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Wednesday, 28 March 2018

Convertible SUV Range Rover Evoque launched in India at Rs 6.95 million

The model has features such as the All-Terrain Progress Control (ATPC) system which enables drivers to set and maintain a steady speed in challenging conditions.

Business News : Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover India on Tuesday launched Range Rover Evoque Convertible priced at Rs 6.95 million, ex-showroom.

The new luxury convertible SUV is powered by a 2 litre Ingenium petrol engine with a compact 9-speed automatic transmission, the company said in a statement.

JLR India President & Managing Director Rohit Suri said: “We are excited to launch India’s first luxury SUV convertible today… It adds another dimension to the Land Rover family, further enhancing its desirability and appeal.”

Evoque Convertible combines the bold design and refinement of Evoque with a sophisticated folding roof, he added.

The new model has features such as the All-Terrain Progress Control (ATPC) system which enables drivers to set and maintain a steady speed in challenging conditions, the company said.

Besides, it is also equipped with surround camera system that uses cameras placed around the vehicle to offer a near-360 degrees view.

Friday, 16 March 2018

JLR unveils XE, XF sedans in India with new light-weight petrol engine

The Ingenium petrol engines use JLR’s low friction all-aluminium-intensive design to provide excellent thermal properties.

Jaguar Land Rover has introduced the Jaguar XE and Jaguar XF with its very own all aluminium Ingenium petrol engines.

Jaguar XE and XF gets 147 kW and 184 kW variant of the 2.0 l (litre) powertrain. Jaguar XE Ingenium petrol starts from Rs 35.99 Lakh while the Jaguar XF Ingenium petrol starts from Rs 49.80 Lakh

The company claims, lightweight aluminium petrol engines deliver improved efficiency, lower running costs and enhanced performance.

Rohit Suri, president & MD, Jaguar Land Rover India Ltd. (JLRIL), said, “The Jaguar XE and XF have done tremendously well in India and with the entry of the refined and efficient Ingenium petrol powertrain on our award winning sedans, we expect more customers to enjoy the thrilling drive experience these two cars offer.”

The new 2.0 l (litre) Ingenium petrol motor is mated to an 8-Speed Electronic Automatic Transmission with Jaguar Sequential ShiftTM and All Surface Progress Control.

The new petrol units deploy twin scroll turbos to reduce lag, optimising power output and efficiency. Continuously Variable Valve Lift technology improves air delivery to both engines. This patented technology provides fully variable control of the intake valve lift for optimum efficiency, power and torque across the rev range.

The 147 kW powertrain is offered on the XE Pure and Prestige as well as the XF Prestige, while the 184 kW powertrain is offered on the XE Portfolio and XF Portfolio.