The 2011 model has been unveiled just a few months ago and already the initial 2012 Range Rover info has surfaced the web. The 2012 Range Rover, which will hit the market in about two years time, has been spied wearing ... some camouflage. From the look of things, the 2012 Range Rover will have a re-designed front end, with new headlamps and grille, new air intakes carved in the lower front bumper and modified hood. What's interesting are some new wheel arch extensions. Either they're there to fool the spy photographers, or they hide the newly designed fenders of the 2012 Range Rover. The interior of the 2012 Range Rover has not been caught in any images yet.
The main changes of the 2012 Range Rover are
behind what can be seen from the outside. Apparently, the next generation model will be the first one to get an all-alloy construction. This means the 2012 Range Rover will have an aluminum chassis, which will greatly reduce the weight of the SUV. The monocoque body of the 2012 Range Rover has also been significantly reinforced. Recent reports say the next gen 2012 Range Rover will be as much as 400 kg lighter than the current model, with a weight of "just" 2.1 tons.
As far as the engine line-up goes, the 2012 Range Rover will have improved TDV6 and TDV8 engine,
with better fuel economy and lower CO2 emissions, thanks is part to the addition of Star/Stop technology. The 2012 Range Rover will also be sold with a petrol engine and, hopefully, a diesel-hybrid.
The 2012 Range Rover will probably be linger and wider than the current model, offering increased interior space for both passengers and luggage. The 2012 Range Rover will also offer improved versions of the current technology offers by the car, including the Terrain Response system and other various off-road related mechanisms.
We'll have more details on the 2012 Range Rover as soon as the become available.
[Source: AutoExpress]
