Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced that the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport will now be locally manufactured in India, which have led to Range Rover prices drop below 68 lacs in India. These iconic SUVs will be produced at JLR’s Pune facility marking the first time these models will be made outside the United Kingdom. This move is a milestone for India enhancing the accessibility and affordability of these luxury vehicles.
JLR’s Pune facility is already known for assembling popular models like the Range Rover Velar, Range Rover Evoque, Jaguar F-Pace and Discovery Sport. Now, the addition of the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport strengthens its local production portfolio. The production of these SUVs in India will not only meet local demand but also complement global production which will continue in Solihull UK—the original home of Range Rover since 1970.
A Landmark Moment for Indian Manufacturing
Rajan Amba who is the Managing Director of JLR India expressed his pride in this achievement stating that India becoming the first country outside the UK to locally manufacture the Range Rover is an endorsement to the high standards maintained in local manufacturing. “This development combines British design and engineering with the pride of owning a ‘Made in India’ luxury vehicle” he added.
Range Rover Variants and Pricing in India
The locally-manufactured Range Rover will be available in two variants: a 3.0-litre petrol Autobiography and a 3.0-litre diesel HSE. The petrol version delivers 393bhp and 550Nm of torque while the diesel offers 346bhp and 700Nm of torque.
With local manufacturing prices have dropped significantly. The petrol Autobiography is now priced at Rs 2.60 crore (ex-showroom) reflecting a reduction of Rs 56 lakh. Meanwhile the diesel HSE variant is priced at Rs 2.36 crore (ex-showroom) which is a decrease of Rs 44 lakh.
The Range Rover Sport which is also being locally produced will be available in two versions: a 3.0-litre petrol Dynamic SE and a 3.0-litre diesel Dynamic SE. Both models produce 393bhp and 550Nm of torque (petrol) and 346bhp and 700Nm of torque (diesel). Priced at Rs 1.40 crore (ex-showroom) these models have seen a price cut of Rs 29 lakh. Deliveries for the locally-manufactured Range Rover Sport will begin on August 16.
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Range Rover Portfolio in India
The Range Rover family in India includes:
- New Range Rover – Rs 2.36 crore (ex-showroom)
- Range Rover Sport – Rs 1.40 crore (ex-showroom)
- New Range Rover Velar – Rs 87.90 lakh (ex-showroom)
- Range Rover Evoque – Rs 67.90 lakh (ex-showroom)
JLR has also launched the ‘Range Rover House’ in Alibaug Maharashtra to offer customers a luxurious buying experience. This center will showcase the first locally-produced Range Rovers enhancing the connection between the brand and its Indian customers.
Bollywood stars like Salman Khan, Shilpa Shetty and Karthik Aaryan are known for their love of Range Rovers. Interestingly they could have saved up to Rs 50 lakh if they had waited for these locally-assembled models. Despite being high-profile personalities even celebrities appreciate a good deal.
This initiative by Jaguar Land Rover that the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport will now be locally manufactured in India and Range Rover prices drop below 68 lacs in India tells a new chapter in the Indian automotive market. The local assembly of the Range Rover and Range Rover Sport has not only made these vehicles more affordable but also highlights India’s growing significance in the global automotive industry.
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