Range Rover House has arrived in India with an exclusive, modern luxury experience designed to reflect the tastes and desires of the discerning and affluent clientele of the region. Range Rover House India makes its debut displaying some of the first Range Rover and Range Rover Sport vehicles which will now be produced in India, exclusively for the Indian market. This should bring significant revenue and profit in the mid term for the company as the Range Rover cars are doing really well despite the high price till this time. This move will pull a lot of customers from German and European rivals. Mercedes India just launched its high end vehicles recently which included the updated the GLS Maybach 600 for Rs 3.3 crore and the S63 AMG S E Performance for the same price. Right now, only Mercedes with its range truly rivals JLR in India.
With sustained client demand in India on the rise for Range Rover’s luxuriously appointed large SUVs, both the elegant Range Rover and the dynamic, modern performance SUV, the Range Rover Sport, will be locally manufactured in Pune, India, for the first time. The move will enable the clientele in India to benefit from shorter wait times for Range Rover’s pinnacle vehicles, expanding JLR’s ability to offer a modern luxury client journey.
India will be the first country to locally manufacture Range Rover and Range Rover Sport, which will join Range Rover Velar, Range Rover Evoque, Jaguar F-PACE and Discovery Sport which are already locally manufactured at JLR’s facility in Pune.
The additional production for the Indian market will supplement the global production of Range Rover which remains in Solihull, UK, and has been the manufacturing home of Range Rover since 1970. Solihull will also remain the home for Range Rover’s upcoming fully-electric model, as well as the pinnacle ‘SV’ vehicles.
Lennard Hoornik, Chief Commercial Officer, JLR, said; “Over the last few years, India has witnessed steady and spectacular economic growth and is poised to grow consistently in the near future as well. This growth has resulted in tremendous opportunities to localise product offerings for the discerning Indian clientele. Local manufacturing of the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport in India is the next significant step towards the brand consolidating its position as the most desirable modern luxury SUV family, in the country.”
“While Range Rover will now be ‘Made in India’ for clients in this market, its exemplary British design remains distinctive and will continue to define the aesthetic grace and technological sophistication that is synonymous to the Range Rover brand.”
Geraldine Ingham, Managing Director of Range Rover, said; “Across the globe, we’re seeing the highest levels of client demand for Range Rover, in our 53-year history. This is an unprecedented success story and India is a very important part of it. Retail sales in India, for FY24 alone, have surged by 160%, and locally manufacturing the Range Rover will enable the brand to respond to this growing demand among discerning clients and celebrated personalities across the country.”
Rajan Amba, Managing Director, JLR India, said; “This is a proud moment for all of us in India, as we become the first country to locally manufacture the iconic Range Rover. It is testament to the quality standards we have successfully achieved in local manufacturing in India, that are at par with JLR standards globally. Manufacturing the Range Rover family locally will bring together the best of both worlds, as outstanding British design, technology and refinement meets the pride of owning a ‘Made in India’ luxury vehicle.”
Models and Powertrain: Locally manufactured Range Rover now available in 3.0 L Petrol Autobiography delivering power of 293 kW and torque of 550 Nm and 3.0 L Diesel HSE delivering power of 258 kW and torque of 700 Nm. Deliveries for the locally manufactured Range Rover begin on 24th May. Range Rover 3.0 L Diesel HSE LWB priced at ₹236 Lakh and Range Rover 3.0 L Petrol Autobiography LWB priced at ₹260 Lakh ex-showroom. Earlier it was priced at Rs 3.16 crore. This make the difference of a Rs 57 lakhs.
Advanced speaker technology builds on the fundamental refinement provided by the MLA-Flex body architecture to deliver serene cabin calmness – ensuring passengers enjoy a first-class experience. It uses the 1 600 W Meridian Signature Sound System to create one of the quietest vehicle interiors on the road.
The third-generation Active Noise Cancellation system monitors wheel vibrations, tyre noise and engine sounds transmitted into the cabin and generates a cancelling signal, which is played through the system’s 35 speakers. These include a pair of 60 mm diameter speakers in the headrests for each of the four main cabin occupants, which create personal quiet zones similar to the effect when using high-end headphones.
The Range Rover brings new levels of wellbeing to the luxury SUV sector and Cabin Air Purification Pro is the culmination of this pioneering technology. It combines dual-nanoe X technology for allergen reduction and pathogen removal, to help significantly reduce odours and airborne germs, while CO2 Management and PM2.5 Cabin Air Filtration enhance air quality.
Every Range Rover features All-Wheel Steering for an effortless drive with heightened high-speed stability and improved manoeuvrability at low speeds, ensuring it is equally at home on the open road and negotiating tight urban streets. The Range Rover offers best in class wading depth of 900 mm makes the Range Rover the best suited car for Indian monsoons.
The electrically operated rear axle provides up to seven degrees of steering angle and, at low speeds, turns out-of-phase of the front wheels, giving the New Range Rover a turning circle of less than 11 m. At higher speeds the rear axle turns in phase with the front wheels for enhanced stability and comfort. Fully independent air suspension isolates the cabin from surface imperfections more effectively than ever, for serene composure at all times. It combines industry-leading air springs volumes with twin-valve dampers – all managed by in-house-developed Adaptive Dynamics control software.
The Pivi Pro infotainment technology with its largest ever touchscreen features a 33.27 cm (13.1) curved, floating screen embodies the architectural lightness of the interior with a minimalist frame design.
Models and Powertrain: Locally manufactured Range Rover Sport now available in 3.0 L Petrol Dynamic SE delivering power of 293 kW and torque of 550 Nm and 3.0 L Diesel Dynamic SE delivering power of 258 kW and torque of 700 Nm. Deliveries for the locally manufactured Range Rover Sport begin on 16th August 2024
Price: Range Rover Sport 3.0 L Petrol Dynamic SE and 3.0 L Diesel Dynamic SE priced at ₹140 Lakh, ex-showroom which is Rs 29 lakhs less than before.
Range Rover Sport is built on the state-of-the-art MLA-Flex platform, which enables next-level capability, performance and handling, as well as greater efficiency. Dynamic Air Suspension delivers unprecedented refinement while elements like Pre-emptive Air Suspension and Adaptive Off-Road Cruise Control, collectively increase all-round capability.
The interior of the New Range Rover Sport is modernist, reductive and sophisticated, creating an impression of lightness, strength and space. With additional space, seamlessly integrated and intuitive technology, plus intelligent connectivity, occupants enjoy exceptional levels of comfort, style and wellbeing. High-performance visibility is guaranteed with the new Digital LED Headlights featuring Adaptive Front Lighting, while new Low Speed Manoeuvring Lights provide ultimate convenience.
The award-winning Pivi Pro infotainment features a high resolution floating 33.27 cm (13.1) haptic touchscreen positioned at the centre of the modernist dashboard. Controlling everything from navigation to media and vehicle settings, it learns the user’s habits and intelligently personalises the onboard experience, becoming a truly intuitive personal assistant. Next-generation Cabin Air Purification Pro is available to create and maintain the perfect driving environment and ensures well-being of everyone on board.
In 2011, JLR entered into a contract manufacturing agreement with Tata Motors to establish a manufacturing line for JLR vehicles at the Tata Motors plant in Pune, becoming the first manufacturing facility for JLR outside of the UK. With Freelander being the first car to be built locally in India, the plant in Chakan, Pune has produced 10 JLR cars for India. The manufacturing facility in India has consistently delivered high quality vehicles, always at par with JLR’s quality standards globally.
The Range Rover family in India includes the New Range Rover (starting at ₹ 236 Lakh), Range Rover Sport (starting at ₹ 140 Lakh), New Range Rover Velar (starting at ₹ 87.90 Lakh), and Range Rover Evoque (starting at ₹ 67.90 Lakh), all prices mentioned are ex-showroom in India.
Jaguar Land Rover vehicles are available in India in 21 cities, through 25 authorised outlets in Ahmedabad, Aurangabad, Bengaluru (3), Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai (2), Coimbatore, Delhi, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Kolkata, Kochi, Karnal, Lucknow, Ludhiana, Mangalore, Mumbai (2), Noida, Pune, Raipur, Surat and Vijayawada.
