The All-New Range Rover Sport makes dramatic debut in Thai Market

Thursday 28 November 2013 16:09
The ultimate premium sports SUV - the fastest, most agile and most responsive Land Rover ever to be launched at the 30th Thailand International Motor Expo 2013

City Automobiles Co., Ltd, the authorised distributor of Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles in Thailand, is presenting the All-New Range Rover Sport, its latest SUV from the Range Rover lineage to the Thai market. The All-New Range Rover Sport offers a luxurious and exhilarating sporty driving experience with state-of-the-art capability on-road and off, making it especially suited to the Thai market, and emphasising Land Rover’s commitment to growing its brand in Thailand. The SDV6 3.0 Diesels and LR-V8 5.0 Supercharged engines will be available in Thailand from 7,7500,000 — 10,050,000 THB.”

Land Rover’s world-leading reputation for innovation has brought to market a vehicle which offers stunning acceleration, high speed capability, safety, stability and refinement which can be used in any and all types of weather and terrain. This is the first vehicle in its class to adopt a lightweight all-aluminium platform and body which delivers a sleek and contemporary appearance without sacrificing its credentials as a high-ability SUV. The second generation Range Rover Sport is a bold evolution of the iconic original that has been designed to appeal to younger affluent consumers with dynamic lifestyles.

Sanpong Chuenroj, Managing Director - City Automobiles Co. Ltd., said “The All-New Range Rover Sport is the ultimate premium sports SUV- the fastest, most agile and responsive Land Rover ever. The original car have been sold 415,000 units worldwide from 2005-2013, and now the second generation brings ‘More Range Rover, More Sport’ — its defining concept which will drive strong sales at and following the Motor Expo. The new car serves its luxury sports market with a driving console that brings the driver closer to the action, plus our signature Command Driving Position which emphasises driver control and sense of occasion. This car is faster and more agile than most luxury SUVs, hitting 0-100 km/h in just five seconds (V8) — that’s quick for even a lightweight sports car. The SDV6 3.0 Diesels and LR-V8 5.0 Supercharged engines will be available in Thailand from 7,7500,000 — 10,050,000 THB.”

The All-New Range Rover Sport embodies a sleek new look with high levels of performance in terms of speed, agility and off road capability. This modern and super-sporty interpretation of the classic Range Rover has V6 Diesel and supercharged V8 petrol engine types which deliver peak power and performance both on and off road. The vehicle fulfils driver demands for a 4x4 that offers a high-powered, enjoyable driving sensation with cutting edge style and features; the car’s digital dashboard and forward-looking design motifs reflect this brief ably.

The All-New Range Rover Sport includes a next-generation four corner air suspension system, dynamic response active lean control system, hill decent control and hill start assist, dynamic stability, roll stability and electronic traction controls. Its innovative Terrain Response 2 Auto? features an Automatic setting, in which the vehicle monitors the current driving conditions and automatically selects the most suitable terrain program. The new model adds torque vectoring for improved cornering stability and agility, reverse traffic direction radar for safer reversing manoeuvres, and the world’s most advanced park assist system which includes perpendicular, parallel park and park exit. Other driver safety features include Adaptive Cruise Control, Queue Assist, Intelligent Emergency Braking, blind spot monitor and close vehicle sensing — some of the most innovative safety innovations in its class.

This ultra-premium SUV offers a beautiful and spacious rear seat environment and ultimate comfort. The wheelbase of the All-New Range Rover Sport has been lengthened by 178mm, allowing for a lower rear seating position, larger door apertures, and increased shoulder and elbow room. The colour palette is customisable, allowing up to eleven different mono, duo, and tri-colour schemes; seats range up to fully electronic 18-way front seats that include massage function, and third row seats are operated electronically, providing a 5+2 seating configuration.

The instrument panel has a choice of two different display options, allowing for a standard or 3D display concept. The 8” centre console display allows easy control of a variety of infotainment features, and features detailing mapping of Thailand pre-installed for the satellite navigation system. Rear seat entertainment options include 8” and 10.2” screens with wireless headphones and additional USB sockets. Climate controls come in 2, 3, and 4 zone configurations to ensure the comfort of the driver and all passengers. Power operated child door locks, remote park heat and timed climate settings, and a full array of infotainment and connectivity options make the All-New Range Rover Sport more technologically advanced than before.

The All-New Range Rover Sport is the ultimate classy and luxurious 4x4 and is primed to become the premier SUV for transitioning from urban to rural conditions while providing the utmost in precision, efficiency, torque and dependability. Its capabilities are well-suited to Thailand, where the All-New Range Rover Sport can readily deal slippery mud, standing water, broken tarmac, loose sand and other adverse conditions. The bold new direction of the All-New Range Rover Sport is designed to attract an image-focused buyer who demands premium brand luxury and high performance SUV capabilities — its ‘off road DNA’.

The new vehicle is offered with a standard 3-year warranty. Customers in Bangkok will be supported with sales and service provided by City Automobiles, Land Rover’s authorised distributor and service agent. City Automobiles also offer the 24-hour roadside assistance, and gold packages to customers. The company has made a solid commitment to customers in Thailand, and stands ready to support Land Rover’s own commitment to growing its brand in the country.

“We have made a strong commitment to our customers in Thailand, with our plan to invest over 150 million Baht next year to launch a new showroom and service centre,” said Sanpong. “City Automobiles is ready to support Land Rover’s own commitment to growing its brand in the country, and we plan to launch a new model every year. City Automobiles’ service centres provide comprehensive service and repair for all Land Rover and Jaguar customers in Thailand.”

The company currently has service centres on Wireless Road in Lumphini and a new showroom and service centre on Rama 3. Both service centres provide comprehensive service and repair for all Land Rover and Jaguar customers in Thailand. The new showroom on Rama IV will be launched in Q3 2014.

Further product and technical information is available at www.landroverthailand.com.