For over 50 years, the Range Rover has lead the segment in terms of luxury, elegance and off-roading prowess. Now, five decades and four generations later, the latest model has been teased ahead of its global reveal.
As Land Rover is keen to point out, the SUV is the preferred choice of celebrities, politicians, royalty and business leaders everywhere, which underlines the big Brit's unmatched status.
Based on the silhouette (and teaser images circulating online), it retains the familiar shape of the old model, with some modern touches.
The current range kicks off at R2 283 634 and ends up at the range topping SVAutobiography, which retails for a whopping R4 862 262 before options.
Commenting on the SUV, Land Rover's Chief Creative Officer said: "The New Range Rover is a vehicle with a peerless character, from the impeccable restraint of its exterior to the flawless tranquil sanctuary of its cabin. Informed by creative intellect and a desire for perfection, it doesn’t follow fashion or trend, but by a modernist design philosophy, combined with over 50 years of evolution, it is quite simply the most desirable Range Rover ever created.”
The global reveal will take place on October 26, with order books opening at the same time.
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FAQ
Q: What does the new Range Rover cost in South Africa?
The current Range Rover lineup starts at R2,283,634 for the base model and climbs all the way to R4,862,262 for the range-topping SVAutobiography, and that's before you start ticking option boxes.
Q: When will the new Range Rover be available to buy?
Land Rover will reveal the new Range Rover globally on October 26, with order books opening on the same day, so you can start throwing money at it immediately.
Q: Is the new Range Rover worth buying over the current model?
While we haven't driven it yet, Land Rover promises this is "the most desirable Range Rover ever created" with modern touches on the familiar shape, so if you've got the budget it should be a worthwhile upgrade.
Q: What makes the Range Rover different from other luxury SUVs?
The Range Rover combines proper off-road capability with luxury that attracts celebrities, politicians and royalty, giving it a unique position that German rivals struggle to match in the dirt.
Should You Buy It?
The best luxury SUV for those who want to go anywhere in ultimate comfort is the Range Rover, but at over R2.2 million to start, it's definitely a purchase for the financially fearless. If you've got the budget and need something that's equally at home at Sandton City or crossing the Kalahari, the new Range Rover should be brilliant, though we'd wait for the full reveal before putting down a deposit. For everyone else, there are plenty of excellent alternatives that won't require a second mortgage.
