All-new Range Rover debuts in Sri Lanka

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Access Motors General Manager Sanjaya Jayasinghe (left) and Access Motors Deputy Managing Director Ayesh Fernando with the Range Rover LWB 3.0 Litre turbocharged petrol PHEV 460PS (Sentorini Black)

Access Motors Deputy Managing Director Ayesh Fernando (left) and Access Motors General Manager Sanjaya Jayasinghe at the press briefing

By Darshana Abayasingha

Access Motors, the sole authorised agent for Jaguar and Land Rover in Sri Lanka, was the first to unveil a new car in the country since the lifting of import restrictions with the presentation of the all-new Range Rover.

Billed as the epitome of luxury and refinement, with added zest for unmatched capability and agility, the Range Rover is a favourite amongst Sri Lankans looking to complement their discerning lifestyles. This is underscored by the 160 orders already in place with Access Motors, with preference for the customisable Autobiography model. This long-wheelbase Autobiography is a plug-in hybrid powered by a 3-litre turbo-charged petrol engine, and is more popular amongst local customers due to tax considerations over its twin turbo-charged V8.

In the words of Land Rover, state-of-the-art engineering is combined with a pair of innovative extended range plug-in hybrid powertrains to provide over 80 kms of electric driving range – enough for typical Range Rover customers to complete up to 75% of trips using simply electric power. CO2 emissions are recorded at below 30g/km.

What is striking compared to its predecessor is the minimalist interior, as gone are the buttons and dials, making way for a touchscreen to control its every aspect. The Range Rover retains its popular split tailgate – though seldom seen in Sri Lankan settings – and boasts ample boot space for any adventures beyond its customary urban setting.

Speaking to the Daily FT, Access Motors Managing Director Theo Fernando said vehicles will start arriving in the country close to June, and the level of maintenance and service provided by his company even through the period of import restrictions, coupled with lifestyle experiences, has upheld the confidence customers have placed on Range Rover as the ultimate automobile experience. Commenting on the Sri Lankan automobile market, he noted that a segment of customers anticipate prices will come down further in the immediate short-term, but expressed a degree of scepticism in this regard.

Technology sits at the heart of the new Range Rover, featuring Land Rover’s latest Electrical Vehicle Architecture (EVA 2.0) and Software-Over-The-Air updates. The Pivi Pro infotainment system delivers intuitive control, with a 13.1-inch curved touchscreen and haptic feedback. Rear passengers enjoy 11.4-inch HD touchscreens and an 8-inch touchscreen controller for a first-class experience, Land Rover says. Advanced lighting includes high-definition Digital LED Headlights with a 500m beam range and Adaptive Front Lighting, whilst Remote Park Assist allows smartphone-controlled parking.

The new Range Rover also features All-Wheel Steering and Dynamic Response Pro for unmatched agility and stability.

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