IN THE FACE OF A TOUGH MARKET, car companies need to offer more to entice buyers, and Land Rover Australia has done just that.
Special editions of both the Land Rover Discovery SE and Range Rover Sport SE are being offered in limited numbers, each kitted out with more than $20,000 in extra equipment (Land Rover figures), increasing both their value and their appeal to buyers.
Already highly specified, both special edition variants come to market with added enhancements, gaining an extensive range of comfort and safety features at no extra cost.
The special edition equipment for the MY20 Range Rover Sport SE, which is available with a choice of 183kW or 225kW 3.0D SDV6 engines, adds Driver Pro Pack which includes:
- Blind Spot Assist
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Driver Condition Monitor
- High-speed Emergency Braking
- Lane Keep Assist
- Traffic Sign Recognition
- Adaptive Speed Limiter
It also offers:
- Keyless entry
- Head-up display
- Sliding panoramic roof
- Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB) radio
- 22-inch ‘Style 5004’ five-spoke, gloss black, split-spoke alloy wheels
- 360-degree surround camera
- Black exterior pack
- Carpet mats
The special edition 20MY Land Rover Discovery SE fitted with the acclaimed 225kW 3.0D SDV6 engine, all-wheel-drive and eight-speed automatic transmission, also boasts a host of free, value-adding extras.
These equipment additions further enhance both occupant comfort and safety.
The Land Rover Discovery SE special edition adds Driver Assist Pack which includes:
- Blind Spot Assist
- 360-degree surround camera
- Adaptive Cruise Control with Steering Assist
- High-speed Emergency Braking
It also includes:
- Four-zone air-conditioning
- Seven-seat versatility (adult-sized)
- Heated front seats
- Head-up display
- 20-inch ‘Style 5011’, five-spoke, gloss sparkle silver, split-spoke alloy wheels
- Electric sunroof with tilt and slide front glass and fixed panoramic rear glass
- Keyless entry
- Powered tailgate/boot lid opening
Both special editions are available from January 1 until March 31, 2020 while stocks last.
Announcing the generous equipment packages for the Land Rover Discovery SE and Range Rover Sport SE, Land Rover Australia’s Managing Director, Mark Cameron, said the vast array of safety features, comfort inclusions and extras for the Land Rover and Range Rover pair add even more to their value and versatility, giving them segment-leading value in their respective SUV classes.
“We’ve taken two of our most competitively-priced, highly-specified vehicles and made them even more appealing by adding an amazing amount of extra equipment without increasing their prices,” Mr Cameron said.
“Those special additions to these Land Rover Discovery SE and Range Rover Sport SE special editions amount to $20,000 in extra value for both, make them even more appealing by further enhancing their safety and comfort levels.”
“The great news is that all this extra equipment comes at no extra cost to buyers, so dramatically increases their overall value and appeal,” he added.
As well as increasing ownership satisfaction, the special editions for Range Rover Sport SE and Land Rover Discovery SE are set to increase long-term values. According to Redbook Australia figures, both vehicles currently enjoy segment-leading 36-month/60,000km residual values.
The special edition pair are now on sale with recommended retail pricing from $99,749 (plus on road costs) for Land Rover Discovery SE (Discovery prices start at $73,221 for the 2-litre S model and range up to $126,399 for the 3.0 V6 HSE Lux) and from $108,401 (plus on road costs) for Range Rover Sport SE (prices for the Range Rover range up to $158,129 for the 4.4 SD V8 HSE Dynamic).
Once we have tested and assessed the new Land Rover Discovery SE and Range Rover Sport SE, seniordriveraus will bring you a comprehensive review, including everything the over-50 driver needs to know.