JLR to Launch 2013 Range Rover on 30th November

The 2013 Range Rover has caused quite a bit of activity here at CarDekho since its unveiling in London, where we were invited to test drive the car and brought to our readers everything there is to know about the car. And now, once again we bring to you information on the 2013 Range Rover India launch. Jaguar Land Rover has confirmed that the launch of the 2013 Range Rover will take place on the 30th of November,2012.

The new Range Rover will be brought to India via the CBU route, which may have been one of the key factors in this rather speedy launch. Of course that means, this will also have an impact on the Range Rover's price. As we reported to you earlier, the new Range Rover comes with a host of new changes in several key areas for improved performance, safety and comfort. Starting from ground up, we see that the platform has been changed to the lighter D4u platform, shaving off 400kgs. The wheel-base of the car has also been stretched out by 40mm, making it more spacious and improving driveability.

Apart from mechanical changes, the new Range Rover also goes under the scalpel, coming out with several cosmetic enhancements. The front fascia has been given something of a re-vamp with re-designed headlights and fog lights. The traditional rounded fog lamps have been replaced by more contemporary ones. The front bumper itself has also seen changes and no longer bulges out but instead blends smoothly with the grille.

The interior faces quite a lot more changes. We see that the old look has been abandoned in favour of a completely re-designed interior cabin. These changes include a new, re-designed steering wheel with biege and brown splashed in. This same beige-brown play is at work in the center console and the conventional gear stick too has been replaced by the more contemporary, risen gear knob and dials. The interiors look like they have been heavily inspired by the new Jaguars and the Range Rover Evoque.

The 2013 Range Rover line-up in India will consist of 2 models; the 5.0-litre supercharged petrol and the 4.4-litre TDV8 turbocharged diesel engine. The more powerful petrol mill cranks out an immense 507bhp. The 2013 Range Rover will be priced at Rs. 81.50 lakh for the petrol version and Rs. 94.00 lakh for the diesel. Both prices are ex-showroom Delhi. Stay tuned to CarDekho where we will keep you informed upon the launch.

To delve deeper into the details and specifications of the 2013 Range Rover, check out our Expert Review here .