"Autobiography" ("Range Rover"): features and characteristics

Many luxury SUV for equipment and performance are close to representative sedans, in this regard, often used instead. However, some consumers do not even have enough of this level, they need something more. For them, automakers are developing special versions. Modifications to Range Rover are discussed below: Autobiography, SVAutobiography Dynamic, and SVAutobiography.

General Features

Range Rover - full-size luxury SUV, which is the flagship model of Land Rover. From the majority of analogues it is distinguished by high cross-country ability and traditional frame construction.

History

This car has been produced for more than 45 years. During this time, three generations have changed. The first Range Rover was released from 1970 to 1996 with a prefix to the name Classic. The second generation (P38A) appeared two years before the production ceased first, that is, in 1994. It was produced before 2002. The third generation (L322) replaced it immediately in 2002. The car was created by BMW. This is where the version of Range Rover Autobiography first appeared.

The fourth generation (L405) is produced in 2012. The machine also has a version of "Autobiography". In addition to her, in 2017 the Range Rover developed a modification of SVAutobiography Dynamic.

Body

L405, like the previous two generations, are presented exclusively in the body of the 5-door station wagon. Only the first Range Rover had a 3-door version.

The versions under consideration have insignificant differences in the elements of the body and interior, but always remain recognizable on the road cars brand "Range Rover." Completion "Autobiography", for example, has only a special grille and a logo on the back door.

SVAutobiography Dynamic features twin tailpipes, a contrasting roof, special ventilation grilles of the bumper and front fenders, exterior mirror finish, logo.

SVAutobiography also has a special radiator grille and logos.

In addition, an extended body for SVAutobiography and "Autobiography" versions is available. "Range Rover" with the usual body has the dimensions: 4,999 X 2,073 X 1,853 m. The wheelbase is 2,922 m. The longer version is longer in length (5.2 m), the height (1.84 m), the wheelbase (3.12 m) ).

Engine

L405 is equipped with four engines: petrol and diesel V6 and V8 on the same fuel. Of these, only eight-cylinder versions are available for the car in the version of "Autobiography." "Range Rover" SVAutobiography Dynamic and SVAutobiography equipped with a forced petrol V8.

The 448DT is a 4.4 liter diesel eight-cylinder engine equipped with a turbine. Develops 339 hp. At 3500 rpm and 700 Nm at 3000 rpm.

508PS - petrol eight-cylinder engine in volume of 5 l, equipped with a supercharger. Has a capacity of 510 hp. At 6500 rpm, the torque - 625 Nm at 5500 rpm. On SVAutobiography Dynamic and SVAutobiography, set it to 550 hp. And 680 Nm version.

Transmission

All L405 are equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Drive constant full.

Chassis

Both car suspension independent multi-link on pneumatic elements. The running gear SVAutobiography Dynamic is reconfigured, due to what the ground clearance is reduced by 8 mm. Autobiography and SVAutobiography clearance can vary from 228 to 303 mm.

Each configuration has 21-inch wheels special design. This is Style 101 from the version of "Autobiography". "Range Rover" SVAutobiography Dynamic is equipped with disks "Style 505", and SVAutobiography - "Style 706".

SVAutobiography Dynamic has Brembo brakes with red calipers.

Interior

Each of the versions under consideration is distinguished by the interior trim features. For upholstery, semi-aniline leather is used.

Autobiography has a panoramic roof with sun blind, special stitching, rugs, sill covers and upholstery. Also it is equipped with an entertainment system for the rear row with remote control and a touch screen monitor, 4-zone climate control. Finally, as an option for the front seats is available massage function and much more.

SVAutobiography Dynamic features a diamond-shaped stitching of the seats, inserts made of black varnished wood, a red line on the door inserts, pedals with grooved trim. Finishing of the ceiling from perforated leather. Standard equipment includes electronic assistants (lane holding systems, character recognition, driver fatigue control, speed limiter).

SVAutobiography in the standard has all the seats with a massage function, as well as a 1700W Meridian audio system with 28 speakers, leather perforated ceiling trim, retractable tables, in addition to the same assistants as SVAutobiography Dynamic, you can note the adaptive cruise control and the camera of a circular view. The design of the interior uses a corporate logo and rippled finish. The car is equipped with a special rear row with a footrest and a center console, into which a cooled compartment can optionally be built.

Driving performance

Since Autobiography has the same technical characteristics as conventional versions of Range Rover with similar engines, its dynamic performance is identical: acceleration to 100 km / h takes 6.9 s for diesel version and 5.5 s for petrol, maximum speed is 218 And 250 km / h, respectively.

Despite the fact that the other two considered versions are equipped with a forced engine, the manufacturer specifies the same dynamic data for them as for Autobiography. Although other sources have information that they are faster in overclocking by about 0.5 s.

Differences in behavior with the long version of the Range Rover Autobiography are very significant. Test drive shows that the car was reconfigured for comfort, making the suspension softer, and the accelerator response is more smooth.

SVAutobiography Dynamic, on the contrary, should have a more sporting behavior, thanks to the tuned chassis.

Cost

The cheapest among the reviewed versions of the Range Rover is Autobiography, whose price starts at 8.538 million rubles. The starting value of SVAutobiography Dynamic is more by 2.002 million. To purchase SVAutobiography, it will take 1,111 million more.