The next-generation Range Rover is expected to debut before the end of the year but that didn’t stop Land Rover from announcing a new special edition of the outgoing model, exclusively for the Japanese market: this is the new Range Rover SV Golden Edition, and is limited to just 5 units. The “Golden Edition” was created by the Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) department, based on the Autobiography trim. As you can guess by the name, it is packed with features combining high-performance, luxury, and unique design touches. It is based on the regular Range Rover rather than the more opulent long-wheelbase variant.
Starting from the exterior, you can’t help
but notice the unique combination of the SV Bespoke blue color with
gold-painted accents on the front intakes, grille, side vents, side sills, rear
bumper, and tailgate. The rest is typical of the Range Rover with huge 22-inch
wheels, LED lighting, a panoramic sunroof, and black-painted pillars.
The color black dominates the interior
with ebony perforated semi-aniline leather seats, a 12.3-inch digital
instrument cluster, a 10-inch infotainment touchscreen, plus another
touchscreen for the climate controls. It also has a cooler box on the center
console to store your food/drinks. Equipment includes a head-up display, air
ionization technology, activity key, plus the Driver Assist Pack which brings
features like the adaptive cruise control with steering assist, the 360-degree
parking aid, and the clear exit monitor.
Under the bonnet lies the company’s 5.0-liter
supercharged V8, producing 557 hp and 700 Nm of
torque. Land Rover has started accepting orders for the Range Rover SV Golden
Edition on October 15, with Car Watch Impress reporting that there are already
ten customers that have expressed their interest. Only five units will be
produced at a price of ¥ 23,218,000 (US$ 203,182).
