Range Rover Sport

Range Rover Sport Luxury Edition

Land Rover has announced a new special edition of its Range Rover Sport model for the European market. Called the Luxury edition, it slots in between the HSE and Autobiography editions. It's distinguished by such special touches as a sunroof, heated steering wheel, contrast-stitched leather trim and a Harman/Kardon audio system.

Available in Europe exclusively with the 245hp, 3.0-liter turbo-diesel V6, it can be ordered in white, black or bronze, offset by black trim and 20-inch wheels. Pricing comes in at a princely €110,000.

Gallery: Range Rover Sport Luxury Edition

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Land Rover & Range Rover Make the Scene at NY Fashion Week

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Land Rover & Range Rover Make the Scene at NY Fashion Week

Land Rover and Range Rover added an extra dose of style to two of Fashion Week's hottest shows with a fleet of vehicles for VIPs. The new Land Rover LR4 was the starring attraction at the Rag & Bone show in Soho, sponsored by the famed UK SUV marque, where beauties like model Jessica Stam (above) and Mad Men's Jon Hamm made the scene. And at the presentation by Marchesa, designed by Georgina Chapman, Range Rovers and Range Rover Sports provided luxe transportation for the likes of actresses Vanessa Hudgens and Michele Trachtenberg, musician Eve, socialite and TV personality Olivia Palermo, and model Irina Lazareanu. At both venues the vehicles sported the designer's logos, and when lined up impressively outside got nearly as much attention as the scenesters themselves.

"Land Rover is expanding its marketing profile with, for the first time, supporting a fashion house, Rag & Bone, during New York Fashion Week," noted Stuart Schorr, vice president of communications and public affairs, Jaguar Land Rover North America. "The Rag & Bone brand, led by Marcus Wainwright and David Neville, is admired for its refined and versatile aesthetic. Both Land Rover and Rag & Bone were born in England and enjoy massive global appeal. The Land Rover LR4 has evolved a distinct design heritage that is rooted in both authentic luxury and rugged capability. Similarly, through Rag & Bone, Marcus and David have established a legacy through high levels of skill and craftsmanship." Might we dare to hope for a Ltd. Rag & Bone Edition LR4 edition in the near future....?

Gallery: Land Rover & Range Rover at Fashion Week

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Range Rover Sport RS500 by Project Kahn and Cosworth

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Some people would be satisfied with a vehicle as capable and luxurious as a Range Rover Sport. But that can't be everyone. Otherwise there wouldn't be companies like Project Kahn and Cosworth.

The two premier British tuning houses have taken the Range Rover Sport – the diesel model, not the supercharged V8 – and tweaked its engine to produce 500 horsepower, up from 313 stock. To go along with it, they've given the luxury SUV a thorough design upgrade including new bumpers, side skirts and wheels, plus an interior decked out in perforated and quilted leather with billet aluminum trim.

Gallery: Range Rover Sport RS500 by Project Kahn and Cosworth

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The Classicist: Celebrating the Season in Style with Range Rover at Wheatleigh

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Winter can be a long, cold interlude verging on a test of endurance in the Northeast, and it's all too easy to get bogged down by the doldrums. Plenty of people either hibernate by their hearths or hit the beach until the mercury makes its ascent, but there are myriad ways to keep warm with style, verve and panache. We recently gathered some of our favorite accessories of the season at Wheatleigh, the majestic mansion-turned-luxury hotel in the heart of the Berkshires' winter wonderland. Getting us there in style and comfort through anything the weather cared to concoct was the 2011 Range Rover Sport, a luxurious way to see the landscape safe in the knowledge that the elements have met their match. The pedigreed SUV's smooth, refined, performance and rugged good looks mark it as a thoroughbred in all respects, a suitably stylish conveyance for arriving at a desirable destination like Wheatleigh. And we had the great new Olympus PEN E-PL1 compact, versatile digital camera on hand to record it all for your vicarious enjoyment.

Wheatleigh, located in Lenox, Mass. next door to Edith Wharton's famed country manor The Mount, is a grand estate based on a 16th century Florentine palazzo built in 1893 by New York financier Henry H. Cook for his daughter who married a Spanish count. Many of the materials and over 150 artisans were brought from Italy to produce intricate carvings and design flourishes for the grand interiors and facades. Frederick Law Olmsted, the landscape architect who designed Central Park in New York, was responsible for creating "Wheatleigh Park" on the land surrounding the palazzo. Following a four year multimillion dollar renovation it was transformed into one of the most unique luxurious small hotels in the world. The nineteen suites, guest rooms and baths artfully combine antiques and custom furnishings with original museum quality contemporary art. The baths are finished with English limestone, marble and hand-blown glass fixtures, and most rooms feature fireplaces and Bang & Olufsen TVs. Check out the gallery to see the perfect accoutrements for a stylish seasonal sojourn – from books to watches, champagne to cashmere sweaters, and boots to bags – no matter where your journey takes you.

Gallery: Range Rover at Wheatleigh Dec. 2010

Graf & Lantz wool felt Boat Bag, personalized Tumi Alpha wheeled case.

Tumi Alpha case; Dom Perignon Tribute to Andy Warhol edition; Private Stock jeans; Graf & Lantz Quiver wine carrier w/ Robert Mo

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Range Rover Sport Vesuvius Edition by Project Kahn

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Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

There was a time, before Porsche, Lexus, Audi and everyone else got into the sport-utility game that Range Rover was, in more ways than one, the undisputed king of the hill. These days the British luxo-ute has a lot of competition, so if you're looking for a way to distinguish yours from the rest, look no further than Project Kahn.

The English customization studio has a wealth of experience in modifying Range Rovers, and with the new Vesuvius Edition, has turned its attention to the recently updated Range Rover Sport. The upgrades include a full aero package, an interior decked out in quilted and perforated leather, custom 22" wheels, an orange and black color scheme inside and out, and comes topped with special touches like a carbon fiber umbrella and even a custom watch.

Gallery: Range Rover Sport Vesuvius Edition by Project Kahn

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Range Rover Sport Autobiography Edition Comes Stateside

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Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

It was a long time ago, but once upon a time the Range Rover was the be-all-and-end-all when it came to luxury sport-utility vehicles. Since then, every premium automaker and its cousin has gotten into the luxo-SUV game, but the Range Rover isn't about to yield the high ground it's held for so long. Hence the Autobiography edition.

The top-of-the-line version of the avant-garde Range Rover Sport has been on sale for a few months now in overseas markets, but has made its North American debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The package includes special touches to the interior and exterior, from the 20" wheels and roof spoiler to the two-tone leather upholstery and special wood trim. They'll only be 250 examples on offer, commanding a princely $88,545 – about $14k over the standard Range Rover Sport – but then you can hardly put a price on exclusivity.

Gallery: 2009 LA Auto Show: Range Rover Sport Autobiography