Land Rover celebrates the best of British in the heart of Paris

Paris was the first major international show appearance for the all-new Range Rover with its public show debut supported by an exclusive celebration of its status as an international design icon.

Land Rover's motor show stand over the two press days featured the complete new Range Rover line-up, with both Vogue and Autobiography versions, and the full powertrain range. This sees the 3.0 TDV6 diesel engine made available in Range Rover for the first time, alongside the 4.4 SDV8 diesel and the 5.0 LR-V8 Supercharged.

The display also made room for the rare, special edition Range Rover CSK heritage vehicle, a two-door model named in honour of Range Rover’s first creator - Charles Spencer King. Its presence alongside the latest Range Rover generation provided a strong visual reference point for the evolution of the model's distinctive design.

2013 Land Rover Freelander 2

The new 2013 Freelander 2 joined the Land Rover stand on press day two, making only its second public appearance following the unveiling at the Moscow motor show in August.

The Land Rover Freelander 2 for 2013 has significant revisions to provide a more premium feel with additional comfort and convenience. Changes to the exterior deliver a sportier, more purposeful appearance, including sharp new front and rear light units, using the latest LED technology and creating a new lighting signature with the daytime running lights.

Changes to the interior include three new colour ways for the cabin as part of the sporty new Dynamic grade, a brand new centre console, new seven-inch colour touchscreen control for audio, telephone and (optional) navigation functions, plus a more sophisticated and powerful surround sound audio system from Meridian, providing 825W of power and 17-speakers.

Further technology upgrades include: passive start; 'Say What You See' voice activation, electric parking brake and rear-view camera with an innovative 'Hitch Assist' guide to ensure an accurate and simple lining up of the tow ball with trailers.