RANGE ROVER HAS A TRADITION OF bespoke and sometimes eye-wateringly expensive limited editions. The latest, the Range Rover SV Orpheus Edition, is no exception.
A breathtaking example of bespoke curation, the Orphus has been revealed to an exclusive audience at Range Rover House on Orpheus Island in North Queensland.
Set in a spectacular island luxury residence surrounded by an exquisite coastline, Range Rover House provided the ideal backdrop for the unveiling of the Range Rover SV Orpheus Edition, allowing select guests to experience the essence of Range Rover.
Phoebe Lindsay, Range Rover Materiality Manager said, “Taking inspiration from the stunning Orpheus Island, the Range Rover SV Bespoke Orpheus Edition is a sublime example of Range Rover’s peerless DNA; beautifully crafted, understated and highly desirable.”
“When defining the brief for this unique vehicle we looked to a special place – Orpheus Island, where exquisite blue waters lap unblemished sand, where an aura of refined opulence permeates every moment, and where life slows to a dream-like pace.”
Attending a one-of-a-kind occasion, clients were the first in the world to sample the quality and craftmanship of this edition alongside curated ephemeral experiences. The island’s essence is embodied in every considered aspect of the Range Rover SV Orpheus Edition, a unique and personalised collection of just five vehicles available exclusively in Australia.
A bespoke Blue Gloss body exterior is complemented by a roof in silver and buoyed by 23-inch forged alloy wheels in Dark Grey with a Black Satin contrast. Meanwhile, the distinguished Range Rover bonnet and tailgate script features a bespoke Black Metal bordered by Silver Chrome.
On the inside, the colour of the quilted Perlino leather seats evokes Orpheus Island’s rippling sands. A natural cream Ash Burr steering wheel, Perlino seatbelts and white ceramic controls ensure refined sophistication, while bespoke elements abound, with personalised scatter cushions, treadplates and seat embroidery.
The Orpheus Edition possesses every performance element of the SV marque. The 4.4-litre twin turbo mild hybrid 452kW V8 powertrain with 750Nm of torque delivers a maximum speed of 261km/h, a zero to 100 km/h acceleration time of 4.5 seconds and a towing capacity of 3500kg.
The Range Rover SV Orpheus Edition brings a singular and distinctive vision to the luxury SUV realm, one where style meets substance, elegance meets engineering and performance meets power. Above all, it reflects the mesmerising natural landscape after which it is named; an exquisite rendering of Orpheus Island.
Penny Ferguson, Managing Director JLR Australia, commented, “We know that our Australian clients have an affinity with oceanic living, luxury and exclusivity. The creation of the Range Rover SV Orpheus Edition seeks to connect with this desire for coastal luxury and we are delighted to introduce this rare and exquisite vehicle which honours Australia’s very own natural wonder.”
Heightening its exclusivity and honouring the reef that surrounds Orpheus, clients will receive an exclusive a custom-made sculpture of Jayme Marshal, a Wulgurukaba and Yunbenen woman who represents the next generation of indigenous leaders. This is a replica of the 2.2m high original that features in the Ocean Sentenials installation, five metres underwater off the coast of North Queensland. The sculpture highlighting the crucial role played by Traditional owners in safeguarding the future of the Great Barrier Reef.
Artist Jason deCaires Taylor has incorporated the visual elements of cathedral fig tree roots and mangrove tree roots into Marshall’s Ocean Sentinels sculpture. This symbolism signifies the deep connection between the land and sea in Indigenous cultures, where they have thrived for thousands of years.
This modern luxury destination is a physical embodiment of Range Rover set in the Great Palm Archipelago of the Great Barrier Reef, off the North Queensland Coast in Australia. The exclusive invite-only luxury island destination is set to open its doors from 29 November – 5 December 2024. The retreat exemplifies the natural beauty of reductive design which is synonymous with Range Rover.