New Range Rover and Range Rover Sport Plug-in Hybrids | Why Oslo shines as a beacon of electric mobility | Uncovering Mia Suki’s unbridled passion | How Project Hero is optimising crisis response for the Austrian Red Cross | A stunning Norwegian drive in the Range Rover Velar
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N A V I G A T O R MONTAGUE PARATROOPER ELITE FOLDABLE MOUNTAIN BIKE The thrill of driving a Land Rover through the world’s most rugged terrain can barely be matched, but those who want a different type of challenge can try traversing the same territory on a mountain bike. The Paratrooper Elite is a 30-speed, 27.5-inch wheel model with Shimano XT – and folds up for ease of transport making it suitable for the urban jungle too. montaguebikes.com 10
LAND ROVER DOWN JACKET BRAVEN BRV-XXL OUTDOOR SPEAKER Need to stay warm, dry and in the game? The Land Rover Down Jacket, available for men and women, does all three. The mixed down filling keeps you cosy. Equipped with a high neck and adjustable cuffs, this quilted jacket is a wind- and rainstopper rolled into one. Zip pockets are an added feature which will keep your belongings safe and secure. landrover.com/shop Birdsong and the rustling of trees as the wind whips through their branches can be incredibly tranquil, but there are moments when the right musical accompaniment is a must. The Braven BRV-XXL is a punchy, powerful Bluetooth speaker, specifically designed for the outdoors. Personalise the treble and base settings on your favourite songs, and have a soundtrack for the sunsets. braven.com LAND ROVER RE-CHARGEABLE TORCH LAND ROVER WIRELESS PHONE CHARGING CUPHOLDER This navy Land Rover re-chargeable torch features a power beam, three pre-set modes and a knurled handle for extra grip. It comes with a USB charging cable too. landrover.com/shop Cupholders have come on a long way: this optional add-on to Land Rover vehicles allows you to wirelessly charge your mobile phone within the centre console cupholder. The charger’s LED light will let you know when it’s charging, and once complete, switches itself off. gear.landrover.com 11
Land Rover Magazine showcases stories from around the world that celebrate inner strength and the drive to go Above and Beyond.
In this issue, New Defender is put through its paces by two inspirational young adventurers as they prepare for an expedition to the South Pole. We also celebrate 50 years of Range Rover by taking a journey of discovery to Dubai. As well as looking back, we look to future as a group of visionaries explain the technologies that could change the future for all of us.
In this issue, new Defender is put through its paces by two inspirational young adventurers as they prepare for an expedition to the South Pole. We also celebrate 50 years of Range Rover by taking a journey of discovery to Dubai. As well as looking back, we look to future as a group of visionaries explain the technologies that could change the future for all of us.
Icelandic surfing, enabled by the new Land Rover Defender
| Artisanal globe-making in London with Bellerby & Co
| Gallery of stunning drone photography
| Author Helen Russell explores the meaning of happiness
| Exclusive short story by Jean Macneil
Shenzhen by Range Rover Sport PHEV
| A first drive in the new Range Rover Evoque
| Mid-century modernist architecture in Germany
| George Bamford on what makes true luxury
| Meet moon-walker Charlie Duke
| Carnival subculture in Brazil
Share the passion of a Land Rover-loving community in a remote corner of India
| Experience the thrills of driving on ice in the Range Rover Velar
| Explore stunning Donegal with seafarer Monty Halls and his family
| Relive the child-like sense of wonder captured at the Above & Beyond Tour
| See why the Range Rover PHEV impressed mountaineer Jimmy Chin
| Encounter the most powerful Defender: the Classic Works V8 special
Look back at the birth of the original Land Rover | How Land Rover has driven adventure and scientific exploration | GQ Editor Dylan Jones discusses inspiration with Chief Design Officer Gerry McGovern | Exploring the potential impact of electrification and connected vehicles | Tackling the 999 steep steps up to Heaven’s Gate in China
New Range Rover and Range Rover Sport Plug-in Hybrids | Why Oslo shines as a beacon of electric mobility | Uncovering Mia Suki’s unbridled passion | How Project Hero is optimising crisis response for the Austrian Red Cross | A stunning Norwegian drive in the Range Rover Velar
Unveiling of the New Range Rover Velar | Step inside some of the planet’s most exclusive homes | Man’s relationship with dogs | An epic drive through the Isle of Skye | The legendary Beechcraft Bonanza takes to the Skies
Unboxing of the All-New Discovery | A portrait of the sailing legend, Sir Ben Ainslie | Look into the future of mobility and transportation | Copenhagen – probably the coolest city in the world?
Meet Ratan Tata | Travel through the Outback in a Discovery Sport | Head to California in search of the Lost Coast | Sir Paul Smith and his bespoke Defender | Grass roots Rugby