Land Rover India today has announced the delivery of the iconic Range Rover to the legendary superstar of the Indian Cinema, Mr. Amitabh Bachchan. The actor bought himself the Range Rover Autobiography.
The Range Rover Autobiography was recently showcased at the 2016 Auto Expo along with the JLR’s car line-up.
Rohit Suri, President, Jaguar Land Rover India Ltd (JLRIL), said:
“Range Rover is the flagship of the Land Rover brand and is built on a legacy which represents the very pinnacle of refinement and British craftsmanship. More specifically, the Autobiography derivatives of Range Rover sit absolutely at the top of the personalisation and luxury ladder. Over the last 45 years, The Range Rover has gained an iconic status in the high-end SUV market across the world and we are thrilled to have the ultimate icon of Indian Cinema, Mr. Amitabh Bachchan, as a valuable customer of The Range Rover.”
The Range Rover Autobiography is offered in both petrol and diesel engine options and is brought in India via. CBU route.
Mr. Amitabh Bachchan bought the one powered by a LR-SDV8 4.4L Diesel engine. This car’s heart is a V8 diesel engine which produces 335 BHP of power at 3500 rpm and 740 of torque at 1750-2250 rpm. Its 4WD driveline is meshed with an 8-speed automatic transmission. This SUV goes from 0-100 km/h in 7.2 seconds and tops out at 218 km/h.
Below mentioned features are standard on the Range Rover Autobiography:
Transmission & Driving Dynamics:
- Electronic Air Suspension
- Dynamic Response
- Adaptive Dynamics
- Command Driving Position
- Eight-speed Automatic Transmission with Terrain Response® 2
- Twin Speed Low Range Transfer Gearbox
- 50.80cm (20) Brake Calipers
- Electronic Power Assisted Steering (EPAS)
- Four Wheel Drive (4WD)
- Diesel Misfuelling Protection Device (LR-SDV8 Diesel only)
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Electronic Stability Program
- Reactive Grounding Response
- Roll Stability Control (RSC)
- Trailer Stability Assist
- Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
- Electronic Traction Control (ETC)
- Hill Descent Control (HDC®)
- Cornering Brake Control (CBC)
- Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
- Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)
Exterior Features:
- Acoustic Laminated Windscreen
- Heated Windscreen, Laminated Hydrophobic Front Door and Laminated Rear Door and Quarter Light
- Front Fog Lamps
- Adjustable, Auto Dimming, Heated, Powerfold Memory Exterior Mirrors with Approach Lamps (Approach Lamps include Illuminated Range Rover Branding)
- Rain Sensing Windscreen Wipers/Rear Wash Wiper
- Front and Rear Park Distance Sensors with Visual Display
- Follow-me-home Lighting
- LED Rear Lamps
- Heated Off Screen Wiper Park Position (Manual Lift Away From Screen)
- Santorini Black Exterior Mirror Caps
Wheel Options:
- Locking Wheel Nuts
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Towing:
- 3,500kg Towing Capability
- Electrical Towing Preparation
Convenience:
- Surround Camera System
- Soft Door Close
- Keyless Entry
Interior Features:
- Bright Pedals
- Auto-dimming Interior Mirror
- Four-Zone Climate Control
- Smoker’s Pack
- Embossed ‘Autobiography’ Script on Centre Rear Squab
- Rear Window Powered Sun Blinds
- Twin Blade Sunvisor
Seating:
- Driver and Passenger Front Seat Armrests
- Rear Bench Seat with Load Through Facility
- Seat Anchorages /ISOFIX
- Winged Headrests Front and Rear
- Front Row Leather Covered Seat-back Pockets
Safety & Security:
- Volumetric Alarm
- Single Point Entry, Customer Configurable
- Driver and Passenger Airbags (side, seat-front, thorax and pelvis)
- Active Speed Limiter (ASL)
- Power Operated Child Locks
- Hazard Lights Under Heavy Braking
Convenience:
- Front Centre Console Cooler Compartment
- Customer Configurable Interior Mood Lighting
Loadspace:
- Power Upper and Lower Trunk/Tailgate
- Loadspace Cover (hinged with hardcover)
Miltimedia:
- Bluetooth® Phone Connection (The Bluetooth® name and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Land Rover is under licence.)
- TV – Analogue/Digital*
- Touch-screen with Dual View Technology
- Rear Seat Entertainment System with 25.91cm (10.2) Screen (includes Remote Control)
- 20.32cm (8) Touch-screen
- Auxiliary Power Sockets (front, second row, and loadspace 12 volt)
- USB Sockets
- Bluetooth® Audio Streaming (The Bluetooth® name and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Land Rover is under licence.)
- Full TFT / LCD Instrument Cluster