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2022 Range Rover

Land Rover announces the world premiere of its largest and most luxurious model, the 2022 Range Rover. The premiere of the fifth generation has been announced for October 26 this year.

From what can be seen in the photos, Land Rover engineers have followed an evolutionary approach when designing the bodywork, which will again be offered in a standard and extended edition. Among the details that emphasize the Land Rover tradition are without a doubt the characteristic horizontally divisible fifth doors.

The new generation of Land Rover SUV models will be built on the Jaguar Land Rover MLA platform and will be powered by petrol and diesel engines, and will also have a plug-in hybrid version. There’s primarily BMW’s 4.4-liter turbocharged V8 engine with 523 hp (385 kW) and 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) of torque. The same engine is used by the BMW X5 and X7 models. It reaches 60 mph in less than 4 seconds. The engine is paired with an 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission that transmits power to all wheels.

The 2022 Range Rover will enter the battle for buyers looking for their luxury SUVs among models such as the BMW X7, Mercedes / Maybach GLS, Bentley Bentayga, Lexus LX, etc. The first units should appear in showrooms early next year.

Source: Land Rover

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Lexus LC 500 Black Inspiration

Lexus has introduced a new special edition of the sports Coupé, the LC 500 Black Inspiration. The sale will start at the end of next month, when the price will be announced.

The body of the new Lexus Coupé is painted black, which continues in the cabin made of beautiful materials. Sports seats will be offered as an option. A discreet carbon spoiler on the boot lid, new brakes, adaptive suspension and limited mechanical differential lock are standard on the Sport Plus package. It rides on 21-inch reinforced dark aluminum wheels.

The Lexus LC 500 Black Inspiration will be offered in two powertrain options, a 5.0-liter and a 3.5-liter hybrid. The first is a traditional 5.0-liter atmospheric V8 engine with 470 hp (346 kW) and 398 lb-ft (540 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a ten-speed automatic transmission. The LC 500 Black Inspiration reaches 62 mph in 4.7 seconds with a top speed of 168 mph (270 km / h).

The economical hybrid version is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine assisted by an electric motor, with a total power of 359 hp (264 kW) and 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) of torque. The engine is paired with a CVT automatic transmission. It reaches 62 mph (100 km / h) in five seconds with a maximum electronically limited speed of 155 mph (250 km / h).

Source: Lexus

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BMW M135i xDrive

The BMW 1 Series has not yet undergone full M treatment, but the closest to it is certainly the M135i xDrive. The car comes with a series of mechanical improvements three years after the appearance of the basic model.

The Volkswagen Golf R and Audi S3 are already on the market, the Mercedes-AMG is preparing an improved A35, and BMW is responding with a compact hatchback. This is not a redesign, or Life Cycle Impulse (LCI), but a subtle evolution of the most powerful version of the Series 1.

The BMW M135i xDrive is offered in Individual colors, and in the photos the car is painted in Sao Paulo yellow. Others such as Frozen Pure Gray and Frozen Orange are also available. Improved springs and shock absorbers improve the car’s behavior on the road, especially in corners. Engineers also adjusted the rear and steering lever brackets on the rear axle, and the front axle was given a new hydraulic bracket to attach the front suspension levers. The slope is increased to better absorb the forces created by passing through bends.

The BMW M135i xDrive is powered by a 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo petrol engine with 302 hp (222 kW) and 332 lb-ft (450 Nm) of torque. The engine is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission through which power is sent to all wheels. A limited-slip mechanical differential has been retained. It rides on 18-inch wheels, and a 19-inch set is optional.

Source: BMW

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