![]() ![]() The Range Rover First Edition is a tremendously expensive car for most South Africans. It’s a dream to drive, especially when the lights and wipers are fully automated and all you have to do is flex your ankle and twitch your forearm a little to get home. ![]() Speaking as folks who will never have that kind of cash, we really, really wish we did. Presumably, that changes if you can actually afford to buy one (you’ve probably got quite the schedule). It’s really no hardship being behind the wheel of the First Edition, which means you’re not in a hurry to get anywhere. But while there’s a Dynamic mode for that speedy takeoff, you really don’t have to use it. It’ll hit 100km/h in about 6.1 seconds (according to Land Rover - we were too busy being comfy to set a timer). It’ll suck up 11 litres per 100km, which isn’t bad for a 3.0-litre petrol engine. The First Edition handles like a vehicle that weighs somewhat less than 3.3 tons. Something this size usually comes across as top-heavy, slewing around corners rather than traversing them smoothly. Camera- and sensor-assisted features let us cram it into spaces that we were really unsure about. Despite its bulk, the Range Rover First Edition is incredibly easy to navigate. ![]() It’s incredibly easy to forget that you’re driving. You’d expect a R3.5 million Range Rover to handle the road like some sort of fluffy daydream and you’d be entirely correct. It’s possible to connect to these screens (Bluetooth), charge your devices (USB), and generally entertain yourself while the driver gets on with driving you to your exclusive housing estate somewhere that included a helicopter landing pad. In case you’re left in any doubt about what those screens are for, a set of over-ear headphones is included in each rear passenger door. But it’s the folks in the back who get the better part of the deal.īoth rear seats are fitting with an 11.4in touchscreen display. ![]() Android Auto and Apple Carplay are both takeover options if you feel the need. In the centre is a 13.1in touchscreen display with Land Rover’s trademark OS running. The driver gets one of the better digital clock screens we’ve seen in a car, along with Range Rover’s heads-up display projected onto the windscreen. It’s possible to remove just the cover or the entire panel, to let a little fresh air into the cabin. Want some actual sunlight on your pasty body? It’s as simple as touching a switch on the ceiling. Wireless charging and USB ports are, of course, included.Ībove is what the Range Rover First Edition calls a sliding panoramic roof. If you want to conceal their contents from the world at large, tasteful panels can be shifted over them. The gearshift occupies an island between two sections that’ll hold your detritus. There’s a cooled container for soft drinks (beer is probably a terrible idea). The space between the driver’s and passenger’s seats is equally lush. If it’s uncomfortable, it’s entirely your fault. The headrest is extremely soft and seat adjustment is a breeze. It’s more like the sort of chair you’d buy if you were planning to watch Netflix while remaining seated for as long as possible. It’s no bucket seat with a five-point harness. Slipping into the cabin envelopes you in the most comfortable car seat you’ve ever been in. The company’s door lights make sure you always know where you’re stepping in the dark but, like we said, you really need to spend time inside it to appreciate just what the company’s done here. This is just one of many little touches Land Rover uses to make drivers feel like they’ve got value for money. Close the doors and start up and it disappears back to its place of concealment. There’s an automatically-retracting running board the length of the body (between the tyres, obviously) that pops out when the door is opened. It’ll automatically lower suspension to let you clamber in but that’s hardly dignified. This vehicle is higher off the ground than it looks. Still, worth noting are the running boards. ![]()
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