Search Results for "lrx"


Sponsored Links

Mar 24 2008

Land Rover LRX Hybrid Black Car

Published by admin under Autos

Land Rover has announced the debut of the Land Rover LRX Hybrid black for North American at the New York Auto Show. As announced by Land Rover, that the Land Rover LRX Hybrid black was designed to highlight its suitability for contemporary personalization.

As its name, the Land Rover LRX Hybrid black using a 2.0-liter turbodiesel hybrid engine that emits around 120 g/km of CO2 and gets a fuel economy of 50 mpg.

 LAND ROVER BLACK AND SILVER LRX HYBRID CONCEPT

A striking black and silver version of Land Rover’s acclaimed LRX cross-coupe concept makes its North American debut at the New York International Auto Show after the original white LRX revealed earlier to widespread acclaim (at NAIAS, Detroit, in January).

Land Rover shows a new version of its LRX concept in New York at the New York International Auto Show - a desirable, premium and compact SUV which extends the definition of ‘breadth of capability’ Brand new, black and silver version of LRX designed to highlight the concept’s suitability for contemporary personalization
Conceived as capable of having a range of powertrains, including a 2.0-liter turbodiesel hybrid, with potential CO2 emissions of 120 g/km and U.S. fuel economy of 50 mpg
Demonstrates Land Rover’s commitment to sustainability – with new technologies, lightweight design and environmentally-responsible materials
A bold evolution of Land Rover design – but still unmistakably a Land Rover
Impeccable attention to detail and precision of execution underpin LRX’s premium credentials

“With its metallic black paintwork, silver roof and precisely detailed exterior features, the second version of the LRX concept is designed to show how well the vehicle can deliver a contemporary example of personalization,” says Gerry McGovern, Land Rover’s design director.

“The LRX concept already has an abundance of character, but you can tune the appearance to reflect a customer’s own personality and lifestyle. Clever use of color and subtle additional details enable the vehicle to be tailored to suit an individual’s style, without compromising the clean design of the LRX,” he adds.

No production plans have been confirmed yet for the LRX concept, and both versions will now be used to gauge public, retailer and media response to Land Rover’s cross-coupe concept, as well as its interesting new opportunities for vehicle personalization.

“We were hugely excited by the positive response that the original LRX concept generated when we showed it at the Detroit Show in January,” says Phil Popham, managing director of Land Rover. “But we’ve always seen scope for LRX to provide a whole showroom of different models, with a range of powertrains including hybrids and bio-fuel capable engines.”

Using lightweight material technologies, Land Rover has developed a series of bespoke features for the black and silver LRX that add to the vehicle’s individuality and flexibility. The removable carbon composite roof panel contrasts with the silver-colored roof, and has integral anchor points for fixing snowboards and other sports equipment. The sleek black roof bars provide another option for roof-top loads, and a compact step above the rear bumper provides for easy roof-top access. More carbon composite is used for the protective underbody plates at front and rear, while new, lightweight alloy wheels with unique-design tires signal purposefulness. And to protect the vehicle when the going gets tough - in either urban or off-road situations - there are smart, resilient moldings on bumpers and sills.

“The black and silver LRX shows a real world breadth of capability. Its all-terrain ability, extra protection and load-carrying versatility help emphasize that it’s an authentic Land Rover, while its compact dimensions, agile handling and efficient powertrain make it a practical proposition for everyday driving,” says Popham.

LAND ROVER LRX HYBRID CONCEPT - BOLD EVOLUTION

The LRX concept marks a bold evolution of Land Rover design, signaling the brand’s potential shift into new areas of the market, while remaining true to its core values. As the company celebrates its 60th anniversary during 2008, the three-door LRX, with its more compact size, lighter weight and sustainability-focused technologies, clearly addresses the needs of a changing world and offers the potential of 120 g/km CO2 emissions and U.S. fuel economy of 50 mpg (60 mpg, 4.7 l/100km on the European combined cycle).

“The LRX concept delivers the powerful message that we are as serious about sustainability as we are confident about the continuing relevance and desirability of our vehicles,” says Popham. “LRX is in every respect a Land Rover, but it’s a very different Land Rover.

“LRX has unmistakable Land Rover design and the breadth of capability that you’d expect from our vehicles. But it carries those essentials into a segment where the brand has never been before, and with a proposed level of efficiency that would make it one of the cleanest vehicles in its class. It is Land Rover’s way of affirming the brand’s responsible approach to future product development. At this stage, LRX is purely a concept, designed to help us develop our thinking as well as gauge customer reaction – but this feels like a hugely exciting direction to take.”

No responses yet

Next »

009 Audi TTS
Audi released the first details of the new 2009 Audi TTS that will be unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The 2009 Audi TTS will be powered by a 2.0-litre Turbo FSI petrol engine delivering 272 PS and 350 Nm of torque between 2,500 and 5,000 rpm. The 2009 Audi TTS Coupe will have a manual gear box and will have a 0 to 62 mph acceleration time of 5.4 seconds. The top speed of the 2009 Audi TTS Coupe is limited to 155 mph and the consumption is 29.7 mpg. The 2009 Audi TTS Roadster will have a 0 to 62 mph acceleration time of 5.6 seconds and the same, limited, top speed of 155 mph. The consumption of the 2009 Audi TTS Roadster is rated by Audi at 29.3 mpg. Press Release HIGH PERFORMANCE AUDI TTS DEBUTS IN DETROIT 272PS and standard magnetic ride system for the most performance-focused TT to date New even higher performance version of acclaimed TT sports car available in coupe and Roadster body styles Debuts at the North American International Auto Show on January 13 and is expected to open for UK order in mid-2008 Powered by an extensively modified version of the 2.0-litre turbo FSI petrol engine delivering 272PS and peak torque of 350Nm between 2,500 and 5,000rpm Coupe (manual) 0-62mph in 5.4 seconds, limited 155mph top speed, 29.7mpg, Roadster 0-62mph in 5.6 seconds, limited 155mph top speed, 29.3mpg Suspension, steering and brakes revised to complement enhanced performance Standard Audi magnetic ride adaptive damping system for optimum handling composure The ‘S’ emblem that spells extraordinary performance in the audi range graces the TT for the first time this month in a new, even more focused version of the iconic sports car debuting at the North American International Auto Show (January 19-27). Destined for the UK in mid-2008 in both Coupe and Roadster body styles, the 2009 Audi TTS earns its esteemed badge through the adoption of a specially developed, 272PS Turbo FSI petrol engine complemented by state-of-the-art chassis technology. Extensive revisions to the acclaimed 2.0-litre turbo charged and directly fuel injected petrol engine that already powers the TT have enabled its power to be boosted from 200PS to 272PS and its torque from 280Nm to 350Nm, available between 2,500 and 5,000rpm. Linked to six-speed, close ratio manual transmission the enhanced unit slingshots the 2009 Audi TTS Coupe from rest to 62mph in just 5.2 seconds, and on the Autobahn is only curtailed by its electronic limiter at 155mph. With the optional S tronic dual-clutch automatic transmission acceleration times are reduced by a further two-tenths of a second in both the Coupe and Roadster. In addition to the evocative ‘S’ insignia, the most extreme production TT to date highlights its capabilities from the front through newly designed bi-xenon headlamps incorporating trademark Audi LED strip daytime running lights, a redesigned front apron incorporating larger air intake and aluminum-look door mirror housings. The profile view is enhanced by deeper and exclusive 18-inch alloy wheels, which can be swapped for 19-inch alternatives at extra cost, while at the rear a revised read bumper with - for the first time in a TT – four tailpipes protruding from its extended diffuser subtly conveys the newcomer’s extra performance potential. Inside, deep-set Alcantara and leather combination sports seats, exclusive ‘S’ instruments with white needles, metal pedals and special aluminium trim elements enhance the already very highly regarded sports interior. Audi Space Frame (ASF) Streamlined by its revolutionary lightweight Audi Space Frame aluminum and steel hybrid body shell, and pinned to the road by a comprehensively modified, quattro four-wheel-drive-equipped chassis, the new 2009 Audi TTS has been designed to maximize the TT’s inherent fun factor while retaining its safe, surefooted feel. Reworked powered stirring  and enlarged brakes help the driver to profit fully from the exceptional performance, and to guarantee the highest degree of agility in all situations the space-age Audi magnetic ride adaptive damping system is fitted as standard. The magnetic ride system’s sophisticated dampers are filled with a magnetorheological fluid containing minute magnetic particles that can be influenced by an electromagnetic field. By applying a voltage to the system’s electromagnets, the viscosity of the fluid is altered by the affected magnetic particles, increasing resistance to damper movement to iron out pitch and roll when necessary, and reducing resistance when ride comfort takes precedence. The new sports model is not only notable as the first TT to become a member of the esteemed Audi ‘S quattro series’, which numbers extra special models such as the 450PS S8 quattro among its ranks. Significantly, it also debuts on the tenth anniversary of the TT, the Coupe version of which became an overnight sensation following its launch in 1998. Picture caption Audi TT joins the ‘S-Club’- A new, even more focused version of the iconic TT sports car debuts at this month’s North American Auto Show (January 13-23). Destined for the UK in mid-2008 in both Coupe and Roadster body styles, the 2009 Audi TTS is powered by a specially developed, 272PS Turbo FSI petrol engine complemented by state-of-the-art chassis technology. [...]