The “magnificent tiger” is the national animal of India, with 70 percent of the global population residing in the country. The large cats inspired JLR to create the first Indian-specific special edition of the Range Rover, with a limited production of 12 units. The Range Rover SV Ranthambore Edition is named after the Ranthambore National Park, which plays an important role in the preservation of tigers. The model is a product of Range Rover’s SV Bespoke division, and is based on the long-wheelbase bodystyle.
The exterior is painted in a bespoke deep
black shade, with a “rich red shimmering effect”. This is combined with
Corinthian Bronze accents (grille, bumpers, side-gills, mirror caps, tailgate
and badges), and a few Anthracite inserts, designed to look like the stripes of
a tiger. The special Range Rover rides on a cool set of 23-inch forged alloy
wheels finished in Dark Gray with Corinthian Bronze inserts.
The interior tastefully combines Caraway
and light Perlino semi-aniline leather, with light linear wenge veneers, chrome
jewellery finishes, and white ceramic dials. The SV Bespoke division also added
custom cushions on the rear seats bearing the name of the special edition,
alongside unique embroidery on the seatbacks. Another cool touch is the powered
club table for the rear passengers with deployable cup holders and a small
fridge complete with SV-etched glassware. Finally, the numbered “Ranthambore
Edition” side sills show that your tiger-inspired Range Rover is one of twelve
units.
Under the hood lies the stock turbocharged
3.0-liter six-cylinder engine of the Range Rover Autobiography, generating 393
hp and 550 Nm of torque. Land Rover didn’t
announce the price of the Range Rover SV Ranthambore Edition, but pledged to
offer a portion of the profits to the Wildlife Conservation Trust of India.
