature in a number of celebration events being staged in China to mark Range Rover’s 45thanniversary. Ultimately this special Range Rover will be sold in the region and its specially commissioned puddle lamps will serve as a permanent reminder of the significance of this unique model in Land Rover’s history.
Range Rover sits at the pinnacle of the Land Rover brand. The latest model was introduced in 2012 and matches class-leading axle articulation of 597mm, wading capability of 900mm and the ability to tow up to 3,500kg, with a range of state of-the-art petrol, diesel and Hybrid powertrains that successfully harness advanced technologies to deliver exceptional refinement, performance and efficiency.
In addition, the luxury SUV combines sophisticated exterior design and exquisite interior detailing with the exceptional luxury, comfort and fine attention to detail that are established Range Rover hallmarks.
The 6,000,000th vehicle was built at Land Rover’s Solihull facility, where the company has been producing its world-famous SUVs since 1948. The factory has undergone a significant transformation in recent years, almost trebling production and doubling its workforce. Today Solihull is a global centre of excellence for aluminium and lightweight vehicle manufacturing. It boasts Europe's largest aluminum body shop, producing the biggest single aluminium pressing of any vehicle for the Range Rover – weighing only 7kg.
Of the 6,000,000 Land Rovers produced, more than 900,000 are Range Rover vehicles and the iconic luxury SUV is the first car to have been displayed at the world-famous Louvre museum in Paris, where it was cited as an ‘exemplary work of industrial design’.
The original Land Rover Series I was unveiled at the Amsterdam Motor Show on 30 April 1948, so this month marks the 67th anniversary of the brand. One-third of the 6,000,000 vehicles produced to date have been manufactured in the last eight years at Land Rover’s UK plants, in Solihull in the West Midlands and Halewood on Merseyside. The current model line-up includes Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Evoque, Discovery, Discovery Sport and Defender.
LAND ROVER HISTORICAL TIMELINE
| 1947 | Original Land Rover project approved |
| 1948 | The Land Rover is launched at the Amsterdam Motor Show on 30th April |
| 1948 | First Station Wagon introduced |
| 1949 | British Army orders its first Land Rovers |
| 1950 | Freewheel 4x4 system replaced by selectable two or four-wheel-drive |
| 1953 | Long-wheelbase Land Rover introduced |
| 1957 | Diesel engine introduced |
| 1958 | Series II Land Rover unveiled with more refined styling |
| 1959 | 250,000th vehicle produced |
| 1961 | Series IIA with 2.25 diesel introduced |
| 1966 | 500,000th vehicle produced |
| 1970 | Original two-door Range Rover (the Classic) goes on sale |
| 1971 | Land Rover Series III launched |
| 750,000th Land Rover produced | |
| 1972 | Range Rover crosses the Darien Gap on the 18,000-mile British Army Trans-America expedition, taking 99 days to cover 250 miles of dense jungle |
| 1976 | 1,000,000th Land Rover built |
| 1977 | Range Rover wins 4x4 class in the 30,000km (18,750-mile) London-Sydney Marathon - the longest ever speed-based car rally |
| 1979 | A Range Rover wins the inaugural Paris-Dakar rally (and again in 1981) |
| 1981 | First production four-door Range Rover debuts along with the first factory-produced limited edition - the 'In Vogue' |
| 1982 | Automatic transmission introduced on Range Rover for first time |
| 1983 | Land Rover adopts coil sprung suspension with introduction of One Ten |
| 1984 | Land Rover Ninety introduced |
| 1985 | Diesel-powered 'Bullet' Range Rover breaks 27 speed records |
| 1987 | Range Rover launched in North America |
| 1989 | Range Rover is world's first 4x4 to be fitted with anti-lock brakes |
| Land Rover Discovery is introduced as a three-door model only | |
| 1990 | Land Rovers are re-launched and renamed Defender 90, 110 and 130 with new 2.5-litre turbo-charged direct injection diesel engine |
| Five-door Discovery arrives | |
| 1992 | Land Rover North America is founded with a limited run of 500 Defender 110 vehicles powered by the 3.9-litre V8 engine |
| Range Rover is world's first 4x4 to be fitted with electronic traction control and automatic electronic air suspension | |
| 1993 | Land Rover North America follows up the success of the launch of the Defender 110 with the Defender 90 soft top |
| 1994 | Second-generation (P38A) Range Rover introduced |
| Discovery launched in USA | |
| 1997 | Land Rover Freelander launched |
| 1998 | Discovery II launched |
| 2001 | 3,000,000th Land Rover produced is a Freelander |
| 2001 | Third-generation Range Rover introduced |
| 2002 | 500,000th Range Rover is produced at the Solihull plant |
| 2004 | Discovery 3 introduced at New York Auto Show |
| 2005 | Range Rover Sport launched |
| 2006 | All-new Freelander 2 introduced |
| 2007 | 4,000,000th Land Rover produced is a Discovery |
| 2009 | Discovery 4/LR4 launched |
| Freelander TD4e (Stop/Start) introduced delivering 10% improvement in fuel consumption over previous model | |
| 2010 | Range Rover Evoque introduced |
| 2012 | Fourth-generation Range Rover introduced - the world’s first all-aluminium SUV |
| 2013 | Second-generation Range Rover Sport introduced before establishing record for production standard SUV at Pikes Peak |
| Land Rover Discoverys complete record-breaking London-Cape Town expedition, making 10,000- mile journey in 10 days | |
| 2014 | 500,000th Range Rover Sport sold |
| 2014 | Land Rover Discovery Sport introduced |
| 2015 | Exclusive Range Rover SV Autobiography Black edition launched at New York 6,000,000th Land Rover produced is a Range Rover LWB SE Vogue |
Land Rover Discovery Sport now with Ingenium power, Fair MPG and not too bad CO2 either.
- Land Rover announces new Ingenium diesel engine for Discovery Sport
- Enhanced efficiency and refinement for award-winning premium compact SUV
- delivers CO2 emissions from 129g/km and up to 57.7mpg fuel economy for TD4 150PS four wheel drive
- TD4 180PS derivative with 5+2 seats delivering 139g/km and up to 53.3mpg in both manual and nine-speed automatic transmission options
- New HSE Black added to UK line-up following positive customer feedback
Land Rover has announced its innovative Ingenium diesel engine will be introduced to the Discovery Sport. Following its highly successful launch in September 2014, the premium compact SUV will now be available with enhanced performance and economy.
The 2.0-litre four-cylinder Ingenium diesel engine is designed to deliver class-leading torque and power outputs, combined with excellent refinement, reduced CO2 emissions and lower fuel consumption.
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The Discovery Sport’s EU6 compliant Ingenium engine will be available with two power outputs, 150PS and 180PS. The new 150PS derivative in its five seat set-up provides fuel economy of up to 57.7mpg and CO2emissions from 129g/km, whilst the TD4 180PS in its standard 5+2 configuration delivers 139g/km and 53.3 mpg on the combined cycle.
The arrival of these cutting-edge engines, which will replace the current diesel engine in EU6 markets, ensures Discovery Sport is one of the most efficient premium compact SUVs that both private and Fleet & Business customers can buy.
Murray Dietsch, Director of Land Rover Programmes, said: “Land Rover’s new family of Ingenium engines is truly class leading. By introducing it to the Discovery Sport, we can now offer enhanced fuel economy and reduced CO2 emissions, while improving overall performance. The Ingenium engine confirms Discovery Sport’s position as the most versatile and capable compact premium SUV in the world.”
The new aluminium TD4 engine features lightweight construction, with stiff cylinder blocks and decoupled injectors, which ensures low levels of vibration and noise intrusion, further enhancing the driver experience.
A series of advanced technologies reduce internal friction, improve refinement and enhance overall performance. In addition, Selective Catalytic Reduction and a new low-pressure exhaust gas recirculation system significantly reduce both CO2 and NOx emissions.
The Ingenium-powered Discovery Sport TD4 150PS will be designated an ‘E-Capability’ vehicle, with a blue ‘Sport’ badge highlighting the most efficient variant. These vehicles will also feature 18-inch wheels with low rolling resistance tyres. The final drive gearing and engine calibrations have been optimised to provide the lowest possible CO2 for the vehicle. E-Capability introduces a five seat option in the UK for the first time, with all TD4 180PS variants remaining with 5+2 seating as standard.
The Discovery Sport is equipped with a range of class-leading safety features, such as a first-in-segment Pedestrian Airbag, Autonomous Emergency Braking (both standard) and a suite of driver assistance features; all of which has led to the Discovery Sport being awarded with a Five Star Euro NCAP rating.
Pricing for the Discovery Sport featuring Ingenium engines remains unchanged whilst the new TD4 150PS engine brings a lower starting price of £30,695 for the manual five seat ‘SE’ trim. Across the range service intervals have been extended from 16,000 to 21,000 miles lowering running costs over the vehicle’s lifetime.
This coupled with the financial benefits from lower tax and reduced fuel costs, reflects real-world savings for the customer. Furthermore, a number of retail finance options are available allowing customers to step into a new Discovery Sport from £299 per month for the entry-level SE specification.
In the UK, the revised model line-up adds HSE Black which builds on the existing HSE specification and features the popular Black Pack and privacy glass enhancing the visual appeal in response to positive customer feedback. The HSE Black Auto is priced at £41,250 on the road.
Land Rover’s advanced new Ingenium engines are manufactured in the UK at the company’s new state-of-the-art £500m Engine Manufacturing Centre in the West Midlands, which is set to produce 450,000 Ingenium engines each year.
Since its launch in September 2014, Land Rover UK has received more than 6,500 orders for the new Discovery Sport, and together with Jaguar Land Rover’s range of Ingenium engine, have contributed more than £4bn to the UK economy and created 1,650 jobs.
The new Ingenium engine is available to order now with first customer deliveries commencing from September 2015.
Ingenium performance at a glance:
| Engine | Drive | Gearbox | Power (PS) | Torque (Nm) | CO2 (g/km) | MPG (Combined) |
| TD4 150PS 5 Seats | 4WD | 6sp Manual | 150 | 380 @ 1750rpm | 129g | 57.7 |
| TD4 180PS 5+2 Seats | 4WD | 6sp Manual | 180 | 430 @ 1750rpm | 139g | 53.3 |
| TD4 180PS 5+2 Seats | 4WD | 9sp Automatic | 180 | 430 @ 1750rpm | 139g | 53.3 |
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