Signature Car Hire has become renowned for being the first in the self-drive hire market for acquiring new models for their fleet of prestige and performance cars, and plans to add the new long wheel base SUV from Range Rover reinforces this ideal.
Founder and CEO of Signature Car Hire, Dee Bhatia, was invited to a special VIP launch party for this new car from Range Rover in London last month and was impressed with the new long wheel based version of this popular 4 x 4 vehicle.
Dee commented “As usual, Range Rover put on a fabulous event and it was great to finally be able to get up close to see and sit in this new long wheel base vehicle. As you might expect, Signature has their long wheel base Range Rover on order already and we look forward to once again being the 1st self-drive hire company to add a brand new model to fleet. I am already a big fan of Range Rover, but this model has blown me away.”
In the last few years Range Rover has pushed the boundaries of design and technology to offer alternative vehicles on the market to ultra-luxury sedans like the new Bentley Flying Spur and Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Launched at the 2013 L.A. Auto Show, the top-of-the-line new long-wheelbase version Range Rover was the result.
This new big Range Rover is a vehicle for those who prefer to be driven and a great choice for chauffeur companies that like to offer something different to the classic sedan, making it very popular with international travellers coming to the UK from countries like China and the Middle East.
What the Long Wheel Base Range Rover Has To Offer
The wheelbase of the new Range Rover has been extended by an impressive 7.8 inches, most of which is allocated to rear legroom, which is up by 7.3 inches, and hence why this car is ideal for the passenger and a great chauffeur car alternative. Take a look at the length of the rear doors to notice the difference. Range Rover has also added an “L” badge on the back to make sure you don’t miss this size enhancement.
Passengers benefit from a luxurious and spacious environment up back, with plenty of room to stretch legs and enjoy a comfortable ride. There is even an option to select from a bench seat configuration or individual Executive chairs that adjust electrically in 18 different ways. If this was not enough, the seats offer travellers a massage function in addition to a heating or cooling functionality as per passenger preference. The Executive seatbacks also recline by 17 degrees should you wish to recline en route, which is an impressive 11 degrees more than in a standard Range Rover. As a finishing touch, all long-wheelbase vehicles will come equipped with standard powered door blinds and a panoramic sunroof.
The Stats on the LWB Range Rover
The 2014 Range Rover long-wheelbase SUV is a top of the range model and as such comes with a 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine. This powerful engine produces 510 horsepower and 461 pound-feet of torque, which is enough to power the massive SUV from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.5 seconds.
Passengers will be impressed with not only a comfortable ride but benefit from strong body control, helping to maintain a happy equilibrium inside the cabin, essential for chauffeur companies who want VIP clients to enjoy a smooth and comfortable ride. Personal Account Manager, Randeep Sohal from Signature Chauffeuring said “We are genuinely excited to be adding the new long wheel based Range Rover to our fleet for 2014. Our clientele have exacting standards and we always aim to meet and exceed their expectations with new models. Our fleet of Range Rovers are already regularly used by our chauffeur driven clients, so I am confident this new LWB model will be even more popular, especially with our overseas clients travelling into the UK.”
In Summary
This top of the range long wheel base Range Rover is a fine example of a luxury SUV. Not only a passenger car, this 4 x 4 is a great drivers car too, as you would expect from Range Rover. Cleverly marrying cabin space, power, extra features, new technology and pure space indulgence this vehicle is a winner all round. A truly versatile vehicle. Signature Car Hire and Signature Chauffeuring are confident this new addition to the fleet will prove a huge success.