Land Rover: the new models will lose up to 500 kg

The new generation Land Rover may have a weight up to 500 kg less: the Indian-owned British manufacturer is in fact struggling with the need to reduce fuel consumption and emissions of its models. A process that can not be separated from the reduction of the masses involved. In addition to more economical diesel engines and hybrid intelligent systems, Land Rover was planning to replace the steel used for the bodies with the finest materials such as aluminum and carbon fiber: this will maintain the size of vehicles current range, while providing far superior road performance than today, combined with greater operating economy and a lower environmental impact.

Range Rover Evoque: new official photos

New round of official photos for the Range Rover Evoque: the off-road English seems to be one of the few cars of its kind to arouse universally positive opinions on the style. Indeed, the center's work style is highly original and successful. We remind the range of engines comprises a new 2.2 turbo diesel and 60% in two steps of power, 150 or 190 hp.

With 4 × 2 drive the 150 hp has CO ² emissions below 135 g / km. Top of the range is the turbocharged petrol engine Si4: Drive from 2 liters and 240 hp with dual variable valve timing. With this engine the 0-100 is covered in just 7.1 seconds. The car will be available in three trim levels, Pure, Prestige and Dynamic, the latter the most care.