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Our new Alaska White 2010 Range Rover combines craftsmanship and luxurious interior design, complemented by an array of advanced technology features to make your self drive hire experience a dream drive. Superior computing power with minimum effort gives that masterful sense of complete control as you sit in the Command driving position. The new updated exterior, gives it an even more sculpted and athletic presence. In addition, the interior has been totally redesigned and we have chosen soft ivory leather seats for pure indulgence. While retaining the ambience of a sporty cockpit, the use of premium materials, meticulously crafted, has created an air of unadulterated luxury.
Our model features the new, highly advanced supercharged engine which delivers increased power, greater efficiency and lower CO2 emissions compared to previous models. These power trains, together with a wealth of intuitive new technologies such as Adaptive Dynamics, improve the vehicle’s performance and handling helping make your self drive hire experience a smooth and pleasant drive, what ever the terrain.
Already a firm favorite with our self drive and chauffeured customers the Range Rover Autobiography is regarded as one of the world’s most superlative luxury vehicles. Our new 2010 Range Rover represents a considerable step forward in every respect and will make your self drive hire experience one to remember.
Take, for example, the introduction of the world’s first Touch-screen with dual view technology and the (TFT)-LCD instrument cluster. Both are designed to revolutionise your driving experience and, at the same time, improve both the safety and convenience of your self drive hire. As for the engine, the exceptional TD V8 is a beautifully refined diesel, while the new V8 Supercharged is the most powerful engine that’s ever been available from Range Rover.
As with all our rental 4 x 4’s, this model is fully loaded to the highest specifications, including the engine, performance, exterior finish, interior craftmanship and road capabilities.
More power, new refinement and better fuel economy for the most accomplished, most capable, luxury four-wheel-self-drive vehicle in the world. Our new 2010 Range Rover all-V8 engine line-up includes the popular new LR-V8 Supercharged engine, increasing its capability and performance, yet again.
The LR-V8 Supercharged improves fuel consumption by 7.3 percent to 19mpg on the combined cycle and reduces CO2 emissions by 7.4 percent to 348g/km, despite substantial increases in both power to 510PS (+29 percent) and Torque to 625Nm (+12 percent), compared with its 4.2-litre Supercharged predecessor. Even the emissions produced in its assembly are meticulously offset via projects selected around the world with the help of leading offset provider ClimateCare, so you can take some comfort that your self drive hire has less impact on the environment.
LR-V8 Supercharged Engine
- Max Power: 375kW @ 6,500rpm
- Max Torque: 625Nm (461lb ft)
- Fuel Consumption: 19.0mpg (combined cycle)
LR-V8 Supercharged, the supreme expression of The Range Rover, reaches unsurpassed levels of performance with a power output of 510hp. The most powerful engine ever fitted to The Range Rover, the 5 litre LR-V8 combines all the performance feedback of the previous Range Rover Supercharged and 14 percent improved fuel economy.
The new LR-V8 Petrol Engines feature:
- An improved six-speed automatic transmission tuned to maximise performance
- CommandShift® for better response and smoother gear changes
- 'Drive by wire' throttle control and camshaft profile switching
- Dual Independent Variable Camshaft Timing system (DIVCT), an industry first
Torque
The latest-generation supercharger on the LR-V8 Supercharged works alongside the two-stage Variable Intake Manifold (VIM) to improve airflow for low-speed Torque and high-speed power.
Improved Breaking System
When hiring our new 4 x4 , you'll benefit from the effortless control and consummate power which are the hallmarks of an advanced braking system. Our new 2010 Range Rover is equipped with a new braking system, comprehensively updated to provide enhanced stopping power and improved driver feel. The braking system for the Range Rover LR-V8 Supercharged engine model has been developed in conjunction with performance brake specialist Brembo™, while the brakes for the LR-TDV8 diesel derivatives are modelled on the previous supercharged model. The braking systems provide this new 2010 Range Rover with superb power of response for a confident, assured drive.
Electronic Park Breaks
The electronic park brake is engaged by a simple flick of a switch, and can be released manually or simply by driving away, particularly welcome on difficult hill starts.
Distinctive grille and Side Power Vents
Rent our new 2010 Range Rover and drive away with ever more elegance. A new, larger, three-bar grille provides an even more commanding on-road presence. Complemented with a Titan silver finish to the front grille and fender vents, the diamond mesh design allows for greater air-intake, maximising performance and capability. A unique Noble-plated finish on the Autobiography lends the consummate detail to this gracious vehicle.
New Range Rover signature headlights
The unique new 2010 Range Rover front lamps make optimum use of Bi-xenon and LED technology, offering 'automatic on' functionality and directional lighting. Automatic High Beam Assist for the new headlights detects oncoming or followed vehicles to switch between high and dipped beam. The whiter light from these headlights provides exceptional illumination that also moves with the vehicle's pitch and steering direction. New three-striped LED indicators at the side of the vehicle announce a theme that continues to the all-LED rear lamps.
Surround Camera System
The new Surround Camera System uses five cameras situated around the vehicle to provide an almost complete 360 degree view on the Touch-screen. The screen views help to ensure drivers do not miss objects below their line of sight and also gives vital views at 'blind' junctions, ideal if you are renting a car you may not be familiar with. The camera system's Towing Assist is another Range Rover first, equipping hirers with guidance for coupling a trailer as well as with the trajectory of the trailer when reversing.
Blind Spot Monitor
Another enhancement to vehicle safety in our new 2010 Range Rover is the availability of a Blind Spot Monitor, invaluable if this is the first time you have hired a self drive car from us as it will give you extra peace of mind. This new system utilises side-mounted radar sensors to survey the vehicle's blind spot. If a vehicle is detected within this area, a bright amber warning icon is illuminated in the driver's mirror, identifying the hazard and helping prevent a potential collision.
Alloy Wheels
Fitted with all-terrain tyres, The Range Rover's alloy wheels are effective, durable and attractive, and will certainly make a statement when you are out on the road. Our self drive hire Range Rover Autobiography features 20 inch Diamond Turned Wheels. Such attention to detailling on our models helps keep us the leaders in the self drive hire industry.
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Perfect paint
This paint undergoes two years of sub-tropical testing under extreme levels of radiation, heat and humidity. Grit and steel is then fired at the vehicle in 30 second bursts at high pressure. Our model is Alaska White, and we are proud to be the first in the self drive hire industry to add this stunning colour to their range for hire.
Climate Control and Acoustic windscreen
Smart innovations create a more tranquil Range Rover cabin experience. Already soothed by the quiet of the vehicle's advanced engine technology, additional levels of acoustic refinement are achieved with a laminated front screen and front door glass. Designed to significantly reduce direct heat from the sun, the optional Climate Control windscreen helps maintain optimum cabin conditions for everyone, which in turn reduces the need for high fan speeds. Regardless of outside conditions, driving pleasure is never compromised in the new 2010 Range Rover, making your self drive experience the best it can be.
Split tailgate
The distinctive and stylish split tailgate – an intrinsic Range Rover signature – provides comprehensive access to the ample loadspace, making it an ideal choice of vehicle for self drive hire for a weekend trip or long term self drive hire. The tailgate can also be lowered to a horizontal position and used as seating during tailgate picnics, for instance, or when changing into riding boots, hiking shoes or wellies.
Painstakingly assembled at our production facilities at Solihull – after which the vehicle assembly emissions generated are carefully offset – the new 2010 Range Rover possesses first class specifications in every department.
Engine and Transmission
• Six-speed automatic transmission with sport and driver modes, plus CommandShift® manual selection in high and low range
• Permanent four-wheel drive with high and low range, Electronic Centre Differential and Hill Descent Control (HDC) with Gradient Release Control (GRC)
• Terrain Response®.
Suspension and Steering
• Fully independent electronic Air suspension with variable ride height and Adaptive Dynamics
• Linear power-assisted rack and pinion steering with positive feel hydraulic and mechanical lock stops
• Electrically adjustable steering column
• Multi-function steering wheel
• Intelligent terrain recognition software.
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Safety and Security
- Four-channel all terrain Anti-lock Braking System with all round disc brakes, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) and Emergency Brake Assist (EBA)
- Roll Stability Control (RSC) and Trailer Stability Assist
- Central high mounted stop lamp
- Side impact beams on all doors
- Full size driver and front passenger airbags
- Driver and front passenger side and head airbags
- Driver's knee airbag
- Rear outboard passenger head airbags
- Front seatbelt pre-tensioners with load limiters
- Intrusion and perimetric alarm with battery backup sounder and engine immobiliser
- Central locking, superlocking and lazy locking with combination ignition key and remote transmitter.
Interior Technology
- 7-inch Touch-screen with 4x4 information, Hybrid TV and Hard Disc Drive Navigation.
- Asymmetric split rear seat with centre armrest and two cup holders
- Double hinged, removable loadspace cover
- Rear loadspace accessory socke
- Two front cup holders
- Programmable main interior lamp, right and left interior floodlamps, loadspace and glovebox illumination and door uplighter
- 'Waterfall' front and rear interior illumination
- 12.3 inch virtual instrument panel with Thin Film Transistor (TFT)-LCD technology
- Full climate control with individual settings for driver and front passenger
- One touch automatic control of air distribution and demisting
- Driver's seat, steering wheel and door mirror memory
- Heated front seats
- Heated leather steering wheel with two 5-way toggle switches
- Personal Telephone Integration System
- (Bluetooth® capability)
- Electrochromatic interior rear view mirror
- Full size spare wheel
- Heated front seats and Steering wheel
- Rear view camera
- 14 speaker harman/kardon® surround sound
- audio system with Digital (DAB) Radio and Portable Audio Interface.
Exterior Technology
- Rain sensing windscreen wipers and auto lights on (not available with climate control windscreen)
- Acoustic windscreen and front side glass
- Electric Sunroof
- Ambient and solar sensors with exterior temperature warning.
- Park Distance Control (PDC)
- Tinted glass
- Heated windscreen
- Headlamp powerwash
- Powerfold door mirrors
- Bi-xenon headlamps with LED Signature.
Renowned for the world's finest luxury interior, our new 2010 Range Rover reaches even higher levels of luxury and elegance. An exceptionally quiet interior offers all self driver hire customers a superb drive. Leather trim for the headlining, pillar and door casings is also accented by facia buttons with a satin chrome-plated finish, making this the most beautifully appointed Range Rover in our fleet.
Ergonomic features include:
- Revised instrument central console
- Additional controls on steering wheel
- Upgraded technology with Thin Film Transistor (TFT)-LCD Instrument Panel
- Convenient cluster of Hill Descent Control, Air suspension, Terrain Response® and gearbox controls.
Sumptuous leather
Our new 2010 Range Rover cocoons the self hire driver and passengers in the finest ivory leather. Range Rover insistence is on the softest, unblemished leathers from only the very highest quality hide, and Signature Car Hire insists on this level of opulence in its fleet. Designed to retain the leather's natural grain and improve with use and age, as many as ten leather hides swathe our new Range Rover cabin. Stately leather glove box lids, centre vents and the driver's knee airbag panel only add to the luxurious appearance and comfort.
Autobiography takes the exclusiveness of The Range Rover to a higher level still. Accompanying the semi-aniline leather seats is full leather covering for the facia, door casings and leather binding on the floor mats. There is now a full leather headlining (including rear vanity mirrors) available for a truly unequalled experience.
Electronic memory seats. Flexible seating options include:
Heated power front seats with driver memory, including steering column and door mirror settings are standard on our new Range Rover. Superbly crafted, semi-aniline, the softest grade of leather is used to cover the complete seat, front and back on the Autobiography model. The semi-aniline leather gives the rear seats a soft sculpted impression of being four seats helps makes your self drive experience comfortable and memorable.
Heated and cooled seats
Heated front seats are standard across the range. On the new 2010 Range Rover Autobiography, either front or rear semi-aniline leather seats can be heated and/or cooled depending on the choice of option.
New steering wheel functionality
Driver comfort and control is crucial for all self drive hirers and our new 2010 Range Rover sees the adoption of new controls and switches, including two new five-way toggle switches to help achieve this. These switches are used in tandem to control a number of vehicle features, including the In Car Entertainment system and the TFT-LCD Virtual Instrument Panel.
Climate control air-conditioningThe air-conditioning delivers stronger cooling, better airflow, less noise and more comfort than ever, helping make your self drive experience cool and comfortable when needed. The centre top vents enhance front ventilation and significantly quieten high fan speeds, while the available 4 zone air-conditioning responds to adverse weather and gives rear passengers full control over their climate.
Overview
Our new 2010 Range Rover combines craftsmanship and luxurious interior design, complemented by an array of advanced technology features. Superior computing power with minimum effort gives that masterful sense of complete control as the driver sits in the Command driving position and sets out on their self drive experience.
Outstanding technology includes:
- New Thin Film Transistor (TFT)-LCD technology providing a wide array of driver information
- New Touch-screen with high resolution dual view technology
- New Surround Camera System with five different views
- Satellite Navigation with new Hard Disk Drive (HDD) system
- USB port and dedicated iPod connection
- Bluetooth® wireless communication with upgraded Voice Recognition System
- Optional Harman Kardon® Logic 7® sound system with 1200 watt audio power*
- Standard hybrid digital/analogue TV and digital radio
- New steering wheel controls and switches, including two new five-way toggle switches controlling the In Car Entertainment system, the TFT-LCD virtual instrument panel and numerous other vehicle feature settings.
TFT-LCD Technology Instrument Panel
One glance at the new virtual instrument panel reveals the very latest Thin Film Transistor (TFT)-LCD technology, a revolution in the clarity of driver information. The new 12 inch TFT-LCD virtual instrument panel uses the same technology found in high-quality computer laptops and can be both personalised and adapted to suit various driving conditions or driver preference.
During night-time driving, for instance, the TFT-LCD virtual instrument panel's 'torchlight' setting highlights only the essential information on the speedometer and odometer. Additionally, when driving off-road, key dynamic information is displayed in the centre of the TFT screen, complementing the main Touch-screen display and proving a very valuable 'at a glance' vehicle status.
Other dramatic innovations found in the instrument cluster include:
- Front wheel direction
- Air suspension height settings
- Activation of Hill Descent Control and speed settings
- Settings of Cruise Control and Adaptive Cruise Control
- Hi/Lo gear ratio selection
- Compass settings
- Live images from the VentureCam™ where fitted
- Terrain Response® feedback
- All of which makes driving in difficult conditions that much easier, essential if this is your first self hire drive in this new model.
7 inch Touch-screen with dual view technology
The centrepiece of the facia is the high resolution Touch-screen, another automotive world first. The dual view means, for instance, the driver can be using the Satellite Navigation system while the front seat passenger is watching TV.
- The intuitive interface of the Touch-screen and array of controls lets you command almost every aspect of the vehicle from a single point, including:
- The Hard Disk Drive (HDD)-based Satellite Navigation system
- The climate control system
- The audio entertainment system
- Surround Camera System
- Bluetooth® Connectivity
- Rear DVD entertainment system (optional)
- 4x4 information system
- Optional wireless Land Rover VentureCam™
- This has been enhanced even further with clearer, more intuitive graphics and is accommodated in a raised centre control panel with an improved, stronger, more contemporary design.
Enhanced In Car Entertainment System
This world-class system is further amplified by a new Portable Audio Interface, allowing audio files from a wide range of sources to be played and controlled through the new, intuitive 7 inch Touch-screen. Located in the drivers' centre armrest, it includes a 3.5mm auxiliary socket, USB port and a dedicated iPod connection; designed with Apple exclusively for Land Rover, the device won't come loose from the socket, even in extreme driving conditions.
This enhanced In Car Entertainment system also includes:
- Front passenger Touch-screen TV or DVD video entertainment
- Rear passenger DVDs and PlayStation gaming (where specified)
- Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB)
- Harman Kardon® and Logic 7® are registered trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated. iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Satellite Navigation system
- A new, Hard Disk Drive (HDD)-based Satellite Navigation system is easier to use, while also providing faster route calculation, greater map coverage and improved reliability.
- Graphics and information are displayed more clearly along with fewer, more intuitive menus. Meanwhile, off-road contoured maps and Waymarking continue to keep you well aware of where you're going, where you've been, and the way home.
The new Surround Camera System and rear view camera
The new Surround Camera System uses five cameras situated around the vehicle to provide an almost complete 360 degree view on the Touch-screen. The screen views help ensure drivers do not miss objects below their line of sight and also gives vital views at 'blind' junctions. The camera system's Towing Assist is another Range Rover first, equipping drivers as well as with the angle of the trailer when reversing. The Surround Camera System is perfectly suited for more complex driving assignments such as towing a yacht or horsebox, and is even more valuable when used in conjunction with the optional Land Rover VentureCam™ wireless video camera.
The neatly integrated rear view camera, makes parking as easy as possible. When in reverse, it automatically transmits a wide-angle colour image to the Touch-screen in the front facia to show the rear view and surrounding area. Such attention to detail helps make this model a perfect choice for self drive hire.
Voice control audio and phone (including Bluetooth®)
Bluetooth® Connectivity allows calls to be made via voice control, steering wheel operation or Touch-screen. The Voice Recognition System has been upgraded for the new 2010 Range Rover with a simplified number of commands for improved voice recognition rates.
With Bluetooth® Connectivity, you can also:
- Enter (or update) details into the vehicle's phone book with the sound of your voice
- Control the audio and navigation system via spoken command
Driving Technology
- Superior driving technology has created a sophisticated on-road vehicle with precise handling and impressive straight-line speed. Its off-road capability across all terrains and conditions places the new 2010 Range Rover in a class of its own.
Dynamic Technologies
- The vehicle's Dynamic Technologies work in concert to provide unsurpassed control and driveability. These technologies include:
- Adaptive Dynamics
- Terrain Response®
- Electronic Air suspension
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
- Hill Descent Control with Gradient Release Control (GRC)
- Enhanced Understeer Control and Electronic Traction Control
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Cornering Brake Control (CBC)
- Trailer Stability Assist
Adaptive Dynamics
The new Adaptive Dynamics suspension system provides the best ever Range Rover experience over rough roads by fully utilising the vehicle's long suspension travel to absorb potholes or ruts. It also provides enhanced control at higher speeds while cornering or braking.
Adaptive Dynamics predicts the response to the driver's actions, constantly fine tuning the suspension settings of each wheel of the vehicle to best suit the terrain. This helps ensure that all occupants are transported in the greatest possible comfort, regardless of the road surface and variations in conditions.
Working alongside Adaptive Dynamics, the acclaimed interlinked electronic Air suspension is standard across the range and deals effortlessly with a wide variety of vehicle loads. Additionally, Land Rover's class-leading Terrain Response®, Hill Descent Control with Gradient Release Control (GRC) and Traction control systems are fine-tuned to offer even greater vehicle control whatever the conditions.
Terrain Response®
Our new 2010 Range Rover offers sublime handling and comfort courtesy of a new enhanced version of Land Rover's unique Terrain Response® system. The benchmark for off-road vehicle systems, Terrain Response® uses a fingertip control dial on the centre console to choose settings for different driving environments.
Terrain Response®, working alongside the new Adaptive Dynamics suspension system, allows you to experience total comfort and control over any surface, as the engine, transmission, suspension and Traction settings are all reconfigured for optimum performance. Sand Launch control provides a further enhancement to give optimum Traction when driving in sand.
For further ease of use, Terrain Response® is grouped in a convenient cluster on the console with the Air suspension height control, Hill Descent Control (HDC) with Gradient Release Control (GRC) and the high/low gear ratio selector. Together these give you confidence over even the toughest terrain.
Refined air suspension
Working in tandem with the new Adaptive Dynamics system, the Air suspension has height settings for extreme off-road use and an access mode for easier entry and exit. The suspension works effortlessly with a wide range of vehicle loads and its self-levelling feature yields outstanding handling and composure.