THE ICONIC 4×4 specialist, Land Rover, is targeting a benefit-in-kind company car tax banding of just 19% for its all-new model.
Putting aside its image of 4×4 gas guzzlers, Land Rover’s new model – a compact Range Rover – will introduce a two-wheel drive option with less than 130g/km of CO2, making it the lightest, most fuel efficient Range Rover ever.
The car is due to go on sale in 2011, and will give the Range Rover model a 19% company car tax banding and writing down allowances of 20% per annum. The car in our picture is the LRX concept, providing a visual clue to what we can expect from the new compact Range Rover.
Phil Popham, Land Rover managing director commented: “A 2WD option is just one way in which we are developing our vehicles’ efficiency whilst adding to the Land Rover range and expanding our customer base. We will continue to make the ‘world’s finest all-terrain vehicles’ for those customers who require 4WD but will also now offer an alternative to those that don’t.”
Introducing 2WD is just one aspect of Land Rover’s efforts to reduce the emissions of its car. Land Rover is focusing on weight reduction, improved powertrain efficiency and the reduction of energy losses. The company also plans a diesel hybrid will be available in 2012 and on the road in 2013.
Further information
There is additional commentary on Land Rover’s diesel hybrid model in the Editor’s Blog: The hybrid stepping stone.
All-new Range Rover shakes off gas guzzler image
