For buyers who are looking for something a little more special from Land Rover, perhaps these incoming special edition models will pique your interest.
The Discovery Sport Urban Edition is based on R-Dynamic specification and comes equipped with non-leather Luxtech Suedecloth upholstery with a black contrasting roof and shadow aluminium finishers. When it arrives later this year, buyers will be able to choose from Namib Orange, Carpathian Grey, Firenze Red, Santorini Black, Ostuni White and Hakuba Silver.
Land Rover’s ClearSight Interior View Mirror will also be offered as standard and the Discovery Sport Urban Edition will also feature a power tailgate. l
In terms of engines, the Disocvery Sport Urban Edition will be offered with a choice of petrol or diesel engines. The P250’s 2.0-litre turbopetrol engine offers 184 kW and 365 Nm of torque and is said to sprint from zero to 100 kph in 7.8 seconds.
The diesel-powered D200’s 2.0-litre turbodiesel engine develops 147 kW and 430 Nm of torque with a claimed zero to 100 kph sprint time of 8.6 seconds. Both engines are paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.
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Using the Evoque’s S specification as a starting point, this special edition Evoque gains a Corinthian Bronze contrasting roof, burnished copper side vents and exclusive Satin Dark Grey 20-inch 5-split-spoke alloy wheels. Buyer’s can choose from either Carpathian Grey, Santorini Black and Seoul Pearl Silver body colours.
The interior is finished in Natural Grey Ash veneers and Bronze Collection carpet mats are also fitted.with metal capped corners. Ebony grain leather is standard. Other nice-to-haves include a sliding panoramic sunroof, Premium LED headlights with signature DRL’s as well as a ClearSight Interior Rear View Mirror.
In terms of engines, the Evoque Bronze Collection Special Edition will be offered with 3 engine choices including the D200, P250 (see outputs above) and the P300e plug-in hybrid. The P300e combines a 3-cylinder 1.5-litre petrol engine with an electric motor to achieve a pure electric driving range of 55 km with a claimed fuel consumption figure of 2 L/100km.
Both of the above models will be sold with a 5-year/100 000km warranty and service plan.
Local arrival of these special edition models are expected in the fourth quarter of 2021 and pricing details will be made available closer to the time. We will keep you updated.
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