Land Rover Makes the Range Rover SVAutobiography More “Dynamic”

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As if the Land Rover Range Rover SVAutobiography isn’t awesome enough, the British SUV maker has announced a new version of this fully loaded SUV for the 2017 model year.

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Known as the Range Rover SVAutobiography Dynamic, this new version of the posh, yet plenty capable, SUV takes its on-road dynamics to a new level. Unlike the SVAutobiography that it gains its name from, the Dynamic version is based on the standard-wheelbase Range Rover instead of the long-wheelbase model.

In addition to its short wheelbase, which is better suited for handling corners, the SVAutobiography Dynamic also gains an optimized suspension system designed to handle on-road twists and rugged off-road journeys. Changes to the suspension system include a 0.3-inch-lower ride height, adaptive dampers, and Dynamic Response, which uses the anti-sway bars to limit body lean in the corners.

On top of the performance upgrades, the new SVAutobiography Dynamic model has some distinguishing aesthetic characteristics. These include Graphite Atlas-colored side vents, hood finisher, grille, front bumper accents, Range Rover script and tailgate trim, 21- or 22-inch wheels in exclusive finishes, and Brembo brakes with red-painted calipers.

Inside, the changes carry on. They include 20-way adjustable leather seats with a diamond-quilted pattern, contrast stitching, Grand Black veneer on the dash and door panels, knurled-finish rotary shifter control, start-stop button and pedals, and anodized red paddle shifters.

Under its hood, the Range Rover SVAutobiography Dynamic remains unchanged. It comes with a 5.0-liter supercharged V-8 with 550 horsepower and 502 pound-feet of torque. This engine will continue to pair with a ZF-sourced eight-speed auto transmission.

The 2017 Range Rover SVAutobiography will hit showrooms in late 2016 at a starting price of $170,995.