2016 range rover SV autobiography unveiled at 2015 new york auto show
images courtesy of jaguar land rover

 

 

 

debuting at the 2015 new york auto show, the 2016 range rover ‘SV autobiography’ boasts not only unique exterior design enhancements, but also an exclusive interior and a 493hp V8 supercharged engine, making it their most luxurious and powerful series-production model to date. crafted at land rover’s special vehicle operations’ (SVO) technical center in the UK, the SUV reaches even greater heights in terms of sophisticated style and level of elegance.

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front view of the new range rover flagship model

 

 

 

land rover’s design director and chief creative officer gerry mcgovern stated: ‘with the SVautobiography we have taken the opportunity to optimise the range rover’s luxury execution and precision while delivering beautiful detailing that considerably enhances the customer’s experience of our flagship vehicle.’

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for the first time in the model’s successful 45-year history, it features a duo-tone body

 

 

 

featuring new ‘range rover’ bonnet lettering and ‘SV autobiography badging on its tailgate, the model has a special front grille that is finished in distinctive graphite atlas and polished chrome. continuing to create individualism, its exterior, for the first time, is available in a duo-tone body color option, enabling the combination of a santorini black upper body with nine palette choices for the lower part.

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a close-up view of the polished chrome and graphite atlas grille

 

 

 

john edwards, managing director of jaguar land rover special operations, said: ‘range rover originally defined the luxury SUV segment and the new SVautobiography, developed by special vehicle operations, takes range rover to another level of comfort, craftsmanship and refinement.’

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the optional, extendable loadspace floor

 

 

 

for the interior, the image of distinction continues with the foot pedals and driver’s switchgear, including the start-up surround and rotary controls, machined from solid aluminum to form knurled details. along with the rear seats, the back section has a chiller compartment, powered deployable tables and metal coat hooks. proceeding further back, the car offers the option of a sliding loadspace floor which is crafted from aluminum with a choice of veneer, and can extend to optimize loading and unloading. alternatively, the range rover’s versatile split tailgate features ‘event seating’, a quick and easily-deployable chair arrangement for two adults.

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hand crafted from windsor leather, the ‘event seating’ comfortably accommodates two adults

 

 

 

the new flagship for the ‘autobiography’ range, the 2016 ‘SV’ has a five liter V8 supercharged engine, made from aluminum, that not only produces 493 hp, but also 680 nm of torque. this, combined with a smooth and sophisticated ZF eight-speed automatic transmission, blends performance, in-gear flexibility and refinement. the production series is available with a choice of other powertrains, including; TDV6, the CO2-lowering SDV6 hybrid, SDv8 and SCV6 supercharged derivative.

 


the 2016 model adds even more luxury, design sophistication and performance to an enhanced line-up
video courtesy of land rover

 

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the luxurious rear section of the SV autobiography’s interior

 

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the driver’s switchgear features details formed from solid aluminum

 

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the inside uses a combination of leather, veneer and metal

 

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the side doors