After several years of  planning,  Land Rover will finally launch a hybrid model.  According to reports, the new Chicago Land Rover will be for sale in early 2011, with a debut model coming June 2010.  How fitting, since Land Rover  has it’s 40th birthday next summer!

Land Rover is developing a “parallel Hybrid system” that is similar to the system Toyota has in it’s Prius.  A battery pack will hold the charge (most likely a lithium ion battery commonly used in hybrids) and there is a plug so the SUV can charge while it’s in park.   It will be interesting to see how the hybrid compares to the Chicago 2010 Land Rover. Continue Reading…

The most exclusive and luxurious Range Rover Chicago model debuted this month in the U.S.  The 2010 Range Rover Sport Autobiography Limited Edition is a breathtaking 4WD vehicle, offering a lot to a lucky driver.  In fact, only 250 models of this limited edition vehicle are going to be made.  They will be sold at dealerships soon!

Some exterior features that have been updated for this model include an all-new front bumper and mesh grill, as well as a tightened, lower cross bar.  The rear bumper has been revamped, showing off a new tailgate spoiler!  The Autobiography Sport official badge is also a part of the rear ensemble. Exclusive to this 4WD are diamond spoke wheels.  All 250 Chicago 2010 Range Rover limited edition models will be painted Santorini Black, an homage to the black sand beaches found in Santorini, Greece. Continue Reading…

Talk about exclusive. With an immense amount of power, top-of-the-line performance and a luxurious design, only 250 lucky drivers will have the chance to get their hands on the Chicago 2010 Range Rover Sport Autobiography Limited Edition. All will be outfitted in Santorini Black and have “Autobiography Sport” embossed in each headrest along with a matching metal badge on the rear of the vehicle.  “Sporting” an all new front bumper, mesh grill design that extends to the side grille, tightened lower rear crossbar, 2-toned leather interior (in 3-color combos), adaptive cruise control, and back seat entertainment system on the rear of front seat headrests, the 2010 Range Rover Sport Autobiography Limited Edition is sure to blow away all other 4WD vehicles.

Stop in Patrick Land Rover, your new and used Land Rover dealer in Chicago, to find out how to snatch one of the 250 models being built, or test-drive the all new LR3 or a used Range Rover Chicago. Located in Naperville, Patrick Land Rover is known for their exceptional customer service and large inventory which guarantees shoppers to be able to find exactly what they’re looking for. Come check us out today!

The Land Rover Defender could once be found on and off North American roads.  Although they are still being made and driven throughout the world, they were taken off U.S. roads in 1997 due to lack of airbags.  Thirteen years later, Land Rover has decided to revamp this model.  If it does make it back to the US Market, it won’t be seen in your Chicago Range Rover dealership until 2012 or 2013.  The Defender (again, if sold in the US) would sport a 5.0 L v8 engine, while models in other parts of the world will get a 2.7L diesel engine.

If you came across a Defender today, what would it look like, and what are some of it’s features?  It definitely has the boxy style that makes a Chicago used Land Rover what it is.  In fact, this vehicle has  been used in the military of some countries overseas. It had a lot of success in the Gulf War, as it could be better used in urban areas and for air-lifting, versus the Humvee.  Continue Reading…

One 4WD vehicle stands out amongst the lot and that is the Land Rover LR2.   This SUV was introduced in 2007 to replace the Freelander, which did not fare well with drivers.  It’s three years later and still doing great.

One feature that you may notice right away is the exterior styling of the LR2.  It’s is less boxy looking with softer curves, as compared to other Chicago used Land Rover models. On the same hand, it does have some of the styling features that are recognized with the LR brand.  Continue Reading…