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The old LR4 is still available, but Land Rover has more important things to do, such as a mid-life update for the Range Rover. Our team of spy photographers have just sent us these photos of a mildly updated 2017 model undergoing winter testing in Northern Europe.
The Rand Rover Sport is also getting updates, but the ones on its full-sized brother are almost impossible to spot.
Most are condensed at the front of the SUV. The headlights have new internal components but occupy the same space on the body. We may see the Range Rover copying the LED repeater lights used by Audi.
The most noticeable upgrade is between the lights - an all-new grille that features a honeycomb design which will probably make the SUV appear sportier. Then again, this might just be an optional package. Below, designers have changed the appearance of the side air intakes under the headlights and got rid of the fog lights.
Our spy photographers have suggested that the vertical blades on the front doors are gone. They could just be hiding under the camouflage, but we have to admit that it makes sense to get rid of them, since they are costly to repair and create drag.
The back end? Nothing at all, just an exhaust system that suggests this prototype has a gasoline engine.
Considering that the fourth generation of Range Rover came out in September 2012 at the Paris Motor Show, it's not unreasonable to expect that the facelift will show up at roughly the same time in 2016.
Moreover, given that the company made powertrain tweaks only a few months ago, we expect no surprises under that clamshell hood. But you never know. There are ways in which the SUV could theoretically be improved.
For example, the F-Pace S has 380 horsepower, while the V6 supercharged 3-liter in the RR makes only 340 hp. The same can be said in the diesel department, where the HSE Td6 variant unveiled at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show only has 254 hp and could use a second turbocharger. But we're not holding our breath since the TD6 model is all about those valuable mpg numbers.
Most are condensed at the front of the SUV. The headlights have new internal components but occupy the same space on the body. We may see the Range Rover copying the LED repeater lights used by Audi.
The most noticeable upgrade is between the lights - an all-new grille that features a honeycomb design which will probably make the SUV appear sportier. Then again, this might just be an optional package. Below, designers have changed the appearance of the side air intakes under the headlights and got rid of the fog lights.
Our spy photographers have suggested that the vertical blades on the front doors are gone. They could just be hiding under the camouflage, but we have to admit that it makes sense to get rid of them, since they are costly to repair and create drag.
The back end? Nothing at all, just an exhaust system that suggests this prototype has a gasoline engine.
Considering that the fourth generation of Range Rover came out in September 2012 at the Paris Motor Show, it's not unreasonable to expect that the facelift will show up at roughly the same time in 2016.
Moreover, given that the company made powertrain tweaks only a few months ago, we expect no surprises under that clamshell hood. But you never know. There are ways in which the SUV could theoretically be improved.
For example, the F-Pace S has 380 horsepower, while the V6 supercharged 3-liter in the RR makes only 340 hp. The same can be said in the diesel department, where the HSE Td6 variant unveiled at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show only has 254 hp and could use a second turbocharger. But we're not holding our breath since the TD6 model is all about those valuable mpg numbers.
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