To extend its customer appeal, Land Rover has introduced the 2014 Range Rover Long Wheelbase Autobiography Black ahead of its public debut at the 2013 Dubai Motor Show. This ‘L’ version, based on the fourth-generation SUV which debut about a year ago is the first Range Rover long wheelbase in 20 years.

Long wheelbase extends customer appeal

The 2014 Range Rover Long Wheelbase edition measures 5.2 m in length and features considerably longer rear doors and increased rear legroom by 140mm for rear seat passengers. Boosted recline to 17 degrees and executive seating package provides enhanced comfort and space. For added convenience, the long wheelbase is equipped with powered side door blinds and a panoramic sunroof as standard, as well as increased stowage.

This ‘L’ version will also be available for the Autobiography and Autobiography Black models and a Hybrid derivative which will be starting next year.

A new range-topping trim level

In addition to introducing the stretched wheelbase model, Land Rover has also announced a new Autobiography Black trim level. It has an interior that has been “carefully crafted and tailored to meet customer needs with subtle but distinctive exterior detailing and is appointed and finished with the highest quality leathers and materials.” Also it will come with two exclusive sets of seven-spoke 21- and 22-inch alloy wheels featuring a high gloss polished finish.

Further, the Autobiography Black will offer unique seat cover designs along with the Executive Class seating package. An extended centre console with electrically powered folding tables finished with black leather and will feature integrated USB charging sockets, along with more traditional functions like cup holders.

There will also be a chiller compartment with space for glasses and bottles, and it will be available only in the long-wheelbase version. The rear seats in the Autobiography Black edition will offer lumbar massage. While the whole interior will feature LED mood lighting in a range of 10 colours. Completing the look will be the Black enamel and chrome accents throughout the exterior.

The brand claims both derivatives exude Land Rover’s renowned breadth of capability and performance. First customer deliveries will start in March 2014 for the long wheelbase and August 2014 for the Range Rover Autobiography Black.

Land Rover South Africa has confirmed that these models will be available in SA towards the end of 2014.

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