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

Welcome to Land Rover Merritt Island

About Land Rover Merritt Island

We are new Land Rover and pre-owned vehicle dealership in Merritt Island, FL, with a view of nearby Banana River and world-famous Cape Canaveral. We have been a family-owned, locally-operated business for 30 years, and we’ve been selling Land Rover automobiles the past 10 years. Please take a look around our website to see our new and pre-owned selection on the lot. We also have tools for you to apply for financing online, and to estimate vehicle payments, plus many other helpful pages.

FIRST CLASS SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR ALL YOUR AUTO REPAIR NEEDS!

Experience Friendly, Next Level Service at Land Rover Merritt Island. Our team of trained, friendly service technicians are capable of handling anything your vehicle may need from regularly scheduled maintenance, auto repair and service, to collision repair and quality Land Rover parts. And while you’re waiting for your ride to be repaired, you can enjoy some of the benefits we have to offer at Land Rover Merritt Island. Visit Land Rover Merritt Island for all your vehicle servicing needs. Our award winning service department and factory-trained technicians will take great care of your vehicle.

VISIT LAND ROVER MERRITT ISLAND AND DISCOVER THE DIFFERENCE FOR YOURSELF!

Our dealership is located at 1850 E. Merritt Island Causeway, Merritt Island, FL 32952to our location where we serve the Florida’s east coast including, Vero Beach, Melbourne, Titusville, Daytona Beach, and Palm Bay. It is our stated policy to treat each and every customer as an honored guest in our home.

We also offer you perks like pick-up and delivery of vehicles for service within 100 miles of the dealership. Call us today at 3214529220 and make an appointment with one of our sales professionals today and begin your journey with a new vehicle at Land Rover Merritt Island.

We will make you feel at home as we provide stellar service while you take a look at our available inventory. We can't wait to welcome you as part of our family!

Land Rover Merritt Island

1850 E. Merritt Island Causeway

Merritt Island, FL.

Contact: 321-452-9220

The New Land Rover DEFENDER – Unstoppable

The Land Rover Defender has always been a symbol of strength and the new model is the toughest and most capable Land Rover vehicle yet, combining a new body structure with all-new technologies and proven hardware to create a Defender that is fit for the 21st century.

The new Defender is built for adventurous hearts and curious minds, for those who know the value of community and strive to make a difference.

DESIGN

Land Rover has defined all-terrain capability and toughness from the conception of its very first 4x4. The Series and Defender models have gone above and beyond for decades, securing iconic status for their ability to help people make more of their world. The new Defender takes these much-loved characteristics and reimagines them for the 21st century.

The result is a visually compelling vehicle that couldn’t be anything else but a modern Defender for a world that has changed massively since the original was created.

EXTERIOR

Land Rover has developed a curated exterior palette with unique colors exclusive to the new Defender. A lot of body work is exposed in the interior – so the color palettes are modular between interior and exterior.

A choice of 12 wheel designs are available, ranging from 18-inch white-painted pressed steel rims to 22-inch Luna alloys. Body color options include three new metallic shades unique to the Defender with Tasman Blue, Pangea Green and Gondwana Stone joining Fuji White, Eiger Grey, Santorini Black and Indus Silver in the exterior color palette.

 

INTERIOR

The Defender model’s constructivist modular interior architecture communicates its highly functional nature – underpinned by its practical layout and reductive design. This approach is most evident by the exposed, powder-coated magnesium cross car beam which is integral to the overall strength of the body architecture.

The stripped-back design of the original Defender has been embraced inside, where structural elements and fittings usually hidden from view have been exposed, with an emphasis on simplicity and practicality.

User-friendly features include practical touches and advanced technological innovations. Durable rubberized flooring shrugs off the spills of daily adventures and once-in-a-lifetime expeditions, providing a brush or wipe clean interior. Available on the Defender 90, a full-length Folding Fabric Roof(2) provides an open-top feel and allows passengers in the second row seats of the vehicle to stand up when parked to provide the full safari experience.

Comfort is also a key part of the new Defender, with interior materials focused on retaining newness. Customers can choose from three interior color combinations with scope for personalization, available by mixing these with different interior finish options.

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, while remaining true to the pioneering spirit that has been a Land Rover brand hallmark for 71 years.

Land Rover Merritt Island

1850 E. Merritt Island Causeway

Merritt Island, FL.

Contact: 321-452-9220

New Discovery Sport: Enhanced For Every Family Adventure

From overland expeditions to family adventures, Land Rover has been designing vehicles with composure and capability at their heart for more than 71 years. For the last three decades, the Discovery family has combined contemporary SUV design, unrivalled versatility and advanced technology for families with a spirit of adventure.

The new Discovery Sport is the latest addition to the bloodline and pushes the boundaries of the premium compact SUV sector with an enhanced exterior design and transformed interior. New vehicle architecture ensures the fastest-selling Land Rover ever produced is now more efficient, technologically-advanced and versatile than ever, keeping its occupants safe and comfortable in all conditions.

What new with the Discovery Sport?

With new features and the very latest technology, the new Discovery Sport delivers superior interior space and refinement, while its 5+2 interior features a new infotainment interface with the latest connectivity, plus a more flexible seating arrangement with up to 24 combinations for enhanced versatility.

Under the skin, Land Rover’s new Premium Transverse Architecture (PTA) accommodates efficient new electrified engines, including a 48-volt mild hybrid from launch, to help reduce emissions and fuel consumption. The new body is 13 per cent stiffer than its predecessor, with rigidly-mounted subframes that reduce noise and vibration intrusion into the cabin, improving comfort and providing maximum safety in the event of a collision.

Trademark Discovery design cues, including the clamshell bonnet, rising beltline and tapered roof remain, but the new model is a bold exterior evolution. The proportions have been optimised to project a more striking visual with new signature LED headlamps at the front and rear, alongside a new front grille and bumpers.

Inside, the arrival of the digital Touch Pro infotainment system and the introduction of more premium materials throughout transforms the cabin to create a high quality yet practical space. New seats across each of the three rows provide improved comfort and versatility, thanks to the second row 40:20:40 split fold and slide functionality, boosting the possible number of seat combinations to 24 and covering every eventuality – be it the school run or a family holiday.

Stop by Land Rover Merritt Island today to learn more about the Discovery Sport and experience it for yourself,

Land Rover Merritt Island

1850 E. Merritt Island Causeway

Merritt Island, FL.

Contact: 321-452-9220

New Range Rover Evoque Awarded Maximum European Safety Rating

We're so proud of to share this news with our Land Rover Merritt Island family!

The new Range Rover Evoque has been awarded a maximum five-star Euro NCAP safety rating, confirming its status as one of the most refined, capable and safe luxury compact SUVs on the market.

Not only did the luxury compact SUV score 94% for adult occupant safety – the highest score of any Jaguar or Land Rover product to date – but for those with younger passengers in the back, it also received 87% for child occupant safety. It means the Evoque is the latest Land Rover to be awarded a five-star safety rating by Euro NCAP, following the most recent Range Rover Velar and Land Rover Discovery SUV.

Built on Land Rover’s new Premium Transverse Architecture to ensure maximum occupant safety, the new Range Rover Evoque comes with the latest advanced driver assistance features, including Emergency Braking; Lane Keep Assist; Front and Rear Parking Aids; and a Rear Camera as standard, to help avoid road traffic accidents.

This combination of features ensured the new Evoque received the full five-star rating in the toughest Euro NCAP testing programme to date.

Owners can add to this with the addition of two optional packs. The Park Pack adds Park Assist, 360-degree Parking Aid, Rear Traffic Monitor and Clear Exit Monitor, while the Drive Pack offers
Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Assist and High Speed Emergency Braking, for convenience and safety wherever the road takes you.

In addition, a comprehensive system of airbags and restraints throughout the cabin – including a pedestrian airbag – mean owners can rest assured the luxury compact SUV will protect those inside and outside the vehicle.

The suite of advanced technologies on the new Range Rover Evoque includes Land Rover’s ClearSight Rear View Mirror. Transforming into an HD video screen at the flick of a switch, it offers a wider 50-degree field of vision and superior low light visibility by displaying a rear-facing camera feed from the top of the car. It is ideal when carrying passengers in the second row or bulky items in the rear loadspace obscure the view behind.

ClearSight Ground View technology is also available, effectively making the bonnet invisible by projecting camera imagery onto the upper touchscreen to show the driver a 180-degree view under the front of the vehicle. This is useful when negotiating difficult parking spaces, navigating high city centre kerbs or tackling rough terrain.

Stop by Land Rover Merritt Island today to learn more about the Land Rover Evoque.

Land Rover Merritt Island

1850 E. Merritt Island Causeway

Merritt Island, FL.

Contact: 321-452-9220

Straight-six Performance And Efficient Mild Hybrid Refinement For Range Rover

• Our flagship Range Rover SUV gets Ingenium straight-six balance, refinement and efficiency to enhance its peerless luxury and enduring appeal 

• Range Rover is cleaner and more responsive thanks to improved efficiency and more immediate power delivery of Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) powertrain Apple CarPlay and Android 

• Latest personalisation options, smarter tech and comfort features reinforce Range Rover’s position at the pinnacle of the luxury SUV segment

Range Rover is renowned for combining peerless luxury and refinement with traditional all-terrain capability. Now, with the latest 3.0-litre in-line six-cylinder Ingenium petrol engine, enhanced performance and quicker responses go hand-in-hand with improved fuel economy at the pinnacle of the luxury SUV segment.

The latest 400PS* Ingenium engine delivers 550Nm of torque that powers the new Range Rover from 0-100km/h in 6.3 seconds (0-60mph in 5.9 seconds) and to a top speed of 140mph (225km/h).

These features, underpinned by the latest Ingenium petrol engine, form part of a Mild Hybrid Electric Vehicle (MHEV) powertrain designed to bring enhanced efficiency to the range with fuel economy of 30.4mpg (9.3l/100km) and CO2 emissions of 212g/km** (NEDC equivalent combined).

It is the latest step taken by Jaguar Land Rover to ensure it offers an electrified option on all new models from 2020.

Based around a new start-stop system, the latest 3.0-litre engine is paired with an electric motor that can harvest energy through deceleration and store it in a 48V battery. This energy can then be re-deployed through torque-assist, reducing CO2 emissions and the work load on the engine.

Land Rover Merritt Island

1850 E. Merritt Island Causeway

Merritt Island, FL.

Contact: 321-452-9220

2019 Range Rover Velar Vehicle Highlights

The Range Rover That Changes Everything

The Range Rover Velar is a revolutionary member of the Range Rover family, sitting between the Range Rover Evoque and the Range Rover Sport. Taking glamour, modernity and elegance to an exceptional new level, it combines an emotionally charged DNA and unquestionable design pedigree.

Range Rover Velar offers new levels of style, while its unique Land Rover technologies and optimized geometry establish its off-road capability.

COMPELLING DESIGN

The design of the Range Rover Velar is revolutionary. Its elegant looks and exemplary variety of standard features – such as flush deployable door handles and integrated rear spoiler – are designed to improve aerodynamic efficiency, while the foil-stamped grille gives the vehicle‘s front profile an undeniable presence. Sleek LED headlights and rear lights are also standard.

INTELLIGENT VERSATILITY

To make your trip even more comfortable, the Range Rover Velar provides 38 inches head clearance and 37 inches knee clearance for occupants, along with exemplary cargo space of 34.4 cubic feet. Electronic Air Suspension enables automatic access height for elegant entry and the powered gesture tailgate allows simple loading with hands-free access.

DISTINCTIVE INTERIOR AMBIANCE

The Range Rover Velar cabin minimizes wind and road noise through the use of aerodynamic undertrays and acoustically laminated front glazing. Rear passengers can benefit from optional reclining rear seats, optional Four-zone Climate Control and two optional 8" Rear Seat Entertainment screens.

DESIGN ENABLED TECHNOLOGIES

The standard Touch Pro Duo infotainment system, part of Land Rover InControl® technologies, makes life more connected and entertaining. The system seamlessly integrates two 10" high-definition Touchscreens to enable you to make a phone call on one screen while navigating on the other**. Touch Pro Duo is complemented with full-color Head-up Display, an optional state-of-the-art system** providing sharp graphics, and optional Interactive Driver Display with configurable touch steering wheel controls.

If you are looking for prestige and luxury in the SUV segment, it really doesn't get any better than this. Contact us today to learn more about the 2019 Range Rover Velar.

Land Rover Merritt Island

1850 E. Merritt Island Causeway

Merritt Island, FL.

Contact: 321-452-9220

Land Rover Announces New Range Rover Velar SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition

Get ready to experience the new pinnacle for the Range Rover Velar line-up, the one-year only, SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition.

The new Velar SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition extends the model’s reputation for performance and segment leading luxury with the addition of a much more powerful drivetrain and enhanced interior/exterior design detailing.

The new Velar SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition holds the distinction of being the fastest and quickest Velar ever; its supercharged 5.0-liter gas V8 engine generates 550hp and 502 lb.-ft. of torque, accelerating from 0-60 mph in as little as 4.3 seconds (0-100 km/h – 4.5 secs) on its way to an electronically limited top speed of 170 mph (270 km/h)1 all while cosseting customers with the same refinement and comfort Range Rover owners know and love.

Uprated brakes and suspension components, plus bespoke settings for everything from the powertrain to the driver assistance systems, ensure the SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition mixes the personality of a performance car with the go-anywhere capability of all Land Rover models2.

The powerful new range topping model is distinguished by a number of visual enhancements and bespoke trim finishes, delivering a more purposeful appearance and heightened attention to detail while maintaining the vehicle’s perfectly optimized proportions and distinctive silhouette that won it the 2018 World Car Design of the Year award.

The Velar SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition retains the all-terrain capability and comfort customers expect from a Range Rover, with an even more rewarding and engaging driving experience. The result is a composed and luxurious SUV that looks, sounds and feels unique.

The Velar SVAutobiography Dynamic Edition sounds like no other SUV, but the most driver-focused model in the range is also as practical as ever. The exceptionally large 15.7 cu ft luggage compartment is unaffected, while the flexible 40:20:40-split rear seats allow customers to vary the loadspace depending on their requirements. A larger 21-gallon fuel tank (up from 16.5-gallon) also promises a longer range with fewer stops to the gas station.

Land Rover Merritt Island

1850 E. Merritt Island Causeway

Merritt Island, FL.

Contact: 321-452-9220

New 2020 Range Rover Evoque Makes Dynamic U.S. Debut At The 2019 Chicago Auto Show

At the Chicago Auto Show, Land Rover revealed the next generation Range Rover Evoque for the first time in the U.S.

Watch as the new Range Rover Evoque makes its debut, turning heads with its modernist design and bringing accessible luxury to the city and beyond.

 

The 2020 Range Rover Evoque sets new standards of refinement, capability and sustainability in the compact SUV segment, created from an all-new vehicle architecture. It features a modernist exterior design, with a luxurious technology-rich interior with new materials crafted from eucalyptus, wool and recycled plastics

An all-new 48-volt 296-hp mild-hybrid (MHEV) powertrain is available alongside a 246-hp Ingenium four-cylinder gasoline engine.

New Range Rover Evoque is priced from $42,650 and will be on sale starting this Spring. 

Land Rover Merritt Island

1850 E. Merritt Island Causeway

Merritt Island, FL.

Contact: 321-452-9220

2019 Discovery Sport: What You Need to Know

The 2019 Discovery Sport combines design excellence, engineering integrity and exceptional versatility to create a premium compact SUV.

INTERIOR

The desirability of the exterior design continues into the cabin with bold horizontal and vertical lines, complemented by clean surfaces, superb finishes and optional premium leathers that give a luxury feel to the highly versatile interior.

The inside and outside seamlessly blend into a vehicle that clearly communicates its Discovery DNA, while firmly looking forward. This spirit of adventure is reflected in the vehicle's interior, which has been designed with you at its core. It features high-quality materials and a strong vertical center console design to reflect the premium exterior. The cabin is equipped with up to three 12V electrical outlets and five USB charging sockets. These can be specified for all three rows of seating*, allowing multiple electronic devices to be charged simultaneously.

EXTERIOR

This is a modern, relevant and compelling vehicle, with its well-proportioned compact body and purposeful stance. Its distinctive silhouette and beautifully sculpted surfaces all combine to create a vehicle that truly connects on an emotional level.

 

Discovery Sport is ready for anything. Characteristic design cues complement perfectly balanced proportions. Strong dynamic lines and robust detailing signal incredible breadth of capability. Signature features include a clamshell hood and distinctive two-bar grille with hexagonal mesh. The fast hood line with a pronounced step into the rising beltline conveys a dramatic stance, while the roof tapers subtly downwards, adding extra dynamism.

SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do and consequently all powertrains on Discovery Sport have been optimized to enhance sustainability by minimizing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Gas engines feature the latest high-pressure direct injection technology and state-of-the-art low-friction designs which have been carefully developed to minimize frictional losses, while the 9-speed Automatic Transmission is specified with the latest low viscosity transmission fluid to enhance performance.

An advanced intelligent Stop/Start system is standard on all automatic models, which automatically shuts down the engine in just 300 milliseconds when the vehicle comes to rest. A smart regenerative charging electrical system has also been introduced which has an intelligent power management system to prioritize charging when the vehicle is decelerating, capturing the wasted kinetic energy and reducing the fuel demand of the electrical system.

With up to 35 lbs of recycled plastic on the Discovery Sport Turbocharged i-4 engine, as well as up to 49 lbs of renewable and natural materials in each vehicle, we are taking big steps in reducing our environmental footprint.

Get behind the wheel of the 2019 Discover Sport and experience some luxurious automotive adventure.

Land Rover Merritt Island

1850 E. Merritt Island Causeway

Merritt Island, FL.

Contact: 321-452-9220

Range Rover SV Coupe Named Winner In Interior Design’s 2018 Best Of Year Awards

The Land Rover Range Rover SV Coupe has been named the winner of Interior Design’s 2018 Best of Year Awards in the Automotive: Overall Design category. The Range Rover SV Coupe was recognized for its exceptional design, which pays homage to the original two-door Range Rover that defined the luxury SUV sector almost 50 years ago.

For the past 13 years, Interior Design's Best of Year awards has been known as the design industry's premiere design awards program, honoring the most significant work of the year and recognizing designers, architects and manufacturers from around the globe.

The Range Rover SV Coupe won the prestigious ‘Automotive: Best Overall Design’ category. How can you top this one?!

About The Range Rover SV Coupe 

Created by Land Rover Design and Special Vehicle Operations, the SV Coupe is a true example of Range Rover design, craftsmanship and capability. With no more than 999 vehicles hand-crafted by SVO for clients worldwide, this exclusive vehicle offers peerless capability on a variety of terrains and in a variety weather conditions synonymous with the Range Rover family of vehicles.

Beautiful proportions with a powerful stance give the Range Rover SV Coupe unrivalled on-road presence. The signature floating roof, continuous waistline and tapering tail are instantly recognizable Range Rover DNA, yet are expressed in a unique way for this exclusive addition to the Range Rover family.

The purity of line of the Range Rover SV Coupe is perfectly complemented by its elegant power-close doors with frameless glass. The large windows in combination with the panoramic roof allows light to flood into the cabin, accentuating the relaxed, sophisticated and contemporary ambience. Carefully curated body color combinations, including a new Contour Graphic available in four duo-tone colorways, are offset by unique side vent and grille designs. This is also the first Range Rover vehicle with a 23-inch wheel option.

The interior of the vehicle offers semi-aniline leather front seats, featuring a graduated diamond quilt design unique to the SV Coupe, that elevate the premium interior to a new level of luxury accommodation comparable to private jets and yachts. SV Coupe clients can choose from four front-to-rear contrast interior colorways, or a range of single-tone interior colors, all of which are complemented by a choice of three elegant wood veneers. In addition, seven design packs are available featuring exterior paint, bespoke badges and interior materials specially selected by the specialist Land Rover Design team.

Land Rover Merritt Island

1850 E. Merritt Island Causeway

Merritt Island, FL.

Contact: 321-452-9220

Introducing The New Range Rover Evoque, The Luxury SUV For The City And Beyond

The new Range Rover Evoque has evolved to reflect a modernist design philosophy, while setting new standards in sustainability and capability. Featuring a luxurious crafted interior and effortless technology, the new Range Rover Evoque is here to make a statement.

New Range Rover Evoque Launch

Land Rover’s highly-anticipated luxury compact SUV, the New 2020 Range Rover Evoque, has been revealed in London’s creative East End with a high-energy display, which saw a number of vehicles driving across digital skylines around the globe.

Having pioneered the luxury compact SUV market, with global sales of over 772,000 and more than 217 international awards, the new Range Rover Evoque is a sophisticated evolution of the original model.

Combining unrivalled Range Rover heritage with cutting-edge technology – designed, engineered and manufactured in Britain – it offers something truly unique to today’s customers. Tech firsts include a virtually “transparent hood” technology and a rear-view mirror that turns into an HD screen displaying a camera feed of what’s behind the vehicle.

Land Rover also collaborated with a number of fashion and technology brands to bring the design, innovation and sustainability characteristics of the New Range Rover Evoque to life.

Stay tuned to learn more! Additional details and U.S. pricing to be announced at the U.S. debut of the new Evoque at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show in February.

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Land Rover Supports Red Cross Disaster Projects Worldwide

Natural disasters can strike at any time, so Land Rover and the Red Cross are helping people in remote areas to prepare for the worst.

Together Land Rover and the Red Cross have helped over one million people globally since 2013, as Land Rover works with the Red Cross to help people in remote areas susceptible to disaster.

One of Land Rover's projects

Land Rover funds a community preparedness project in the state of Chiapas, Mexico, which aims to support 55,000 people in vulnerable communities.

In the last two years, the Mexican Red Cross has travelled over 23,000 miles in order to reach these isolated communities. Following the 2017 earthquake, the Mexican Red Cross were able to mobilise 1,200 search and rescue specialists and 31,000 volunteers to support the rescue efforts to deliver earthquake relief and response to more than a million people.

 Using capability for a cause, Land Rover is helping the Red Cross to reach thousands of people in the remote region of Chiapas, Mexico, preparing communities living under threat of natural disaster. Watch this video to learn more:

   

Land Rover Merritt Island

1850 E. Merritt Island Causeway

Merritt Island, FL.

Contact: 321-452-9220

Vehicle Highlights: Land Rover Discovery

Ever since it first took to the streets, mud tracks and deserts in 1989, Discovery has blazed its own trail. Today, the Discovery delivers unrivalled versatility and capability. Here are some of the vehicle's highlights.

ACTIVITY KEY

The Activity Key lets you live life to the full. Housed in a robust and fully waterproof wristband, it allows you to pursue a range of activities from sailing to skydiving, safe in the knowledge that your vehicle is always protected.

POWERED INNER TAILGATE

The first of its kind, this hands-free system provides a seating and loading platform and can also be used as a load retention barrier for when the tailgate is open.

UNRIVALLED TOWING

Over the years, Discovery has earned many accolades around the world for its towing capabilities, which is why so many would naturally expect this vehicle to live up to the most demanding expectations. It doesn’t disappoint. Discovery takes it to a new level, delivering an impressive towing capacity of up to 3.500kg, ensuring it measures up to the vehicle’s proud DNA.

SUPREME CAPABILITY

The vehicle’s lineage and DNA are without question. Its all-terrain capability, wading ability and features such as Terrain Response 2 ensure Discovery is always ready to get out there and tackle whatever comes over the horizon, no matter where that happens to be. See page 29 for details.

INTERIOR COMFORT

Passengers enjoy optimum comfort, unparalleled views and benefit from Cabin Air Ionisation technology, helping improve the air quality within the vehicle cabin.

CLEVER STOWAGE 

From the fold down stowage behind the climate controls, to the upper and lower glovebox and a comprehensive space below the centre console cupholders, Discovery has stowage in places you simply would not expect. See page 21 for details.

INTUITIVE CONNECTIVITY 

Discovery features the very latest suite of technologies, including InControl, a raft of USB ports and the latest in infotainment to keep you and your passengers connected and entertained.

Ever since the first Land Rover vehicle was conceived in 1947, we have built vehicles that challenge what is possible. These in turn have challenged their owners to explore new territories and conquer difficult terrains. Land Rover truly enables you to make more of your world, to go above and beyond.


To learn more about the Land Rover Discovery, visit our dealership today or check out our online inventory. 

Land Rover Merritt Island

1850 E. Merritt Island Causeway

Merritt Island, FL.

Contact: 321-452-9220