Could someone confirm when the Adaptive Cruise was introduced please?

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2007MY I believe.

(on L322 at least) Sport was for introduction.

johnson1 wrote:

2007MY I believe.

(on L322 at least) Sport was for introduction.

Hmmm, and I saw Adaptive cruise advertised on a 2006....

Clear as mud! 

I thought the Sport got it first and the L322 got it as part of the 2010 facelift?
Never saw it on the options list prior to 2010 spec myself.

Well, let's see if you guys can do better with the following:

Adaptive headlights (turn left right etc)
Cooled seats - were these standard on any varient? ie a 2006 SC? 

adaptive lights are on mine 05/06 mdl , dont have cooled seats on mine but sure there are members on here with 06 mdl's with cooled seats ====================================

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Cooled seats - 2007MY definitely. Standard on VSE and Up. Optional on the Vogue. Rear cooled seats from MY10.5 onwards - option across all varients as part of Seat Pack 3.

Adaptive Cruise Control was an option on all variants until 2010MY+ Autobiographies - possibly 2009MY.

Facelifts , from Wiki ……. just if your bored and fancy a read

2005
At the 2005 North American International Auto Show, a major update of the Range Rover was unveiled, with the base model using the LR3/Discovery 3 engine, and a premium model using a supercharged version of the Jaguar 4.2 litre V8 developing 400 hp (298 kW) —the same engine slated for the new Range Rover Sport (the RRS model uses a detuned variant making a total of 389 bhp (290 kW; 394 PS) ), scheduled for introduction about the same time (mid 2005) as the updated Range Rover.

The engines are aluminium alloy units, with advanced torque-based engine management system, drive-by-wire throttle control, and variable camshaft phasing (on the 4.4 litre version).

2006
The Range Rover's exterior was updated for 2006 along with the BMW V8 replaced with a Ford unit. The new engine choices were Jaguar's AJ-V8, with 4.4 litre 300 hp (227 kW) or 4.2 litre 400 hp (298 kW) supercharged variants. This new Range Rover was officially presented at the 2005 North American International Auto Show and released in summer 2005.

From the diesel engine of the 2006 model (at this time still the BMW 6-cylinder unit) to the supercharged V8, the car could reach 60 mph (97 km/h) from 14.8 seconds or as little as 6.5 seconds and has a top speed from 110 mph (180 km/h) to approximately 130 mph (210 km/h) (governed), respectively.

In addition to the engine change, the 2006 Range Rover is equipped with an updated "infotainment" system. This includes a touch screen with on and off-road navigation, radio, CD, Satellite Radio (US), telephone, rear view camera, a wireless video camera system and other additional features all accessed via the same user interface. The audio system is Harman Kardon Logic7 surround sound. Also available is a DVD rear seat entertainment which is fully integrated.

This system is linked by an industry-standard fibre optic network known as Media Oriented Systems Transport or MOST and an electronic network system known as CAN. A similar system is also used on Land Rover Discovery and Range Rover Sport.

Suppliers for the 2006 Range Rover's components include Continental Automotive for the complete cockpit module which incorporates the Denso touch screen navigation unit. Continental also supply the centre console unit. Other suppliers include Alpine car audio for integrated head unit rear seat entertainment. Connaught Electronics Limited (CEL) provides the Rear View Camera (RVC) and Wireless Camera (VentureCam) systems and PTI telephone capabilities are provided by Nokia.

Most importantly the audio system was co-developed with Harman Kardon. The premium offering gives a 720 Watt, 14-speaker system and was the first OEM vehicle to use the discrete Logic 7 surround algorithm.

2007
For 2007, all of the Range Rover's changes were mechanical or interior.

On the inside, the hidden folding cup holder that popped out of the centre console in previous models was replaced by a simpler and more durable in-console design with sliding covers — similar in concept, but higher quality, to those in the Range Rover Sport. The ignition switch was moved from the lower-part of the centre console up to the dashboard, next to the steering wheel and the Range Rover received the Range Rover Sport / LR3's Terrain Response system as well as a redesigned four-wheel drive control panel.

The handbrake is now electronic. Additionally, the seats differ from the old style, slightly resembling the new Range Rover Sport with cooling fans optional on the HSE and standard on the Supercharged. Heated seats are standard across the board and the premium seats from the BMW era are no longer available. The HVAC system was also updated with more vents and quieter operation. That, along with the acoustic laminated windscreen lower noise. An increase in interior storage is mainly attributed to the new split-dual glovebox. And then in a return to original Range Rover styling, more wood inserts have been added to the doors and centre console. Mid-way through production of the 2007 model (around production date of January 2007) the style of the key was changed from the BMW design to Land Rover's current "switchblade" type.

The BMW M57 diesel engine was replaced for 2007 with a Diesel engine developed by Ford paid for by Land Rover at its Dagenham Diesel engine design facility and the Gaydon design centre for Land Rover. The 3.6 litre AJD-V8. This engine develops 272 PS (200 kW), far more than the 177 PS (130 kW) of the previous engine, and so is better capable to deal with the weighty vehicle. Other changes for 2007 include better brakes, a revised suspension, and Land Rover's Terrain Response system. Supercharged Range Rover's will also use an electronic rear differential. The interior was also refined, with optional cooled front seats and more cargo capacity.

2010MY


2011 Range Rover (US)
For the 2010 Model Year refresh, the Range Rover gets an updated exterior grille, a multicamera vision system, bumpers, LED head/tail lights, two new engines,[7] and new features. It was unveiled at the 2009 New York Auto Show.

The interior of the Range Rover received a minor facelift, consisting mainly of redesigned and repositioned switchgear(which saw many of the originally BMW era designed items updated or replaced), along with new options never before available for Range Rover. The 2010 Range Rover also gained new visual display units as also seen in the new for 2010 Jaguar XJ (X351). This change consisted of a 12-inch TFT LCD virtual instrument panel, which replaces the conventional cluster design - instead 'virtual' gauges are displayed where physical analog gauges were previously. This allows various sets of information to be displayed as required- for example navigation and map information can be displayed instead of engine readouts, whilst when one of the off-road driving modes is selected on the Terrain Response system the 'gauges' are reorganised to provide space to display the schematic of the vehicle's suspension, steering and transmission systems. The other display unit is fitted to the centre console and uses a bi-directional screen to show different images depending on viewing angle (may not be available in the US). This allows navigational information to be displayed to the driver, whilst someone in the front passenger seat can use the same screen to use the onboard DVD player at the same time, for example. This system also contains a state-of-the-art multi-camera system from Valeo Vision Systems in Ireland, which allows the driver to see around the vehicle during manoeuvres and which contains multiple overlays and views.[8]

2011MY
The 2011MY Range Rovers include minor styling changes, improved interiors and an upgraded 4x4 system as well new optional packages.[9] A new 4.4 litre TDV8 diesel engine will become available with a new ZF 8HP70 8-speed automatic transmission. Changes include replacing the gear lever with a small rotating dial and removing the Terrain Response dial. There are also new leather and wood colours, as well as reclining rear seats with winged headrests. A new Autobiography Black model features a different grille, Barolo Black paintwork, and a choice of Jet/Ivory or Jet/Pimento interiors. ====================================

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Yeh I cut and paste most of that myself!

Just seems to be some confusion - not helped by the fact the wiki info leans heavily on the US spec cars... 

dan, for someone who knows so much about range rovers, I'm disappointed

the ACC (adaptive cruise control) was first shown on the RRS in MY2006 and in the FFRR in MY2010
the cooled seats were an option starting from MY2007! Standard on the SC model, an option on the others, depending on the spec! 2000 BMW M5, Avus Blue/LeMans Leather Interior
2006 Range Rover Westminster Java Black

I know, it's shamefull!

Looks like I'm going 2005 at this rate - can't find any 2006 RR's in my price range that arent black!

Gaz will be pleased, I found a Tonga Green one  

3R10 wrote:

the ACC (adaptive cruise control) was first shown on the RRS in MY2006 and in the FFRR in MY2010

A work colleague in Dublin has a 2005 Sport S/C which has ACC. 1st reg'd 12th May 2005.

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mzplcg wrote:

3R10 wrote:

the ACC (adaptive cruise control) was first shown on the RRS in MY2006 and in the FFRR in MY2010

A work colleague in Dublin has a 2005 Sport S/C which has ACC. 1st reg'd 12th May 2005.