Range Rover gets new engines, advanced interior tech and enhanced driving dynamics.

The 2010 Range Rover has two brand new 5.0-litre LR-V8 engines ? the top of the range 380kW supercharged unit, and the 279kW naturally aspirated version. They've been developed to deliver more power and refinement but without a corresponding increase in consumption and emissions.

The performance of the naturally aspirated version is now a virtual-match for the outgoing 4.2-litre supercharged engine, completing the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.2 seconds (just 0.1 seconds off the pace of the outgoing supercharged unit). The all-new LR-V8 5.0-litre Supercharged is propelled from rest to 100km/h in 5.9 seconds.

The 2010 improvements include subtle exterior revisions, featuring discrete changes to the headlights, grille and bumper which enhance the classic Range Rover design with more contemporary detailing. The interior benefits from more luxurious materials and finishes which add further refinements to the premium cabin ambiance.

More significantly, the 2010 Range Rover uses some revolutionary new interior technologies. In the instrument cluster traditional physical instruments are replaced by a 12" 'Thin Film Transistor' screen which presents all essential driver information via 'virtual' dials and graphical displays.

The vehicle incorporates "Adaptive Dynamics" technology (optional on LR-V8 naturally aspirated) to further improve the ride quality. All-terrain performance is also enhanced by updates to the "Terrain Response" and "Stability Control" systems.

To complete the package, the 2010 Range Rover benefits from a series of enhanced active safety aids including Adaptive Cruise Control, Emergency Brake Assist, Blind Spot Monitoring, available Automatic High Beam Assist (AHBA) and an available surround camera system.

"The Range Rover remains the consummate luxury SUV. Its combination of unrivalled all-terrain performance with the ultimate in comfort and refinement, remains a clear industry benchmark," says Land Rover MD Phil Popham.

Range Rover Sport

The new Range Rover Sport remains the most exciting and dynamic member of the Land Rover range with a package of engineering and design changes for the 2010 model year.

The new look mirrors the transformation under the skin, which includes the Range Rover's two powerful new engines (the same LR-V8 naturally aspirated and LR-V8 5.0-litre Supercharged), enhanced levels of interior craftsmanship and refinement, and improvements to both on-road and off-road driving dynamics.

A program of chassis system modifications has transformed the Sport's on-road dynamics, while also delivering a substantial improvement in its off-road capabilities.

The introduction of new systems such as "Adaptive Dynamics", working in conjunction with existing "Dynamic Response" on Supercharged models, and the addition of the road-focused "Dynamic" program to the "Terrain Response" system help enhance agility and ride quality.

The Sport's exterior has been updated to provide a cleaner, more sculpted feel. Signature LED headlamps combine with a new two-bar grille, front bumpers and fenders. At the rear, new light clusters and a revised bumper design mirror the smoother front-end.