This Range Rover lives up to it’s fancy name

– Land Rover has given it’s mid-sized SUV more performance, luxury and exclusivity with the introduction of the limited-run Range Rover Velar SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition.

Designed as the pinnacle of the Velar line-up, the new model has been developed by Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations and is powered by a 405kW 5.0-litre V8 supercharged engine with a range of unique design enhancements.

Adding to its exclusivity, this distinctive model will be available to purchase for one year only.

The Velar SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition will be priced from R1 714 000 and will be introduced to South Africa in the second half of 2019.

With a supercharged V8 engine,

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the most powerful Velar accelerates from 0 to 100km/h in 4.5 seconds and is capable of top speed of 274km/h, while cosseting passengers with its traditional refinement and comfort.

Uprated brakes and suspension components, plus bespoke settings for everything from the powertrain to the safety systems, ensure this edition mixes the personality of a performance car with the go-anywhere capability of a luxury mid-size SUV.

Michael van der Sande, managing director, Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations, said: “Developing the Range Rover Velar SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition is the kind of task Special Vehicle Operations was made for.

“The challenge was to increase performance without compromising the [vehicle’s] composure, capability and refinement.

“In the process we created an SUV that strikes a brilliant balance between go-anywhere practicality, dynamic performance and relaxing comfort – it truly is an SUV for any occasion,” Van der Sande concluded

The new model is distinguished by visual enhancements and unique trim finishes. A new front bumper has larger air intakes to feed the engine and cool the braking system.

Special touches inside extend to the unique sports steering wheel, which features a specially contoured rim, and tactile aluminium gear shift paddles.

Lower down, the rotary gear selector and circular control dials for the seamlessly integrated Touch Pro Duo infotainment system all feature a sophisticated knurled finish.

An optional carbon fibre pack adds a more contemporary feel to the cabin, with a distinctive steel weave, while sports pedals and illuminated metal treadplates complete the look.

Speed-sensitive Electric Power Assisted Steering is fitted as standard, minimising effort at parking speeds but delivering precise and direct control at higher speeds, while the Velar’s Dynamic mode has been enhanced, optimising the steering, suspension and transmission settings to suit more enthusiastic on-road driving. – Own Correspondent