Range Rover unveils two-door limited edition SUV

Range Rover has created the limited-edition two-door SV Coupé which is hand-crafted by JLR's Special Vehicle Operations. Let's see what it's all about.

There'll be just 999 units which will be hand-crafted by SVO for clients worldwide. It's a flagship product and will be marketed as the ultimate. It boasts power-close doors with frameless glass, a panoramic roof, option for 23-inch alloy wheels and each SV Coupe will be hand-assembled to the client's individual specification.

The cabin detailing is extraordinary. Clients will be able to choose from four front-to-rear contrast interior colours or a range of single-tone interior colours. There's a choice of three elegant wood veneers. For those seeking the ultimate in paint finishes, Liquesence brings a liquid metal finish to the party. Being a vehicle from the Special Vehicle Operations division means you can go wild with the customisation.

Range Rover claims its SV Coupe is the fastest full-size Range Rover, with a claimed top speed of 264 kph. Power comes from the 5.0-litre supercharged V8 motor which does duty in numerous JLR applications. It offers up 415 kW and 700 Nm, and it'll get to 100 kph in just 5 seconds. Despite its performance credentials, it's still a capable offroader. It can wade through 900 mm of water and has a tow rating of 3.5 tons.

The suspension is tuned to provide a more driver-focused edge than the standard Range Rover, with a ride height lowered by 8mm, but will remain composed and comfortable at all times. Plus, the SV Coupé loses none of Range Rover's legendary all-terrain ability, with 900mm maximum wading depth – and a maximum towing capacity of 3.5 tonnes.

As for the price, well Range Rover says sales will be starting towards the end of 2018 and the new SV Coupe will cost £240 000. JLR South Africa has confirmed that a limited number of units have been made available and those prospective customers should register their interest on the local website.

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