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Honda NSX concept for Geneva and anniversary Range Rovers revealed
publication date: Feb 7, 2012
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author/source: Robin Roberts
The Range Rover enters its 10th anniversary year in 2012, and the
line-up is being developed to include three new Special Editions.
The new arrivals focus on further extending the luxury and high
specifications that are at the core of the Range Rover brand.
The new Range Rover Westminster Edition joins the line-up to replace the
previous TDV8 Vogue and Vogue SE models. |  | Going further than its predecessors,
it comes handsomely equipped with an extensive collection of additional
features that raise both the vehicle's prestige style and comfort levels for
everyone on board.
The exterior of the Westminster Edition is distinguished by the bright
'Noble' finish to the front grille and side vents, 'Titan' silver lower
splitter bar and fog lamp bezels, 20-inch, 10-spoke alloy wheels and
'Westminster' badging. Opening the doors reveals illuminated treadplates and a
cabin finished with luxury carpets and Grand Black lacquer trim elements, plus
bright-finished pedal finishers. The front seats feature both heating and
cooling functions and the in car entertainment system benefits from a
19-speaker, 1,200W harman/kardon LOGIC7 surround sound system as well as Range
Rover's innovative Dual View infotainment screen.
Featuring the powerful yet refined 4.4-litre TDV8 engine with eight-speed
automatic transmission, the new Westminster Edition is available in a choice of
seven exterior colours, with five interior colour combinations. The standard
equipment specification further includes an electric sunroof, automatic
headlights and windscreen wipers, Park Distance Control with rear-view camera,
memory setting for the steering wheel, driver's seat and rear-view mirror and a
heated, leather trimmed steering wheel.
Bold design and ultimate luxury underpin the new Range Rover TDV8
Autobiography and Supercharged Autobiography. Both benefit as standard from the
Range Rover Design Pack, a collection of exterior styling features that are
seamlessly integrated to compliment the car's powerful appearance, without
compromising its classic lines.
The pack introduces new front and rear bumpers, ‘Titan' silver front grille
and side vent treatments and fog lamp surrounds, integrated stainless steel
exhaust finishers and side skirts. These are complemented by striking 20-inch
alloy wheels in Shadow Chrome.
Inside the focus is on unparalleled luxury and comfort with the Range Rover
Seat Style Pack. This comprises rear seats with recline and lumbar adjustment,
heating and cooling functions and multi-adjustable aircraft-style headrests
with wings for added support. The passenger "front seat away"
function provides a simple control for adding extra rear legroom, while the
front passenger seat itself benefits from a memory function than can store up
to three different personalised settings.
Both versions gain the 19-speaker, 1,200W harman/kardon LOGIC7 surround
sound system and are fitted with illuminated treadplates. Seven exterior
finishes are available, together with an extensive range of interior colour and
trim combination options. The TDV8 Autobiography retains its 4.4-litre engine
and eight-speed automatic transmission, with the Supercharged Autobiography
powered by the 5.0-litre LR-V8 petrol unit with six-speed automatic gearbox.
The new Range Rover Special Edition models go on sale in March. The TDV8
Westminster Edition is £69,995, presenting customers with significant
additional feature content over and above the specification of the former Vogue
and Vogue SE models. On-the-road prices for the TDV8 Autobiography and
Supercharged Autobiography are £84,295 and £86,895 respectively. | | | Suzuki has created the
special edition Alto Play model which goes on sale this week and with
around 500 being available.
Alto Play is based on the popular SZ3 mid grade model with air
conditioning,pollen filter and side airbags as standard equipment but
offers a higher specification |  | including front
fog lamps and various exterior and interior upgrades.
Alto Play is recognised by its stylish Oyster Blue metallic paint
finish; unique blue seat fabric, silver accent on the front bumper and
body coloured door handles and mirrors.
With Suzuki's popular VAT free offers recently extended to March 30
to help customers buy a new car ready for the ‘12' registration, this
means that Alto Play is available for just £7,595 including metallic
paint. A flexible and very low deposit Personal Contract Purchase (PCP)
is also available for customers wishing to purchase via Suzuki
Financial Services.
Alto is one of the least polluting five-door City cars on the market
with tailpipe emissions of 103g/km as well as offering 64.2mpg on the EC
combined cycle. Cost of ownership is also very low with an annual VED
charge of £20 and insurance group 4E classification. | | | Honda revealed its 2012 Geneva Motor Show line-up with 2
Sports Car Concepts, a prototype of the European CR-V as well as the debut of
the all-new 1.6 Diesel engine all appearing on the Honda stand.
It is expected to go on sale within the next three years. |  | Highlighting the design and technology direction for
Honda's next generation supercar, the NSX Concept features a V6 mid-mounted
engine and will employ a range of new technologies including the innovative
Sport Hybrid SH-AWD (Super Handling All Wheel Drive) hybrid
system.
Further underlining Honda's aim of developing sporty, exciting
products, the Honda EV-STER will also make its European debut at the show. The EV-STER,
an electric rear wheel drive two-seater open sports car, features dynamic and
innovative styling and excellent environmental performance.
Honda will also present the European CR-V Prototype, a preview
model highlighting the exterior styling direction of the all-new fourth
generation European Honda CR-V, which is set to go on sale in Autumn 2012.
Compared to the previous generation, the model takes on a more aggressive
stance with deeper sculpting of the body lines and a bolder front fascia. The
lower front bumper wraps smartly upward to convey SUV capability, while the
lower front bumper design now integrates more smoothly into the fascia for
improved aerodynamics.
Honda's Earth Dreams Technology, a new generation engine
series, will deliver excellent performance and environmental values and is due
to be introduced throughout the Honda product range. The new 1.6 litre diesel
engine will be the first engine from this series for Europe. The lightest
engine in its class, delivering sub 100g/km CO2 levels, the engine will offer a
class-leading balance of fuel economy and performance. A cut engine display of
the new 1.6 litre diesel engine will be shown on the Honda stand.
Two new Jazz derivatives will also be displayed for the first
time. The Jazz Si, on sale from Summer 2012, features an upgraded sporty
suspension package and styling changes to the interior and the exterior. The Jazz 1.2, now with Idle Stop, delivers a reduction in CO2
emissions of 3g/km compared to the standard 1.2 model. |
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