The current generation of Range Rover celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, and on this occasion the classiest SUV brand of them all releases a number of special edition models.
These special editions include TDV8 Westminster, TDV8 Autobiography and Supercharged Autobiography. The new Westminster edition sits above Vogue and Vogue SE models, but below the Autobiography.
The new addition to the lineup comes with 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 to be distinguished from other models. Inside the cabin it features luxury carpets and Grand Black lacquer trim elements, plus bright-finished pedal finishers, as well as illuminated treadplates and a 19-speaker, 1,200W harman/kardon LOGIC7 surround sound system.
This version gets the 4.4-litre TDV8 diesel engine with eight-speed automatic transmission, widely regarded as the best engine for the mighty Range Rover. All the usual luxury and convenience features you get with normal Range Rovers are obvious fitted as standard.
Then there’s the Autobiography model, which is available in both TDV8 and Supercharged guises. They both come with the Range Rover Design Pack, which adds more bling bling to the exterior. Not so good.
On the outside the 2012 Autobiography features 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, plus 20-inch alloy wheels in Shadow Chrome. Inside the cabin it benefits from rear seats with recline and lumbar adjustment, heating and cooling functions and multi-adjustable aircraft-style headrests with wings for added support. There’s also a “front seat away” function that provides more legroom to the rear passengers.
The Autobio version is, again, fully loaded and does come with the 19-speaker, 1,200W harman/kardon LOGIC7 surround sound system.
As for the pricing, the TDV8 Westminster Edition is £69,995, while the TDV8 Autobiography and Supercharged Autobiography cost £84,295 and £86,895 respectively. Sales begin from March.
