USA - Land Rover reveals All-New Discovery Sport at Palm Springs Design Festival.

• Limited 'Launch Edition' Discovery Sport vehicles will be available with exclusive design features including Yulong White Metallic paint and Black Design Package
• Land Rover North America sponsors annual Palm Springs design festival for second year in a row
• Land Rover Design Director and Chief Creative Officer Gerry McGovern discusses passion for design and inspiration for new line-up of Land Rover vehicles

For the second consecutive year, Land Rover North America was a major partner for the annual Palm Springs Modernism Week design festival, celebrating mid-century modern design, architecture, art, fashion and culture, from now till the 22nd February 2015.  Land Rover featured the new Discovery Sport Launch Edition at an exclusive VIP reception on Sunday, February 15, at a spectacular mid-century modern designed private home, Siva House.

The Land Rover Discovery Sport Launch Edition is among the first 250 units in production and features a number of distinctive design elements. The Yulong White Metallic exterior will pair with Ebony Grained Leather interior and will not be available again until model year 2016.  

The Launch Edition is also equipped with bright finish tread plates, aluminum paddle shifters, brushed stainless steel sport pedals and, with a wink to the automaker's British heritage, monochrome Union Jack valve caps. The Discovery Sport Launch Edition has a MSRP of $48,975*.

"Automotive design is a balance between product and industrial design, and of course it has to be commercially viable. It's about making an emotional connection with the customer and design fuels this connection," said McGovern, Design Director and Chief Creative Officer, Land Rover. 

"One of the reasons I love Modernism Week so much is because it celebrates a fascinating period in design. When you think of what was created through that period, it is truly far reaching. The beauty for me is that the designs that were created then look as relevant and modern now and in fact in some respects they're even more relevant," continued McGovern.

Land Rover's Sunday evening reception at Siva House was the final stop on a day of impressive home tours, during which media and guests were treated to mid-century furnishings and unique architecture. Several of the homes featured Land Rover models on display. Additionally, Land Rover activated at Modernism Week's central hub, CAMP. 

On display at CAMP was the 2015 Discovery Sport, 2015 Range Rover, Range Rover Sport and Range Rover Evoque as well as a pair of 15-ft Union Jack patterned Barbour Wellington boots, which are a British humorous twist, capturing the essence of what the Land Rover Discovery Sport represents in terms of all-terrain capability and all-weather resilience. 

The Land Rover-sponsored area also featured video content on the brand's partnership with Italian artist Nino Mustica, who collaborated with McGovern to create "Unstoppable Spirit," a dramatic sculpture inspired by the new Discovery Sport.

McGovern is the creative mastermind behind some of the most distinctive and desirable vehicles in Land Rover's history, including the Discovery Sport Launch Edition.  With mid-century modern architecture and design as one of his prominent influences, McGovern and his team have created a new generation of Land Rover vehicles.  McGovern is continually redefining the brand, while leveraging its distinctive heritage and adventurous spirit, to make its vehicles relevant and desired for years to come.  

This approach is reflected in the family of iconic Land Rover vehicles that bear McGovern's design:  the new Discovery Sport, the recently re-designed Range Rover and Range Rover Sport, and the Range Rover Evoque.

Land Rover's new Discovery Sport is one of the world's most versatile and capable premium compact SUVs. The first member of the new Discovery family, Discovery Sport, features optional 5+2 seating in a footprint no larger than existing 5-seat premium SUVs. 

The progressive new design approach of the Discovery Sport defines the new Discovery family with optimized volume, proportions and stance. Its design leadership combines with engineering integrity to result in a dynamic profile, the ultimate use of interior space and 5+2 seating configurability.

To learn more about the Discovery Sport Launch Edition, visit 

Landrover.us/DiscoverySportLaunchEdition

* All prices shown are Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price. Excludes $925 destination/handling charge, tax, title, license, and retailer fees, all due at signing, and optional equipment. Retailer price, terms and vehicle availability may vary. See your local authorized Land Rover Retailer for details.

New first picture of 2016 Land Rover Evoque, its just the lights....

• Striking new headlamp signature for 2016 model year Range Rover Evoque
• First Land Rover to feature full LED adaptive headlamps
• Image previews latest version of Land Rover’s most successful model

Land Rover has today revealed the first glimpse of the 2016 model year Range Rover Evoque, previewing a striking new headlamp signature for the most successful Land Rover ever produced.

The 2016 model year Range Rover Evoque will be the first Land Rover to feature full LED adaptive headlamps when it makes its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show on 3 March 2015. The powerful technology provides superior illumination in dark conditions, following the curves of the road, and is identifiable by the distinctive headlamp graphic.

New Light Signature on Evoque

Possible new Evoque models.

Gerry McGovern, Land Rover Design Director and Chief Creative Officer, said: “Our challenge has been to enhance Evoque without diluting its iconic design. The design refreshments give it an even greater presence on the road yet retain the emotional appeal that has made it so popular with more than 400,000 consumers around the world.”

The 2016 model year Range Rover Evoque includes a new engine line-up, new safety and convenience features, and interior enhancements all wrapped in the trademark exterior design.

Further details of the 2016 model year Range Rover Evoque will be released on 23 February 2015.

Limited Edition Range Rover Evoque NW8, British inspiration, but not available here, DUH !

• Evoque NW8 is the third of three ‘Inspired by Britain’ special editions
• Distinctive NW8 badging reflects postcode in North West London district that is home to famous Abbey Road
• Based on Dynamic model with unique exterior and interior colour scheme
• Please note the NW8 Range Rover Evoque is not available in all markets including the UK

Land Rover revealed the final piece of its ‘Inspired by Britain’ jigsaw at the Montreal Auto Show, Canada. The Evoque NW8 is the third in a series of special edition models inspired by iconic British landmarks.

The Range Rover Evoque NW8 takes its inspiration from the postcode in North West London, UK, that has been at the heart of the city’s creative scene since the Sixties and is home to the world famous Abbey Road. It is based on the Dynamic model and complements the existing SW1 Monochrome and SW1 Colour special editions.

Land Rover Design Director and Chief Creative Officer, Gerry McGovern, said: “Our customers love to personalise their vehicles to reflect their own characters and the Evoque NW8 provides another opportunity for them to make a statement. Its bold combination of colours makes it the most individual of our ‘Inspired by Britain’ special editions.” 

The exterior of the NW8 is exclusively available in Fuji White paintwork with a unique Firenze Red Contrast Roof and matching red door mirror caps. The Range Rover lettering on the bonnet and tailgate is given the eye-catching red treatment while the 20-inch alloys are finished in Narvik Black*.

Darkened headlights and foglamps, clear rear lights and the Santorini Black wing vents and grille all highlight the Evoque’s confident stance, while the NW8 is also distinguished by black rather than silver finished bumper inserts.

Customers get an equally distinctive interior with a choice of Taurus leather Ebony seats with Pimento perforated inserts or Ebony seats with perforated Ebony inserts. Additional highlights include unique embroidered headrests and an Anodised Red rotary Driver Selector with matching CommandShift^TMgearshift paddles or, on manual models, a white gearlever insert with red graphics.

A unique Evoque graphic sets the NW8 apart from its special edition stablemates. The distinctive motif is inspired by the iconic Abbey Road zebra crossing and adorns the treadplates, seat tags and key fob. Its design celebrates the history of Evoque showcasing the original 2008 LRX Concept, Evoque five-door, Evoque Coupe and 2012 Evoque Convertible Concept.

Exclusivity is guaranteed with only 1,000 examples of the special edition NW8 set to be produced.

Please note the NW8 Range Rover Evoque is not available in all markets including the UK.