Land Rover 2012 Paris Motor Show Press Conference

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The new Range Rover has finally been unveiled to the public. The biggest change for the all-new model is the use of an all-aluminium monocoque body structure, making the Range Rover the first SUV to use such technology. The result is that the luxury SUV is up to 420kg lighter than the model it replaces, suggesting a kerb weight of about 2.4 tons and what Land Rover describes as a "transformation" in fuel economy and CO2 emissions, as well as enhanced performance and agility.
The new model is the fourth all-new Range Rover since it was introduced in 1970, and features a sleeker treatment of the nose, with the headlights and grille reminiscent of the Range Rover Evoque. At the rear the Range Rover retains its split tailgate.
"Designing the next generation Range Rover, following over 40 years of success, came with a huge responsibility to protect the DNA of such an icon," said Gerry McGovern, Land Rover's design director.
"Our design team worked incredibly hard to capture the elegant proportions and pure surfaces which have been a feature of the best Range Rover designs."
Engine options consist of a supercharged V8 petrol or V6 and V8 turbocharged diesels. Land Rover is yet to release any details of fuel economy, emissions or prices, but expect the range to start from about £70,000. The first cars are expected to be delivered to customers early next year.