Land Rover Defender Is Top Gear’s Car Of The Year

The new Land Rover Defender takes the double securing the overall 'Car of the Year' and the 'Unstoppable Force' award in the coveted annual TopGear.com Awards. Judges of the prestigious prize praised the new Defender for being one of the toughest vehicles on the road today, and a brilliant successor to the original iconic Land Rover, as a car for the 21st century that performs brilliantly everywhere.

The Defender fends off stiff-competition from every new vehicle launched in the past 12 months. It is recognised for not only being one of the toughest SUVs, but also for remaining capable, comfortable and practical. 

To mark the occasion, Land Rover and Top Gear join forces to put Defender to the ultimate test of strength by suspending three standard Defenders from a 60 metre crane.

The test is featured in this month’s Top Gear magazine and in a digital presentation on Top Gear’s YouTube channel.

Land Rover Merritt Island

1850 E. Merritt Island Causeway

Merritt Island, FL.

Contact: 321-452-9220

New Discovery: Efficient Powertrains, Enhanced Connectivity And More Comfort For Versatile Family SUV

The New Discovery combines an exceptional design evolution with a versatile and intelligently packaged interior which embodies the spirit of family adventure that has characterised Land Rover’s premium family SUV for more than 30 years.

Featuring the latest generation of powerful and efficient six-cylinder Ingenium petrol and diesel engines, advanced Pivi Pro infotainment and superior comfort and practicality, New Discovery remains one of the most capable, connected and versatile full seven-seat premium SUVs in the world.

With Land Rover’s new Electrical Vehicle Architecture (EVA 2.0) underpinning a suite of advanced technologies, New Discovery delivers new levels of sophistication, desirability and efficiency while retaining its customary breadth of on- and off-road capability and towing credentials. From its updated Terrain Response 2 system and Software-Over-The-Air (SOTA) updates to its new Cabin Air Filtration*, New Discovery looks after customers like never before.

Vehicle Highlights from the New Discovery include: 

•  Sophisticated design: Enhanced exterior features distinctive new LED headlights and tail lights with fresh front and rear bumpers. New R-Dynamic provides assertive road presence 
• Contemporary interior: Enhanced centre console features advanced Pivi Pro infotainment while new second-row seats offer superior comfort
• Faster, smarter, better connected: New Pivi Pro infotainment features large 11.4-inch HD touchscreen and advanced connectivity with Software-Over-The-Air updates
• Enhanced efficiency: Latest straight-six Ingenium petrol and diesel engines with 48V Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle technology for superior performance and efficiency
• Smart driveline: Intelligent All-Wheel Drive automatically distributes torque to the axle that needs it most for optimum efficiency
• Advanced Air filtration: New Cabin Air Ionisation with PM2.5 air filtration* monitors air quality inside and filters harmful particulates, for improved wellbeing
• Family versatility: Next-generation wearable Activity Key, Click and Go tablet holders for row-two passengers and Intelligent Seat Fold technology provide 21st century convenience

Land Rover Merritt Island

1850 E. Merritt Island Causeway

Merritt Island, FL.

Contact: 321-452-9220

Range Rover Velar Electrifies With Plug-in Hybrid And State-of-the-art Infotainment

The new Range Rover Velar adds electrification to its emotionally charged design with a Plug-In-Hybrid option, continuing Range Rover’s 50-year history of innovation and completing the Range Rover family’s electrified line up.

• Electric: The Range Rover family is now fully electrified. The Plug-In Hybrid Range Rover Velar ‘P400e’ offers customers impressive all-electric range of 53km (33 miles)* and CO2 emissions of 49g/km* for more efficient journeys, with 48-volt mild hybrids also available across the range**

• Luxurious: Modern and sophisticated design, now with new exterior colour options including Lantau Bronze, exclusively available on the ‘Range Rover Velar Edition’

• All-Terrain: Range Rover’s unrivalled all-wheel drive capability on every terrain, with new mild-hybrid (MHEV) in-line six-cylinder Ingenium petrol and diesel engines with air suspension as standard. Next-generation four-cylinder mild-hybrid Ingenium diesels offer exceptional efficiency, power and on-road performance

• Refined: The interior is a calm sanctuary, with new Pivi infotainment, Active Road Noise Cancellation*** for quieter and more serene journeys, and new Cabin Air Filtration† for healthier, cleaner air inside

 The new Range Rover Velar features pioneering new technology and hybrid electrification, continuing Range Rover’s 50-year history of innovation. Ask our colleagues at our dealership for more information.

Land Rover Merritt Island

1850 E. Merritt Island Causeway

Merritt Island, FL.

Contact: 321-452-9220

Range Rover Sport: Vehicle Highlights

Range Rover Sport is undoubtedly our most dynamic SUV ever. Performance and capability are exceptional, and a range of advanced technologies deliver an assured, confident driving experience. With sportier design cues and a powerful, muscular stance, this is a vehicle designed for impact.

EXTERIOR

Muscular and perfectly proportioned, Range Rover Sport is designed to command attention wherever you take it. Every aspect of the vehicle has been designed with precision for immediate impact; its lower, sportier stance is enhanced by the revised front and rear bumpers with integrated exhaust finishers1. A dramatic, modern feel is completed by the wrap-around LED headlights with front and rear Animated Directional Indicators. This powerful, athletic vehicle is now more compelling than ever.

INTERIOR

Luxurious, supremely comfortable and exceptionally functional, Range Rover Sport is a driver’s vehicle through and through. The signature cockpit has been extensively reimagined; every element meticulously designed and beautifully executed. Intuitive controls include the SportShift Selector gear lever, providing the option of manual gear shifting and flush touch-sensitive steering wheel switches. The sense of luxury and innovation is reinforced by the revolutionary Touch Pro Duo technology, which incorporates two 10" Touchscreens as standard. The finest materials combine seamlessly with dynamic sports detailing.

PERFORMANCE ENGINES AND TRANSMISSION

From power and sheer driving pleasure to fuel economy and refinement, there is a range of engines available for Range Rover Sport and each has been optimised for specific attributes to cater for all needs. All engines are equipped with Stop/Start technology and smart regenerative solutions to capture wasted kinetic energy when the vehicle is decelerating and reduce fuel consumption, especially during urban driving. Ingenium technology underpins the 4 and 6-cylinder petrol engines and the 6-cylinder diesel engines in the Range Rover Sport range. These low friction, all-aluminium engines have stiff cylinder blocks and twin balancer shafts to ensure inherently low levels of vibration, enabling a smooth and refined driving experience.

 Find your Range Rover Sport today at Land Rover Merritt Island. 

Land Rover Merritt Island

1850 E. Merritt Island Causeway

Merritt Island, FL.

Contact: 321-452-9220

Celebrating 50 Years of Range Rover

Range Rover was the original luxury 4x4; 50 years on it’s still the benchmark for design, all-terrain capability and sophisticated refinement. 

 Explore this video to enjoy the culmination of 50 years of Range Rover innovation.

   

Land Rover Merritt Island

1850 E. Merritt Island Causeway

Merritt Island, FL.

Contact: 321-452-9220

The New Land Rover DEFENDER – Vehicle Highlights

Across seven decades of pioneering innovation, Land Rover vehicles have earned a unique place in the hearts of explorers, humanitarian agencies and adventurous families across the world. Proven in the harshest environments on earth, the new Defender maintains this bloodline.

Driven by a passion and respect for the original, the new Defender delivers transformational breadth of capability and advanced all-terrain technologies to redefine adventure for the 21st century. Continue on reading and enjoy these video vehicle highlights:


DESIGN

Everything about the Defender exudes quiet confidence, from its purposeful stance to its reductive, sophisticated surfaces. This is design with undoubted integrity. And unrivaled purpose.

 

TECHNOLOGY

Equipped for 21st century adventures, our most intuitive technologies to date ensure convenience, connectivity and visibility. As familiar as your smartphone, PIVI Pro delivers all the relevant information at a glance.

 

DURABILITY

Unique unibody architecture contributes to the Defender being one of the toughest and strongest vehicles we have ever created. The Defender has been designed for optimum durability.

The unmistakable silhouette is familiar yet new. It looks tough and is tough but designed with purpose and engineered to excite. Iconic in name, shape and capability, the Defender can be personalized to allow owners to make the most of their world. To find your new Land Rover Defender, shop online today, or visit our dealership. 

Land Rover Merritt Island

1850 E. Merritt Island Causeway

Merritt Island, FL.

Contact: 321-452-9220

A Letter By Our General Manager | Coronavirus Situation

To Our Guests & Employees,

At this time when the news is dominated by Coronavirus (COVID-19), I wanted to personally reach out and let you know that we are vigilantly implementing enhanced protocols to ensure your safety when visiting our businesses. Every day, we closely monitor and analyze developments and statements from local, national and international health agencies, and we are taking actions to comply with their directives which are based on facts and medical science.

There is nothing more important to us than making sure we manage this situation as effectively as possible, so you continue to feel confident visiting our businesses. Our senior management team meets daily and will continue to make decisions on how we can further improve our programs and actions to help protect guests and employees. The health authorities tell us that, to prevent the spread of Coronavirus, we must: wash hands frequently, heighten cleaning practices, avoid contact with sick people and stay away from work when ill. All our actions are focused in these areas.

Here’s where we are at this time:

• We are reminding employees through multiple channels about washing hands often. We are talking to them about it, providing additional literature, and providing additional hand sanitizer dispensers as well.
• For guests, we are providing more hand sanitizer dispensers across our businesses in high visibility and high traffic areas. We are also increasing our reserves of hand sanitizers for use by our guests and employees over an extended period.
• We are buying more cleaning and disinfectant supplies. We are increasing the frequency of cleaning high-touch surfaces in public areas with additional staffing.
• We are reinforcing training procedures to ensure cleaning processes are implemented properly by our employees.
• If an employee appears to be suffering from flu-like symptoms, they will be asked to promptly seek medical attention and to remain at home until they are free of symptoms.
• We are encouraging guests who are ill to seek medical attention and to avoid public exposure as much as possible. Please avoid our businesses if you are experiencing flu-like symptoms and call to cancel any existing appointments. We will be happy to re-schedule for a future date.

We appreciate your business and loyalty to Land Rover Merritt Island. We are committed to implementing recommendations from the health authorities to give you peace of mind as you visit us now and in the future. The health and safety of our guests and employees will always be our most important consideration, especially in these challenging circumstances.

Best Regards,

Jim Cavanaugh

General Manager

Land Rover Merritt Island

1850 E. Merritt Island Causeway

Merritt Island, FL.

Contact: 321-452-9220