JLR unveils new Range Rover Long Wheelbase and its uber luxurious Autobiography Black trim

OD Newsdesk Updated: October 28, 2013, 06:23 PM IST

Land Rover has officially revealed images of the new Range Rover Long Wheelbase and its new range-topping trim the Autobiography Black. The Range Rover Long Wheelbase (LWB) Autobiography Black will make its debut at the Dubai Motor Show, while the regular LWB Autobiography and the LWB Autobiography Plus will be showcased at the upcoming 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show and the 2013 Guangzhou Motor Show. The new Range Rover, which is the first the first long wheelbase RR in 20 years, has a more spacious VIP transporter with an extra 140mm more rear leg room. Rear seats can be bucket or bench with the bucket seats getting increased reclination of 17 degrees. It also gets door blinds, panoramic sunroof and 'L' badging near the front wheel.

The Range Rover Long Wheelbase (LWB) modelThe Range Rover Long Wheelbase (LWB) model

Aimed at the very top end of any competition, the Autobiography Black gets some subtle exterior tweaks like titivated grill, badges and alloys, but the bulk of the gloss is kept for the interior, with TV screens in the back, chiller compartment, special leathers, massage rear seats, LED mood lighting, extended centre console and electric leather tray tables in the back. Coming from Jaguar Land Rover's 'Engineered To Order' (ETO) division, the LWB Autobiography Black also gets polished 7-spoke 21-inch and a 22-inch wheel options, redesigned rear center console with tables and USB sockets and cup holders and programmable settings for each seat.

The Range Rover Autobiography Black modelThe Range Rover Autobiography Black model

"With the addition of the Range Rover long wheelbase to our portfolio of luxury SUVs, customers can now choose a vehicle that offers superior levels of interior space and comfort to compete in a market dominated by saloon cars up until this point," said Phil Popham, marketing director, Jaguar Land Rover.

Interiors of the Autobiography Black modelThe LWB Autobiography Black gets TV screens, chiller compartment, special leathers, massage rear seats, LED mood lighting, programmable seats, and rear center console with tables, USB sockets and cup holders

"The Range Rover Autobiography Black is our most luxurious specification yet. It epitomises sophisticated design with immaculate attention to detail. The subtle, elegant and luxurious finishing touches combine with a first class experience for both driver and passengers to deliver new levels of exclusivity to our customers," said Popham.