Arden gets its hands on the New Range Rover Evoque, Creates the 270HP AR8 City-Roader

We’re still a few months away from the market launch of the all-new 2012 Range Rover Evoque, but the tuning folks over at Arden have already unwrapped their plans for the British firm’s ‘baby’ SUV model. Named the Arden AR8 City-Roader, the German firm’s take on the Evoque includes a number of cosmetic enhancements and performance modifications.

The aero kit spiffs up the Evoque’s exterior with a new front apron, side skirts that can be optionally illuminated, a rear apron and a roof spoiler. A pair of bespoke tail pipes and larger, multispoke alloy wheels shod in performance tires will also be part of the AR8 package, while interior mods for the time being are limited to audio, multimedia and security systems.

Under the hood, Arden has developed a new high performance catalyst and a sport exhaust system that help boost the 2.0-liter turbo gasoline engine’s output by 30HP for a grand total of 270-horsepower.

Arden said it will release further details on the AR8 City-Roader closer to the launch date.

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Mad Vandals Fill Airbrushed Range Rover with…Insulating Foam

The owner of this airbrushed Land Rover Range Rover was in for an unexpected and definitely unwanted surprise when his parked luxurious SUV became the victim of vandalism committed by unknown individuals. The incident presumably took place somewhere in Russia.

The artsy troublemakers not only spray painted the Range Rover and broke several components such as the bumpers and lights, but –get this- they also filled all visible openings including the doors, hood and the rear hatch as well as the alloy wheels with insulating foam!

The only piece of evident, if you can call it that, is an odd message on the rear hatch window that reads “Thelema 666 is make me sick. Is a star. What a f***?” Follow the jump for more photos of the SUV before and after the attack.

Kudos to Alex from Carlifeblog the tip!

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Land Rover Releases Full UK Pricing and Specs on Range Rover Evoque 5D and Coupe [New Photo Gallery]

The first examples of the new Range Rover Evoque won’t be arriving in UK dealerships until September, but the automaker has released pricing information on both variants of its luxury crossover. The Evoque will be offered with a choice of three engines, two body styles, three design themes and a variety of options and accessories. Pricing for the five-door model starts from £27,955 for the eD4 Pure with a 6 Speed manual and 2WD, while the three-door version with the same powertrain from £28,950.

Engine choices include a 2.2-litre turbo diesel in 150HP and 190HP derivatives, and a 2.0-liter turbocharged gasoline unit with direct injection that churns out 240HP and is capable of accelerating the small crossover from 0 to 60mph (96km/h) in 7.1 seconds.

There are three available trims – Pure, Prestige and Dynamic, while available options include 12 exterior colours, three contrasting roof treatments, seven alloy wheel designs, 16 contrasting interiors and a full sized, fixed, panoramic glass roof.

In addition, Land Rover offers two special packages that include the following features:

Pure with TECH Pack (£1,900)

• HDD premium navigation system
• Front parking aid
• Heated windscreen and windscreen washers
• Automatic headlamps
• Headlamp power-wash
• Rain-sensing windscreen wipers

Prestige and Dynamic with LUX Pack (£4,325)

• Powered tailgate and panoramic glass roof with power blinds
• 825W Meridian surround sound audio system
• 8-inch high-resolution dual-view touch-screen display
• Analogue/digital television
• Auto-dimming rear view mirror
• Surround camera system with tow assist
• Blind spot monitoring
• Keyless entry
• 'Park Assist' system
• Advanced climate control with air filtration, air quality sensor and automatic recirculation

For more details on pricing check out the lists below.

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